Controls, Safety, Instruments
11 Controls, Safety, Instruments
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
Controls, Safety, Instruments
167
A- Programable keypad
B- Light-emitting diode for status identificationGarage Door OpenerThe programable garage door opener in your
Porsche replaces up to three original hand-held
transmitters used to operate a variety of devices
(e.g. garage door, gate to the property, alarm
system).
You have the option of programming each individ-
ual key in key pad Awith an original hand-held
transmitter frequency.
Warning!
Risk of accident when using the garage door
opener if persons, animals or objects are
within the range of movement of the equip-
ment that is being operated.
fWhen using the garage door opener, ensure
that no persons, animals or objects are within
the range of movement of the equipment that
is being operated.
fObserve the safety notes for the original hand-held transmitter.
To operate the device in question
(e.g. garage door, gate to the property,
alarm system):
fPress the relevant button in keypad A.
Light-emitting diode B lights up during the
signal transfer.Notes on operation
fAlways use the garage door opener in the di-
rection of travel.
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled
out.
fBefore selling the vehicle, delete the pro-
gramed signals in keypad A of the garage door
opener.
fPlease read the instructions for the original
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or
changeable code.
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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Allocating garage door opener signals to
the keysfPlease follow the operating instructions for the
original hand-held transmitter.
Before programming the keypad the first
time with garage door opener signals
This process deletes the standard codes set at
the factory. Do not repeat the process if you
program further buttons.
fKeep the two outer buttons of keypad A
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until light-
emitting diode B begins to flash.Garage door opener with fixed code system
1. Point the original transmitter at the position
marked.
2. Press the button of the original hand-held
transmitter and at the same time the button to
be allocated on keypad A.
3. Keep both buttons depressed until light-emit-
ting diode B starts to flash (first slowly and
then quickly).
Only release both keys when light-emitting
diodeB flashes quickly.
The rapidly flashing light-emitting diode B
confirms that the new frequency signal was
programed successfully.
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate signals for the
garage door opener to other keys. Garage door opener with changeable code
system
1. Allocate the required keys as for the systems
with fixed code (points 1 to 4).
2. To synchronise the system:
Press the programming button on the receiver
for the garage door actuator.
Afterwards, you usually have approx.
30 seconds to initiate step 3.
3. Press allocated button in keypad A twice
(in some devices you must press the allocated
button a third time to complete the setting).
4. Repeat the programming steps to allocate sig-
nals for the garage door opener to other but-
tons.
Note
fPlease consult your authorized Porsche dealer
if you have not been able to successfully allo-
cate signals for the garage door opener to the
keys even though you have carefully followed
the instructions in this chapter and the operat-
ing instructions for the original hand-held trans-
mitter.
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
317
22 Electrical seat adjustment, front right; seat heating, front right 3023
Air conditioning
10
24 Electrical seat adjustment, front right30
25
Air-conditioning system, rear
5
26
27
Level control, Porsche Active Suspension Management
15
28
29
Tiptronic conrol unit
10
30 Rear lid power closing mechanism20
31
Comfort systems, rear
15
32 Central locking, right10
3334 Power window, front right2535
Turn signal, side light, right
10
36 Roof module, telephone, compass5
3738 Porsche Stability Management103940 Center differential lock1041
Towing attachment
10
42 Roof module, garage door opener5
43
Back up light
5
44 Heated washer nozzles, level control5 No. Designation Rating in A
Index
371
Front seats ................................................... 32
Adjusting the seats................................ 32
Seat position ........................................ 32
Front windshield wiper ................................. 122
Fuel .................................................... 76
,259
Economy ............................................ 258
Evaporation control ............................. 262
Level gauges ........................................ 76
Recommendations .............................. 261
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6,262
Fuel gauge ................................................... 76
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 54
Lighting ................................................ 55
Fuse assignment......................................... 313
Fuses......................................................... 311
GGarage door opener.................................... 167
Allocating ........................................... 168
Changeable code system .................... 168
Deleting ............................................. 169
Fixed code system .............................. 168
Gas discharge lamp .................................... 342
Glasses case .............................................. 176
Glove compartment .................................... 177
Gross weight .............................................. 195
Ground clearance ....................................... 365HHand-held transmitter .................................. 167
Headlight beam adjustment ....... 109
,118
,198
Headlights ................................ 198
,271
,337Bi-Xenon ....................................339
,342
Changing for left-hand traffic ................349
Closing the housing lid.........................340
Halogen.....................................339,341
Height adjustment ...............................349
Opening the housing lid .......................340
Setting ...............................................348
Washer system ...................................122
Headrest ......................................................36
Installing ...............................................36
Removing .............................................36
Setting .................................................36
Heated rear window .........127
,128
,132
,136
Height adjustment ..............................217,236
High beam.........................................116,119
Indicator light .................................70,72
Switch ................................................119
High Range...............86
,205
,207
,212
,216
On-road driving program ......................211
High-pressure cleaning units.........................266
Hillholder ....................................................224
Horn ............................................................52
IIdentification number ...................................354
Idling..........................................................204
Ignition lock ..................................................59
Immobilizer...................................................19
Inclination sensor .....................21
,23,27,30
Function indication ................................27
Monitored areas ....................................28
Switching off.........................................27
Switching off, temporarily ......................28
Switching on .........................................27Switching on, temporarily ...................... 28
Instrument panel
Lighting ............................................. 118
Interior light, front ...................................... 149
Interior lighting ........................................... 149
Interior mirror .............................................. 56
ISOFIX system .............................................. 48
JJack ................................................. 238
,291
Jacking point ............................................. 298
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 332
Jumper cables ........................................... 331
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 334
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Kickdown................................................... 206LLeather care .............................................. 272
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 349
Level control ... 85
,163
,179
,217
,236
,293
Loading level.................... 237
,238
,366
Low level ........................................... 236
Normal level....................................... 236
Special low level................................. 236
Special terrain level ............................ 236
Switching on and off ........................... 238
Warning light ...................................... 238
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