Controls, Safety, Instruments
53
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Warning!
Risk of accident. The steering wheel may
move further than desired if you attempt to
adjust it when driving.
You can lose control of the vehicle.
fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of
seat memory settings.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.
Manual adjustment
1. Swivel locking lever A downwards.
2. Adapt the steering wheel setting to the back-
rest angle and your seat position. Move the
steering wheel in the desired direction.
3. Swivel locking lever A back until you feel it en-
gage.Electrical adjustment
fPress control switch Bin the relevant direction
until the desired setting is reached.
The steering wheel setting can be stored in the
seat memory.
fPlease observe the chapter “FRONT SEAT
WITH MEMORY” on Page 33.
Index
369
Warning light ........................................ 68
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 251
Brakes ................................................ 64
,226
Fluid.......................................... 251,362
Fluid warning light ...................... 112,252
Pads ............................................. 14,69
Test stand .......................................... 226
Warning light ........................................ 65
Wear .................................................. 112
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 346
Chart ................................................. 335
CCapacities .................................................. 362
Car care..................................................... 265
Car key
Battery ............................................... 334
Car Telephone ............................................ 173
Care ................................................. 269
,271
cargo area ................................................. 186
Carpet ....................................................... 272
Catalytic converter...................................... 264
Center differential lock ................................ 213
Central locking system ......................... 21,310
Button .................................................. 22
Button (rear) .................................. 22,31
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 21
Central vents ..................................... 134
,140
Changing wheels................................ 294,301
Check engine ............................................... 79
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ...... 253
Child restraint anchorages ............................. 46Child restraint systems ..................................47
Child seat bracket .........................................48
Child seats ...................................................48
Installing ...............................................48
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................26
Cigarette lighter ..........................................171
Circulating-air mode ...........................134
,139
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........134,139
Cleaner
Air......................................................254
Particle...............................................254
Clock ..................................................77,101
Closing mechanism, power ..........................183
Clutch ........................................................202
Collapsible spare wheel ............. 92
,110
,222
,
......................................302
,327
,358
,359
Comfort function
Sliding/lifting roof.......................153,158
Comfort lighting ..........................................151
Coming Home function .......................106,151
Compass....................................................102
Compressor ......................................293,304
Coolant
Checking ............................................249
Cooling system .............................................75
Engine coolant level warning ..................75
Temperature gauge...............................75
Warning ................................................75
Cornering light ...................................117,342
Crankcase ventilation ..................................264
Crossing obstacles .....................................234
Cruise control
Accelerating .......................................125
Decelerating .......................................125Interrupting ........................................ 125
Speed limit ........................................ 124
Storing speed .................................... 124
Switching off ...................................... 126
Switching on ...................................... 124
Cupholder.................................................. 180
Closing rear ....................................... 181
Opening front ..................................... 180
opening rear ...................................... 181
Removing insert front ......................... 180
DData bank .................................................. 354
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 365
Dimming .................................................... 151
Button ............................................... 149
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 267
Door locking, automatic ....................... 23
,104
Door mirrors .............................. 56
,151
,198
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 58
Driving with a trailer ............................ 198
Extending ............................................ 57
Folding in ............................................. 57
Heating................................................ 57
Setting ................................................ 57
Swivelling, automatic ............................ 57
Door opening .......... 19
,20,21,23,26,104
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Door trim panel
Lighting ............................................. 151
Doors.......................................................... 26
Door-surrounding lighting ............................ 151
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