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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
No monitoring
System learningAfter the tire type and size are selected in the tire pressure menu, Tire Pressure Monitoring re-learns
the tires.Wheel change?
Make new selectionThe tire type and size of the changed tires have not been updated for Tire Pressure Monitoring.
The display changes when the vehicle is stationary: Select corresponding tire type and tire size.When vehicle stops:
Hit selectionThe message appears after driving off if the warning “Flat tyre” has been cleared but the selection on
the display SELECTION AFTER WARNING has not been made properly.
Make selection on the multi-purpose display when the vehicle is stationary.Engine temperature too high Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high. Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant or engine oil level. Add coolant or engine oil if necessary.Check coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.Warning battery/generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Start engine The battery discharges if the engine is not running and loads are switched on.
Start the vehicle or switch the loads off.Electric load
Switch-offVehicle electrical system is overloaded. Certain loads (e.g. heated rear window, seat heating) will be
switched off.
Stop immediately at a suitable and secure place and check tank cap for proper fastening. If tank cap
was fastened correctly, consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Please refuelAdd washer fluidOil level monitoring
FailureHave the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.Check oil level Check the oil level using the oil dipstick as soon as possible and add engine oil if necessary.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
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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Driving and Driving Safety
195
Off-Road DrivingPlease read this chapter carefully before driving
off road with your Porsche.
The information provided will familiarise you with
the special advantages of your vehicle, allowing
you to arrive at your destination safely every time.
We recommend practicing on less rugged terrain.Vehicles with SportDesign package
Caution!
Risk of damage. On vehicles with Sport-
Design package, front, rear, and side
member trim are painted. Off-road driving
can seriously damage these trim parts.
fWhen driving off-road, make sure these parts
are not damaged.
fMake sure there is sufficient clearance
between obstacles and the underside of the
vehicle.
fAvoid driving through water.
fDo not use side member trims or rear wheel spoilers as a running board.Maintenance Note
Please bear in mind that off-road driving subjects
all vehicle components to considerably more wear
than normal use, making professional inspection
and maintenance after each use a vital precondi-
tion for functioning and safety.
Grains of sand, dirt particles and other abrasive
materials entering the brakes can cause exces-
sive wear or unpredictable braking action.
Rules for off-road drivingfEnsure vehicle is equipped with approved all-
terrain tires.
fPay attention to the ground clearance of the
vehicle.
Please see the chapter “GROUND
CLEARANCE” on Page 357.
fActivate Low Range.
Please see the chapter “SELECTING OFF-
ROAD DRIVING PROGRAM” on Page 178.
fStow or fasten luggage and loads securely.
Please see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
fIf unknown terrain is obscured from view,
examine it on foot first and traverse it with
extreme caution.
This way, obstacles are easier to recognize
and damage to the vehicle is avoided.fAlways drive with the engine running.
Power steering assistance is provided only
with the engine running.
fDrive slowly and uniformly.
fAlways make sure that the wheels touch the
ground.
fBefore driving through water, check the water
depth, the condition of the surface beneath it
and the speed of the water.
fLook out for obstacles such as boulders,
holes, tree stumps or ruts.
fAlways keep the sliding/lifting roof or
Panorama roof system and the side windows
closed while driving.
fDo not depart from marked routes or paths.
fRespect Nature.
Always obey off-limits signs.
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Trailer Hitch
233
Stowing load in the vehicle
Warning!
Danger of injury.
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned cargo
can slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes
or in accidents.
Never transport objects which are not
secured.
fAlways transport cargo in the cargo area,
never in the passenger compartment (e.g. on
or in front of the seats).
fSupport the cargo on the seat backrests
whenever possible. Always lock the backrests
into place.
fPlace the cargo behind unoccupied seats
whenever possible.
fStow heavy objects as close to the front of the
cargo area as possible, with lightweight ob-
jects behind them.
fThe cargo must never project over the top
edge of the seat backrest.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a luggage safety net and a luggage
compartment cover.
Do not drive with objects on top of the luggage
compartment cover.fIf the rear seats are not occupied, the back-
rests can be additionally secured with the safe-
ty belts. Simply cross the outer safety belts
and insert each into the opposite buckle.
fMake sure that the cargo cannot damage the
heating filaments of the rear window and the
TV antenna of the side window.
Luggage net
fLuggage must be stowed completely covered
by the luggage net.
The luggage net can prevent only lightweight
objects from slipping.
Tie-down belts
fDo not use elastic belts or straps to tie down
cargo.
fDo not place belts and straps over sharp
edges.
fObserve the directions for use and information
for the tie-down equipment.
fUse only belts with a tear strength of at least
1543 lbs. (700 kg) and a maximum width of
1in. (25mm).
fCross the belts over the load.Driving
fThe car's handling changes depending on the
vehicle loading. Adapt your driving style to the
changed driving behavior.
fDo not exceed the maximum gross weight and
the axle load.
fPlease see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 356.
fNever drive with the rear window or rear lid
open.
Exhaust gases can enter the passenger
compartment.
fAdapt the tire pressure to the load.
fPlease see the chapter “SETTING VEHICLE
LOADING AND ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE”
on Page 135.
fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,
COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.
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Alarm System and Theft Protection
245
Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment MonitoringThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following
two conditions:
– It may not cause harmful interference, and
– it must accept any interference received inclu-
ding interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note
fThe manufacturer is not responsible for any
radio or TV interference caused by
unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user's
authority to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.Avoiding false alarmsfIf people or animals are remaining in the locked
vehicle or the vehicle is being transported on a
train or ship, for example, the passenger
compartment monitoring system must
temporarily be switched off.
fAlways close the sliding/lifting roof or the
Panorama roof system, and all door windows.
fDo not leave a mobile phone switched on in the
glasses case of the roof console.
fAlways turn off the alarm system before you
attach or uncouple a trailer. The alarm system
could trigger an alarm unintentionally.Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggeredfUnlock vehicle doors with the remote control
or
fSwitch ignition on.
The following alarm contacts are
monitored– Doors
– Engine compartment lid
– Rear lid
–Rear window
– Passenger compartment
fIf one of these alarm contacts is interrupted,
the alarm horn sounds for approx. 30 seconds
and the emergency flashers flash.
After 5 seconds of interruption the alarm is
triggered again. This cycle is repeated ten
times. USA: KR55WK45032
Canada: CAN 267 104 187
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247
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Remove ignition key.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive:
Switch off the ignition.
3. Open the driver‘s door.
4. Press the rocker switch.
The rocker switch symbol lights permanently.
5. Lock the vehicle.
Emergency flasher flashes twice and an acous-
tic signal will sound twice.
The vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window
are locked but the doors can be opened from the
inside by pulling the inner door handle twice.
fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
Note on operation:
If the ignition is switched on after pressing the
rocker switch, the passenger compartment
monitoring system is activated again. The symbol
on the rocker switch will flash.Activating the alarm system and the
passenger compartment monitoring system
fUnlock the vehicle and lock it again.
Fault indication
If the monitoring system could not be deactivated
the symbol on the rocker switch will flash (e.g. the
rocker switch is pressed with the ignition on).
For deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring:
fSwitch off ignition.
fPress the rocker switch.
fLock the vehicle.
A- Light-emitting diode for alarm systemFunction indicationThe locking condition of the vehicle is indicated by
a rapid flashing of the light-emitting diodes A in the
front doors.
The light-emitting diodes go out when the vehicle
is unlocked. Deactivating passenger
compartment monitoring system
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Maintenance and Car Care
Changing the brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the boi-
ling point and, under certain operating conditions,
can affect the braking performance.
fTherefore, have the brake fluid changed in
accordance with the change intervals stated in
the “Maintenance” booklet.
The warning light in the instrument panel and the
warning message on the multi-purpose display of
the instrument panel indicate
– indicate the brake level fluid is too low or,
– in conjunction with large pedal travel could
indicate a braking-circuit failure.
Note on operation
If the warning lights should light up while driving:
fStop immediately in a suitable place.
fDo not continue driving.
Please have the fault remedied at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Washer FluidWarning message on the multi-purpose
displayA message is shown on the multi-purpose display
of the instrument panel if the washer-fluid level is
too low.
In this case, the residual quantity is only around
0.85 quarts (0.8 liter).
fAdd washer fluid at the next opportunity.
The capacity is approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters).
The washer-fluid reservoir for windshield, rear
window and headlights is located in the engine
compartment.fSummer filling with water + window cleaner
concentrate in the mixture ratio specified on
the container.
Winter filling with water + antifreeze +
window cleaner concentrate in the mixture
ratio specified on the container.
Always follow all the instructions on the
containers of the additives used.
fOnly use window cleaner concentrate which
meets the following requirements:
– Dilutability 1:100,
– phosphate-free,
– suitable for plastic headlights.
We recommend window cleaner concentrates
approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche
dealer will be pleased to advise you.
fDo not use engine coolant anti-freeze or any
other solution that can damage the car’s paint,
in the washer reservoir.
The washer fluid reservoir for windshield, rear
window and headlights is located in the engine
compartment.
1. Open cap of washer fluid reservoir.
2. Add washer fluid.
3. Close cap carefully.
Brake fluid warning light
USA
Brake fluid warning light
Canada
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Maintenance and Car Care
261
Wiper BladesMaintenance Notes
Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year
(before and after the cold season) or if wiper
performance deteriorates or the blades are
damaged.
fFor important information on “service topics”:
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 270.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper arm accidentally
falls back onto the windshield.
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when
replacing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are
frozen in place are loosened improperly.
fThaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Risk of damage.
If the wiper blades are not changed properly,
they can come loose when the car is moving.
fCheck whether the wiper blades are seated
securely.
The wiper blade must be pushed onto the wiper arm up to the stop. fPeriodically clean the wiper blades with
window cleaner, especially after the vehicle
has been washed in a car wash.
We recommend the Porsche window cleaner. If
they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as
a result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may adhere to the wind-
shield. These wax residues can be removed
only by using window cleaner concentrate.
fPlease see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
Page 258.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer for
further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace damaged or worn wiper blades as
soon as possible.
Replacing wiper blades at frontfApply the parking brake.
fSwitch the windshield wipers off (wiper stalk in
position 0).
fSwitch ignition off.
1. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield (arrow 1).
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