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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
Caution!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the engine compartment
lid, windshield and wiper system.
fOnly wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could be scratched.
fLoosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
fDo not operate headlight washer in car wash-
es.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.fAlways switch the windscreen wipers off (posi-
tion 0) before opening the engine compart-
ment lid. If the wiper arms are not in position
0, they will automatically move to this position
when the engine compartment lid is opened.
This will happen even if the ignition is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched
off and then on again.
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Front windshield wiper – rain sensor op-
eration
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
Notes on operation
The amount of rain or snow which has settled on
the windshield is measured. Wiper speed is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly.
f f f
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Controls, Safety, Instruments The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
To switch the rain sensor on again:
fMove wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
position1 – switching on is confirmed by one
wipe of the windscreen – or
fOperate windscreen washer system 5–
switching on is confirmed by three wipes of the
windscreen – or
fChange the sensitivity of the rain sensor with
four-stage switch A.Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:
fAdjust switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
fAdjust switch A downwards –
low sensitivity.
2 – Front windshield wiper – slow
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the second click.
3 – Front windshield wiper – fast
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the third click.
At speeds of less than approx. ca. 2.5 mph
(4 km/h), rain sensor operation mode is automat-
ically activated if the windshield wiper is switched
on. If you exceed a speed of approx. 5 mph
(8 km/h), the system switches to the pre-selected
wiper level.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch oper-
ation
fMove wiper stalk downwards. The front wind-
shield wipers go through one wipe cycle.5 – Front windshield wipers and washer sys-
tem
fPull wiper stalk towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
Headlight washer (on vehicles with Bi-Xe-
non headlights):
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
To activate the headlight washer system, the
wiper lever must be pulled for a longer period
of time.
The spray duration is limited.
Maintenance note
fIf heavily soiled, repeat wash.
fPersistent dirt (e.g. insect remains) should be
regularly removed.
Please observe the chapter “CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS” on Page 265.
Thefront windscreen washer nozzles are heat-
ed when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.
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6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
fMove wiper stalk forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset
intervals.
7 – Rear window wiper – one-touch
operation
fPush wiper stalk forward briefly. The washer
system sprays and the rear window wiper goes
through three wipe cycles.
8 – Rear window wiper and washer system
fPush wiper stalk forwards as far as it will go.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled away from the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
Thefront windshield washer nozzles are heat-
ed when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace the damaged wiper blades
immediately.
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Panorama roof system(available as of 01/05 at the earliest)
The Panorama roof system of your Porsche
consists of a total of four roof elements.
Roof element 1 is the draft deflector. This
adjusts itself according to the speed, and helps
protect from the disturbing effects of the wind
when the Panorama roof system is open,
especially at high speeds or from turbulent air
flow.
Bothroof elements 2 and 3 can be moved by
activating the knob in the vehicle's longitudinal
direction. Roof element 3 can also be raised. This
allows the interior to be better ventilated.
Roof element 4 is a fixed glass element and
completes the Panorama roof system.
1- Draft deflector
2- Sliding roof element
3- Sliding/lifting roof element
4- Fixed glass element
Caution!
Risk of damage when activating the
Panorama roof system due to improperly
atteched roof elements.
fCheck that the roof elements are securely
attached before starting to drive.
fMake sure there is sufficient clearance
between the Panorama roof system and the attached roof elements.
Readiness for operation of the
Panorama roof system– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is
first opened, but only for a maximum of
10 minutes.Readiness function of the Panorama roof
system switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the vehicle electronics
are switched off after 10 minutes to save the vehi-
cle battery. The roof elements can then no longer
be activated. The power supply is activated when
the ignition is switched on.
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Reprogramming an individual button of
keypad A
1. Press the button of keypad A to be repro-
gramed. Do not release the buttons before
step 4 is executed.
2. When the light-emitting diode B flashes slowly
(after approximately 20 seconds), point the
original transmitter at the position marked.
3. Press the button of the original hand-held
transmitter and keep it depressed.
4. The light-emitting diode B first flashes slowly
and then more quickly.
Only release both buttons when light-emitting
diodeB flashes quickly.
Deleting programed signals
(e.g., when selling the vehicle)
fKeep the two outer buttons of key pad A
pressed for approx. 20 seconds until light-
emitting diode B begins to flash.
All programed signals are deleted.
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Storage
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured.
fDo not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
fAlways keep the storage trays closed while
driving.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a safety net and a luggage compartment cover.
fPlease observe the chapter “EXAMPLE FOR
DETERMINING THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF
OCCUPANTS AND CARGO” on Page 196.
Storage options– In the glasses case in the roof console
– In the glove compartment, pen holder
– In the front and rear armrests
– In the drawer underneath the passenger’s seat
– In the storage compartments at the sides of
the luggage compartment
– In the door trim panel
– In the center console, front and rear
– On the back of the front seats
– Coat hook on the rear grab handles
– Under the load compartment floor
– In the front and rear cupholders
Glasses case in the roof consoleSunglasses (for example) can be stored in this
storage compartment.
Opening
fPress button (arrow).
Closing
fClose the lid until it clicks audibly into place.
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Glove compartment
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
case of an accident.
fKeep the glove compartment closed while driv-ing.
A drawer, designed to hold the vehicle folder, is lo-
cated in the glove compartment.Opening
fPress button A and open cover.
Locking
fAlways lock button A with the car key to secure
the contents from unauthorized access.
B- Thumb wheel for cooling the glove compartment
C- Holder for pensfRotate thumb wheel B leftwards.
fRotate thumb wheel B rightwards.
Cooling the glove compartment.
Switch cooling off
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1. Pull release lever (arrow). Hood is unlocked.2. Unlatch safety catch A.
3. Open the lid completely.
When the lid is open, the engine compartment
is lit by an under hood light.
Closing
Danger!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, result-
ing in serious personal injury or death.
fShould you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly, please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it.The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
fLower lid and let it fall into the lock.
If necessary, push the lid with the palm of your
hand in the area of the lock.
fCheck that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
If the lid is not closed properly, a message will
be displayed on the multi-purpose display of
the instrument panel while the vehicle is being
driven.
