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Regularly check your vehicle for signs of 
damage. 
Damaged or missing aerodynamic compo-
nents such as spoilers or underside panels 
affect the driving behavior and therefore 
must be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components 
described in this manual. 
Should you have difficulty understanding any of 
the explanations of features or equipment installed 
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche 
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also 
check with your dealer on other available options 
or equipment.
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the 
driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the pas-
senger's side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual 
are based on the information available at the time 
of printing.
It has always been Porsche's policy to continuous-
ly improve its products. Porsche, therefore, re-
serves the right to make changes in design and 
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product without incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable 
driving in your Porsche.
 Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of 
your car, please heed all operating instructions 
and special warnings. These special warnings use 
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words 
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special 
warnings contain important messages regarding 
your safety and/or the potential for damage to 
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in se-
rious mechanical failure or even physical injury.
fDo not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could 
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety 
engineering features built into your car.
fDo not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and 
consistently with the law, according to the dri-
ving conditions, and the instructions in this ma-
nual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could 
cause accidents and severe or fatal personal 
injuries.
Note to ownersIn Canada, this manual is also available in French. 
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:Note aux proprietairesAu Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de 
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire 
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3 

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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 .................................................... 76Clock ........................................................... 77
Voltmeter ..................................................... 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 Conditioning ........................... 132
Automatically Controlled 
Four-Zone Air Conditioning ........................... 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......................................... 171Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 172
Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM) ..................................... 174
Storage...................................................... 176
Cupholder .................................................. 180
Rear 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 

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Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your 
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid 
quality control and demanding inspections. These 
engineering and safety features will be enhanced 
by you...the safe driver...– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always 
drives within her/his own capabilities and the 
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to 
perform most of the checks listed on the following 
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed 
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any 
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly. 
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened 
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make 
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every 
fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield wash-
er and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and 
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation 
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or 
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruct-
ed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield are free 
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check 
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure 
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if 
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment 
in your vehicle. 
Some of the items you should have are: window 
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or 
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit, 
etc. 

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In the driver's seat...fCheck operation of the horn.
fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and 
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from 
the airbag deployment, you should always sit 
back as far from the steering wheel as is prac-
tical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.
fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
fBuckle your safety belts.
fCheck operation of the foot and parking brake.
fCheck all warning and indicator lights with igni-
tion on and engine not running.
fStart engine and check all warning displays for 
warning symbols.
fNever leave an idling car unattended.
fLock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening 
of doors from inside or outside. Drive with 
doors locked.
On the road...fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol 
or drugs.
fAlways have your safety belt fastened.
fAlways drive defensively. 
Expect the unexpected.
fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving 
conditions warrant it.
fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in 
front of you, depending on traffic, road and 
weather conditions.
fReduce speed at night and during inclement 
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with 
standing water, as the handling characteristics 
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
fAlways observe speed limits and obey road 
signs and traffic laws.
fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take 
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling. 
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EX-
HAUST” on Page 6.fWhen parked, always put the handbrake on 
and put the gearshift lever in neutral or the se-
lector lever in position P.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the 
curb.
fWhen emergency repairs become necessary, 
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the 
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or 
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry 
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked 
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Break in hints for the first 
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided 
that the moving parts have to wear in with each 
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance 
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of 
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in 
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when 
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in 
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low 
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just 
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events, 
sports driving schools, etc. during the first 
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or 
other controls during the break-in period which will 
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“, 
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the 
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. 
This also applies whenever the brake pads and 
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They 
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate 
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 
to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be 
anticipated.
Engine oil consumptionDuring the break-in period oil consumption may be 
higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on 
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which 
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every 
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on 
Page 356. 

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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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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 

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Controls, Safety, Instruments A warning message will appear on the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel if the engine 
oil temperature is too high.
fReduce speed and engine load immediately if 
the red zone is reached.
TachometerThe start of the red zone on the tachometer scale 
is a visual warning of the maximum permissible en-
gine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel 
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Oil Temperature Gauge