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A - Closing sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob to switch position A.
Note on operation
The sliding/lifting roof is equipped with a force
limiter. If the sliding/lifting roof is obstructed
during the closing process, the sliding/lifting roof
opens again immediately.
Using the force limiter to close the sliding/
lifting roof
fRemove the obstruction.
fTurn knob to position A again.
Comfort function when locking/unlocking
the vehicle
fHold the car key in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/
lifting roof have reached the desired position.
fOn vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, keep
the button in the door lock pressed until the
windows and the sliding/lifting roof have
reached the desired position.
B - Opening sliding/lifting roof to comfort
settingfTurn knob to switch position B.
The sliding/lifting roof opens in switch position B
until it reaches the best position from the point of
view of noise. It can be opened fully, however, if
you continue to turn the switch beyond the limit to
positionC.C - Opening sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob beyond stop position B to switch po-
sitionC.
This requires a somewhat greater effort.
Once released, the knob rebounds to position
B.D - Lifting sliding/lifting rooffTurn knob between switch positions A and D
until it reaches the required position. The roof
is lifted completely in switch position D.
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Emergency operation of sliding/lifting
roofIf the sliding/lifting roof is defective, this can be
closed or opened manually.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury and damage
to the sliding/lifting roof during emergency
operation.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fDuring and after emergency operation, the slid-
ing/lifting roof may no longer be operated with the rocker switch.
1. Open the glasses case in the roof console
(arrow).
2. Unclip cover A.3. Remove key B from the lower storage tray (un-
derneath the rubber mat) in the center
console.
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4. Insert the key in opening C. This requires a
somewhat greater effort.
5. Close sliding/lifting roof
To close the roof – turn to the right.
To open the roof – turn to the left.
6. Remove the key and return it to the storage
tray.
7. Clip in cover.
fHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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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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A- Close Panorama roof system completely
B- Open sliding roof element completely
C- Open Panorama roof system completely
D- Sliding/lifting roof element in lift position
E- Open sliding/lifting roof element completelyNote on operation
Using the automated presetting system, every
usable roof position can be controlled directly with
the knob.
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatic-
ally closing the Panorama roof system.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the Panorama roof system is operated.
fAlways withdraw ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off in vehicles that
have Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the
ignition key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves by operating the Panorama roof
system.
fIn case of danger, operate the knob in the
opposite direction or release the car key immediately.
A - Closes Panorama roof system
completelyfTurn knob to switch position A.B - Opens sliding roof element completelyfTurn knob to switch position B.
Roof element 2 will be opened completely.
The roller blind will open automatically to the
selected opening width.C - Opens Panorama roof system
completelyfTurn knob beyond the stop position B to switch
positionC.
Roof elements 2 and 3 will be opened
completely.
The roller blind will open automatically to the
selected opening width.D - Raises sliding/lifting roof elementTurn knob to switch position D.
Roof element 3 will be raised completely. The
roller blind does not change position here.
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E - Opens sliding/lifting roof element
completelyfTurn knob to switch position E.
fRoof element 3 will be opened completely.
The roller blind will open automatically to the
selected opening width.Comfort function when locking/unlocking
the vehiclefHold the car key in the door lock in the
unlocking or locking position until the windows
and the Panorama roof system have reached
the desired position.
fOn vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, keep
the button in the door lock pressed until the
windows and the Panorama roof system have
reached the desired position.
Force limiter for the Panorama roof
systemAll roof elements are equipped with a force limiter.
If the sliding roof or the sliding/lifting roof element
is obstructed during the closing or opening
process, the respective roof element opens or
closes again immediately.
Closing a roof element after triggering the
force limiter
1. Remove the obstruction.
2. Turn knob to position A again.Electric emergency closing function
Warning!
Risk of injury from the emergency closing
function for the Panorama roof system. The
force limiter is not available and the roof
elements will close with full force.
fTa k e c a r e t o e n s u r e t h a t n o b o d y c a n b e i n j u re d when the Panorama roof system is closing.
If the roof cannot be closed due to dirt, ice, or
similar substances:
1. Turn knob to position A.
2. Hold the knob in position A until all roof
elements are completely closed.
Save final position of the Panorama roof
systemAfter disconnecting/reconnecting the vehicle
battery or if the vehicle battery is discharged, or
after emergency starting with jumper cables, the
final positions of the Panorama roof system are
lost.
Warning!
Risk of injury when closing the Panorama
roof system. The force limiter is not available
and the roof elements will close with full
force.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the Panorama roof system is closing.
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Turn knob to position A.
3. Switch ignition on.
4. Hold knob in position A. The closing process
begins after around 5 seconds. Hold the knob
in position until the roller blind and all roof
elements are completely closed. The proce-
dure lasts approximately 20 seconds.
Note on operation
If the procedure is interrupted, saving the final po-
sitions must be started from the beginning.
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Roller blindA roller blind is integrated into the Panorama roof
system and can be adjusted by activating the
rocker switch in the roof console.
Opening/closing the roller blindThe rocker switch has a two-stage function:
– If the rocker switch is pressed to the first
stage, the roller blind opens or closes as long
as the rocker switch is being pressed.
– If the rocker switch is pressed completely, the
roller blind opens or closes to the final
position.
Opening the roller blind
fPress rocker switch to the rear F.
Closing the roller blind
fPress rocker switch to the front G.
Note
If the rocker switch is pressed completely while
the roof elements are moving, the roller blind
opens or closes to the final position after the roof
elements have reached the selected position.
Roller blind cleaning position1. Close Panorama roof system and roller blind
completely.
2. Turn knob to position C. The Panorama roof
system opens completely.
3. When the Panorama roof system has reached
the final position, hold the rocker switch G to
the front for longer than 3 seconds, until the
roller blind is completely closed.
4. Remove dirt (e.g., leaves).
5. Keep the rocker switch F pressed to the rear,
until the roller blind is completely closed.
6. Close sliding roof element.
Caution!
Risk of damage if the Panorama roof system
and roller blind are in the roller blind
cleaning position while driving.
fClose the Panorama roof system completely one time before driving off.
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Emergency operation of the Panorama
roof systemUse emergency operation only under exceptional
circumstances if the electric emergency closing
function cannot be implemented and the end
position cannot be stored.
fBefore using emergency operation, please
check whether the fuse is defective. After the
fuse has been changed, the limit positions of
the Panorama roof system will have to be
stored again.
Warning!
Risk of injury when closing the roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the roof elements are activated.
1. Remove key B from the lower storage tray
(underneath the rubber mat) in the center
console.2. Unclip cover.
3. Insert the key in opening H or I until it can be
felt and heard to engage.
This requires a somewhat greater effort.
H – Emergency operation for the sliding roof el-
ement and the draft deflector
I – Emergency operation for the sliding/lifting
roof element