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Indication by the emergency flashers and 
acoustic soundIf the vehicle doors are unlocked or locked, a re-
sponse is provided by the emergency flashers and 
acoustic sound (only when locking):
Unlocking with the remote control
– The hazard warning lights flash once. 
Unlocking by pressing the button in the door 
handle on vehicles with Porsche Entry & 
Drive
– The hazard warning lights do not flash.
Locking
– The hazard warning lights flash twice.
– An acoustic signal will sound twice.
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument pan-
el, you can set the check-back signal when locking 
and unlocking the vehicle and save it on the re-
spective remote control.
fPlease observe the chapter “SIGNAL” on 
Page 121.
Central locking buttonCentral locking buttons A in the armrests let you 
lock and unlock the vehicle electrically.
fPress the button A symbol.
All vehicle doors will be locked.
Each door can be opened by pulling the inner 
door handle twice.
fPress the button A symbol.
If activated on the rear doors, only the relevant 
door will be unlocked.
Note on operation
If the vehicle was locked with the key or by remote 
control, it cannot be unlocked with the central 
locking button.
Each door can be opened by pulling the inner door 
handle twice.The power windows, the central locking buttons 
on the rear doors and the rear control panel for 
the air conditioning can be disabled using the safe-
ty button B in the armrest of the driver’s door.
Switching off
fPress safety button B.
The symbol in the safety button lights up.
Switching on
fPress safety button B again.
The symbol in the safety button goes out. Locking
Unlocking
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Door opening
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR 
OPENING
You can set different variants of locking and un-
locking the doors and the rear lid as well as the 
check-back signal when locking and unlocking the 
vehicle and save them on the respective remote 
control.
Therefore:
1. Select the desired setting with the rocker 
switch.
2. Press RESET switch.
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Close the driver's door.
5. Lock the vehicle with the radio remote control 
(button 2). The settings are now stored on this 
radio remote control.Doors
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMFORT > DOOR 
OPENING > DOORS
Door unlocking can be set on an individual basis.
Single door
Only the driver's door is unlocked.
The door of the access side is unlocked in 
vehicles equipped with  Porsche Entry & Drive.
Vehicle side
Both doors on the driver's side are unlocked.
The doors on the access side are unlocked in 
vehicles equipped with Porsche Entry & Drive.
All
All doors are unlocked.Note on operation
If the unlocking button (button 1) of the remote 
control is pressed a second time within 
2 seconds, all vehicle doors are unlocked, inde-
pendent of the affected setting.
Ta i l g a t e
When the TAILGATE function is active, rear access 
(rear lid, rear window and spare wheel bracket) is 
included in the central locking system. 
Access is possible when the vehicle is stationary 
and unlocked.
At speeds higher than 4 mph (6 km/h), release is 
blocked until a door is opened with the vehicle sta-
tionary.
When the TAILGATE function is deactivated, ac-
cess is only possible using button 3 of the remote 
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Warning Lights and Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner's Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. 
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level after refuelling.
Instrument 
panelMulti-purpose 
displayText display Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System fault – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to left for 
2 secondsEngage the steering lock.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move the steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can 
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Switch selector lever to position “P”.Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever 
positionP.
Apply the brake Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever to position 
“P” or “N”Tiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
Applying the clutch Manual transmission: Apply the clutch when starting. 

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Manual Air ConditioningAir quantity, air distribution, and temperature 
can be set on the control panel of the manual air 
conditioning.
This individual adjustment is shown on the 
air-conditioning display panel.
Note on operation
The air conditioner settings are stored on the 
respective remote control when switching off the 
ignition and locking the vehic l e .  T he  “A i r  fl o w  O F F ”  
setting is stored for approx. 60 minutes and the 
“Recirculated air” setting is stored for approx. 
20 minutes.
DisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the 
following:
– Air quantity,
–Air distribution,
– Selected interior temperature,
– Individual settings,
– Time that is identical to that shown in the 
instrument panel.
A- Windscreen defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- Recirculated air
D- Air-conditioning display
E- Air-quantity button
F-Air to windscreen
G- Air to central and side vents
H- Air to footwell
I- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
J- REST button (engine residual heat)
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Automatically Controlled Two-Zone 
Air ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. sunlight, air 
quality), the air-conditioning system controls the 
preset interior temperature fully automatically.
If necessary, the automatic system can be manu-
ally influenced.
This individual adjustment is shown on the air-con-
ditioning display panel.Note on operation
The air conditioner settings are stored on the re-
spective remote control when switching off the ig-
nition and locking the vehicle. The “Air flow OFF” 
setting is stored for approx. 60 minutes and the 
“Recirculated air” setting is stored for approx. 
20 minutes.
A- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- AUTO button (automatic mode)
D- Recirculated air, automatic recirculated air
E-Temperature sensor
F- Air-conditioning display
G- Air-quantity button, for the left or right side
H- Temperature button, left side
I- Air to windshield
K- Air to central and side vents
L- Air to footwell
M- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
N- REST button (engine residual heat)
O- Temperature button, right sideDisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the 
following:
– Air quantity
– Selected interior temperature, left/right
– Individual settings
– Time that is identical to that shown in the in-
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Automatically Controlled 
Four-Zone Air ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. ambient tem-
perature, sunlight, air quality), the air-conditioning 
system controls the preset interior temperature 
fully automatically.
Temperature, air quantity and air distribution can 
be set individually for the front left, front right, rear 
left and rear right air-conditioned areas.If necessary, the automatic system can be manu-
ally influenced.
This individual adjustment is shown on the air-con-
ditioning display panel.
Note on operation
The air conditioner settings are stored on the re-
spective remote control when switching off the ig-
nition and locking the vehicle. The “Air flow OFF” 
setting is stored for approx. 60 minutes and the 
“Recirculated air” setting is stored for approx. 
20 minutes.
Control panel for air-conditioned areas – 
front and rearA- Windshield defroster
B-Heated rear window
C- AUTO button (automatic mode)
REST button (engine residual heat)
D- Recirculated air, automatic recirculated air
E-Temperature sensor
F- Air-conditioning display
G- Air-quantity button, left
H- Temperature button, left
I- Air to windshield, left
K- Air to left central and side vents
L- Air to footwell, left
M- Setting for air-conditioned areas, rear
N- ECON button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
O- Air to windshield, right
P-Air to right central and side vents
Q- Air to footwell, right
R- Temperature button, right
S- Air-quantity button, rightDisplayThe air-conditioning display panel shows the fol-
lowing:
– Air quantity
– Selected interior temperature
– Individual settings
– Time that is identical to that shown in the in-
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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 
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Rear LidThe equipment features “Porsche Entry & Drive” 
and “spare wheel bracket” affect operation of the 
rear lid.
fPlease observe the chapter “UNLOCKING VE-
HICLE DOORS” on Page 22.
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL” 
on Page 331.
 Danger!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gases can enter 
the passenger compartment when the rear 
lid is open.
fAlways keep the rear lid closed when the 
engine is running.
fAlways keep the rear lid closed while driving.
Unlocking rear lidfBriefly press button 3 on the remote control. 
If the vehicle doors and the rear lid are not 
opened, the rear lid will lock automatically after 
120 seconds.
Opening rear lidOn vehicles with spare wheel bracket, the bracket 
must be swung aside before the rear lid can be 
opened. 
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL” 
on Page 331.
fPress unlocking handle (arrow) and open the 
rear lid.