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Controls, Safety, Instruments Door opening
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING
Locking and unlocking of the doors and the form
of response when the vehicle is locked can be set
individually and stored on the respective radio re-
mote control. To d o t h i s :
1. Select the desired setting with the rocker
switch.
2. Press RESET switch.
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Close the driver's door.
5. Lock the vehicle with the radio remote control
(button1).
The settings are now stored on this radio re-
mote control.Doors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING > DOORS
Door unlocking can be set on an individual basis.
Single door
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
The door of the access side is unlocked in
vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive.Vehicle side
Both doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
The doors on the access side are unlocked in
vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive.
All
All doors are unlocked.
Ta i l g a t e
When the TAILGATE function is active, rear access
(rear lid, rear window and spare wheel bracket) is
included in the central locking system.
Access is possible when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
At speeds higher than 4 mph (6 km/h), release is
blocked until, with the vehicle stationary:
– A door is opened or
– The button in the driver's door is pulled.
When the TAILGATE function is deactivated, ac-
cess is possible only:
– Using the button in the driver's door or
– With button 2of the remote control.
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Auto lock
If the AUTO LOCK function is active, the doors lock
automatically when the vehicle exceeds 4 mph
(6 km/h).
Note on operation
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button and opened by pulling
on the inside door handle twice.
fPlease observe the chapter “UNLOCKING” on
Page 22.
Auto unlock
When the AUTO UNLOCK function is active, the
doors unlock automatically when the ignition key is
withdrawn (or when the ignition is switched off in
vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry & Drive).Signal
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING > SIGNAL
If the function is active, opening of the door is
confirmed by the emergency flashers flashing.
fSelect TURN SIGNALS with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.Mirrors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > MIRRORS
When this function is active, the mirrors move
simultaneously and in the same direction.
fSelect SYNCHRONISING with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
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LightingMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > LIGHTS
You can set the duration the headlights remain on
after the vehicle is locked.
fSelect OFF DELAY with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch. The set coming home
time is active.
fSelect time with the rocker switch and press
the RESET switch.
fYou can use the rocker switch to set an off-de-
lay time (Coming Home function) ranging from
15 to 90 seconds. The time is set in incre-
ments of 15 seconds.
fPress RESET switch.
UnitsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > UNITS
The UNITS menu offers the following options:
– Speedometer
Select unit for speedometer:
mph, km/h
– Consumption
Select unit for fuel consumption:
l/100km, mpg (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
– Temperature
Select unit for temperature: °F, °C
– Tyre pressure
Select unit for pressure: psi, barfSelect the desired item with the rocker switch
and the RESET switch.
fActivate or deactivate the desired units with
the RESET switch.
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LanguageMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > LANGUAGE
fSelect language with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
Changing the language will affect the entire multi-
purpose display.
Factory settingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
All settings made (Clock, Compass, Comfort,
Lights, Units, Language) can be reset to the facto-
ry settings.Resetting
fSelect RESET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note
This will delete all personal settings selected up to
this point.
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Warning Lights and Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner's Manual.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System fault – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to left for
2 secondsEngage the steering lock.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move the steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Switch selector lever to position “P”.Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever
positionP.
Apply the brake Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever to position
“P” or “N”Tiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
Applying the clutch Manual transmission: Apply the clutch when starting.
Immobiliser active Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Sport shock absorber Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management.
Normal shock absorber Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management.
Comfort shock absorber Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management.
Warning – Air suspension Stop in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Air suspension faulty – Workshop Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Spare wheel filling Collapsible spare wheel being filled with level-control
compressor. Do not drive off!
Control off Level control has been switched off (to jack up the vehicle).
Not permissible The prerequisites for setting the desired level have not been
met.
Pressure accumulator charging Level control temporarily unavailable.
All-wheel drive system faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Shifting not possible,
Speed too highTiptronic S: When changing between Low Range and High
Range, the limit speed (Low Range program) must not be
exceeded.
Changing only possible
in NeutralTiptronic S: The selector lever must be in position Nwhen
changing between Low Range and High Range.
Possible only in neutral
with brake appliedManual transmission: The vehicle must be stationary,
the brakes must be applied, and the gearshift lever must
be in the Neutral position when changing between Low Range
and High Range.
Warning – Parking lock!
Operate footbrake.Do not continue driving. Apply the parking brake.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
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Warning – off-road anti-roll bar The anti-roll bars cannot be engaged; the system is faulty.
Drive carefully to the nearest workshop. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
Off-road anti-roll bar faulty The anti-roll bars cannot be disengaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Off road anti-roll bar disengaged, max.
30 mph (50 km/h)The anti-roll bars are disengaged.
Speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) are impermissible.
Not permissibleThe prerequisites (speed and lateral acceleration) for
disengaging the anti-roll bars have not been met.
Only possible with reductionDisengagement of the anti-roll bars is only possible with
Low Range engaged.
Spare wheel not locked
Lock spare wheel bracket properly.
Driver’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Passenger’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear left door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear right door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
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Hood open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear lid open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear window open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
System fault – WorkshopSeveral systems may have failed.
Have the fault remedied by a qualified specialist workshop.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures