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Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometerWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
C Clock reset button
D Cooling system temperature gauge
E Multi-purpose display
F Digital speedometer,
Outside temperature,
Clock,
Mileage displays
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Engine boost pressure display Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal indicator light, left
Cruise control readiness
Hydraulically disengageable anti-roll bars
Rear fog light indicator light
Turn signal indicator light, right
Trailer turn signal Indicator light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
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Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometerWarning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
A Oil temperature gauge
BTachometer
C Clock reset button
D Cooling system temperature gauge
E Multi-purpose display
F Digital speedometer,
Outside temperature,
Clock,
Mileage displays
G Fuel gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display
I Speedometer
J Engine boost pressure display Emission Control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
PSM warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal indicator light, left
Cruise control readiness
Hydraulically disengageable anti-roll bars
Rear fog light indicator light
Turn signal indicator light, right
Trailer turn signal Indicator light
Differential locking indicator light
Brake warning light
Fog light indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
High beam indicator light
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SettingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS
The following functions can be selected in the
main menu SETTINGS:
–Clock
–Compass
– Comfort (only with vehicle stationary)
– Lights (only with vehicle stationary)
– Units (only with vehicle stationary)
– Language (only with vehicle stationary)
– Factory settings (only with vehicle stationary)
ClockMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > CLOCK
To set the clock:
fSelect time with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSelect the hours or minutes display with the
rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
fSet the time in increments of 1 h or 1 min.
fPress RESET switch.To select 12 h mode:
fSelect 12 h MODE with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
There is also a button on the instrument panel to
call the CLOCK menu.
fPlease observe the chapter “CLOCK” on
Page 114.
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Factory settingsMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SETTINGS
All settings made (Clock, Comfort, Lights, Units,
Language) can be reset to the factory settings.Resetting
fSelect RESET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Note
This will delete all personal settings selected up to
this point.
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A- SET (Store speed)
1- RESUME - Switch on/resume cruise control readiness
(pull toward driver)
2- OFF - Interrupt (push away from driver)
3-+ SPEED - Accelerate (raise clockwise)
4-– SPEED - Decelerate (lower counter-clockwise)Cruise ControlCruise control maintains any selected speed be-
tween 25 and 124 mph (40 - 200 km/h) without
your having to use the accelerator.
The cruise control is operated with the operating
lever on the steering wheel.
Warning!
Risk of accident in heavy traffic and conse-
quent personal injury, on twisting roads or
under unfavorable road conditions (e.g. win-
try or wet conditions, varying road surfaces).
fDo not use cruise control under such condi-
tions.
fObserve all local and national speed limits.
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
fDo not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Switching cruise control readiness onfPull back the operating lever to position 1 until
it clicks audibly into place.Maintaining and storing speedfBring the car to the desired speed with the ac-
celerator.
fPress button A.
The desired speed has now been stored.
Cruise control readiness
The green indicator light on the tacho-
meter now indicates readiness.
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1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B.
The desired memory can be selected by
pressing button B several times.
5. Set ON time using the “+” and “–” buttons A
und D.
Pressing the buttons adjusts the time on a
minute-by-minute basis. If the button is kept
depressed, the time is adjusted faster.
ON times are only valid for 24 hours.
6. Press ON/OFF button C.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The button C can be pressed again to switch
off the displays before this time has elapsed.
ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G are
displayed for 2 minutes after ON/OFF button C
has been pressed.
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active (symbol G
is lit).
Note on operation
Only one memory can be active at any one time.Activating the memory
The parking heater runs for 30 minutes. It then
switches itself off automatically.
The program must be reactivated for every subse-
quent run.
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B.
3. Select function (parking heating or parking
ventilation).
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B. The
ON time that was last saved is displayed.
5. Press ON/OFF button C.
The program is reactivated.
Displays F and G flash for approx. 10 seconds.
The ON/OFF button can be pressed again to
switch off the displays before this time has
elapsed.
After the ON/OFF button has been pressed,
the ON time I, clock symbol F and memory G
are displayed for 2 minutes.
The display then goes out.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active (symbol G
is lit).
Note on operation
Only one memory can be active at any one time.Example:
The parking heater is to activate the parking
heating function at 9:48 a.m.
To do this:
1. Switch ignition off.
2. Press TIMER button B on the front air-condi-
tioning control panel.
The symbols for the parking heating or parking
ventilation function flash on the display.
3. Press “+” button D
.
This selects the parking heating function.
4. Select the memory using TIMER button B.
5. Set ON time to 9:48 a.m. using the “+” and
“–” buttons (A and D).
6. Press ON/OFF button C.
The parking heater has now been programed
and the selected memory is active.
Note on operation
If the parking heater is switched on manually prior
to program start of an active memory, this will
delete the programming.
The memory must be reactivated if it is needed.
If the memory is not reactivated, the parking
heater will not switch on.
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Controls, Safety, Instruments 4. Hold the key in this position and turn.
To close the roof – turn clockwise
To open the roof – turn counter-clockwise
Note on operation
When using emergency closing for the sliding/
lifting roof element, make sure that the roof
element is completely closed (center position
between sliding and lifting roof position).
5. Remove the key and return it to the storage
tray.
6. Clip in cover.
To rule out malfunctions in the system, the final
positions of the Panorama roof system must be
saved again after emergency operation.
fPlease observe the chapter “SAVE FINAL
POSITION OF THE PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM”
on Page 169.
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Brake-Fluid LevelfUse only new (unused) Original Porsche brake
fluid.
Further important information concerning “mainte-
nance” can be found in a separate chapter.
fPlease observe the chapter “EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR
VEHICLE” on Page 250.
Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
fKeep brake fluid out of children's reach.
fImmediately rinse off spilled brake fluid with
clean water.
fIf brake fluid gets into your eye, immediately
rinse with clean water for a few minutes. Then
see a doctor immediately.
fPlease note all the information on the refill container of the brake fluid.
Checking the brake-fluid levelThe reservoir for the hydraulic braking system is
located in the engine compartment.
1. Rotate the turn-locks 90° counterclockwise
(arrow) with a screwdriver and remove the
cover.
2. Check brake-fluid level at the transparent res-
ervoir.
The fluid level should always lie between the
MIN and MAX marks.A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disc brakes is
normal.
If, however, the fluid level falls markedly or below
the MIN mark, the braking system may have devel-
oped a leak.
fPlease have the braking system checked im-
mediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.