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The parking heater runs on fuel, and it therefore
cannot be switched on after the reserve warning
lights up.
fPlease observe the chapter “FUEL RESERVE
WARNING” on Page 74.
The parking heater must be operated at least
once per month, with the engine cold and the
blower at its lowest setting.
Ignition off: When the parking heater is running,
the remaining running time is shown on the display
panel.
Operation of the parking heater is clearly audible
when outside temperatures are low and the engine
is cold.Switching on
fPress ON/OFF button C.
The programed parking heating or parking ven-
tilation function is switched on.
Switching off
fPress ON/OFF button C again.
Note on operation
fAfter switching off the parking heater using
ON/OFF button C wait for at least 2 minutes
before you press the button again.
The combusion chamber is cleaned.
Switching parking heater on and
off
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E- Parking ventilation symbol
F-Memory symbol
G- ON time symbol
H-Parking heating symbol
I- ON timeProgramming the parking heaterThe parking heater has three independent memo-
ries for programming the ON times. The ON time,
together with the associated parking heating or
parking ventilation function, can be programed in
each memory.Complete programming of the parking heater
requires definition of the
– Function and
–ON time.
Programming function
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button on the front
air-conditioning control panel.
The symbols for the parking heating H or
parking ventilation E function flash on the
display.
3. Select function.
Press “+” button for parking heating
or “–” button for parking ventilation.
If no other entry is made within 10 seconds, the
display returns to its initial status.
However, the selected function is retained and is
activated when the parking heater is next turned
on.
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1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button.
The desired memory can be selected by
pressing button several times.
5. Set ON time using the “+” and “–” buttons.
Pressing the buttons adjusts the time on a
minute-by-minute basis. If the button is kept
depressed, the time is adjusted faster.
ON times are only valid for 24 hours.
6. Press ON/OFF button.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The ON/OFF button can be pressed again to
switch off the displays before this time has
elapsed.
After the ON/OFF button has been pressed,
the ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G
are displayed for 2 minutes.
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active (symbol G
is lit).
Note on operation
Onlyone memory can be active at any one time.Activating the memory
The parking heater runs for 30 minutes. It then
switches itself off automatically.
The program must be reactivated for every subse-
quent run.
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button. The
ON time that was last saved is displayed.
5. Press ON/OFF button.
The program is reactivated.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The ON/OFF button can be pressed again to
switch off the displays before this time has
elapsed.
After the ON/OFF button has been pressed,
the ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G
are displayed for 2 minutes.
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active (symbol G
is lit).
Note on operation
Onlyone memory can be active at any one time.Example:
The parking heater is to activate the parking
heating function at 9:48 a.m.
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B on the front air-condi-
tioning control panel.
The symbols for the parking heating or parking
ventilation function flash on the display.
3. Press “+” button D.
This selects the parking heating function.
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B.
5. Set ON time to 9:48 a.m. using the “+” and
“–” buttons (AandD).
6. Press ON/OFF button C.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active.
Note on operation
If the parking heater is switched on manually prior
to program start of an active memory, this will
delete the programming.
The memory must be reactivated if it is needed.
If the memory is not reactivated, the parking
heater will not switch on.
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A, E - Switch for reading lights
B- Button for dimming the comfort lighting
C- Switch for interior light
D- Switch for switching off all interior lightsInterior LightingNote on operation
fIf the interior lights were switched off with
switchD, switch D must be pressed again be-
fore the interior lights are switched on.
Reading lights, frontSwitching on
fPress button A or E.
Switching off
fPress button A or Eor
fPress switch D.
All interior lights are switched off.
Interior light, frontSwitching on
fMove switch C to the left.
Switching on and off automatically
fMove switch C to the right.
The lights are switched on when a door is un-
locked or opened or when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the ignition lock.The lights are
switched off with a delay of approx.
30 seconds after the door is closed. The light
goes out immediately as soon as the ignition
key is inserted in the ignition lock or the vehicle
is locked.
Switching off
fMove switch C to center position or
fPress switch D.
All interior lights are switched off.
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Reading lights, rear rightRear reading lightsfMove toggle switch forward.fMove toggle switch to center position.
The lights are switched on when a door is un-
locked or opened or when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the ignition lock.The lights are
switched off with a delay of approx.
30 seconds after the door is closed. The light
goes out immediately as soon as the ignition is
switched on or the vehicle is locked.
fMove toggle switch back.
fOperate switch D for switching off all interior
lights.
All interior lights are switched off.
Switching on
Switching on and off automatically
Switching off
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A- Button for dimming the comfort lighting Comfort LightingThe footwell and door panel lighting improve your
orientation inside the vehicle when it is dark.
These lights are switched on when the vehicle is
unlocked and switched off again automatically
when the vehicle is locked.
Dimming (adjusting the brightness of) the
comfort lightingOnce the last door is closed, the footwell and door
panel lights are dimmed to the set value.
The comfort lighting is dimmed using button A in
the front roof console.
fHold down button A until the level of brightness
that you require is reached.Door-Surrounding LightingThe door-surrounding lighting enables passengers
to enter the vehicle safely. Obstacles on the
ground (e.g. puddles) can be identified more
easily.
The area in front of the vehicle is illuminated with
the following lights when the vehicle is unlocked by
remote control or by Porsche Entry & Drive:
–Low beam
– Lights in the door mirrors
– Side marker light
– Licence plate lights.
The door-surrounding lighting switches off after
the Coming Home light (light that is used during
twilight hours) that has been set on the multi-pur-
pose display has expired or when the ignition is
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “LIGHTING” on
Page 104.
Coming Home Function (Off Delay)The following lights remain switched on for a
certain period to allow you to get out of the vehicle
safely and with a better view at dusk or in
darkness:
– Lights in the door mirrors
– Side marker light
– Lincence plate lights.
Note on operation
fSet light switch to auto.
fPlease observe the chapter “LIGHT SWITCH”
on Page 114.
The lights are switched off when the vehicle is
locked or, at the latest, after the Coming Home
light that has been set on the multi-purpose
display has expired.
fPlease observe the chapter “LIGHTING” on
Page 104.
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Sliding/Lifting RoofThe electric sliding/lifting roof is made of single-
sheet safety glass. It is equipped with a sliding-
roof cover that can be infinitely adjusted manually
to protect against the sun.
The sliding/lifting roof is operated using a knob in
the roof console.
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatical-
ly closing the sliding/lifting roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fAlways withdraw ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off in vehicles that
have Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ig-
nition key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves by operating the sliding/lifting
roof.
fIn case of danger, release the knob or car key
immediately and operate the sliding/lifting roof in the opposite direction.
Readiness for operation of the sliding/
lifting roof– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is
first opened, but only for a maximum of
10 minutes.Readiness function of the sliding/lifting
roof switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the sliding/lifting roof
can no longer be operated after 10 minutes
(to save the vehicle battery). The power supply is
switched back on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine started.
A- Closes sliding/lifting roof completely
B- Opens sliding/lifting roof to comfort setting
C- Opens sliding/lifting roof completely
D- Opens sliding/lifting roof in lift positionNote on operation
Using the automated presetting system, every us-
able sliding/lifting roof position can be controlled
directly with the knob.
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Panorama roof system(available as of 01/05 at the earliest)
The Panorama roof system of your Porsche
consists of a total of four roof elements.
Roof element 1 is the draft deflector. This
adjusts itself according to the speed, and helps
protect from the disturbing effects of the wind
when the Panorama roof system is open,
especially at high speeds or from turbulent air
flow.
Bothroof elements 2 and 3 can be moved by
activating the knob in the vehicle's longitudinal
direction. Roof element 3 can also be raised. This
allows the interior to be better ventilated.
Roof element 4 is a fixed glass element and
completes the Panorama roof system.
1-Draft deflector
2- Sliding roof element
3- Sliding/lifting roof element
4- Fixed glass element
Caution!
Risk of damage when activating the
Panorama roof system due to improperly
atteched roof elements.
fCheck that the roof elements are securely
attached before starting to drive.
fMake sure there is sufficient clearance
between the Panorama roof system and the attached roof elements..
Readiness for operation of the Panorama
roof system– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is first
opened, but only for a maximum of 10
minutes.Readiness function of the Panorama roof
system switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the vehicle electronics
are switched off after 10 minutes to save the
vehicle battery. The roof elements can then no
longer be activated. The power supply is activated
when the ignition is switched on.