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E- Light-emitting diodes (LED)
F- Button for automatic anti-dazzle operation
G- Light sensorsAutomatic Anti-Dazzle MirrorSensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light. The mirrors au-
tomatically change to anti-dazzle position or revert
to their normal state, depending on the light inten-
sity.
Warning!
Danger of injury. Electrolyte fluid can
emerge from broken mirror glass. This fluid
irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the skin or eyes, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork and leather and
plastic parts, and clothing. Electrolyte fluid
can be removed only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water.Note on operation
The incident light in the area of light sensors G
must not be restricted (e.g. by stickers on the
windshield).
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle
operation
fPress button F.
Light-emitting diode E goes out.
Note on operation
Anti-dazzle operation switches off automatically,
if:
– Reverse gear is engaged or
– Interior lighting and/or
reading lights in the front are switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle
operation
fPress button F.
Light-emitting diode E lights up.
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ComfortMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT
The COMFORT menu offers the following
submenus:
–Alarm
– Door opening
–Mirrors
fSelect the entry with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
Comfort settings can be made only when the vehi-
cle is stationary.Alarm
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > ALARM
The passenger compartment monitoring system
and the inclination sensor (protection against
towing) can be temporarily deactivated in the
ALARM menu.
When locked again, the ultrasound passenger
compartment monitoring system and inclination
sensor are activated once more.
fPlease observe the chapter “TEMPORARILY
DEACTIVATING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
MONITORING SYSTEM AND INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 29.Passenger compartment
The alarm is triggered if motion is detected in the
interior with the doors closed (e.g. if a window is
broken in a theft).
fSelect INTERIOR with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
This activates/deactivates passenger com-
partment monitoring.
Inclination
The alarm is triggered if the vehicle is raised mark-
edly at one end with the doors closed (e.g. theft
attempt by towing).
fSelect ANGLE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
This activates/deactivates the inclination sen-
sor.
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Signal
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR
OPENING > SIGNAL
If the function TURN SIGNALS is active, opening of
the door is confirmed by the emergency flashers
flashing.
fSelect TURN SIGNALS with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
If the function HORN is active, opening of the door
is confirmed by an acoustic signal.
fSelect HORN with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.Mirrors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > MIRRORS
When this function is active, the mirrors move
simultaneously and in the same direction.
fSelect SYNCHRONISING with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
LightingMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > LIGHTS
You can set the duration the lights remain on after
the vehicle is locked.
fSelect OFF DELAY with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch. The set coming home
time is active.
fSelect time with the rocker switch and press
the RESET switch.
fYou can use the rocker switch to set an off-de-
lay time (Coming Home function) ranging from
15 to 90 seconds. The time is set in incre-
ments of 15 seconds.
fPress RESET switch.
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Sun Visors
Warning!
Risk of injury.
fKeep the sliding cover closed while driving.
fSwing sun visor A down to prevent dazzle from
the front.
You can cover the gap above the interior mirror
using the small sun visor C.
fIf you are dazzled from the side, unclip sun
visor A from the inner bracket and swivel it
round so that it is in front of the door window.
You can also swivel sun visor B downwards.Note on operation
Please note that sun visor B must be swivelled
upwards before swivelling back sun visor A.
Otherwise, sun visor B can no longer be swivelled
upwards.
Make-up mirrorThe make-up mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
closed with a sliding cover.
fThe make-up mirror illumination is switched on
automatically when the sliding cover is opened
(arrow).
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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
– License plate lights.
Note on operation
fSet light switch to auto.
– Please observe the chapter “LIGHT SWITCH”
on Page 132.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 121.
Coming Home Function (Auto Shut
Off Delay)The following lights remain switched on for a
certain period to allow you to get out of the vehicle
safely and with the best possible view at dusk or
in darkness:
– Lights in the door mirrors
– Side marker light
– Lincense plate lights.
Note on operation
fSet light switch to auto.
fPlease observe the chapter “LIGHT SWITCH”
on Page 132.
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 121.
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A-Control switch for door mirror adjustment
C- Passenger mirror settingSwivelling down mirror glass as parking
aidWhen reverse gear is engaged, the mirror glass
on the passenger's side swivels down slightly to
show the curb area.
fPlease observe the chapter “MIRRORS” on
Page 121.Preconditions
– Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
–Control switch A must be turned to position C
(passenger mirror’s setting).
– Reverse gear must be engaged.
Moving mirror to its initial position
The mirror glass swivels to its initial position when:
– The car is shifted out of reverse gear or
– The position of the control switch for the door
mirror setting is changed.
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Towing a trailer
Warning!
Driving with a trailer
fAlways observe the permissible towing capac-
ity, vertical coupling load and rear-axle load.
Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 387.
fWhen connected, the trailer must always be
horizontal behind the towing vehicle. If neces-
sary, use a trailer with an adjustable drawbar.
fWhen the vehicle is driven in the mountains, the
engine output decreases as altitude increases.
The maximum weights stated are the values at
sea level. The total permissable weight of the
car-trailer combination must therefore be re-
duced by 10% for each increment of 3,280 ft.
(1,000 meters) altitude. A fractional increment
counts as the full 3,280 ft. (1,000 meters).
Please take this into consideration when plan-
ning your route.Distributing the load
fDistribute the load in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as close to the axle as possible.
Always safeguard all objects against slipping
and tie them down securely.
fYou should make the best possible use of the
trailer coupling's rated vertical coupling load
when loading the trailer, but never exceed it.
Tire pressure
fSelect the vehicle tire pressure for full load
when towing a trailer.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 385.
fCheck the tire pressure of the trailer's wheels
according to the manufacturer's instructions.Door mirrors
fIf the width of the trailer obstructs your view of
the traffic behind the trailer, you must have ad-
ditional door mirrors fitted.
Headlights, lights
fAlways check the headlight adjustment before
driving with a trailer.
If necessary, correct with the headlight beam
adjustment function.
fCheck whether the plug of the trailer is
plugged into the towing vehicle and whether all
lights function.
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Maintenance, Car Care Automatic car washes
Optional add-on parts or parts which project be-
yond the contours of the vehicle may be damaged
by design features (e.g. brushes) of automatic car
washes.
The following parts are particularly
susceptible to damage:
– Windscreen wipers and rear wiper (always
switch them off – position 0 – to prevent them
wiping unintentionally in intermittent or sensor
operation).
– Door mirrors (always fold in).
– Roof Transport System (always remove com-
pletely).
–Spoiler.
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire
height, the greater the risk of damage).
fPlease consult the operator before using
automatic car washes.
fWash and dry by hand all points not reached by
a car wash, such as door and lid seams or
door sills.
Note
Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles
and high pressures, which are not seen in normal
driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its
way into the passengers compartment during or
shortly after the car wash.
Door lockfTo prevent the door lock from freezing during
the cold season, cover the lock barrel with a
suitable adhesive tape during washing.
fShould the locks freeze, use an ordinary de-ic-
er.
In many cases, a well warmed key can help.
Never use excessive force.