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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Emergency operation – pulling out the
ignition keyIf the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency op-
eration is performed.
1. Remove the cover (arrow) using the screwdriv-
er from the tool kit.2. Using a pointed object, e.g. a ball-point pen,
press into opening A beside the ignition lock.
3. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise.
4. Remove ignition key.
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Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometerWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
C Clock reset button
D Cooling system temperature gauge
E Multi-purpose display
F Digital speedometer,
Outside temperature,
Clock,
Mileage displays
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Engine boost pressure display Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal pilot light, left
Cruise control readiness
Hydraullically engageable anti-roll bars
Rear fog light indicator light
Turn signal pilot light, right
Trailer turn signal Indicator light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
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Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometerWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
C Clock reset button
D Cooling system temperature gauge
E Multi-purpose display
F Digital speedometer,
Outside temperature,
Clock,
Mileage displays
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Engine boost pressure display Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal pilot light, left
Cruise control readiness
Hydraullically engageable anti-roll bars
Rear fog light indicator light
Turn signal pilot light, right
Trailer turn signal Indicator light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
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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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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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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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Controls, Safety, Instruments 4. Hold the key in this position and turn.
To close the roof – turn clockwise
To open the roof – turn counter-clockwise
Note on operation
When using emergency closing for the sliding/
lifting roof element, make sure that the roof
element is completely closed (center position
between sliding and lifting roof position).
5. Remove the key and return it to the storage
tray.
6. Clip in cover.
fHave the fault eliminated at your authorized
Porsche dealer.
To rule out malfunctions in the system, the final
positions of the Panorama roof system must be
saved again after emergency operation.
fPlease observe the chapter “SAVE FINAL
POSITION OF THE PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM”
on Page 153.
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Maintenance, Car Care
Brake-Fluid LevelfPlease observe the chapter “EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR
VEHICLE” on Page 234.
fUse only new (unused) Original Porsche brake
fluid.
Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
fKeep brake fluid out of children's reach.
fImmediately rinse off spilled brake fluid with
clean water.
fIf brake fluid gets into your eye, immediately
rinse with clean water for a few minutes. Then
see a doctor immediately.
fPlease note all the information on the refill container of the brake fluid.
Checking the brake-fluid levelThe reservoir for the hydraulic braking system is
located in the engine compartment.
1. Rotate the turn-locks 90° counterclockwise
(arrow) with a screwdriver and remove the
cover.
2. Check brake-fluid level at the transparent res-
ervoir.
The fluid level should always lie between the
MIN and MAX marks.A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
normal.
If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or below
the MIN mark, the braking system may have devel-
oped a leak.
fPlease have the braking system checked im-
mediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.