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Controls, Safety, Instruments
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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HeadrestsRemovingFront seats
fPress button A and, at the same time, com-
pletely remove headrest.Rear seats
fPress button B and push the headrest all the 
way down.
fPress button A and, at the same time, pull the 
headrest completely out.
InstallingNote
The middle headrest of the rear seat bench must 
only be fitted to the middle seat of the rear seat 
backrest.
1. Insert the headrests into the guides.
2. Press button B and, at the same time, push the 
headrest downwards until the desired position 
is reached. 
Install the middle headrest of the rear seat 
bench only on the middle seat and push it down 
fully.
AdjustingThe heights of the headrests for the front seats 
and the outer headrests for the rear seats can be 
adjusted.
 Danger!
Improperly positioned headrests can cause 
serious personal injury or death in an acci-
dent.
fAdjust the headrest so that the upper edge of 
the headrest is at last at eye level or higher.
fDo not drive the vehicle without the headrest in place and properly adjusted.
Raising
fPush headrest upwards until the desired 
position is reached.
Additionally press button B on the rear seat 
headrests.
Lowering
fPress button B and, at the same time, push the 
headrest downwards until the desired position 
is reached. 
     
        
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Rear SeatsThe rear seats are divided and can be folded 
forward individually to make the loadspace bigger. 
 Caution!
Risk of damage to seat cushions, backrest, 
and seat belt if only the backrest is folded 
forward.
fAlways fold seat cushions and backrest forward.
Folding rear seats forwardIf the luggage safety net is installed, first set up 
the left seat cushion in a vertical position and fold 
the left rear seat backrest forward.On vehicles with automatically controlled 
four-zone air conditioning:
fPress the safety button in the driver's door 
armrest before folding the rear seats forward.
The rear control panel for the air conditioning 
ceases to function. 
This prevents unintentional adjustment of the 
air conditioning.
The symbol in the switch lights up.
1. Remove the headrests of the backrest to be 
folded forward. 
Please observe the chapter “HEADRESTS” on 
Page 36.
2. Move front seats forward.
3. Pull seat cushion up at loop A.
4. Pull seat cushion forward (arrow B).
f   f   f
Safety button 
     
        
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8. Insert headrest B into the receiver in the seat 
cushion (arrow).
Positioning rear seats1. Remove the headrests from the seat cushion.
2. Make sure that the safety belts are not 
trapped.
Raise the backrest until it locks with an audible 
click.
The red “verification flag” A must be lowered 
completely.3. Fold seat cushion forward.
4. Push seat cushion under the backrest.
5. Press seat cushion downward at the front.
Make sure that the buckles are accessible.
6. Insert the headrests into the backrest. 
Please observe the chapter “HEADRESTS” on 
Page 36.  
     
        
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Maintenance, Car Care
Leather careCharacteristics and special features
The natural surface markings of leather, e.g. 
creases, healed scars, insect sting marks, struc-
tural differences and slight variations in shade and 
grain add to the attractiveness of the natural leath-
er product.
A special mention must be made here of natural 
leather. For natural leather, carefully selected 
hides of the highest quality are used. It is not 
covered completely with dye on production. “Na-
ture’s signature” is therefore easily recogniz-
able.This fine material is distinguished by an out-
standing seating comfort, special suppleness and 
a typical patina.Leather care and treatment
fClean all types of leather regularly to remove 
fine dust using a soft, damp, white woollen 
cloth or a commercially available microfibre 
cloth.
fRemove heavy contamination with Porsche 
leather cleaner. 
Please always follow the instructions for use 
given on the containers.
Caustic cleaners and hard cleaning objects 
must not be used.
Perforated leather must under no circum-
stances get wet on its reverse side.
Once cleaned, leather (particularly the heavily 
stressed leather seats) must be treated only with 
Porsche leather care liquid.
Carpets and matsfUse only a vacuum cleaner or a medium stiff 
brush.
fRemove stains and spots with Porsche stain 
remover.
The Porsche range of accessories includes floor-
mats to protect the carpets in summer and winter.
 Warning!
Risk of an accident.
fAlways check the movement of the pedals be-
fore driving and make sure that they are not ob-
structed by a floor mat or any other object.
fSecure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding 
into positions that could interfere with the safe 
operation of your vehicle – do not lie them 
loosely in the vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you 
floor mats of correct size including a securing possibility. 
     
        
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CompressorOn vehicles without level-control systems, there is 
an additional compressor with pressure tester 
under the loadspace floor.
On vehicles with level control, you can use the 
compressor of the level-control system to fill the 
tires.
The filler hose required for this purpose can be 
found under the left rear seat.
fPlease observe the chapter “FOLDING REAR 
SEATS FORWARD” on Page 37.
fPlease observe the chapter “INFLATING TIRES 
ON VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR SUSPENSION” on 
Page 303.
Wheel BoltsfAlways clean the wheel bolts before installing.
Maintenance note
fWheel bolts must not be greased.
fReplace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use the original Porsche wheel bolts spe-
cially designed for this vehicle type.Tightening torque
Tightening torque of the wheel bolts 118 ftlb.
(160 Nm).
Security wheel boltsThe adapter (wrench socket) for the security 
wheel bolts is located in the tool box.
To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft 
protection, the adapter must be used between the 
wheel bolt and the wheel bolt wrench.
fWhen positioning the wrench socket, ensure 
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel 
bolt.
Note on operation
If the wheels have to be removed at the workshop, 
please do not forget to hand over the socket for 
the security wheel bolts along with the car key.