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Steering wheel buttons – lightingWhen the light switch is operated, the light switch-
es on automatically.
Using the buttons on the back of the steering
wheel (arrow), the lighting for the function keys
and the rocker switches can be switched on and
off.
Switching lighting off
fPress button.
Switching lighting on
fPress button again.
Multi-functional steering wheel with
telephone functionfPlease observe the operating instructions sup-
plied for the Porsche communication systems
before operating the function keys.
Answer the telephone
–Take calls.
Hang up the telephone
– End or reject the call.
Increase the volume of the relevant
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant
communication system
Switch off the sound
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or
title.
Source selection
– Select available audio source.
Depending on the equipment in your
vehicle, the following sources are
available:
radio, CDS (single CD player), CDC
(CD changer).
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Function keys without telephone functionfPlease read the operating instructions sup-
plied for the Porsche communication systems
before operating the function keys.
Interior MirrorInitial position – lever forward
Anti-dazzle setting – lever back
Note on operation
When the interior mirror is being adjusted, anti-
dazzle lever A must point forward.
Manual tuning
– Set radio station manually.
Scan titles, radio stations
– Scan titles, radio stations briefly.
Increase the volume of the relevant
communication system
Decrease the volume of the relevant
communication system
Next radio station/title
– Select the next radio station or title.
Last radio station/title
– Select the previous radio station or tit-
le.
Switch off the sound
Source selection
– Select available audio source.
Depending on the equipment in your
vehicle, the following sources are avai-
lable:
radio, CDS (single CD player), CDC
(CD changer).
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Compact disc player
Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
discs.
fUse only compact discs labeled as shown, hav-
ing no dirt, damage or warpage.
fNever attempt to disassemble or oil any part
of the player unit. Do not insert any object oth-
er than a disc into the slot.Remember there are
no user-serviceable parts inside the compact
disc player.
fDo not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces.
This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
fWhen not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
away from dust, heat, damp and direct sun-
light.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
can damage the disc.fIf the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
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Drawer underneath the right front seatThere is room for the fire extinguisher in the draw-
er underneath the right front seat. On vehicles with
DVD navigation, the DVD player is under the right
front seat.
Please observe the chapter “DVD PLAYER UNDER
THE RIGHT FRONT SEAT” on Page 193.
Opening
fLift the unlocking handle and pull out the draw-
er.
Closing
fClose the drawer until it clicks audibly into
place.
Side storage compartments in the
luggage compartmentSpace is provided for the warning triangle in the
right-hand storage compartment.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, there
is an additional storage option in the left-hand
storage compartment.
The intermediate base can be removed to
increase the size of the drawer.Opening the storage compartment
fPull off the cover on the handle recess.
Closing the storage compartment
fFirst, insert the cover at the bottom and then
close it until it clicks audibly into place.
Caution!
Risk of damage.
fBecause of the heat, the right-hand storage
compartment cannot be used as such in
vehicles that have air suspension with level control and height adjustment.
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Opening rear cupholderfPress on the cover of the cupholder (arrow).Closing rear cupholderfClose and engage the cupholder.
DVD player under the right front seatOn vehicles with DVD navigation, the DVD player is
under the right front seat behind a cover.
Opening the cover
fPull cover upwards on the handle
(direction of the arrow 1).
fPull out cover towards the front
(direction of the arrow 2).Closing the cover
fInsert the four guide lugs of the cover into their
openings (arrow).
fPress the cover into place.
fPush down the cover until it can be felt clicking
into place.
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Index Door-surrounding lighting............................. 162
Drinks holder ..................................... 188
, 192
Closing rear........................................ 193
Opening front ..................................... 192
opening rear ....................................... 193
Removing insert front .......................... 192
Driving
Load .................................................. 209
Off road ............................................. 236
Sand .................................................. 243
Trailer ................................................ 211
Winter ................................................ 220
Driving downhill .......................................... 239
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 130
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 131
Driving performance ................................... 373
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 223
Off road .................. 217
, 219
, 222
, 223
Reduced ............................................ 220
Road ................................ 216
, 218
, 223
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 226
Road .................................................. 226
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 237
Driving with a trailer .................. 176
, 210
, 372
Drop-center rim .......................................... 298
DVD Player ................................................. 193
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 39
ECON mode ...................................... 146
, 151
Button ....................................... 143, 147Electrical system ........................................ 322
Emergency flasher ...................................... 134
Emergency operation
Central Locking..................................... 26
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 165
Emergency starting ..................................... 343
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 267
Selector lever ..................................... 221
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 321
Emission control................................. 5
, 8, 88
Check engine warning light .................... 88
Emission Control System ............................. 271
Engine
Boost pressure ..................................... 87
Cooling system ..................................... 85
Data................................................... 366
Idling .................................................. 215
Starting and stopping ............................ 72
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 277
Lid ..................................................... 199
Engine drag torque control .......................... 231
Engine Oil
Performance class.............................. 255
Viscosity............................................. 255
Engine oil ................................................... 251
Change .............................................. 254
Level .................................................. 252
Recommendation ................................ 254
Temperature gauge............................... 84
Topping up ......................................... 253
Engine oil level............................................ 252
Checking ............................................ 252Warning ..............................................252
Engine residual heat ...........................146
, 152
Entry aid.......................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Exit aid .........................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
FFabric linings ..............................................281
Filler flap ....................................................267
Filling pressure............................................100
Plate ..................................................365
Reducing ...................................316
, 318
Tables ................................................370
Warning light .......80
, 82, 102
, 112
, 124
Warning message................................108
Fire extinguisher..........................................187
Floor mats ..................................................280
Fluids and fuels ...........................................371
Fog lights ...................................................130
Folding wedges...........................................304
Footbrake .....................................................75
Warning light .........................................76
Footwell light ..............................................162
Fresh-air intake ...........................................141
Front seat with memory ..........................37, 38
Front seats ..........................................36
, 188
Adjusting the seats................................36
Seat position.........................................36
Front windscreen wiper ................................136
Fuel ....................................................86, 266
Economy ............................................265