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Displaying average consumptionNote on operation
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire
pressure increases rate of wear of the
affected tires.
Despite the advantages offered by Tire
Pressure Monitoring, it is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is still the
driver’s responsibility to update the settings
in the multi-purpose display and maintain the
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of Tire Pressure Monitoring low tire
pressure message. Low tire pressure
reduces the road safety of the vehicle and
destroys the tire and wheel.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immedi-
ately stop in a suitable place and check the
tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the damage with tire sealant or fit the spare wheel.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
leaking tires.
fSealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency repair so you can drive to the next
authorized Porsche dealer.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fDefective tires must be immediately replaced
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. Have
tires checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
fIf Tire Pressure Monitoring is defective (e.g.
defective wheel transmitters), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored by
defective Tire Pressure Monitoring.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display: Please see the chapter
“OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES” on
Page 149.
fTire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning about
tire damage due to insufficient tire pressure as
well as about a gradual loss of pressure due to
foreign objects. Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot warn you about tire damage that
occurs suddenly (e.g. flat tire due to acute
external effects).
1.MAIN MENU
>VEHICLE INFO
Select and confirm.
2.Select
Ø CONSUM.
3.Confirm selection.
The average consumption is displayed.
The displayed value is based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
Resetting average consumption
4.Select RESET.
5.Press the ENTER button for longer than
1second.
The value is set to “- -.-”.
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fIf a tire pressure message is displayed, correct
the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
fIncomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-purpose display affect
correct indication of warnings and messages.
The settings in the TYRE PRESSURE menu
must be updated after wheel changes, use of
a spare wheel or changes in vehicle loading.
fUse only the pressure differences shown in the
TYRE PRESSURE menu or from tire pressure
messages or warnings when correcting the
tire pressure.
fTires lose air over time without a tire defect
being present. A tire pressure warning will then
appear on the multi-purpose display.
Correct tire pressure.
Functional description of Tire Pressure
MonitoringTire Pressure Monitoring continuously monitors
tire pressure and tire temperature on all four
wheels and warns the driver when the tire
pressure is too low.The display as well as the settings for Tire
Pressure Monitoring take place on the multi-
purpose display in the sub-menu
TYRE PRESSURE.
However, the tire pressure must still be set
manually on the wheel.
The deviations in the tire pressures from the
required pressures are shown in the sub-menu
TYRE PRESSURE.
Example:
If the tire pressure display shows “–4 psi
(–0.3 bar)”, you must increase the tire pressure by
4 psi (0.3 bar).
The tire pressures to be monitored are fixed in the
Tire Pressure Monitoring system and cannot be
changed.
The following settings must be made to permit
correct monitoring.
–Tires
Select the type and size of the tires fitted on
the vehicle.
–Load
Select the type of loading.
Note on operation
Settings can be made only when the vehicle is
stationary.
fFor information on tires and wheels:
Please see the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on
Page 281.
Warning!
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPM
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly.
The TPM malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPM malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPM from functioning properly.
Always check the TPM malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate
tires and wheels allow the TPM to continue to
function properly.Warning light
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Setting the tire type and size
Warning!
Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-purpose display affect
correct indication of warnings and
messages.
fThe settings must be updated in the TYRE
PRESSURE menu after changing a wheel, filling
with tire sealant or adding air (after previous
warning “Flat tyre”).
fPlease see the chapter ““FLAT TYRE” WARNING” on Page 136.
The settings of the multi-purpose display must be
updated after changing wheels or tires on the
vehicle.
The tire type and tire size must be selected even
if the settings for the new set of wheels are the
same as for the old wheels.Note on operation
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.After driving off, the system starts to teach the
wheels and wheel positions on the vehicle. During
this time, the tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer flashes about 60 seconds and lights
up thereafter permanently, and no current tire
pressure information is available on the displays.
Note
Information on the tire size and type can be found
on the tire sidewall. For further information on the
details on the tire sidewall:
fPlease see the chapter “INSCRIPTION ON
RADIAL TIRE” on Page 290.
Note on operation
Before fitting tires approved by Porsche with a
size which is not already stored in the multi-
purpose display, the missing information should
be supplemented in the multi-purpose display.
fGo to an authorized Porsche dealer
immediately.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
Select and confirm.
2.Select TYRES.
3.Confirm selection.
The TYRE TYPE list is displayed.
4.Select tire type (e.g. SUMMER).
The list with the possible tire sizes (e.g. for the
selection SUMMER) is displayed.
5.Select tire size (e.g. 18 inch).
6.Confirm selection.
The current settings are displayed.
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Warning!
Risk of accident due to excessive speed. This
could lead to serious personal injury or
death.
fAlways observe the permissible maximum
speed of the respective tire.
fExceeding maximum tire speed could result in
a tire burst, causing loss of control of the
vehicle. This could lead to serious personal
injury or death.
Moreover, Porsche recommends obeying all
traffic laws at all times to maintain the safety of yourself and all vehicle occupants.
The speed code letter indicates the maximum
permissible speed for the tire.
fThis letter appears on the tire sidewall:
Please see the chapter “INSCRIPTION ON
RADIAL TIRE” on Page 290.
Setting vehicle loading and adjusting tire
pressureThe tire pressure must be adjusted according to
the vehicle load.
A distinction is made between two types of
loading:
– Partial load
up to 3 people and 46 lbs (21 kg) of luggage
–Full load
more than 3 people and 46 lbs (21 kg) of
luggage
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
Select and confirm.
2.Select LOAD.
3.Confirm selection.
The LOAD menu is displayed.
Select corresponding load type (e.g. FULL
LOAD).
4.Confirm selection.
The set load status is shown.
Deviations from the required pressure are shown
in the sub-menu MAIN MENU>TYRE
PRESSURE>SETTINGS (filling information).
fCorrect the tire pressure according to this
information.
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“Flat tyre” warningThe warning threshold for output of this warning
message is speed-dependent.
At a speed of below 100 mph (160 km/h), this
warning indicates a pressure loss of at least 7 psi
(0.5 bar); at a speed of above 100 mph
(160 km/h), the warning indicates a pressure loss
of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar). The message indicates
the wheel in which the pressure loss has been
detected. The deviation from the required
pressure is displayed for the corresponding
wheel. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer lights up in addition to the warning
message. This significant pressure loss is a
danger to road safety.
fThe warning message can be acknowledged
while driving.
To do this, press the ENTER button on the
wiper stalk. The tire pressure warning light on
the speedometer remains lit.
The measure display SELECTION AFTER
WARNING appears only after the ignition is
switched back on again.
The display shows: SELECTION AFTER WARNING1. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable
place.
2. Check the indicated wheel for damage.
3. Fill the tire or change the wheel, as appro-
priate.
- Adding air
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
“–7 psi (---0.5 bar)”, you must increase the tire
pressure by 7 psi (0.5 bar).
On vehicles without air suspension:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING TIRE
PRESSURE WITH A PRESSURE GAGE” on
Page 306.
On vehicles with air suspension:
Please see the chapter “INFLATING TIRES ON
VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION” on
Page 308.
or- Changing wheel with spare wheel or
collapsible spare wheel
For information on jacking up the vehicle:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT”
on Page 298.
For information on changing a wheel:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A JACK” on Page 299.
or
- Sealing with tire sealant.
For information on handling and filling the
sealant: Please see the chapter “USING TIRE
SEALANT” on Page 296.
4. Switch ignition on again.
The “Flat tyre” warning first appears again on
the multi-purpose display. The display changes
to SELECTION AFTER WARNING after a few
seconds.
5. Select the action which has been carried out
on the vehicle on the display with the rocker
switch.
- ADD AIR or
- WHEEL CHANGE > SPARE WHEEL > Spare
wheel type or
- SEALING SET
6. Press the ENTER button.
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Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death. The spare wheel
and collapsible spare wheel are not equipped
with wheel transmitters and are not
monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
fThe spare wheel and collapsible spare wheel must be used only over short distances. Warning!
Risk of accident resulting in serious personal
injury or death if a collapsible spare wheel or
tire sealant is in use.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating
instructions on the tire compressor.
fHave the tire or wheel replaced by an
authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.Note
If a collapsible spare wheel or tire sealant is used,
a warning reminder appears on the multi-purpose
display if the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is
exceeded.
Note on operation
If you do not confirm a selection or confirm a
selection without carrying out the task described
for this selection, this will affect correct indication
of warnings and messages.
Depending on the selection made, a corre-
sponding message will appear when the ignition is
switched on, when driving off or while driving.
For further information on warning messages on
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING
MESSAGES” on Page 149.
“Tyre pressure too low” messageThis message indicates pressure loss of at least
4 psi (0.3 bar).
The message indicates the wheel in which the
pressure loss has been detected. The deviation
from the required pressure is displayed for the
corresponding wheel.
The message appears only when the vehicle is
stationary. It appears for the first time when the
ignition is switched off and then each time the
ignition is switched on until the tire pressure has
been corrected to the required value.
The message is shown for 10 seconds on the
multi-purpose display. It can be suppressed
immediately by pressing the ENTER button.
fCheck the tire pressure at the next opportunity
and fill the tires.
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
“–4 psi (–0.3 bar)”, you must increase the tire
pressure by 4 psi (0.3 bar).
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments The spare wheel and collapsible spare wheel are
not equipped with wheel transmitters and are not
monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
Wheel change (without warning)The settings of the multi-purpose display must be
updated after changing wheels or tires on the
vehicle.
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE TYPE
AND SIZE” on Page 134.Setting spare wheel/sealant (without
warning)If you have fitted a spare wheel or collapsible
spare wheel or used tire sealant without being
requested to do so by a “Flat tyre” warning on the
multi-purpose display, you must subsequently
update the settings in the TYRE PRESSURE sub-
menu.Setting spare wheel.
The spare wheel is not equipped with a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by Tire Pressure
Monitoring. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer flashes about 60 seconds and lights
up thereafter permanently when the ENTER button
is pressed. The value “_” is displayed in the sub-
menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling information) at the
position of the spare wheel.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on. For information on spare wheel/
sealing set operation: Please see the chapter
“NOTE ON SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERA-
TION” on Page 140.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select SPARE WHEEL.
3.Confirm selection.
The display automatically returns to the TYRE
PRESSURE sub-menu (filling information).
The required tire pressures are displayed
here.
Select BACK.
4.Confirm selection.
The basic display appears.
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Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death. The spare wheel is
not equipped with a wheel transmitter and is
not monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
fThe spare wheel must be used only over short
distances.
For information on handling and fitting/
removing the spare wheel: Please see the chapter “SPARE WHEEL” on Page 309.Setting collapsible spare wheel.
The collapsible spare wheel is not equipped with a
wheel transmitter and is not monitored by Tire
Pressure Monitoring. The tire pressure warning
light on the speedometer flashes about
60 seconds and lights up thereafter permanently
when the ENTER button is pressed. The value “_”
is displayed in the sub-menu TYRE PRESSURE
(filling information) at the position of the
collapsible spare wheel.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
For information on spare wheel/sealing set opera-
tion: Please see the chapter “NOTE ON SPARE
WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERATION” on Page 140.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death. The collapsible
spare wheel is not equipped with a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by Tire
Pressure Monitoring.
fThe collapsible spare wheel must be used only
over short distances.
For information on handling the collapsible
spare wheel: Please see the chapter “COLLAPSIBLE SPARE WHEEL” on Page 305. Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death if a collapsible spare
wheel is in use.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating
instructions on the tire compressor.
fHave the collapsible spare wheel replaced by
an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select COLLAP. WHEEL.
3.Confirm selection.
The required pressure and speed limit for the
collapsible spare wheel are displayed.
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