
Controls, Safety, Instruments
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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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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 
with every fuel filling. 

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1 Filler flap release
2 Rear lid release
3 Power windows
4 Inner door handle
5 Door mirror adjustment
6 Engine compartment lid release
7 Parking brake
8 Diagnostic socket
9 Parking brake release
10 Ignition lock/steering lock
11 Steering wheel adjustment
12 Seat adjustment
13 Instrument lighting knob
14 Light switch
15 Turn signal/high, low beam/headlight flasher 
stalk
16 Operating lever for cruise control
17 Rocker switches for Tiptronic
18 Horn
19 Emergency flasher switch
20 Glove compartment 

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Never invite car theft!An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock in-
vites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are stan-
dard equipment in your Porsche. The gong alarm 
will sound if you open the driver's door while the 
key is still in the ignition lock. It is your reminder to 
pull the key out of the ignition lock and to lock the 
doors.
 Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle 
may result in serious personal injury and 
property damage.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the 
key in the ignition lock, especially if children 
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi-
cle. They can operate power windows and 
other controls. If the engine is left running, 
they may accidentally engage the shift lever. 
fAlways remove the ignition key.
fAlways set the parking brake.
fLock the doors with the key or with the remote control.
 Warning!
Risk of a serious accident. 
The steering column will lock when you re-
move the key while you are driving or as the 
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to 
steer the car.
fNever remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving.To protect your vehicle and your possessions 
from theft, you should always proceed as fol-
lows when leaving your vehicle:
fClose windows.
fClose sliding/lifting roof or Panorama Roof 
System.
fRemove ignition key (switch ignition off in vehi-
cles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
fEngage steering lock.
fLock storage tray between the front seats and 
glove compartment.
fRemove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio 
control module, telephone, house keys) from 
the car.
fLock doors.
fLock the glove compartment.
fClose oddment trays.
fCover luggage compartment with the luggage 
compartment cover.
fClose rear lid and rear window. 

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Storing driver’s seat settingsStoring settings on a person button and a car 
key
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch ignition on.
3. Close doors.
4. Make the required adjustments to the seat, 
mirror, steering wheel and safety belt. 
5. Briefly press the SET memory button and, 
within 10 seconds, hold down one of the per-
son buttons (1, 2 or 3) until an acknowledge 
tone is obtained.
The settings are now stored on the desired 
person button.
6. Withdraw car key or switch ignition off in vehi-
cles that have Porsche Entry & Drive.
7. Press the SET memory button within 
10 seconds and keep the button depressed 
until an acknowledge tone is obtained.
The settings are now assigned to the car key.
A- Mirror adjustmentStoring passenger mirror setting as a 
parking aidIf the passenger’s mirror is supposed to swivel 
downwards when reversing, this can also be 
stored in the driver’s seat setting.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch ignition on.
3. Press the relevant person button.
4. Engage reverse gear.5. Set the control switch Afor the mirror setting 
to the passenger’s side. 
The passenger’s mirror swivels downwards.
6. Adjust the passenger’s mirror to the required 
setting.
7. Briefly press the SET memory button and, 
within 10 seconds, hold down the person but-
ton on which the setting is to be stored until an 
acknowledge tone is obtained.
Storing passenger seat settings1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch ignition on.
3. Adjust seat position and belt height.
4. Briefly press the SET memory button and, 
within 10 seconds, hold down one of the per-
son buttons (1, 2 or 3) until an acknowledge 
tone is obtained.Automatic storage – driver’s seatIf settings were changed after the driver’s door 
was opened, these new settings are temporarily 
stored when the vehicle is locked. 
This storage is deleted if the vehicle is unlocked 
with a programed key and the driver’s door is 
opened. Then the settings of the key used is 
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StoppingfWithdraw the ignition key only when the vehicle 
is stationary, otherwise the steering lock en-
gages and the vehicle cannot be steered.
fOnly switch the ignition off when the vehicle 
comes to a stop, as there is no steering assis-
tance and brake boost when the engine is 
switched off.
fAlways withdraw the ignition key and engage 
the parking brake when leaving the vehicle.
The control unit always remains in the ignition 
lock in vehicles that have Porsche Entry & 
Drive.
Note on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is 
left inserted.
 Warning!
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment 
components can burn skin on contact.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently.Radiator fans
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of 
the car.
 Warning!
Danger of injury. After the ignition is 
switched off, the engine compartment and 
coolant temperatures are monitored for ap-
prox. 30 minutes. During this period, and de-
pending on temperature, the radiator fan 
may continue to run or start to run.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-gine off and exercise extreme caution. 

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Parking BrakeThe parking brake acts on the rear wheels and 
serves to secure the car while parked.
fUse the parking brake only after the vehicle 
has come to a full stop.
Applying the parking brakefPress down firmly on the foot pedal. 
The warning light in the instrument panel lights 
up.
A message will be displayed on the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel if the 
parking brake is not released before moving 
off.
If the brake is not fully set, the vehicle may roll 
without control.
fBefore exiting the vehicle, make sure that the 
parking brake is fully applied and the vehicle is 
not moving at all.
 Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. A 
partially engaged parking brake may allow 
the vehicle to roll, causing serious personal 
injury or death to any person in its path.
fEngage the parking brake fully.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNING LIGHTS 
AND WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 108.fPress on the footbrake and pull handle A of the 
parking brake.
The warning light and the message disappear.
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The warning lights will go out after the parking 
brake is fully released.
The warning lights are not an indicator that the 
parking brake is fully applied; it is only intended to 
be a warning to release the parking brake before 
driving the car.
 Caution!
A partially engaged brake will overheat the 
rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and 
cause excessive wear.
fRelease the parking brake fully.
fWhen parking your car, press down firmly on 
the foot pedal. 
fMove the selector lever to “P“ (Tiptronic) or 
move the gearshift lever to reverse or first 
gear (Manual transmission).
fOn hills also turn the front wheels towards the 
curb.
BrakesfMake it a habit to check the operation of your 
brakes before driving.
Keep in mind that the braking distance increases 
very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph 
(100 km/h), for example, it is not twice but four 
times longer than 30 mph (50 km/h). Tire traction 
is also less effective when the roads are wet or 
slippery.
fTherefore, always maintain a safe distance 
from the car in front of you.Note
Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed 
grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to cor-
rode if your car is parked for an extended period. 
The brakes will tend to “rub“ as a result.
The nature, extent and effects of corrosion de-
pend on the amount of time the vehicle was 
parked, whether road salt or grit was spread and 
whether grease-dissolving agents were used in 
car washes.
If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we 
recommend having the brake system checked by 
experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Parking Brake warning 
light USA
Parking Brake warning 
light Canada