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Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
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 ............................................. 51
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 53
Interior Mirror ............................................... 55
Door Mirrors................................................. 55
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 57
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 58
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 60
Parking Brake ............................................... 62
Brakes ......................................................... 63
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 68
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................... 70
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 72
Speedometer ............................................... 72Cooling System ............................................ 73
Fuel ............................................................. 74
Odometer..................................................... 75
Emission Control........................................... 76
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 78
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 106
Light Switch ............................................... 114
Instrument Illumination ................................. 116
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 116
Turn signal/High Beam/
Headlight Flasher Stalk ................................ 117
Emergency warning lights............................ 118
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 119
Cruise Control ............................................ 122
Vents ......................................................... 125
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 125
Heated Rear Window ................................... 126
Automatically Controlled
Two-Zone Air Conditioning ........................... 127
Automatically Controlled
Four-Zone Air Conditioning ........................... 131
Parking Heater............................................ 137
Sun Visors .................................................. 142
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 143
Interior Lighting .......................................... 144
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 146
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 146
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 147
Parking Aids ............................................... 157
Garage Door Opener ................................... 162
Ashtray ...................................................... 165
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 166Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 167
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) ..................................... 170
Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 171
Storage...................................................... 172
Cupholder .................................................. 176
Rear Lid ..................................................... 178
Rear Window .............................................. 180
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 180
Loadspace ................................................. 182
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 183
Luggage Safety Net ....................................185
Ski Bag ...................................................... 187
Roof Transport System................................ 189
Trailer Coupling .......................................... 190
Loading Information ....................................191
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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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Central Locking SystemThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following
two conditions:
– It may not cause harmful interference, and
– it must accept any interference received in-
cluding interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
fPlease observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 29.
fPlease observe the chapter “SLIDING/LIFTING
ROOF” on Page 147.The vehicle doors can be centrally unlocked or
locked with the remote control.
All doors are locked or unlocked if central locking
button A is activated in the relevant armrest.
Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING
BUTTON” on Page 22.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
If you unlock the vehicle with the key at the door
lock, only the driver’s door is opened. In order to
prevent the alarm system from being triggered,
you must switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
of opening the door.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered
fUnlock vehicle doors or
fSwitch ignition on.
Automatic relockingIf the vehicle is unlocked and none of the vehicle
doors is opened within approximately
30 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
Note on operation
If the passenger compartment monitoring system
and the inclination sensor have been deactivated
(theft protection is limited), the doors can be
opened after automatic relocking by pulling the in-
ner door handle twice.
When locked again, the passenger compartment
monitoring system and inclination sensor are acti-
vated once more.
fPlease observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM,
ULTRASOUND PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
MONITORING SYSTEM, INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 27.
fPlease observe the chapter “ALARM” on
Page 101.Indication by the emergency flashersIf the vehicle doors are unlocked or locked, a re-
sponse is provided by the emergency flashers:
– Unlocking – single flash
– Locking – double flash
fPlease observe the chapter “SIGNAL” on
Page 103.
f f f USA: KR5KESSY
Canada: CAN 267 104 139
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DoorsOpening unlocked doors from outsidefPull door handle.
Opening unlocked doors from insidefPull inner door handle.Opening locked doors from insidefPull inner door handle twice.
Please observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 22.
Childproof rear door locksChildproof locks are fitted to the rear doors.
The doors cannot be opened from inside once
these locks are engaged.
Locking (Active)
fTurn safety catch to position A.
Unlocking (Inactive)
fTurn safety catch to position B.
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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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Power windows in passenger’s door and rear doorsNote on operation
Rocker switches A and B in the driver’s door have
a two-stage function:
– If the switch in question is pressed or pulled to
the first level, the front window is opened or
closed manually.
– If the switch is completely pressed or pulled to
the second level, the front window is opened or
closed automatically (one-touch operation).One-touch operation for front windows
fPull or press rocker switch to its final position
in the driver’s door.
Window moves to its final position.
Press or pull again to stop the window in the
desired position.
Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle
fHold the car key in the door lock in the unlock-
ing position until the windows and the
Panorama roof system have reached the de-
sired position.
If you unlock the vehicle with the key at the door
lock, only the driver’s door is opened. In order to
prevent the alarm system from being triggered,
you must switch the ignition on within 15 seconds
of opening the door.
Comfort function when locking the vehicle
Warning!
Danger of injury. The window will close with
its full closing force.
fTa k e c a r e t o e n s u r e t h a t n o b o d y c a n b e i n j u re d when the windows close.
fHold the car key in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/lift-
ing roof or the Panorama roof system have
reached the desired position.Comfort function when locking for vehicles
with Porsche Entry & Drive
Warning!
Danger of injury. The window will close with
its full closing force.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the windows close.
fPush the button in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/lift-
ing roof or the Panorama roof system have
reached the desired position.
Note on operation
The comfort function remains available for approx.
45 seconds after the vehicle has been locked.
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Airbag SystemsThe Airbags in combination with the safety belts
makes up a safety system which offers the driver
and the passenger the best known protection
from injuries in case of accident.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the
safety belts must be worn at all times,
because the front airbag system is only actuated
by frontal collisions with an impact of sufficient se-
verity.
Below the actuation threshold of the airbag sys-
tem, and during types of collisions which do not
cause the actuation of the system, the safety belts
provide the primary protection to the occupants
when correctly worn.
Therefore, all persons within the vehicle
must wear safety belts at all times (in many
states, state law requires the use of safety belts).
fPlease observe the chapter “SAFETY BELTS”
on Page 42.
Thefront airbags are located under the padded
steering wheel panel on the driver’s side and, on
the passenger's side, in the dashboard.
Theside airbags for the front seats are installed
on the side in the seat backrests.
Thehead airbags are installed above the doors
in the roof area.
FunctionThe front airbags are triggered during a frontal col-
lision of sufficient force.
In the event of a side impact of corresponding
force, the side airbag on the impact side is trig-
gered.
The inflation process generates the amount of gas
required to fill the airbags at the necessary pres-
sure in fractions of a second.
Airbags protect the face and upper body, while si-
multaneously damping the motion of the driver
and passenger in the impact direction in the event
of a frontal impact or side impact.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module. This module will record the
use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver
and front passenger when the side airbags and
head airbags are inflated.
Danger!
To provide optimal occupant protection, air-
bags must inflate at very high speed. If you
are not wearing your safety belt or are too
close to the airbag when its deployed, inflat-
ing airbags can result in serious personal in-
jury or death.
fMake sure there are no people, animals or ob-
jects between the driver or passenger and the
area into which the airbag inflates.
fSit back as far from the dashboard or steering
wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full
vehicle control.
fDo not lean against the inside of the doors.
fAlways hold the steering wheel by the outer
rim. Never rest your hands on the airbag panel.
fNever transport heavy or sharp objects on or
in front of the passenger seat.
fAlways keep the lid of the door storage com-
partment closed. Objects must not protrude
out of the door storage compartment.
fGive your passenger all of the information in
this chapter.
fNo changes must be made to the wiring or
components of the airbag system.
f f f
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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.