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Presetting speedYou can define a speed limit in the menu 
MPH-LIMIT.
Activating or deactivating the limit
Example: Front side light warning messageDisplaying warning messagesAll current warnings and information relating to the 
traffic safety of the vehicle can be displayed in the 
menu WARNINGS.
 Danger!
Warning messages indicate possible faults.
fGo to an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
1.MAIN MENU
>MPH-LIMIT
Select and confirm.
2.Select MPH SET.
3.Set desired limit:
- Press briefly: Limit is set in increments of 
1 mph (around 1.6 km/h).
- Press for longer than 2 seconds: Limit is set 
in increments of 10 mph (16 km/h).
4.Confirm selection.
LIMIT ACTIVE is activated automatically.
1.MAIN MENU
>MPH-LIMIT
Select and confirm.
2.Select LIMIT ACTIVE. 
3.Confirm selection.
 LIMIT ACTIVE is activated
 LIMIT ACTIVE is deactivated
4.Select BACK. 
5.Confirm selection.
Sub-menu MPH-LIMIT is displayed.
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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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“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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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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fSet the fitted wheel set with tire type and tire 
size.
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE 
TYPE AND SIZE” on Page 134.
Note on operation
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET 
OPERATION? goes out automatically after approx. 
10 seconds if no selection is made during this 
time. The original selection “YES” is then 
maintained.In the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring 
cannot monitor the tire pressure. A distinction is 
made between partial monitoring and inactive 
system.
In the case of partial monitoring, the tire pressure 
warning light on the speedometer flashes about 
60 seconds and lights up thereafter permanently. 
No message is output on the multi-purpose 
display.
If Tire Pressure Monitoring is not active, the tire 
pressure warning light on the speedometer 
flashes about 60 seconds and lights up thereafter 
permanently. A corresponding message is output 
on the multi-purpose display.
The warning light goes out as soon as all faults 
have been remedied.
Tire Pressure Monitoring switches to partial 
monitoring if:
– there are up to two wheel transmitters not 
present or faulty (e.g. a spare wheel or collap-
sible spare wheel is fitted that does not have a 
wheel transmitter).
In the event of partial monitoring, the value “_” is 
displayed in the sub-menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling 
information) at the position of the faulty or missing 
wheel transmitter.
Tire Pressure Monitoring is not active in the 
following cases:
– Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,– at least three wheel transmitters for Tire 
Pressure Monitoring are faulty or not present,
– temporarily after changing a wheel,
– too many wheel transmitters have been 
detected,
– there is external interference by other radio 
sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– tire temperatures are too high.
fFor information on messages on the multi-
purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF 
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
Notes on tire pressurePressure increase as the result of tempera-
ture increase
In accordance with physical principles, the tire 
pressure changes as the temperature changes. 
The tire pressure increases or decreases by 
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C) 
change in temperature.
Tire pressure specifications
The tire pressure must match the prescribed value 
(required pressure).
You can find information on the tire pressure for 
cold tires 68 °F (20 °C):
Faults in Tire Pressure Monitoring
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Option 3:
AUTO LOCK on and AUTO UNLOCK on
Doors lock automatically when a speed of approx. 
4 mph (6 km/h) is exceeded.
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the 
doors are unlocked automatically when the 
ignition key is withdrawn. 
On vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive, 
the doors are unlocked when the ignition is 
switched off twice.
Option 4:
AUTO LOCK off and AUTO UNLOCK on
The doors do not lock automatically.
If the doors are locked with the central locking 
system button:
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the 
doors are unlocked automatically when the 
ignition key is withdrawn.
On vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive, 
the doors are unlocked when the ignition is 
switched off twice.
Switching daytime driving lights 
on/offNote on operation
The options in the LIGHTS menu can only be set 
when the vehicle is stationary.USA only:You can activate/deactivate the daytime driving 
lights on the multi-purpose display in the instru-
ment panel.
Canada only:The DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS function cannot be 
deactivated.1.MAIN MENU
> SETTINGS
> LIGHTS
Select and confirm.
2.Select DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS.
3.Confirm selection.
 Function ist activated.
 Function ist deactivated.
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