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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
control.
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AUTO UNLOCK (automatic door unlocking)
You can set diverse variants of automatic door
locking (AUTO LOCK) and automatic door
unlocking (AUTO UNLOCK).
Note on operation
Doors locked using AUTOLOCK can always be
opened by pulling the inner door handle twice
independent of the setting for door unlocking.
Option 1:
AUTO LOCK off and AUTO UNLOCK off
The doors do not lock and unlock automatically.Option 2:
AUTO LOCK on and AUTO UNLOCK off
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
approx. 6 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded.
The automatically locked doors can be opened by
pulling the inner door handle twice.
Option 3:
AUTO LOCK on and AUTO UNLOCK on
Doors lock automatically when a speed of approx.
6 km/h (4 mph) is exceeded.
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the
doors are unlocked automatically when the
ignition key is withdrawn.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the doors
are unlocked when the ignition is switched off
twice.Option 4:
AUTO LOCK off and AUTO UNLOCK on
The doors do not lock automatically.
If the doors are locked with the central locking
system button:
On vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive, the
doors are unlocked automatically when the
ignition key is withdrawn.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the doors
are unlocked when the ignition is switched off
twice.
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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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Shifting not possible,
Speed too highTiptronic S: When changing between Low Range and High
Range, the limit speed (Low Range program) must not be
exceeded.
Changing only possible
in NeutralTiptronic S: The selector lever must be in position N when
changing between Low Range and High Range.
Possible only in neutral
with brake appliedManual transmission: The vehicle must be stationary,
the brakes must be applied, and the gearshift lever must
be in the Neutral position when changing between Low Range
and High Range.
Warning – Parking lock!
Operate footbrake.Do not continue driving. Apply the parking brake.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – off-road anti-roll bar The anti-roll bars cannot be engaged; the system is faulty.
Drive carefully to the nearest workshop. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer as soon as possible.
Off-road anti-roll bar faulty The anti-roll bars cannot be disengaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Off road anti-roll bar disengaged, max.
30 mph (50 km/h)The anti-roll bars are disengaged.
Speeds above 30 mph (50 km/h) are impermissible.
Not permissibleThe prerequisites (speed and lateral acceleration) for
disengaging the anti-roll bars have not been met.
Only possible with reductionDisengagement of the anti-roll bars is only possible with
Low Range engaged.
Spare wheel not locked
Lock spare wheel bracket properly.
Driver’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
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Passenger’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear left door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear right door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Hood open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear lid open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Rear window open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
System fault – WorkshopSeveral systems may have failed.
Have the fault remedied by a qualified specialist workshop.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
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A, D- Switch for individual reading lights
B- Button for dimming the comfort lighting
C- Switch for interior lightInterior LightingReading lights, frontSwitching on
fPress button A or D.
Switching off
fPress button A or D.
Interior light, frontSwitching on
fMove switch C to the left.
Switching on and off automatically
fMove switch C to the right.
The lights are switched on when a door is un-
locked or opened or when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the ignition lock.The lights are
switched off with a delay of approx.
30 seconds after the door is closed. The light
goes out immediately as soon as the ignition
key is inserted in the ignition lock or the vehicle
is locked.
Switching off
fMove switch C to center position.
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Reading lights, rear rightRear reading lightsfMove toggle switch forward.fMove toggle switch to center position.
The lights are switched on when a door is un-
locked or opened or when the ignition key is
withdrawn from the ignition lock.The lights are
switched off with a delay of approx.
30 seconds after the door is closed. The light
goes out immediately as soon as the ignition is
switched on or the vehicle is locked.
fMove toggle switch back.
Switching on
Switching on and off automatically
Switching off
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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.