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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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