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13 Controls, Instruments
Before driving off ......................................... 14
Break in hints .............................................. 16
Keys ........................................................... 19
Security Wheel Bolts.................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 21
Central Lockin ............................................. 22
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitorin ............... 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror ................................................ 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 30
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating ..................................... 33
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory ............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 45
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 48
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........ 49
Airbag Systems ........................................... 50
Rollover Protection System........................... 52
Parking Aids ................................................ 53
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 56
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 58
Parking Brake .............................................. 58Brakes ........................................................ 59
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 62
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 65
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) .................................... 68
Interior Lights .............................................. 69
Operation, Instruments ................................. 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft
Steering Lock .............................................. 72
Starting Procedures ..................................... 74
Stopping Engine .......................................... 75
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 76
Instrument Panel Canada Models................... 78
Engine oil temperature ................................. 80
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......... 80
Instrument Illumination.................................. 80
Trip Odometer ............................................. 81
Speedometer .............................................. 82
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 82
Tachometer................................................. 83
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................ 83
High Beam .................................................. 83
Cooling System ........................................... 84
Tiptronic ..................................................... 85
Fuel ............................................................ 86
Clock .......................................................... 87
Outside temperature .................................... 87
Engine Oil Pressure ...................................... 88
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 89On-Board Computer (BC).............................. 90
Emergency Flasher Switch .......................... 112
Light Switch .............................................. 113
Welcome Home Lighting............................. 113
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 114
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ....................... 114
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 115
Automatic Speed Control ............................ 118
Automatic Air Conditioning System .............. 120
Central and Side Vents ............................... 123
Fresh-air Intake .......................................... 123
Ashtray ..................................................... 124
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 125
Cupholder ................................................. 126
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ...... 128
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................ 130
Luggage Compartment............................... 132
Trunk Entrapment ....................................... 133
Fire Extinguisher ........................................ 135
HomeLink .................................................. 136
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 139
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........ 142
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Controls, Instruments
Instrument Panel USA Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1. Engine oil temperature gauge
2. Speedometer with analogue display
3. Turn signal indicator light, left
4. Tachometer
5. High beam indicator light
6. Turn signal indicator light, right
7. ABS warning light
8. Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9. Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
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Controls, Instruments
Instrument Panel Canada Models Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1. Engine oil temperature gauge
2. Speedometer with analogue display
3. Turn signal indicator light, left
4. Tachometer
5. High beam indicator light
6. Turn signal indicator light, right
7. ABS warning light
8. Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9. Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clockWhen the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situa-
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
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A- Adjustment button for clock
B- Clock
C- Outside temperature displayClock The clock is blanked out approximately four min-
utes after the ignition is switched off or when the
car is locked.
Setting the time
Warning!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Setting hours
fPress adjustment button A for about one sec-
ond.
Hour display flashes.
fTurn button in the appropriate direction:
to right – increase hours figure
to left – decrease hours figure.
Adjustment in hours – turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
turn and hold button.
Setting minutes
fPress adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
fSet by rotating as in hours mode. Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
fPress adjustment button again.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
the second.
Note
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h in the on-board computer.
Outside temperature The outside temperature display C does not indi-
cate, if ice is on the road.
Even if a temperature above 32°F (0°C) is dis-
played, ice may still form on the road, for instance
on bridges or when the road passes through a
heavily shaded area.
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5. Press the Allen key into the drive axle, keep it
pressed and turn it clockwise until the lifting/
sliding roof is closed.
6. Remove the Allen key.
Close the cover and screw in the screws.
7. Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the lifting/sliding roof.
fAfter emergency operation, do not operate the
lifting/sliding roof using the rocker switch.
fDrive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have the fault remedied.
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Removing rear wall lining
1. Unscrew screws A from the rear wall lining.
Pull out and reposition the screwdriver insert if
necessary.
2. Grasp the rear wall lining at the cut-outs for the
safety belts and press downward.
Pull rear wall lining forward and lift up and out. Opening convertible top compartment
lid “D”
1. Take red Allen key B out of its holder.
2. Put handle of screwdriver onto Allen key B.
Insert Allen key into the drive axle C and turn it
counterclockwise (in direction of the arrow) un-
til the convertible top compartment lid D is fully
open.
Remove the Allen key.
Warning!
The Allen key can rotate or fly out and there-
by cause serious personal injury if the con-
vertible top is actuated.
fAlways remove the Allen key B from the drive axle C before operating the convertible top.
When you have opened the convertible top com-
partment lid, try to close the convertible top using
the rocker switch.
If the convertible top cannot be closed, continue
with emergency operation.
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1. Remove ignition key.
2. Use the screwdriver to remove plastic lid E
from the lining from behind. 3. Insert Allen key B into the drive axle for the left
side flap F.
Turn Allen key counterclockwise (in direction of
arrow) until the side flap F is fully open (percep-
tible stop).
4. Repeat procedure with the right side flap.
Remove the Allen key.
Warning!
The Allen key can rotate or fly out and there-
by cause serious personal injury if the con-
vertible top is actuated.
fAlways remove the Allen key B from the drive
axle of the side flap before operating the con-vertible top.
fWhen you have opened the side flaps, try to
close the convertible top using the rocker
switch.
If the convertible top cannot be closed, contin-
ue with emergency operation.
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Closing convertible top
1. Insert Allen key B through hole G and into the
hydraulic valve.
Turn Allen key B counterclockwise by approx.
1 revolution.
Always remove Allen key B. 2. Get behind the front seats and grasp the con-
vertible top in the middle. 3. Close the convertible top until it reaches its
highest position.
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