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Light switch with driving light assistant Light switch without driving light assistant
Note on operation
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the parking light) are
on, an acoustic signal (gong) warns of possible
battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to provisions of law.
Light SwitchLight is switched off.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
Lincence plate light, instrument illuminati-
on
Low beam, high beam
Only when the ignition is switched on
Fog lights
Only when side lights or low beam are
switched on:
Pull switch to first click.
Indicator light lights up.
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light lights up.
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A-“
–” button
B-TIMER button
C-ON/OFF button
D-“+” button
Parking HeaterThe parking heater features two functions: parking
heating and parking ventilation.
The parking heater is ready for use regardless of
the ignition key position.
The parking heater is also used as an auxiliary
heater. Operation of the parking heater is clearly
audible when outside temperatures are low, even
if the parking heater has been manually switched
off.
Danger!
Risk of poisoning due to carbon monoxide
(CO). The parking heater consumes fuel and
emits exhaust fumes. Exposure to such
fumes can cause unconsciousness, serious
personal injury or death.
fSwitch off the parking heater before refuelling.
fDo not operate the parking heater in enclosed spaces (e.g. a garage).
The parking heater is operated using the following
buttons on the front air-conditioning control panel:
Switch parking heater on and off
Activate program
Start programming
Call memories
Set ON times
Activate heating function
Set ON times
Activate ventilating function
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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withdrawn from the ignition lock.The lights are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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Sliding/Lifting RoofThe electric sliding/lifting roof is made of single-
sheet safety glass. It is equipped with a sliding-
roof cover that can be infinitely adjusted manually
to protect against the sun.
The sliding/lifting roof is operated using a knob in
the roof console.
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating or automatical-
ly closing the sliding/lifting roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fAlways withdraw ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off in vehicles that
have Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ig-
nition key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves by operating the sliding/lifting
roof.
fIn case of danger, release the knob or car key
immediately and operate the sliding/lifting roof in the opposite direction.
fAlways keep the sliding/lifting roof and the side
windows closed while driving off-road.
Readiness for operation of the sliding/
lifting roof– With ignition switched on.
– With ignition key withdrawn until door is
first opened, but only for a maximum of
10 minutes.Readiness function of the sliding/lifting
roof switches off after 10 minutesIf the vehicle is unlocked, the sliding/lifting roof
can no longer be operated after 10 minutes
(to save the vehicle battery). The power supply is
switched back on when the ignition is switched on
or the engine started.
A- Closes sliding/lifting roof completely
B- Opens sliding/lifting roof to comfort setting
C- Opens sliding/lifting roof completely
D- Opens sliding/lifting roof in lift positionNote on operation
Using the automated presetting system, every us-
able sliding/lifting roof position can be controlled
directly with the knob.
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A - Closing sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob to switch position A.
Note on operation
The sliding/lifting roof is equipped with a force
limiter. If the sliding/lifting roof is obstructed
during the closing process, the sliding/lifting roof
opens again immediately.
Using the force limiter to close the sliding/
lifting roof
fRemove the obstruction.
fTurn knob to position A again.B - Opening sliding/lifting roof to comfort
settingfTurn knob to switch position B.
The sliding/lifting roof opens in switch position B
until it reaches the best position from the point of
view of noise. It can be opened fully, however, if
you continue to turn the switch beyond the limit to
position C.
C - Opening sliding/lifting roof completelyfTurn knob beyond stop position B t o s w i t c h p o -
sition C.
This requires a somewhat greater effort.
Once released, the knob rebounds to position
B.D - Lifting sliding/lifting rooffTurn knob between switch positions A and D
until it reaches the required position. The roof
is lifted completely in switch position D.
Comfort function on vehicles without
Porsche Entry & DriveClosing the sliding/lifting roof
fHold the vehicle key in the door lock in the
locking position until the windows and the
sliding/lifting roof have reached the desired
position.Comfort function on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & DriveClosing the sliding/lifting roof
fHold the car key in the door lock in the locking
position until the windows and the sliding/
lifting roof have reached the desired position
or
fHold the button in the door handle when
locking the vehicle until the windows and the
sliding/lifting roof have reached the desired
position.
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Emergency operation of sliding/lifting
roofIf the sliding/lifting roof is defective, this can be
closed or opened manually.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury and damage
to the sliding/lifting roof during emergency
operation.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
fDuring and after emergency operation, the slid-
ing/lifting roof may no longer be operated with the rocker switch.
1. Open the glasses case in the roof console
(arrow).
2. Unclip cover A.3. Remove key B from the lower storage tray (un-
derneath the rubber mat) in the center
console.
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Controls, Safety, Instruments 4. Insert the key in opening C. This requires a
somewhat greater effort.
5. Close sliding/lifting roof
To close the roof – turn to the right.
To open the roof – turn to the left.
6. Remove the key and return it to the storage
tray.
7. Clip in cover.
fHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.