70
Controls, Safety, Instruments
Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer
Indicator lights in central instrument
panelWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
CClock
D Clock reset button
E Cooling system temperature gauge
F Multi-purpose display
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Mileage displays
KVoltmeter Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Cruise control readiness
Disengageable anti-roll bars
Indicator light
Turn signal light, left
Indicator light
Turn signal light, right
Indicator light
Trailer turn signal
Indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
General warning
Observe warning message on the multi-
purpose display!
High beam indicator light
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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer
Indicator lights in central instrument
panelWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
CClock
D Clock reset button
E Cooling system temperature gauge
F Multi-purpose display
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Mileage displays
KVoltmeter Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Cruise control readiness
Disengageable anti-roll bars
Indicator light
Turn signal light, left
Indicator light
Turn signal light, right
Indicator light
Trailer turn signal
Indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
General warning
Observe warning message on the multi-
purpose display!
High beam indicator light
Controls, Safety, Instruments
77
Clock
Danger!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
fIn the event of a sudden turn or airbag deploy-
ment, serious personal injury could result if
hand is positioned through steering wheel spokes.ClockA is adjusted on the multi-purpose display:
fPress button B.
The SETTINGS > CLOCK menu is automatical-
ly opened on the multi-purpose display.
fPlease observe the chapter “CLOCK” on
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109
Check left cornering light Check bulb.
Check right cornering light Check bulb.
Check dipped beam Check bulb.
Check trailer lights Check bulb.
Check direction indicators Check turn signal bulb.
Check brake lights Check bulb.
Check high beam Check bulb.
Check number plate light Check bulb.
Check fog lights Check bulb.
Check reversing lights Check bulb.
Check tail lights Check bulb.
Check front side lights Check bulb.
Check headlight beam adjustment Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off.
Switch on lights if necessary.
Airbag faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Safety belt Fasten safety belt.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
Maintenance, Car Care
273
Airbags
Danger!
There is a danger of serious personal injury
or death if the airbag system is impaired by
improper cleaning work.
fDo not make any modifications whatsoever on
individual components such as the padded
covers of the steering wheel, the front seats,
the roof pillars and the rooflinings.
fLet your authorized Porsche dealer clean these components.
Fabric liningsFabric linings on pillars, headliner and sun visors,
etc., must be treated only using suitable cleaning
agents or a suitable dry foam and a soft brush.
AlcantarafDo not use a leather care product to clean Al-
cantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
fWet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
fWet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or
thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the
outside in.
Safety beltsfUse a mild detergent to clean soiled belts.
fWhen drying, avoid direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaning agents.
fDo not tint or bleach the belts.
The belt fabric could be weakened, thus affect-
ing safety.
314
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 22 Rear differential lock30
23
Rear differential lock, disengageable anti-roll bars
10
24 Tire pressure monitoring system5
2526Porsche Stability Management, passenger airbag deactivation, brake pedal switch, instrument panel, engine control unit,
airbag control unit, steering column module1027282930313233
Steering wheel heating, steering column module
15
34 Passenger compartment monitoring, seat heating5
35
Low beam, high beam
15
36 Vehicle electrical system control unit10
3738 Brake lights1039
Relay activation, heated rear window, seat heating
5
40 Instrument panel5
41
Porsche Entry & Drive
15
42 Panorama roof30
43
Subwoofer
30 No. Designation Rating in A
368
Index
IndexAABD ......................................... 217
,219
,221
ABS ......................................... 217
,220
,223
Off road ............................................. 224
Warning light ...................................... 223
After driving off road ................................... 228
Aftermarket Alarms ..................................... 173
Air cleaner.................................................. 254
Air conditioning
Central vents ............................. 134,140
Cover flap .......................................... 128
Disabling control panel (rear) ............... 137
Display ............................. 129
,132
,136
Footwell .................................... 134,140
Four zone ........................................... 136
Fresh-air intake ................................... 127
Mono function ..................................... 133
Rear.......................................... 137,141
REST mode ............................... 135,141
Sensors ............................................. 128
Setting air quantity ............ 130
,133
,139
Setting temperature ................... 133,138
Side vents ................................. 134,140
Two zone .................................. 129,132
Vents ................................................. 127
Windshield ................................. 134,140
Air quantity
Setting ............................. 130
,133
,139
Air suspension ................. 163
,179
,217
,236
Airbag ................................................. 49,273
Disposal ............................................... 51Function ............................................... 49
Unit ...................................................... 52
Warning light......................................... 50
Air-conditioned areas
Rear................................................... 141
Air-conditioning compressor....... 129
,135
,140
Alarm button................................................. 17
Alarm system . 21
,23,27,28,30,194
,310
Alcantara.................................................... 273
All-Season tires .................................. 358,359
All-Terrain tires ................................... 358,359
All-wheel drive ........................... 113
,217
,219
Anti-freeze content ...................................... 249
Anti-lock brake system .............. 217
,220
,223
Anti-roll bars
Disengageable .................................... 214
Armrest...................................................... 178
Ashtray
Front .................................................. 170
Rear................................................... 170
Assembly aid ..................................... 301,307
Assistance when driving downhill .................. 226
Audio
Tips ................................................... 172
AUTO button .................... 132
,133
,136
,138
AUTO-LOCK .................................................. 23
Automatic anti-dazzle operation...................... 58
Automatic brake differential ....... 217
,219
,221
Automatic circulating-air mode ............ 134,139
Automatic mode, air conditioning132
,133
,138
Automatic transmission fluid ........................ 254
BBattery ......................... 59
,62,78,174
,320
After charging ..................................... 333
Car key .............................................. 334
Care................................................... 320
Charge state....................................... 320
Charging ............................................ 333
Installing ............................................. 330
Putting vehicle into operation ...............321
Removing ........................................... 328
Removing/installing .................... 323,327
Replacing ........................................... 322
Warning light....................................... 111
Winter driving...................................... 321
Before driving off .................................12,228
Belts ............................................................ 42
Fastening ............................................. 44
Height adjustment ................................. 45
Opening ............................................... 44
Tensioner ............................................. 43
Warning light.................................. 43,48
Brake ...........................................................65
Booster ................................................ 67
Discs ................................................... 68
Pads .................................................... 68
Warning light......................................... 66
Brake fluid
Changing ............................................ 252
Brake light .................................................. 346
Brake tests................................................. 226
Brake wear
378Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Central Locking System ................................ 21
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 24
Doors .......................................................... 26
Alarm System, Ultrasound Passenger Compart-
ment Monitoring System, Inclination Sensor .... 27
Power Windows ............................................ 29
Front seats................................................... 32
Front seat with memory................................. 33
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 35
Headrests .................................................... 36
Rear Seats ................................................... 37
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 46
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
Airbag Systems ............................................ 49
Steering Wheel ............................................. 52
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 54
Interior Mirror ............................................... 56
Door Mirrors ................................................ 56
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 58
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 59
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 61
Parking Brake............................................... 64
Brakes ......................................................... 65
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 70
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................... 72
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 74
Cooling System ............................................ 75
Fuel ............................................................. 76
Odometer .................................................... 76
Clock ........................................................... 77Voltmeter ..................................................... 78
Emission Control........................................... 79
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 80
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 108
Light Switch ............................................... 116
Instrument Illumination ................................. 118
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.......... 118
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
119
Emergency flasher ...................................... 120
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 121
Cruise Control ............................................ 124
Vents ......................................................... 127
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 127
Heated Rear Window ................................... 128
Manual Air Conditioning ............................... 129
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 132
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 136
Parking Heater............................................ 142
Sun Visors .................................................. 147
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 148
Interior Lighting .......................................... 149
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 151
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 151
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 152
Parking Aids ............................................... 162
Garage Door Opener ................................... 167
Ashtray ...................................................... 170
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 171
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 172
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 174
Storage...................................................... 176
Cupholder .................................................. 180Rear Lid .....................................................182
Rear Window...............................................184
Engine Compartment Lid .............................184
Loadspace .................................................186
Luggage Compartment Cover ......................187
Luggage Safety Net ....................................189
Ski Bag ......................................................191
Roof Transport System................................193
Trailer Coupling...........................................194
Loading Information.....................................195
Manual transmission, clutch .........................202
Tiptronic S..................................................203
Selector Lever Positions ..............................204
Driving Programs for On-Road and Off-Road Dri-
ving ...........................................................211
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control Sy-
stems ........................................................217
Off-Road Driving ..........................................227
Air Suspension with Level Control and Height Adju-
stment .......................................................236
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
239
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle .......................................................242
Engine Oil Level ..........................................244
Engine Oil Recommendation .........................247
Coolant Level ..............................................249
Brake-Fluid Level .........................................251
Washer Fluid ...............................................252
Power Steering ...........................................253
Air Cleaner .................................................254
Particle Filter ..............................................254
Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................254
Manual Transmission Oil ..............................254
Wiper Blades ..............................................255