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SettingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS
The following functions can be selected in the
main menu SETTINGS:
–Clock
–Compass
– Comfort (only with vehicle stationary)
– Lights (only with vehicle stationary)
– Units (only with vehicle stationary)
– Language (only with vehicle stationary)
– Factory settings (only with vehicle stationary)
ClockMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > CLOCK
To set the clock:
fSelect time with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSelect the hours or minutes display with the
rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSet the time in increments of 1 h or 1 min.
fPress RESET switch.To select 12 h mode:
fSelect 12 h MODE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
There is also a button on the instrument panel to
call the CLOCK menu.
fPlease observe the chapter “CLOCK” on
Page 99.
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CompassMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMPASS
If you drive your vehicle across the magnetic field
zone set on the multi-purpose display, you must
enter your current zone in the COMPASS menu
(see illustration).
fEnter the corresponding zone in increments of
1 using the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Calibrating
In rare cases, external disturbances may necessi-
tate calibration of the compass. The warning mes-
sage “CAL.” appears on the multi-purpose display.
fTo calibrate the compass, follow the displayed
instructions DRIVE IN A FULL CIRCLE.
The display returns to the basic screen after
successful calibration.
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ComfortMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT
The COMFORT menu offers the following
submenus:
–Alarm
–Door opening
–Mirrors
fSelect the entry with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
Comfort settings can be made only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.Alarm
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > ALARM
The passenger compartment monitoring system
and the inclination sensor (protection against
towing) can be temporarily deactivated in the
ALARM menu.
When locked again, the ultrasound passenger
compartment monitoring system and inclination
sensor are activated once more.
fPlease observe the chapter “COMFORT FUNC-
TION WHEN UNLOCKING THE VEHICLE” on
Page 30.
fPlease observe the chapter “TEMPORARILY
SWITCHING OFF ULTRASOUND PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT MONITORING SYSTEM AND
INCLINATION SENSOR” on Page 28.Passenger compartment
The alarm is triggered if motion is detected in the
interior with the doors closed (e.g. if a window is
broken in a theft).
fSelect INTERIOR with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
This activates/deactivates passenger com-
partment monitoring.
Inclination
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is raised mark-
edly at one end with the doors closed (e.g. theft
attempt by towing).
fSelect ANGLE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
This activates/deactivates the inclination func-
tion.
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MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING
Locking and unlocking of the doors and the form
of response when the vehicle is locked can be set
individually and stored on the respective radio re-
mote control. To d o t h i s :
1. Select the desired setting with the rocker
switch.
2. Press RESET switch.
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Close the driver's door.
5. Lock the vehicle with the radio remote control
(button1).
The settings are now stored on this radio re-
mote control.Doors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING > DOORS
Door unlocking can be set on an individual basis.
Single door
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
The door of the access side is unlocked in
vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive.Vehicle side
Both doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
The doors on the access side are unlocked in
vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive.
All
All doors are unlocked.
Ta i l g a t e
When the TAILGATE function is active, rear access
(rear lid, rear window and spare wheel bracket) is
included in the central locking system.
Access is possible when the vehicle is stationary
and unlocked.
At speeds higher than 4 mph (6 km/h), release is
blocked until, with the vehicle stationary:
– A door is opened or
– The button in the driver's door is pulled.
When the TAILGATE function is deactivated, ac-
cess is possible only:
– Using the button in the driver's door or
– With button 2of the remote control.
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Auto lock
If the AUTO LOCK function is active, the doors lock
automatically when the vehicle exceeds 4 mph
(6 km/h).
Note on operation
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button and opened by pulling
on the inside door handle twice.
fPlease observe the chapter “UNLOCKING” on
Page 22.
Auto unlock
When the AUTO UNLOCK function is active, the
doors unlock automatically when the ignition key is
withdrawn (or when the ignition is switched off in
vehicles equipped with Keyless Entry & Drive).Signal
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING > SIGNAL
Opening of the doors is confirmed by the emer-
gency flashers flashing or by a horn signal.
fSelect type of signal with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.Mirrors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > MIRRORS
When this function is active, the mirrors move
simultaneously and in the same direction.
fSelect SYNCHRONISING with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
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LightingMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > LIGHTS
You can set the duration the headlights remain on
after the vehicle is locked.
fSelect OFF DELAY with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch. The set coming home
time is active.
fSelect time with the rocker switch and press
the RESET switch.
fYou can use the rocker switch to set an off-de-
lay time (Coming Home function) ranging from
15 to 90 seconds. The time is set in incre-
ments of 15 seconds.
fPress RESET switch.
UnitsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > UNITS
The UNITS menu offers the following options:
– Speedometer
Select unit for speedometer:
mph, km/h
– Consumption
Select unit for fuel consumption:
l/100km, mpg (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
– Temperature
Select unit for temperature: °C, °F
– Tire pressure
Select unit for pressure: bar, psifSelect the desired item with the rocker switch
and the RESET switch.
fActivate or deactivate the desired units with
the RESET switch.
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LanguageMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > LANGUAGE
fSelect language with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
Changing the language will affect the entire multi-
purpose display.
Factory settingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
All settings made (Clock, Compass, Comfort,
Lights, Units, Language) can be reset to the
factory settings.Resetting
fSelect RESET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note
This will delete all personal settings selected up to
this point.
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6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
fMove wiper stalk forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset inter-
vals.
7 – Rear window wiper – one-touch
operation
fPush wiper stalk forward briefly. The washer
system sprays and the rear window wiper goes
through three wipe cycles.
8 – Rear window wiper and washer system
Push wiper stalk forwards as far as it will go.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the le-
ver is pulled away from the steering wheel. When
the wiper lever is released, a few drying wipes are
executed.Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace the damaged wiper blades
immediately.