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Battery/AlternatorA warning message will appear on the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel if the voltage
drops significantly.
fStop in a safe place and switch off the engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system
–Broken drive belt
Warning!
Risk of accident and risk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is re-
quired to steer) and engine cooling fails.
fDo not continue driving.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest author-
ized Porsche dealer.
Danger of steering assistance failing during
a long journey in the water if the drive belt
slips.
fIf the steering assistance fails, more effort will be required to steer.
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Multi-Purpose Display
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
It is not possible to describe all details of the
functions in this Owner's Manual.
The examples clearly demonstrate the functional
principle and clarify the menu structure.
As a rule, you can use the menu items:
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
to return to the basic factory settings.
fPlease observe the chapter “FACTORY SET-
TINGS” on Page 121.
Readiness for operation– Ignition is on.Operation, controlsThe multi-purpose display is operated with the
rocker switch at the end of the wiper stalk and the
RESET switch at the bottom of the wiper stalk.
To move up in the menu
fPress rocker switch up.
To move down in the menu
fPress rocker switch down.To call selected menu line
fPress RESET switch.
To scroll in the menu
Arrows at the top and bottom of the menu indicate
additional entries.
fPress rocker switch up or down.
In the COMFORT menu, the menu scrolls
automatically as you approach the end of the list.
Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle,
some information or functions may not be availa-
ble on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation,
audio system, compass or tire pressure).
Various menus can only be called up when the ve-
hicle is stationary.
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Basic ScreensThe following basic screens are available once the
ignition has been switched on:
– Main menu
– Range on remaining fuel
–Average speed
– Navigation
– Tire pressure
Information in the basic screenThe selected basic screen shows the following:
–Top display A:
TV information (e.g. TV station, channel)
Audio information, e.g. station, frequency, CD
(except for compass, navigation, and tire
pressure)
–Centre display B and bottom display C:
Information about range on remaining fuel,
average speed, compass, navigation, tire
pressure, or access to main menu.
Changing basic screensfPress rocker switch up or down.Resetting basic screensIn this average speed basic screen, the value can
be reset to zero.
fPress RESET switch for longer than
1 seconds. This deletes the values.
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General informationRange on remaining fuel
The range on remaining fuel is continuously
recomputed while driving based on fuel level,
current consumption and average consumption.
Average speed
The displayed values are based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
Note on operation
Switching the ignition off does not reset the
measurements. Values can thus be collected over
long periods. Disconnecting the vehicle battery
clears the memories.
Further on-board computer functions can be dis-
played in the PCM.
Please follow the separate operating instructions
for PCM.
Main MenufOperate the rocker switch until the basic
screen MAIN MENU is displayed.
fPress RESET switch.The submenus are listed:
– Telephone
– Speed limit
– Vehicle info
– Tire pressure
– Settings
Note
It is possible to leave the main menu via the BACK
command at any time by confirming the RESET
switch.
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TelephoneMAIN MENU > PHONE
fSelect PHONE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note
The telephone function of the multi-purpose
display is linked to both the PCM and to multi-
function switches and the operating lever.
A SIM card must be inserted in the drawer of
the PCM as a prerequisite for telephone
operation.
No net, Phone off, Enter PIN,
Insert SIM cardIf the link to the network is lost, no PIN is entered,
no SIM card is inserted or the telephone is
switched off, a corresponding indication will
appear.
fPress RESET switch. The display reverts to the
last menu.
The PHONE menu offers a choice of five
submenus:– Last numbers
– Important numbers
– Phone book
– Missed calls
– Phone info
Note
The phone number of an incoming call is shown on
the multi-purpose display. The name is shown only
if the caller is stored in the telephone book.
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Last numbersMAIN MENU > PHONE > LAST NUMBERS
The LAST NUMBERS menu shows the most recent
entries dialled via the respective SIM card.
Re-call telephone partner
fSelect the number or entry with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The connection is established.
Important numbersMAIN MENU > PHONE > IMPORTANT NUMBERS
The IMPORTANT NUMBERS menu shows numbers
that were stored as the most important numbers
on the SIM card.
fSelect the entry with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The connection is established.
Phone bookMAIN MENU > PHONE > PHONE BOOK
The PHONE BOOK menu shows the entries of the
telephone book that are stored on the SIM card.
fSelect the entry with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The connection is established.
If the rocker switch is pressed for longer than one
second, the initial letters for which entries exist
are shown.
This allows the desired entry to be found more
quickly.
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Missed callsMAIN MENU > PHONE > MISSED CALLS
The telephone numbers of the rejected calls are
shown in the MISSED CALLS menu. The numbers
are stored on the SIM card.
Return call
fSelect the number or entry with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The connection is established.
Phone infoMAIN MENU > PHONE > PHONE INFO
Automatic indication of an incoming call on the
multi-purpose display can be switched on or off
with the PHONE INFO menu.
fSelect ON or OFF with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Accepting, refusing, ending a callIncoming calls are shown on the multi-purpose
display (PHONE INFO must be activated).
fSelect ACCEPT or REFUSE with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
After the call is accepted, END appears in the
menu.
fSelect END with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch. The call is ended.
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Speed limitMAIN MENU > SPEED LIMIT
A speed limit can be entered to monitor the driving
speed. When it is exceeded, a signal sounds and
the message LIMIT EXCEEDED appears in the
multi-purpose display.
Accepting current speedTo accept the current speed as the limit:
fSelect CURRENT MPH with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
LIMIT ACTIVE is activated automatically.
The selected speed limit is shown.
Preset speedTo accept a target speed as the limit:
fSelect XXX MPH SET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fThe limit is set in increments of 1 mph (around
1 km/h) by pressing the rocker switch up or
down.
If the rocker switch is operated for longer than
2 seconds, the setting is changed to incre-
ments of 6 mph (10 km/h).
fPress RESET switch.
LIMIT ACTIVE is activated.