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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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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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Unlocking vehicle doorsfBriefly press button 1 on the remote control.Locking vehicle doorsfBriefly press button 1 on the remote control.
Unlocking rear lid, rear window and spare 
wheel bracketfBriefly press button 2.
Emergency flasher flashes once.
The rear lid, rear window and spare wheel 
bracket can be opened with the appropriate 
unlocking button.
The rear window and spare wheel bracket are 
always unlocked if the rear lid is unlocked.
fPlease observe the chapter “REAR LID” on 
Page 182.
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL” 
on Page 307.
If the rear window is not opened, both the rear lid 
and rear window will lock automatically after 
30 seconds. 
Note on operation
You can select the various options for unlocking 
the doors, rear lid and rear window on the multi-
purpose display in the instrument panel.
fPlease observe the chapter “COMFORT” on 
Page 103.
Opening the rear windowfPress button 2 for approx. two seconds.
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Porsche Entry & DrivePorsche Entry & Drive facilitates keyless unlock-
ing and locking of vehicle doors, rear lid and rear 
window. To use this facility, you need to have only 
the car key with remote control with you.
fDo not expose the car key to a high level of 
electromagnetic radiation, as this could ad-
versely affect Porsche Entry & Drive.
 Caution!
Risk of being locked out of vehicles with 
Porsche Entry & Drive.
fIf the vehicle is locked and access is gained 
through the rear lid or rear window, do not 
leave the key in the vehicle. 
The vehicle is automatically locked within ap-
prox. 30 seconds after the rear lid or rear win-
dow is closed.
The vehicle can then be unlocked only with the second key.
Unlocking vehicle doorsfGrip door handle fully.
The vehicle doors will be unlocked.Unlocking rear lid, rear window and spare 
wheel bracketfIf you are at the rear section of the vehicle with 
the car key, the rear lid, rear window and spare 
wheel bracket are unlocked and can be 
opened.
Locking rear lid, rear window and spare 
wheel bracketfClose rear lid, rear window and spare wheel 
bracket.
If the car key with remote control is out of 
range, rear lid, rear window and spare wheel 
bracket are locked.Locking vehicle doorsfPress button A in the door handle.
The vehicle doors are locked.
If the car key with remote control is out of 
range, the vehicle doors are locked.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 22.
fPlease observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM, 
ULTRASOUND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 
MONITORING SYSTEM, INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 27.
fPlease observe the chapter “SIGNAL” on 
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Front seats
 Danger!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you at-
tempt to adjust while driving. This could 
cause sudden loss of control or personal in-
jury.
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.The backrest locks must be engaged at all 
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the 
backrest is upright and the belts are properly 
positioned on the body. Improperly posi-
tioned safety belts can cause serious person-
al injury or death in an accident.
fDo not operate the car with the driver or pas-senger backrests excessively reclined.
Seat positionA correct sitting position is important for safe and 
fatigue-free driving. We recommend the following 
procedure for adjusting the driver’s seat to suit 
individual requirements:
1. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough 
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
2. Adjust the seat until, with the accelerator pedal 
fully depressed, your leg is straight but your 
entire foot still rests on the accelerator pedal.
3. Grip the top half of the steering wheel. Set the 
backrest angle and steering wheel position so 
that your arms are almost outstretched. 
However, your shoulders must still rest on the 
backrest.
4. If necessary, correct the seat fore-and-aft 
adjustment.
5. Adjust the height of the headrest so that the 
upper edge is at eye level or higher.
Adjusting the seatA Front seat height adjustment.
B Rear seat height adjustment.
C Fore and aft adjustment.
D Backrest angle adjustment.
E Lumbar support adjustment.
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the back-
rest curvature is infinitely adjustable in vertical 
and horizontal directions for individual pelvis 
and spinal column support.
fPress the switch in the direction indicated by 
the arrows until the desired setting is reached.