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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Multi-Purpose Display
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
It is not possible to describe all details of the 
functions in this Owner's Manual.
The examples clearly demonstrate the functional 
principle and clarify the menu structure.
As a rule, you can use the menu items:
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
to return to the basic factory settings.
fPlease observe the chapter “FACTORY SET-
TINGS” on Page 107.
Readiness for operation– Ignition is on.Operation, controlsThe multi-purpose display is operated with the 
rocker switch at the end of the wiper stalk and the 
RESET switch at the bottom of the wiper stalk.
To move up in the menu
fPress rocker switch up.
To move down in the menu
fPress rocker switch down.To call selected menu line
fPress RESET switch.
To scroll in the menu
Arrows at the top and bottom of the menu indicate 
additional entries.
fPress rocker switch up or down.
In the COMFORT menu, the menu scrolls 
automatically as you approach the end of the list.
Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle, 
some information or functions may not be avail-
able on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation, 
audio system, compass or tire pressure). 

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Basic ScreensThe following basic screens are available once the 
ignition has been switched on:
– Main menu
– Range on remaining fuel
–Average speed
– Navigation
– Tire pressure
–Compass
Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle, 
some information or functions may not be avail-
able on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation, 
compass, audio system or tire pressure).
Information in the basic screenThe selected basic screen shows the following:
–Top display A:
Audio information (e.g. station, frequency, CD)
–Centre display B:
Information about range on remaining fuel, 
average speed, compass, navigation, tyre 
pressure, or access to main menu
–Bottom display C:
Outside temperature indicator 
(except for compass, navigation, and tyre 
pressure)
Changing basic screensfOperate the rocker switch.Resetting basic screensThe values can be reset to zero in the basic 
screens for average speed.
fPress RESET switch for longer than 1 second. 
The value is cleared. 

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Controls, Safety, Instruments If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealer-
ship technicians or outside the selling dealer, 
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket 
equipment is not covered under the New Car War-
ranty. 
fConsult your authorized Porsche dealer about 
the installation of non Porsche approved equip-
ment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will 
change constantly when you are driving. Interfer-
ence caused by buildings, landscape and weather 
is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult 
to hear when using the hands-free function due to 
external noise such as engine and wind noise.
Automatic car-wash
fUnscrew external antennas before using an au-
tomatic car-wash.
Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM)
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting 
procedures only with the vehicle stationary
fIf it is necessary to operate these components 
while the vehicle is in motion, use the function keys on the multi-functional steering wheel.
fRefer to the separate operating instructions 
before putting the PCM into operation.
When put into operation for the first time, a dis-
tance of approx. 3 miles (5 km) must be driven in 
order for the navigation system to complete the 
process of fine calibration. The same applies 
when the tires are changed (e.g. summer/winter 
tires) or new tires fitted. Full location accuracy is 
not yet achieved during the fine-calibration pro-
cess.If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car 
train), the system may take a few minutes after be-
ing switched on before it determines the current 
location.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow) 
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may 
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation 
system is operational once more.
Satellite radioYou must have the satellite radio activated before 
you can put it into operation. You will need a con-
tract with a provider in order to use this radio.
fRefer to the separate radio operating instruc-
tions before putting into operation. 

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Socket for towing attachment
15
2 ParkAssist5
3
Towing attachment control unit
15
4 Telephone/telematics control unit5
5
Towing attachment control unit
15
6 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)30
7
Center differential lock
5
8 Additional high beam20
9
CD changer, DVD navigation
5
10 TV tuner, satellite receiver5
11
Radio
10
12 Radio booster30
13
Seat heating
5
14 Tail light, left15
15
Power window, rear right
25
16 Rear lid guard light, luggage compartment light, door guard light Rear guard lights 10
17
Low beam, right; high beam, right
15
18 Heated rear window30
19
Towing attachment motor
30/25
20 Electric seat height adjustment30
21
Alarm system, spare wheel release
10 

Index
373
Vehicle info ........................................... 84
Warnings .............................................. 85
NNavigation system ...................................... 174
Normal level ............................................... 236OOctane ratings ............................................ 261
Odometer .................................................... 76
Off delay ........................................... 106
,151
Off-road ABS ..................................... 224,231
Off-road driving ........................................... 227
Recommendation ................................ 228
Off-road shifting
Limit speed ............................... 213,216
Oil ............................................................. 243
Change .............................................. 248
Consumption ........................................ 14
Dipstick .............................................. 245
Filler opening ...................................... 246
Performance class .............................. 248
Temperature gauge .............................. 74
Topping up ......................................... 246
Viscosity ............................................ 248
Warnings ............................................ 244
Oil level
Checking ............................................ 244
On-board computer .............................. 80,185
Basic Screens ...................................... 81
Clock ................................................. 101
Collapsible spare wheel ......................... 92
Comfort ............................................. 103Factory settings ..................................107
Language ...........................................107
Level ....................................................85
Lighting ..............................................106
Load ....................................................93
Locks/reduction....................................86
Main menu ............................................82
MPH limit ..............................................83
Operation, controls ...............................80
Settings .............................................101
Spare wheel..........................................91
System.................................................94
Tire pressure .................................87
,89
Tire sealant/sealing set .........................92
Tire type...............................................90
Units ..................................................106
Vehicle info ...........................................84
Warnings ..............................................85
Operating in other countries.........................258
Oxygen sensor ...........................................264
PPaint ..........................................................268
Panic button .................................................17
Panorama roof system ................................156
ParkAssist ................................162
,164
,199
Parking ......................................................209
Parking aid ..........................................34,162
Parking brake ...............................................64
Test stand ..........................................226
Warning light................................65,112
Parking heater ............................................142
Activating the memory .........................145
Faults .................................................146Programming ............................ 143
,144
Switching on and off ........................... 143
Parking light .............................................. 119
Particle filter .............................................. 254
PASM ............................................... 217,239
Display .............................................. 239
Indicator light ..................................... 113
Warning light ...................................... 239
Passenger compartment ............................ 197
Passenger compartment 
monitoring system............ 21
,23,27,28,30
Passenger-seat drawer ............................... 179
PCM .......................................................... 174
Person buttons ............................................ 33
Plastic parts .............................................. 271
Polishing.................................................... 268
Porsche Active Suspension Management .... 217,
239
Display .............................................. 239
Indicator light ..................................... 113
Warning light ...................................... 239
Porsche Communication Management ......... 174
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ........................ 226
Porsche Drive-Off Assistant ......................... 225
Porsche Entry & Drive ......................... 24
,182
Immobilizer .......................................... 25
Opening/locking rear window ................ 24
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket .... 24
Porsche Stability Management .. 217
,220
,302
Deactivating ....................................... 222
Indicator light ..................................... 112
Information light ................................. 222
Off road ............................................. 221
Switching on ...................................... 222