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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.
Hazard warning light 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 178.
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL”
on Page 299.
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 101.
Opening the rear windowfPress button 2 for approx. two seconds.
The rear window pops open.
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A- Light-emitting diode for alarm systemAlarm System, Ultrasound
Passenger Compartment
Monitoring System, Inclination
SensorfPlease observe the chapter “ALARM” on
Page 101.
Avoiding false alarmsfAlways close the sliding/lifting roof and all door
windows.
fDo not leave a mobile phone switched on in the
glasses case of the roof console.
fAlways turn off the alarm system before you at-
tach a trailer. The inclination sensor could trig-
ger the alarm unintentionally.Switching onfLock the vehicle.
The alarm system, passenger compartment
monitoring system and inclination sensor are
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING SYSTEM” on Page 21.Switching offfUnlock the vehicle.
The alarm system, passenger compartment
monitoring system and inclination sensor are
switched off automatically.
Note on operation
If you unlock the vehicle with the key at the door
lock, you must switch the ignition on (ignition lock
position1) within 15 seconds of opening the door
in order to prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggeredfUnlock vehicle doors or
fSwitch ignition on.Function indicationThe locking condition of the vehicle is indicated by
a rapid flashing of the light-emitting diode A on the
driver’s door.
The light-emitting diode goes out when the vehicle
is unlocked.
Passenger compartment monitoring system
and inclination sensor are switched on
fThe light-emitting diode flashes for 2 seconds,
rapidly, then slowly.
Passenger compartment monitoring system
and inclination sensor are switched off
fThe light-emitting diode flashes rapidly for
2 seconds, goes out for 28 seconds and then
flashes slowly.
Fault indication
fThe light-emitting diode flashes rapidly for
2 seconds, shines for 28 seconds and then
flashes slowly.
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Note on operation
If a door window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by several inches.
However, this is not the case if:
– The rocker switch is pressed again within
10 seconds of the window being blocked and
– The windows are closed using the car key in
the door lock (comfort function).
The windows close with their full closing force.
Warning!
Danger of injury. If the rocker switch is
pressed again within 10 seconds of the
window being blocked, the window will close
with its full closing force.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the windows close.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after blockage of the door window.
Storing final position of the door windowsThe end positions of the door windows are lost
when the battery is disconnected and reconnect-
ed. The one-touch operation of the windows is dis-
abled.
Perform these procedures for all windows:
1. Close window completely onceby pulling rock-
er switch.
2. Pull rocker switch again.
The upper end position of the window is
stored.
3. Open window completely onceby pressing
rocker switch.
4. Press rocker switch again.
The lower end position of the window is stored.The power windows and the central locking but-
tons for the rear doors can be disabled using safe-
ty button C in the armrest of the driver's door.
fPress the safety button C.
The power windows and central locking
buttons on the rear doors are disabled.
The symbol in the switch lights up.
5. Press the safety C button again.
The power windows and central locking
buttons on the rear doors are operational.
Safety Button
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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 and
backrest if both are not 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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Belt tensionerDepending on the force of a collision, fastened
seat belts are automatically tightened in an acci-
dent.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front and rear impacts
The belt tensioners are not triggered in:
–Side impacts
– Vehicle overturning
Maintenance note
The belt tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterwards.
Work may be performed on the belt tensioner
system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered.
This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.When the ignition is switched on, a warning light
lights up in the instrument panel to remind you to
fasten your safety belt. In addition, a warning
message is displayed on the multi-purpose display
in the instrument panel until the tongue of the driv-
er’s safety belt has been inserted into the buckle.
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Controls, Safety, Instruments fDo not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the pas-
senger airbag and side airbags. Doing so may
adversely affect the functioning of the airbag
system or cause harm to the occupants if the
airbag system should deploy.
fDo not undertake any wiring for electrical ac-
cessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag
wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the air-
bag system or inadvertant inflation.
fIf the warning light comes on, the airbag sys-
tem should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
fAlways keep feet in the footwell while driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
area.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
trim) may be disassembled only by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.Faults are indicated by a warning light on the ta-
chometer and a message on the instrument
panel’s multi-purpose display.
fIn the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche
dealer in order to assure the airbag sys-
tem is functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition is switched on or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 106.
Airbag maintenanceIn order to ensure long-term functioning, the air-
bag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in
your Maintenance Booklet.
Important information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter, “Airbag Systems“, in the
owner's manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on stickers attached to the sun visors, as
well as on all airbag components.
For special recommendations on the use of child
restraints:
fPlease observe the chapter “CHILD RES-
TRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 47.DisposalfNon-ignited gas alternators, or whole vehicles
or subassemblies with airbag units, must not
be disposed of as “normal” scrap or waste or
put into any other form of end storage.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be able to
give you details about disposal.
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Function keysfPlease read the operating instructions sup-
plied for the Porsche communication systems
before operating the function keys.
Steering wheel buttons – lightingWhen the light switch is operated, the light switch-
es on automatically.
Using the buttons on the back of the steering
wheel (arrow), the lighting for the function keys
and the rocker switches can be switched on and
off.
Switching lighting off
fPress button.
Switching lighting on
fPress button again.
Manual tuning
– Set radio station manually.
Scan titles, radio stations
– Scan titles, radio stations briefly.
Increase the volume of the relevant
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant
communication system
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or tit-
le.
Switch off the sound
Source selection
– Select available audio source.
Depending on the equipment in your
vehicle, the following sources are avai-
lable:
radio, CDS (single CD player), CDC
(CD changer).
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E- Light-emitting diodes (LED)
F- Button for automatic anti-dazzle operation
G- Light sensorsAutomatic Anti-Dazzle MirrorSensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light. The mirrors au-
tomatically change to anti-dazzle position or revert
to their normal state, depending on the light inten-
sity.
Warning!
Danger of injury. Electrolyte fluid can
emerge from broken mirror glass. This fluid
irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the skin or eyes, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic
parts, and clothing. Electrolyte fluid can be
removed only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water.Note on operation
The incident light in the area of light sensors G
must not be restricted (e.g. by stickers on the
windshield).
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle
operation
fPress button F.
Light-emitting diode E goes out.
Note on operation
Anti-dazzle operation switches off automatically,
if:
– Reverse gear is engaged or
– Interior lighting and/or
Reading lights at the front are switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle
operation
fPress button F.
Light-emitting diode E lights up.