2Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche's policy to conti-
nuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product without incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in
serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury
or death.fDo not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
fDo not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the
driving conditions, and the instructions in this
manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and serious personal injury
or death.
Note to ownersIn Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:Note aux proprietairesAu Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
Setting and operating vehicle compon-
ents when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other equip-
ment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resul-
ting in serious personal injury or death.
fOperate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled.
fNever start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving.
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
Operating the multi-purpose
display on the instrument panelOn-board computer information can be displayed
on the multi-purpose display. Additional functions
are also available in the main menu which allow
you to change the settings for your vehicle.
Warning!
There is a danger of accident, resulting in
serious personal injury or death if you set or
operate the multi-purpose display, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other equip-
ment while driving. Operating these devices
while driving could distract you from traffic
and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate these components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
It is not possible to describe all details of the
functions in this Owner’ s Manual.
The examples clearly demonstrate the functional
principle and clarify the menu structure.Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle,
some information or functions may not be avai-
lable on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation,
audio system, compass or tire pressure)
Various menus can only be called up when the
vehicle is stationary.
Note
The multi-purpose display is ready for operation
only when the ignition is on.
Note on operation
By selecting the menu items
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SET, you
can reset all individual settings to the basic factory
settings.
Note on operation
Arrows at the top and bottom of the menu indicate
additional entries.
fPress rocker switch A up or down.
In the COMFORT menu, the menu scrolls
automatically as you approach the end of the list.
Operating principleThe multi-purpose display is operated by means of
the rocker switch A and the ENTER button B on
the windshield wiper stalk.
Selection or setting
Using the rocker switch A, you can move the bar
up and down to select menu items, change
between display screens and make settings.
Confirmation
Press the ENTER button B to confirm the selected
entry. The selected item is then activated.
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Index
RRadiator fans
................................................ 251
, 256
Radio
Tips
............................................................ 218
Radio remote control
................................................ 16
Rain sensor
........................................................... 112
Adjusting
...................................................... 112
Switching on
................................................. 111
Reading lights, front
Switching on/off
................................... 107
, 108
Switching on/off automatically
......................... 108
Rear differential lock
............................................... 178
Rear fog light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Switching on
................................................. 104
Rear lid
................................................................... 23Closing
.......................................................... 23
Emergency operation
....................................... 31
Locking
......................................................... 23
Opening
......................................................... 22
Powerliftgate
.................................................. 23
Rear reading lights
Switching on/off
............................................ 108
Switching on/off automatically
......................... 108
Rear seats
Adjusting to vertical position
............................ 206
Folding forward
............................................. 204
Folding forward and returning to upright position
. 204
Rear shelf
Installing
...................................................... 212
Pulling out
.................................................... 211
Removing
..................................................... 211
Retracting
.................................................... 211
Rear window
Closing
.......................................................... 27
Opening
......................................................... 27
Rear window wiper
Changing wiper blade
..................................... 262
Switching on intermittent operation
................... 113
Window wiping plus washer system
................... 113
Wiping rear window once (one-touch function)
..... 113
Rear-axle load
........................................................ 231
Reduction (Low Range)
Displaying status on the multi-purpose display
.... 131
Indicator light
................................................ 179
Switching off
................................................. 178
Switching on
................................................. 178
Refueling
............................................................... 268
Relays
.................................................................. 312
Release button
....................................................... 170
Remote control
........................................................ 16
Changing battery
........................................... 322
Locking the vehicle door
................................... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
.............. 99
Opening/closing sliding/lifting roof
..................... 93
Unlocking vehicle door
...................................... 20
Reserve
................................................................ 268
REST mode
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 65
Restraint systems for children
Installing with LATCH system
............................. 53
LATCH restraint system
.................................... 53
Prescribed installation direction
.......................... 50
Reverse gear
......................................................... 169
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Swivelling down the mirror glass
........................ 56
Reversing light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Right-hand traffic (changing headlights)
....................... 340
Rim offset
............................................................. 350
Rims
.................................................................... 196Diameter
...................................................... 291
Rim width
..................................................... 291
Rocker switches
..................................................... 172
Roll stabilisation
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
.......... 194
Roller blind
Cleaning position
........................................... 101
Opening/closing for Panorama roof system
........ 100
Roof console
Comfort lighting
............................................ 109
Interior lighting
.............................................. 107
Switch, overview
............................................ 107
Roof system (Panorama roof system)
Brief overview
................................................. 96
Emergency operation
..................................... 101
Functional description
....................................... 97
Malfunctions
................................................... 99
Opening/closing
.............................................. 98
Opening/closing roller blind
............................. 100
Opening/closing with car key
............................. 99
Roller blind cleaning position
............................ 101
Roof Transport System
............................................ 216
Functional description
..................................... 216
Height
.......................................................... 360
Load
............................................................ 356
Safety notes
................................................. 216
Roof-mounted headlights
.......................................... 217
Running in
Tires
............................................................... 6
Running-gear control systems (air suspension)
Overview (PTM, PTM Plus, PSM, PASM, PDCC)
.... 181
Running-gear setup
Functional description
..................................... 193
Selecting
...................................................... 193
Warning light and warning message
.................. 193
SSafety belts
............................................................. 42
Adjusting belt height
......................................... 44
Belt tensioner functional description
.................... 42
Care instructions
........................................... 278
Fastening
....................................................... 43
Opening
......................................................... 44
Warning light
................................................... 53
Warning light on the tachometer
......................... 43
Safety button in the armrest
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
...................................................... 79
Disabling power windows in the rear doors
........... 88
Safety compliance sticker
........................................ 348
Safety net
............................................................. 212
Bracket
........................................................ 212
Permitted uses
.............................................. 212
Removing from rear seat backrest
.................... 213
Securing passenger compartment
.................... 213
Screwdriver, storage location
................................... 292
Sealant/sealing set
For defective tires
.......................................... 296
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 140
Seals
Care instructions
........................................... 276
Seat belts
Care instructions
........................................... 278
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