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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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Locks/reductionMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO >
LOCKS/REDUCTION
The selected driving programmes for Low Range/
High Range as well as the fully engaged locks are
displayed.
–Center lock on/off
– Reduction on/off
– Transverse lock off
Returning to the VEHICLE INFO menu
fPress RESET switch.Note on operation
fThe driving program is set using the rocker
switch behind the selector lever in the center
console.
fPlease observe the chapter “DRIVING
PROGRAMS FOR ON-ROAD AND OFF-ROAD
DRIVING” on Page 222.
Average consumptionMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO >
AVERAGE CONSUMPTION
The displayed value is based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
Resetting average consumption
fSelect RESET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch for longer than 1 second.
The value is set to “- -.-”.
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Rear seat heatingSwitching on
fPress ON button.
After the seat heating is switched on, the air condi-
tioning display switches to seat heating mode for
approx. 10 seconds.
Controlling the temperature
fMove button H or button R upwards or
downwards until the desired temperature is
reached.
Switching off
fPress OFF button.
Disabling control panel for
air-conditioned areas at the rearThe rear control panel for the air conditioning can
be disabled using the safety button in the armrest
of the driver’s door.
fPlease observe the chapter “SAFETY BUTTON”
on Page 25.
Safety button
Control panel for air-conditioned areas at the
rearC- AUTO button (automatic mode)
F- Air-conditioning/seat heating display
G- Air-quantity button, left
H- Temperature button, left; seat heating, left
I- Air to vent, left door post
K- Air to left central vent (center console)
L- Air to footwell, left
O- Air to vent, right door post
P- Air to right central vent (center console right)
Q- Air to footwell, right
R- Temperature button, right; seat heating, right
S- Air-quantity button, right
T-Seat heating off/on
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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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Emergency operation of the Panorama
roof systemUse emergency operation only under exceptional
circumstances if the electric emergency closing
function cannot be implemented and the end
position cannot be stored.
fBefore using emergency operation, please
check whether the fuse is defective. After the
fuse has been changed, the limit positions of
the panorama roof system will have to be
stored again.
Danger!
Danger of injury and risk of damage when
closing the roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the roof elements are activated.
fDo not operate the Panorama roof system with
the knob during and after emergency opera-tion..1. Remove key B from the lower storage tray
(underneath the rubber mat) in the center
console.2. Unclip cover.
3. Insert the key in opening H or I until it can be
felt and heard to engage.
This requires a somewhat greater effort.
H – Emergency operation for the sliding roof
element and the draft deflector
I – Emergency operation for the sliding/lifting
roof element
f f f
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Cigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning. The cigarette
lighter is ready for use, regardless of the ig-
nition lock position.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.
fNever touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
fHold the lighter by the knob only.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use regardless of
the ignition lock position.
Lighter, frontfPress ashtray lid briefly. Ashtray opens inde-
pendently.
fPress lighter into the receptacle (arrow). When
the element is red hot the lighter jumps back
to its initial position.
Lighter, rearfPress cover in the center console briefly. Cov-
er opens independently.
fPress lighter into the receptacle (arrow). When
the element is red hot the lighter jumps back
to its initial position.
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Storage
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured.
fDo not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
fAlways keep the storage trays closed while
driving.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a safety net and a luggage compartment cover.
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can
slip out of place or endanger the vehicle occu-
pants during braking, direction changes or in acci-
dents:
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 207.
Storage options– In the glasses case in the roof console
– In the glove compartment, pen holder
– In the front and rear armrests
– In the drawer underneath the passenger’s seat
– In the storage compartments at the sides of
the luggage compartment
– In the door trim panels
– In the center console, front and rear
– On the back of the front seats
– Coat hook on the rear grab handles
– Under the load compartment floor
– In the front and rear cupholders
Glasses case in the roof consoleSunglasses (for example) can be stored in this
storage compartment.
Opening
fPress button (arrow).
Closing
fClose the lid until it clicks audibly into place.
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Driving Programs for On-Road and
Off-Road DrivingTwo different driving programs with special power-
transmission and running-gear control systems
(such as ABS, off-road ABS and PSM, etc.) are pro-
vided in your Porsche, with the aim of realising the
best possible driving dynamics combined with
maximum safety.
All control systems meet these requirements for
both off-road and normal driving.With rocker switch A, you can easily select the ap-
propriate driving program to suit the special re-
quirements for the respective terrain.
Off-road program Low Range
(with reduction)
When Low Range is active, the power transmis-
sion and running-gear control systems are
automatically adapted to the requirements for
off-road driving.
On-road driving program High Range
(without reduction)
When High Range is active, the power-transmis-
sion and running-gear control systems are auto-
matically adapted to the requirements for on-road
driving.
UseRocker switch A is located in the center console
of the vehicle. It features a multi-step function and
can be operated in both directions. Each time the rocker switch is pushed forward,
the vehicle becomes one step more suitable for
off-road driving. This is realised by changing from
the on-road to the off-road driving program or by
engaging the differential locks in stages.
The number of differential locks that can be en-
gaged in Low Range depends on the equipment of
your vehicle.
Each time the rocker switch is pushed back, the
vehicle becomes one step more suitable for on-
road driving.
Once the driving program has been selected, the
rocker switch springs back to home position.
fPlease observe the chapter “POWER-TRANS-
MISSION AND RUNNING-GEAR CONTROL SYS-
TEMS” on Page 227.
Notes on operation
If the Low Range indicator light beside the rocker
switch flashes rapidly after the ignition is
switched on, there is a fault in the shifting
system.
fPlease have the vehicle checked immediately
at an authorized Porsche dealer.