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Environmentally friendly vehiclesModern environmental technology ensures compli-
ance with all emission laws applicable worldwide.
These have the following advantages:
– Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic
converters ensures low emissions, even in
short-trip operation.
– Reliable operation and good emission control
over a long useful life.
fPlease refer to the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on page 207.
Recycling – for a Porsche, this is virtually
an academic question More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are
still running.
Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we
take the following precautionary measures:
– Identification of all materials.
– Use of recyclable materials.
– Reusable components designed for simple
removal.
– These reasons result in a further increase in
the recycling rate which is currently 80 per
cent.
Emission control is built inInnovative engine technology combines high en-
gine performance and environmental compati-
bility.
The engine diagnosis system electronically moni-
tors the components and systems that affect ex-
haust gases.
This continuous monitoring and fault storage ena-
bles swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.
Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by
the ”Check Engine“ warning light and the on-board
computer.
fPlease refer to the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on page 122.

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Dear Porsche Owner A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections.
These engineering and safety features will be
enhanced by you... the safe driver... – who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off... Check the following items first fTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck, and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unob-
structed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between lug-
gage compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly. fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are:
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

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In the driver’s seat... fCheck operation of the horn.
fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
fBuckle your safety belts.
fCheck operation of the foot and parking brake.
fCheck all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
fStart engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
fNever leave an idling car unattended.
fLock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road... fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
fAlways have your safety belt fastened.
fAlways drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
fReduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
fAlways observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EX-
HAUST” on Page 9.fWhen parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic selector lever to ”P“ or the
gearshift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
fWhen emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked
after every fuel filling.

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Keys fPlease observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM,
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on Page 26.
fPlease observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING” on Page 22.
Two main keys and one spare key are supplied
with your Porsche.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
fBe careful with your car keys: do not part with
them except under exceptional circumstances.
fTo avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Replacement keys Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
sometimes be very time-consuming.
You should therefore always keep the spare key on
your person.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
dealer.
Disabling key codes
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys are required for this pur-
pose.
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
started only using authorized keys.
Note
fPlease note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Immobilizer There is a transponder (an electronic component)
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
without the engine being started, the immobilizer
is reactivated.
fIf this happens, turn the ignition key back to the
3 position before starting the engine.
Please observe the chapter “IGNITION/
STARTER SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT
STEERING LOCK” on Page 80.
Switching on the immobilizer
fRemove ignition key.Security Wheel Bolts fIf wheels have to be removed during a work-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the sock-
et for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.

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A-Main key
1- Central locking button
2- Luggage compartment lid button
3- Light-emitting diode
B- Spare key Key with Radio Remote Control Unlocking the vehiclefPress button 1.Locking the vehiclefPress button 1.Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
fUnlock the vehicle.
Unlocking luggage compartment lid fPress button 2 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultane-
ously with the luggage compartment.
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
door mirror positions are automatically set.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
15 seconds after the luggage compartment is
closed if none of the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program fur-
ther types of unlocking.
Ty p e 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Ty p e 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compart-
ment is unlocked.
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re-
mote control within 7 days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to prevent dis-
charging of the vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.
Note
fDo not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle elec-
trical system is supplied with power again.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 257.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 264.

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Doors If the door windows are closed, they will be auto-
matically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
they will be closed again. This makes it easier to
open and close the doors and protects the seals.
fTherefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened.Opening doors from outside fUnlock vehicle with the remote control.
fSlowly pull door handle A.
Opening unlocked doors from inside fSlowly pull door handle B. Opening locked doors from inside fSlowly pull door handle B twice.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 23.
Door storage trayOpening storage tray
fOpen the cover.
Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so
that the side airbag is not obstructed in the event
of an accident.

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Central Locking This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and
2. this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including 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.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 255.
fPlease observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
your attention to the fact that the following
components are not completely closed when you
try to lock the vehicle:
– Passenger’s door
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Glove compartment
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Note
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, the
PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Automatic relocking If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx.
60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individ-
ual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an author-
ized Porsche dealer.

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A- Light-emitting diode for alarm systemAlarm System,
Passenger Compartment
MonitoringThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and2. this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including 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.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
fPlease observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING” on Page 22.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Cabriolet
The passenger compartment monitoring system
is always switched off when the convertible top is
open.
Function indication If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
diode A in the central locking switch flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flash-
es, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.