4Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
refueling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobst-
ructed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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Table of Contents
7 Table of Contents
Overview Illustrations......................... 10Driver’s cockpit ............................................ 11
Steering wheel and instrument cluster ............ 12
Center console, front .................................... 13Opening and Locking ......................... 14Never invite car theft! .................................... 15
Keys ............................................................ 16
Central Locking System................................ 17
Brief overview – Opening and locking from
outside ........................................................ 18
Unlocking and locking from outside ................ 19
Opening and locking from inside .................... 28
Opening and closing the engine
compartment lid ........................................... 29
Malfunctions when opening and closing .......... 31Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..... 33Seat and Headrest ........................................ 34
Front seat with memory................................. 37
Easy Entry Function ..................................... 39
Fire Extinguisher ........................................... 40
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Airbag Systems ............................................ 45
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 49
LATCH Child Seat System.............................. 53
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 54
Door Mirrors................................................. 55
Interior Mirror ............................................... 57Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 57
Steering Wheel ............................................. 58
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 60
Sun Visors .................................................... 62
Make-up mirror ............................................. 62
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows ...................... 62
Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and
Heated Rear Window ......................... 63Opening the Cover Flap of the
Air-Conditioning Control Panel ....................... 64
Overview of Air-Conditioning Systems ............. 64
Valid for Every Air-Conditioning System ........... 65
Brief Overview – Manual Air-Conditioning ...... 66
Manual Air-Conditioning.................................. 67
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
2-Zone Air-Conditioning System ...................... 69
Automatically Controlled
2-Zone Air-Conditioning .................................. 70
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System,
Front Control Panel ....................................... 73
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System,
Rear Control Panel ........................................ 74
Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning .................................. 75
Vents ........................................................... 79
Heated Rear Window ..................................... 80
Parking Heater.............................................. 81
Windows and Sliding Roofs ................ 86Power windows ............................................. 87
Brief overview - sliding/lifting roof ................ 91
Sliding/Lifting Roof........................................ 92
Brief overview – Panorama roof system ....... 96
Panorama roof system.................................. 97Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield
Wipers ............................................ 103Light Switch ............................................... 104
Instrument Illumination................................. 105
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.......... 106
Turn signal/High Beam/
Headlight Flasher Stalk ................................ 106
Emergency flasher ...................................... 107
Interior Lighting........................................... 107
Comfort Lighting ......................................... 109
Coming Home Function
(Auto Shut Off Delay)................................... 109
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 109
Brief overview – Windshield wipers ............. 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 111
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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Door mirror heatingThe door mirror heater is ready for operation
when the ignition is switched on.
Switching on
fTurn control switch to B.
Both door mirrors are heated.
Switching off
fChange the position of the control switch.Storing door mirror settingsOn vehicles with seat memory, individual door mir-
ror settings can be stored on the person buttons
of the seat memory and vehicle keys and recalled
with these.
fPlease see the chapter “FRONT SEAT WITH
MEMORY” on Page 37.
fPlease see the chapter “STORING PASSEN-
GER MIRROR SETTING AS A PARKING AID” on
Page 38.
A- Door mirror setting – driver’s side
B- Heat door mirror
C- Door mirror setting – passenger’s side
D- Fold in door mirrorsSwivelling down mirror glass as parking
aidWhen reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass
on the passenger's side swivels down slightly to
show the curb area.Preconditions
– Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
– Control switch must be turned to position C
(passenger mirror’s setting).
– Reverse gear must be engaged.
Moving mirror glass to its initial position with
reverse gear engaged
The mirror glass swivels to its initial position when:
– The car is shifted out of reverse gear or
– The position of the control switch for the door
mirror setting is changed.
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Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and Heated Rear Window
63 Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and Heated Rear Window
Opening the Cover Flap of the
Air-Conditioning Control Panel ....................... 64
Overview of Air-Conditioning Systems ............ 64
Valid for Every Air-Conditioning System .......... 65
Brief Overview – Manual Air-Conditioning...... 66
Manual Air-Conditioning................................. 67
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
2-Zone Air-Conditioning System ..................... 69
Automatically Controlled
2-Zone Air-Conditioning ................................. 70
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System,
Front Control Panel ...................................... 73
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System,
Rear Control Panel ....................................... 74
Automatically Controlled
4-Zone Air-Conditioning ................................. 75
Vents .......................................................... 79
Heated Rear Window.................................... 80
Parking Heater ............................................. 81
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Opening the Cover Flap of the
Air-Conditioning Control Panel fSwivel cover flap on the handle downwards
(arrow).
Overview of Air-Conditioning
SystemsThe following air-conditioning system types may
be installed, depending on your vehicle equip-
ment:
A - Manual air-conditioning system
Air quantity, air distribution and temperature can
be set on the control panel of the manual air-con-
ditioning system.
B - Automatically controlled 2-zone air-
conditioning system
The air-conditioning system controls the preselec-
ted interior temperature completely automatically.
Temperature can be set individually for the left and
right air-conditioned areas.
C - Automatically controlled 4-zone air-
conditioning system
The air-conditioning system controls the set
interior temperature completely automatically.
Temperature, air quantity and air distribution can
be set individually for the front left, front right, rear
left and rear right air-conditioned areas.
How do I recognize which is “my” air-
conditioning system?
A - Wide rocker switch and no AUTO button
B - AUTO button and REST button present
C - Button for rear control panel is present
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Valid for Every Air-Conditioning
SystemNote on operation
The air conditioner settings are stored on the
respective remote control when switching off the
ignition and locking the vehic l e . T he “A i r fl o w O F F ”
setting is stored for approx. 60 minutes and the
“Recirculated air” setting is stored for approx.
20 minutes.REST modeUsing engine residual heat
The residual heat of the engine can be used to
heat the interior up to 20 minutes after the ignition
has been switched off.
fPress button (manual and 2-zone air-
conditioning) or (4-zone air-conditio-
ning) on the front control panel.
The air-conditioning settings cannot be chan-
ged in REST mode.
Ending the function
fPress button (manual and 2-zone air-
conditioning) or (4-zone air-conditio-
ning) on the front control panel.
Note on operation
If the battery voltage is too low, REST mode is
automatically ended.
ECON mode
Warning!
Risk of accident due to impaired vision,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
The outside air that is flowing in is not dried
in ECON mode. The windows may mist up.
fDo not switch on ECON mode in damp weather.
In ECON mode, the air-conditioning compressor is
switched off and this deactivates the cooling
function (e.g. to save fuel).
The air-conditioning compressor is always swit-
ched off at temperatures below 37.4 °F (3 °C).
Switching on ECON mode
fPress button .
The ECON logo appears on the air-conditioning
display panel.
The air-conditioning compressor is switched
off.
Switching off ECON mode
fIf the interior temperature is too high,
press button or
press button (2-zone air-conditioning)
or button (4-zone air-conditioning).
The ECON logo disappears from the air-condi-
tioning display panel.
The air-conditioning compressor is switched
on.
Information on air-conditioning
compressorThe air-conditioning compressor:
– May switch off briefly to ensure sufficient
engine cooling if the engine is operating under
extreme load.
– Switches off automatically at temperatures
below approx. 37.4 °F (3 °C) and cannot be
switched on, even manually.
– Operates most effectively with windows
closed.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time,
however, it is a good idea to ventilate the
interior briefly with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and
humidity, condensation can drip from the eva-
porator and form a pool under the car.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
fIf uncooled air flows out when the lowest
temperature has been set (“LO”), switch off the
air-conditioning compressor and have the fault
remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Brief Overview –
Manual Air-ConditioningThis brief overview does not replace the informa-
tion provided in the chapter “Manual Air-Condi-
tioning”. In particular, warnings are not replaced
by this brief overview.What do I want to do?
What do I have to do?
Setting temperaturePush button K up (warmer) or down (colder).
Setting air quantity
Push button E up (more) or down (less).
Setting air distribution
Air to windshield: Press button F.
Air to central and side vents: Press button H.
Air to footwell: Press button G.
Defrosting windshield
Press button A.
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Manual Air-ConditioningAir quantity, air distribution, and temperature
can be set on the control panel of the manual air
conditioning.
This individual adjustment is shown on the air-con-
ditioning display panel.Please read the information on:
–REST mode,
–ECON mode and
– Air-conditioning compressor
on page 65.
Control panel
A- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- Recirculated air
D- Air-conditioning display
E- Air-quantity button
F- Air to windshield
G- Air to footwell
H- Air to central and side vents
I- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
J- REST button (engine residual heat)
K-Temperature buttonfPress button .
Indicator light in button lights up.
The air flows to the windshield and the front
side windows.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Ending the function
fPress button again.
Defrost windshield
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