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Setting door opening signalIf the function TURN SIGNALS is active, door
unlocking and locking is confirmed by the
emergency flashers flashing.
If the function HORN is active, door unlocking and
locking is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
Setting rear lid lockingWhen the TAILGATE function is active, rear access
(rear lid, rear window and spare wheel bracket) is
included in the central locking system.
Access is possible when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
At speeds higher than 4 mph (6 km/h), release is
blocked until a door is opened with the vehicle
stationary.
When the TAILGATE function is deactivated,
access is only possible using button on the
remote control.
Note on operation
Vehicles with powerliftgate:
Regardless of the setting in the multi-purpose
display, the rear lid can be opened by pulling the
button in the driver’s door when the vehicle is at a
standstill with the ignition switched on.
Please see the chapter “POWERLIFTGATE (REAR
LID)” on Page 23.
Setting AUTO LOCK (automatic door
locking) and AUTO UNLOCK (automatic
door unlocking)AUTO LOCK and AUTO UNLOCK variants
You can set 4 different variants of automatic door
locking (AUTO LOCK) and automatic door
unlocking (AUTO UNLOCK).
Doors locked using AUTO LOCK can always be
opened by pulling the inner door handle twice
regardless of the setting for door unlocking.
Option 1:
AUTO LOCK off and AUTO UNLOCK off
The doors do not lock and unlock automatically.
Option 2:
AUTO LOCK on and AUTO UNLOCK off
Doors lock automatically when a speed of approx.
4 mph (6 km/h) is exceeded.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> COMFORT
> DOOR OPENING
> SIGNAL
Select and confirm.
2.Select TURN SIGNALS or HORN.
3.Confirm selection.
Selection is activated.
Selection is deactivated.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> COMFORT
> DOOR OPENING
Select and confirm.
2.Select TAILGATE.
3.Confirm selection.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> COMFORT
> DOOR OPENING
Select and confirm.
2.Select AUTO LOCK or AUTO UNLOCK.
3.Confirm selection.
Selection is activated.
Selection is deactivated.
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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ignition key is withdrawn.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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Setting lighting off delayNote on operation
The options in the LIGHTS menu can only be set
when the vehicle is stationary.
You can set the duration the lig hts re ma in on afte r
the vehicle is locked.
Setting the clockNote on operation
There is also a button on the instrument panel to
call the CLOCK menu:
fPlease see the chapter “C - CLOCK” on
Page 120.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> LIGHTS
Select and confirm.
2.Select OFF DELAY.
3.Confirm selection.
The set off delay time is now active.
4.Select the time input field.
5.Confirm selection.
6.Set the off delay time (Coming Home function):
The time is adjusted by pressing the rocker
switch. Delay times of 15, 30 or 60 seconds
can be set.
7.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> CLOCK
Select and confirm.
2.Select xx:xx SET.
3.Confirm selection.
4.Select hours or minutes display.
5.Confirm selection.
The desired time can now be set.
6.Set the desired time:
The time is adjusted in hour or minute incre-
ments by pressing the rocker switch.
7.Confirm selection.
Selecting 12 h mode
8.Select 12 h-MODE.
9.Confirm selection.
12 h mode is activated.
12 h mode is deactivated.
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Changing language for displaysNote
Changing the language will affect the entire multi-
purpose display.
Changing units for displaysAvailable categories and units– Speedometer:
km/h - km, mph - mls
– Consumption:
l/100 km, km/l, MPG (UK),
MPG (US)
– Temperature:
°C - CELSIUS, °F - FAHRENHEIT
– Tire pressure:
bar, psi
Resetting display to factory
settingsAll settings made (Clock, Comfort, Lights, Units,
Language) can be reset to the factory settings.
Note
All personal settings made up to this point will be
deleted by resetting to the factory settings.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> LANGUAGE
Select and confirm.
2.Select the desired language.
3.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> UNITS
Select and confirm.
2.Select the desired category (e.g. SPEEDO-
METER).
3.Confirm selection.
4.Select the desired unit (e.g. MPH).
5.Confirm selection.
1.MAIN MENU
>SETTINGS
> FACTORY SET
Select and confirm.
2.Select RESET.
3.Confirm selection.
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Overview of warning messagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level after refueling.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.System fault Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.Turn ignition key to the left for 2
secondsTo lock the steering, turn the ignition key to the left and hold for 2 seconds.Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.Move steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can engage/disengage.Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.Move selector lever to position P Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in Tiptronic selector lever position P.Press brake pedal Apply the brake when starting.Move selector lever to position
P or NTiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.Depress clutch Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
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Shift not possible;
Speed too highTiptronic S: When changing between Low Range and High Range, the limit speed (Low Range program)
must not be exceeded.Shift only possible in neutral Tiptronic S: The Tiptronic selector lever must be in position N when changing between Low Range and
High Range.Possible only when stopped in
neutral with brakeManual transmission: The vehicle must be stationary, the brakes must be applied and the gearshift lever
must be in the neutral position when changing between Low Range and High Range.Warning parking lock!
Apply parking brake!Do not continue driving. Apply the parking brake.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Failure sport mode Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Sport mode only usable
without reductionSport mode cannot be selected when the off-road driving program (Low Range) is engaged.Limit exceeded. The set speed limit has been exceeded.
Spare wheel is not locked.
Danger of injury and damage. Before driving off always lock the spare wheel correctly.Driver’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).Passenger’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).Rear left door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
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Rear right door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).Hood open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).Rear lid open.
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).Rear window open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
System fault Several systems may have failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
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157 Driving and Driving Safety
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................ 158
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................ 160
Parking Brake ............................................ 162
Brakes ...................................................... 163
Cruise Control............................................ 167
Manual transmission, clutch ........................ 169
Tiptronic S ................................................. 170
Selector Lever Positions ............................. 171
Driving Programs for On-Road and
Off-Road Driving ......................................... 177
Power-Transmission and
Running-Gear Control Systems .................... 181
Air Suspension with Level Control and
Height Adjustment ...................................... 190
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) .................................. 193
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 194
Off-Road Driving ......................................... 195
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