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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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Activating/deactivating the limitfSelect LIMIT ACTIVE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Vehicle infoMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO
fSelect VEHICLE INFO with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.The following information can be displayed:
– Warnings
All current warnings and messages pertaining
to the safety of the vehicle can be displayed.
–Level
The current state of the vehicle's ground clear-
ance can be displayed for vehicles with level
control.
– Locks/reduction
The selected driving programmes for Low
Range/High Range as well as the fully engaged
locks can be displayed.
– Average consumption
The average fuel consumption can be
displayed and reset.
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Example: Brake pad warning messageWarningsMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO > WARNINGS
NO WARNING is displayed if the vehicle is in
perfect condition.
Any warning messages are displayed.
fSelect warnings one after the other with the
rocker switch.
Note on operation
A small warning symbol appears in the lower multi-
purpose display if warning messages are present
which are not indicated by a separate warning light
in the instrument panel.
The symbol goes out when the cause of the
warning message has been rectified.
Example: Warning message – check side lightsReturning to the VEHICLE INFO menu
fPress RESET switch.
Caution!
Warning messages indicate possible faults.
fGo to an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
LevelMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO > LEVEL
The ground clearance of vehicles equipped with
level control is shown in the LEVEL menu.
Note on operation
fThe level is set using the rocker switch behind
the selector lever in the center console.
fPlease observe the chapter “AIR SUSPENSION
WITH LEVEL CONTROL AND HEIGHT ADJUST-
MENT” on Page 244.
Returning to the VEHICLE INFO menu
fPress RESET switch.
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Tire PressurefPlease observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS”
on Page 285.
The tire pressure monitoring continuously
monitors tire pressure and tire temperature on all
four wheels and warns the driver when the tire
pressure is too low.
The display as well as the settings for tire
pressure monitoring are done on the multi-
purpose display in the TIRE PRESSURE menu.
However the tire pressure must be set manually
on the wheel.
The tire pressures to be monitored for tire type
are permanently set in the tire pressure
monitoring and cannot be changed.
The driver is solely responsible for filling the tires
correctly and for selecting in the multi-purpose dis-
play.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure in-
creases increases risk of a tire failure and re-
sulting loss of control. Furthermore, low tire
pressure increases rate of wear of the affect-
ed tires.
Despite the advantages offered by the tire
pressure monitoring, it is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the tire
pressure monitoring low tire pressure mes-
sage.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immediate-
ly stop in a suitable place and check the tires
for damage. If necessary remedy the damages
with tire sealant.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
leaking tires.
fDefective tires must be immediately replaced
by a specialist repair shop.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fSealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
repair shop. The maximum permitted speed is
50 mph (80 km/h).fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. In cases
of doubt, have tires checked by a specialist re-
pair shop.
fIf the tire pressure monitoring is defective
(e.g., defective wheel transmitter), contact a
specialist workshop immediately and have the
damages repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored by a de-
fective tire pressure monitoring.
fTires lose air over time without a tire defect be-
ing present. A tire pressure warning will then
appear in the multi-purpose display. Correct
the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
fThe tire pressure monitoring gives a warning
about tire damages due to insufficient tire
pressure as well as about a gradual loss of
pressure due to foreign objects.
The tire pressure monitoring cannot warn you
about tire damages occurring suddenly (e.g.,
flat tire due to sudden external effects).
fBefore fitting tires approved by Porsche which
are not stored in the on-board computer, the
missing information should be supplemented
in the on-board computer.
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Tire pressure screenIndication of tire pressures on the basic
screen "Tire pressure"
The basic screen "Tire pressure" shows the cur-
rent actual values of the tire pressures. These val-
ues would be identical to those of a pressure gage
connected to the four valves. These pressures
change while the vehicle is being driven.
– The tire pressures increase as the temperature
in the tires rises, e.g. during high-speed high-
way driving.
– The tire pressures decrease as the tempera-
tures drop, e.g. during trips in cold regions
(such as mountains).
The pressure changes by around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar)
for a temperature change of 50°F (10°C).The values displayed on the basic screen there-
fore do not allow conclusions to be drawn about
possible pressure deviations.
fUse the pressure differences shown in the TIRE
PRESSURE menu or from tire pressure mes-
sages or warnings when correcting the tire
pressure.
Tire pressure menu (filling information)Tire pressure menu display
MAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE
The TIRE PRESSURE menu can only be called up
when the vehicle is stationary.
Deviations in the tire pressures from the required
pressure are shown in the TIRE PRESSURE menu
(filling information). The tire pressure monitoring
takes this relationship between tire pressure and
temperature into account.
A “–” in front of the value indicates a pressure loss.
fThe tire pressures must be adjusted to the
required pressure.
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
“–3 psi (–0.2 bar)”, you must increase the tire
pressure by 3 psi (0.2 bar).
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Tire pressure settingsMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS
Warning!
Incomplete entries on the multi-purpose
display affect correct information of
warnings and messages.
fAfter one of the following actions, the settings
must be updated in the TIRE PRESSURE menu:
– Changing a wheel
– Filling with tire sealant
– Adding air (after previous warning “Flat tire”)
fPlease observe the chapter “SELECTION AF-TER WARNING” on Page 110.The following settings made in this menu serve as
the basis on which the tire pressure monitoring de-
termines the correct pressure.
–Tires
Select the type and size of the tires on the
vehicle
–Load
Select the type of loading
–System
Switch tire pressure monitoring on/off
Note on operation
Settings can be made only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Tire typeMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS >
TIRE TYPE
The tire type and corresponding tire size are set in
the TIRE TYPE menu.
–Summer
–All season
–Winter
– All terrain
–Spare wheel
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Spare wheel selectionSpare wheelMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS >
TIRE TYPE > SPARE WHEEL
This menu lists all possible spare wheel types
available depending on the equipment of the
vehicle.
–Spare wheel
– Collapsible spare wheel
– Sealing setSpare wheel
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The spare wheel does not contain a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by the tire
pressure monitoring.
fThe spare wheel must be used only over short distances.
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL”
on Page 319.
fSelect SPARE WHEEL with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The message SYSTEM NOT ACTIVE, WORK-
SHOP appears after the RESET switch is
pressed.
The display automatically returns to the TIRE
PRESSURE menu (filling information).
The required pressure specifications can be
read.
fSelect BACK. The menu returns to the basic
screen.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OP-
ERATION appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 111.Collapsible spare wheel
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The spare wheel does not contain a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by the tire
pressure monitoring.
fThe collapsible spare wheel must be used only over short distances.
fPlease observe the chapter “COLLAPSIBLE
SPARE WHEEL” on Page 313.
fSelect COLLAPSIBLE WHEEL with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The required pressure and speed limit for the
collapsible spare wheel are displayed at first.
This is followed by the message SYSTEM NOT
ACTIVE, WORKSHOP.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OP-
ERATION appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 111.
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Warning!
Risk of accident.
fHave the tire replaced by a specialist repair
shop as soon as possible.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating in-structions on compressor.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE SEALANT”
on Page 305.
fSelect SEALING SET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The display automatically returns to the
TIRE PRESSURE menu (filling information).
fInflate tires according to the displayed
pressure differences.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION ap-
pears each time the ignition is switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 111.
LoadMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS >
LOAD
The tire pressure must be adjusted according to
the vehicle load.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 370.
– Partial load
up to 3 people and 46 lbs. (21 kg) of luggage
– Full load
more than 3 people and 46 lbs. (21 kg) of lug-
gageSelecting load
fSelect type of load with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch. The set load status is
shown.
Deviations from the required pressure are shown
in the menu TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS (filling
information).
fCorrect the pressure.