
Controls, Instruments
11 Controls, Instruments
Before driving off .......................................... 12
Break in hints for the first 
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ...................... 14
Keys ........................................................... 17
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 17
Central Locking in Cars 
without Alarm System...................................  19
Doors ......................................................... 25
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring  ............. 26
Power Windows  ........................................... 28
Inside mirror  ................................................ 30
Automatic Anti-Glare 
Interior Mirror and Door Mirrors  .................... 30
Door Mirrors................................................  31
Seat Adjustment ..........................................  34
Seat Memory ...............................................  36
Heated Seats ..............................................  38
Steering Wheel Adjustment ...........................  39
Multi-functional steering wheel.......................  40
Sun Visors...................................................  41
Safety Belts.................................................  42
Child Restraint Systems................................  45
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........  46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat  .... 47
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........  48
Airbag Systems ...........................................  49
Clutch Pedal ................................................  51
Parking Brake ..............................................  51
Brakes ........................................................  52ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System) ................................  55
Sport Mode .................................................  57
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............  58
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................  61
Retractable Spoiler ......................................  62
Parking Aids ................................................  64
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering 
Lock ...........................................................  67
Starting Procedures .....................................  69
Stopping engine...........................................  70
Instrument Panel USA Models .......................  73
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light .........  76
Instrument Illumination..................................  76
Trip Odometer .............................................  77
Speedometer ..............................................  78
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................  78
Tachometer .................................................  79
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................  79
High Beam ..................................................  79
Cooling System ...........................................  80
Tiptronic ...................................................... 81
Fuel ............................................................  82
Clock ..........................................................  83
Outside temperature ....................................  83
Check Engine Warning Light..........................  84
Central warning light ....................................  85
Brake warning light USA ............................... 85
Brake warning light Canada ..........................  85On-Board Computer (BC)...............................  86
Light Switch ..............................................  108
Welcome Home Lighting.............................  108
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.........  109
Turn Signal/ Headlight Dimmer/Parking light / 
Flasher Lever.............................................  109
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................  110
Automatic Speed Control ............................  112
Air conditioning ..........................................  114
Automatic air conditioning system ...............  117
Central and side vents................................  120
Fresh-air intake ..........................................  120
Emergency Flasher Switch ..........................  121
Ashtray .....................................................  122
Cigarette Lighter ........................................  123
Sockets ....................................................  124
Interior lights .............................................  125
Storage in the passenger compartment .......  126
Cupholder
(holder for drinks cans and cups) ................  128
Luggage Storage on 
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 130
Fire extinguisher ........................................  131
Trunk Entrapment ......................................  132
Luggage compartment lids .........................  134
Luggage Compartment..............................  136
Rear luggage compartment ........................  137
Porsche Communication Management 
(PCM) ........................................................  138
Car Audio Operation/Tips ...........................  139
HomeLink ..................................................  142 

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Instrument Panel USA Models Also refer to the corresponding chapter in 
the Owner’s Manual.
1 Speedometer with analogue display 
2 Turn signal indicator light, left
3 Tachometer 
4 High beam indicator light
5 Turn signal indicator light, right
6 ABS warning light
7 Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
8Fuel 
Level gauge, warning light
9 Adjusting button for instrument illumination 
and trip counter
10 Odometer and daily trip mileage display
11 Automatic speed control indicator light
12 Light sensor for instrument illumination13 Airbag warning light
14 Emission control warning light (Check Engine)
15 Central warning light
16 On-board computer display
17 Porsche Stability Management 
Multifunctional PSM light
18 Brake warning light
19 Safety belt warning light
20 Tiptronic indicator
21 Clock and outside temperature display
22 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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Instrument Panel Canada Models Also refer to the corresponding chapter in 
the Owner’s Manual.
1 Speedometer with analogue display 
2 Turn signal indicator light, left
3 Tachometer 
4 High beam indicator light
5 Turn signal indicator light, right
6 ABS warning light
7 Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
8Fuel 
Level gauge, warning light
9 Adjusting button for instrument illumination 
and trip counter
10 Odometer and daily trip mileage display
11 Automatic speed control indicator light
12 Light sensor for instrument illumination13 Airbag warning light
14 Emission control warning light (Check Engine)
15 Central warning light
16 On-board computer display
17 Porsche Stability Management 
Multifunctional PSM light
18 Brake warning light
19 Safety belt warning light
20 Tiptronic indicator
21 Clock and outside temperature display
22 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.  

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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Halogen headlights
Changing bulb for low beam
1. Pull off plug A.
2. Disengage fixing loop B.
3. Replace defective bulb.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Bi-Xenon headlight
Changing bulb for low beam and high beam
1. Turn the plug counter-clockwise (bayonet lock) 
and pull it off.2. Disengage both fixing loops A.
3. Replace defective bulb B.
When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Engage both fixing loops A, push on plug and 
turn right as far as the stop. 

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service Changing bulb for high beam or additional 
high beam (Bi-Xenon headlight)
1. Turn the bulb holder.
Turn it counter-clockwise on the left headlight 
and clockwise on the right headlight.
Take bulb holder out of the headlight housing.2. Pull both plug release tabs apart.
Pull plug out of the bulb holder.
3. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.Closing lid of headlight housing
1. Push on lid until it perceptibly engages.
2. Fasten lid with the 4 screws. 

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Turn signal lightChanging bulb 
1. Turn lid counter-clockwise and pull it off. 
2. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise 
(bayonet lock). 3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet fitting). 
4. Insert lamp holder and turn it clockwise.
5. Replace lid and close. 

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
A - Fog light height adjustment
B - Fastening screwFog light/parking light1. Loosen the two screws B.2. Lower headlight slightly downward and 
disengage locating cam in cover projection.
Unscrew light downwards at an angle.
A - Parking light
B - Fog light3. Turn the holder counter-clockwise and pull it 
out.
Replace defective bulb (bayonet lock).
Push holder back in and turn towards the right.