
Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Remote Control ............................................ 20
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 22
Central Locking System................................ 24
Doors .......................................................... 27
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring, 
Inclination Sensor ......................................... 28
Power Windows ............................................ 33
Front seats................................................... 36
Front seat with memory................................. 37
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 39
Headrests .................................................... 40
Rear Seats ................................................... 41
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 44
Safety Belts.................................................. 46
Airbag Systems ............................................ 50
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 55
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 61
Steering Wheel ............................................. 62
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 64
Interior Mirror ............................................... 66
Door Mirrors................................................. 67
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 69
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 70
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 72
Parking Brake ............................................... 75
Brakes ......................................................... 76
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 82
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................... 84Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 86
Cooling System ............................................ 87
Fuel ............................................................. 88
Odometer..................................................... 88
Clock ........................................................... 89
Voltmeter ..................................................... 90
Emission Control........................................... 91
Multi-Purpose Display.................................... 92
MPH limit...................................................... 98
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 124
Light Switch ............................................... 132
Instrument Illumination ................................. 134
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 134
Turn signal/High Beam/
Headlight Flasher Stalk ................................ 135
Emergency flasher ...................................... 136
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 137
Cruise Control ............................................ 140
Vents ......................................................... 143
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 143
Heated Rear Window ................................... 144
Manual Air Conditioning ............................... 145
Automatically Controlled 
Two-Zone Air Conditioning ........................... 148
Automatically Controlled 
Four-Zone Air Conditioning ........................... 152
Parking Heater............................................ 158
Sun Visors .................................................. 164
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 165
Interior Lighting .......................................... 166
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 168
Coming Home Function (Auto Shut Off Delay) 168Sliding/Lifting Roof...................................... 169
Parking Aids ............................................... 179
Garage Door Opener ................................... 184
Ashtray ...................................................... 187
Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 188
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 191
Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 192
Storage...................................................... 193
Cupholder .................................................. 197
Rear Lid ..................................................... 199
Rear Window .............................................. 201
Loadspace ................................................. 202
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 203
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 204
Luggage Safety Net ....................................206
Ski Bag ...................................................... 208
Roof Transport System................................ 210
Trailer Coupling .......................................... 212
Loading Information ....................................213 

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Belt tensionerDepending on the force of a collision, fastened 
seat belts are automatically tightened in an acci-
dent.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front and rear impacts
– Side impacts (only belt tensioners of the front 
seats are triggered)
Maintenance note
The belt tensioner system can be triggered only 
once; the system must be replaced afterwards.
If there is a fault in the belt tensioner system, the 
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt tensioner 
system only by an authorized Porsche dealer. 
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are 
triggered.
This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.An audio-visual warning system is interconnect-
ed with the driver’s safety belt. 
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will 
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and 
passenger to buckle up.
In addition, the gong will sound if vehicle speed 
exceeds 6 mph (10 km/h).
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument 
panel and multi-purpose display will go off as soon 
as the driver has buckled up.
Safety Belt Warning System 

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Steering wheel buttons – lightingWhen the light switch is operated, the light switch-
es on automatically.
Using the buttons on the back of the steering 
wheel (arrow), the lighting for the function keys 
and the rocker switches can be switched on and 
off.
Switching lighting off
fPress button.
Switching lighting on
fPress button again.
Multi-functional steering wheel with 
telephone functionfPlease observe the operating instructions sup-
plied for the Porsche communication systems 
before operating the function keys.
Answer the telephone
–Take calls.
Hang up the telephone
– End or reject the call.
Increase the volume of the relevant 
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant 
communication system
Switch off the sound
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or 
title.
Source selection
– Select available audio source. 
Depending on the equipment in your 
vehicle, the following sources are 
available: 
radio, CDS (single CD player), CDC 
(CD changer). 

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Function keys without telephone functionfPlease read the operating instructions sup-
plied for the Porsche communication systems 
before operating the function keys.
Interior MirrorInitial position – lever forward
Anti-dazzle setting – lever back
Note on operation
When the interior mirror is being adjusted, anti-
dazzle lever A must point forward.
Manual tuning
– Set radio station manually.
Scan titles, radio stations
– Scan titles, radio stations briefly.
Increase the volume of the relevant 
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant 
communication system
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or tit-
le.
Switch off the sound
Source selection
– Select available audio source. 
Depending on the equipment in your 
vehicle, the following sources are avai-
lable: 
radio, CDS (single CD player), CDC 
(CD changer). 

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Multi-Purpose Display
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
It is not possible to describe all details of the 
functions in this Owner's Manual.
The examples clearly demonstrate the functional 
principle and clarify the menu structure.
As a rule, you can use the menu items:
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
to return to the basic factory settings.
fPlease observe the chapter “FACTORY SET-
TINGS” on Page 123.
Readiness for operation– Ignition is on.Operation, controlsThe multi-purpose display is operated with the 
rocker switch at the end of the wiper stalk and the 
RESET switch at the bottom of the wiper stalk.
To move up in the menu
fPress rocker switch up.
To move down in the menu
fPress rocker switch down.To call selected menu line
fPress RESET switch.
To scroll in the menu
Arrows at the top and bottom of the menu indicate 
additional entries.
fPress rocker switch up or down.
In the COMFORT menu, the menu scrolls 
automatically as you approach the end of the list.
Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle, 
some information or functions may not be availa-
ble on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation, 
audio system, compass or tire pressure).
Various menus can only be called up when the ve-
hicle is stationary. 

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Basic ScreensThe following basic screens are available once the 
ignition has been switched on:
– Main menu
– Range on remaining fuel
–Average speed
– Navigation
– Tire pressure
–Compass
Information in the basic screenThe selected basic screen shows the following:
–Top display A:
TV information (e.g. TV station, channel)
Audio information (e.g. station, frequency, CD)
–Centre display B:
Information about range on remaining fuel, 
average speed, compass, navigation, tire 
pressure, or access to main menu
–Bottom display C:
Outside temperature indicator 
(except for compass, navigation, and tire pres-
sure)
Changing basic screensfOperate the rocker switch.Resetting basic screensThe values can be reset to zero in the basic 
screens for average speed.
fPress RESET switch for longer than 1 second. 
The value is cleared. 

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Car Audio Operation/TipsFor radio operation see your radio manual 
which is included with your on-board litera-
ture.FM receptionA vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio. 
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions 
are constantly changing. 
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from 
other vehicles are all working against good recep-
tion. 
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be 
problems when they are not.
The following characteristics are completely nor-
mal for a given reception area, and they do not in-
dicate any problem with the radio itself.
Note
Electronic accessories should only be installed by 
your authorized Porsche dealer.
Equipment which has not been tested and ap-
proved by Porsche may impair radio reception.Fading and drifting
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km), ex-
cept for some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired sta-
tion's transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/
or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM 
than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain 
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec-
tion of a stronger signal.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter 
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun-
tains, the radio sound may be accompanied with 
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of 
FM.
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes 
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjust-
ing the tone control for greater bass response un-
til the disturbance has passed.Multipath
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM, di-
rect and reflected signals may reach the antenna 
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other 
out. 
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead 
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter 
or loss of reception.
Station swapping
When two FM stations are close to each other, and 
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multip-
ath area, interrupts the original signal, sometimes 
the stronger second signal will be selected auto-
matically until the original one returns. 
This swapping can also occur as you drive away 
from the selected station and approach another 
station of a stronger signal. 

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Compact disc player
 Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and 
discs.
fUse only compact discs labeled as shown, hav-
ing no dirt, damage or warpage.
fNever attempt to disassemble or oil any part 
of the player unit. Do not insert any object oth-
er than a disc into the slot.Remember there are 
no user-serviceable parts inside the compact 
disc player.
fDo not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces. 
This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
fWhen not in use, take the disc out of the player, 
put the disc back into its case and store it 
away from dust, heat, damp and direct sun-
light.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun 
can damage the disc.fIf the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping 
the surfaces from the center to the outside in 
a radial direction with a soft cloth. 
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or 
anti-static record preservative. 
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores. 
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information re-
garding the use of cellular telephones
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and 
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the 
areas where you drive.
 Danger!
Risk of an accident.
Severe personal injury or death can result in 
the event of an accident.
Looking away from the road or turning your 
attention away from your driving can cause 
an accident and serious personal injury or 
death. 
When using your cellular telephone, you should al-
ways:
fGive full attention to your driving - pull off the 
road and park before making or answering a 
call if traffic conditions so require; andfKeep both hands on the steering wheel - use 
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the 
road and park before using a hand-held tele-
phone.
It is essential to observe the instructions of 
the telephone manufacturer before putting 
the telephone into operation.
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which 
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in 
accordance with the technical requirements of 
Porsche.
The transmission power must not exceed 
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for 
your vehicle and have an “e“ symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission 
power values greater than 10 W, please consult 
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose. 
He is familiar with the technical requirements for 
installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a 
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted. 
The improper installation of radios or telephones 
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting 
antenna inside the car may cause the warning 
lights to come on. 
Improper installation of such equipment can cre-
ate a discharged battery or excessive current 
draw from added equipment.