
Controls, Safety, Instruments
11 Controls, Safety, Instruments
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 

Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Locking vehicle doorsfBriefly press button 2 on the remote control.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an 
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The indication by the emergency flasher and by 
the acoustic signal will be provided after all 
doors and lids are closed.
All vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear win-
dow cannot be opened from  the outside. 
The alarm system, passenger compartment 
monitoring system and inclination sensor are 
switched on.
Temporarily switching off passenger 
compartment monitoring system and 
inclination sensor
If people or animals are remaining in the locked ve-
hicle or the vehicle is being transported on a pas-
senger train or ship, for example, the passenger 
compartment monitoring system and inclination 
sensor must be deactivated.
To switch off passenger compartment monitoring 
system and inclination sensor:
fPlease observe the chapter “TEMPORARILY 
DEACTIVATING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT 
MONITORING SYSTEM AND INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 29. 
If the passenger compartment monitoring system 
and inclination sensor are temporarily switched off 
the emergency flasher flashes twice and an 
acoustic signal will sound twice when the vehicle 
is locked. All vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window 
cannot be opened from  the outside.
Malfunction of the remote control
The remote control may not function correctly due 
to local radio waves. The vehicle will then not lock 
properly. 
This can be identified by the missing locking 
sound and the missing check-back signal of the 
hazard warning lights. 
If this should occur:
fLock the vehicle with the key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm system if it is 
triggeredfUnlock vehicle doors or 
fSwitch ignition on.ImmobilizerThere is a transponder (an electronic component), 
containing a stored code, in each key. 
Before the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock 
checks the code. 
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Switching on the immobilizer
fWithdraw the ignition key. 

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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. 

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
295 Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution 
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 296
Notes on Minor Repairs .............................. 296
Tires/Wheels ............................................. 297
Jack .......................................................... 311
Tool Kit ..................................................... 311
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform 
or Garage lift ............................................. 312
Compressor .............................................. 313
Wheel Bolts ............................................... 313
Spacers .................................................... 314
Changing Wheels........................................ 315
Flat Tire ..................................................... 316
Electrical System ....................................... 334
Battery ...................................................... 344
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ...... 355
Replacing the remote control battery ........... 358
Bulb Chart ................................................. 359
Replacing Bulbs ......................................... 360
Headlights ................................................. 361
Tail Light ................................................... 369
License Plate Lights................................... 371
Headlight Adjustment.................................. 372
Changing Headlights from Left 
to Right-Hand Traffic ................................... 373
Towing ...................................................... 374