8Fuel QualityYour engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine's “Electronic Oktane™ knock control“ will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.Fuels containing alcohol and etherSome areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year.
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met.
We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.Fuels containing MMTSome North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
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Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Remote Control ............................................ 20
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 22
Central Locking System................................ 24
Doors .......................................................... 27
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring, Inclination
Sensor ......................................................... 28
Power Windows ............................................ 33
Front seats................................................... 36
Front seat with memory................................. 37
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 39
Headrests .................................................... 40
Rear Seats ................................................... 41
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 44
Safety Belts.................................................. 46
Airbag Systems ............................................ 50
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 55
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 61
Steering Wheel ............................................. 62
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 64
Interior Mirror ............................................... 66
Door Mirrors................................................. 67
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 69
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 70
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 72
Parking Brake ............................................... 74
Brakes ......................................................... 75
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 80
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................... 82
Oil Temperature Gauge................................. 84Speedometer ............................................... 84
Cooling System ............................................ 85
Fuel ............................................................. 86
Odometer..................................................... 87
Emission Control........................................... 88
Multi-Purpose Display.................................... 90
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 122
Light Switch ............................................... 130
Instrument Illumination ................................. 132
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 132
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
133
Emergency flasher ...................................... 134
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 135
Cruise Control ............................................ 138
Vents ......................................................... 141
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 141
Heated Rear Window ................................... 142
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 143
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning ....................................................... 147
Parking Heater............................................ 153
Sun Visors .................................................. 158
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 159
Interior Lighting .......................................... 160
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 162
Coming Home Function (Auto Shut Off Delay) 162
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 163
Parking Aids ............................................... 173
Garage Door Opener ................................... 178
Ashtray ...................................................... 181Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 182
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 183
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 186
Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 187
Storage...................................................... 188
Cupholder .................................................. 192
Rear Lid ..................................................... 194
Rear Window .............................................. 196
Loadspace ................................................. 197
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 198
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 199
Luggage Safety Net ....................................201
Ski Bag ...................................................... 203
Roof Transport System................................ 205
Trailer Coupling .......................................... 206
Loading Information ....................................207
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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield wash-
er and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruct-
ed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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In the driver's seat...fCheck operation of the horn.
fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from
the airbag deployment, you should always sit
back as far from the steering wheel as is prac-
tical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.
fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
fBuckle your safety belts.
fCheck operation of the foot and parking brake.
fCheck all warning and indicator lights with igni-
tion on and engine not running.
fStart engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
fNever leave an idling car unattended.
fLock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside. Drive with
doors locked.
On the road...fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
fAlways have your safety belt fastened.
fAlways drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
fReduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
fAlways observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EX-
HAUST” on Page 6.fWhen parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic selector lever to “P“.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
fWhen emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every fuel filling.
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Locking vehicle doorsfBriefly press button 2 on the remote control.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The indication by the emergency flasher and by
the acoustic signal will be provided after all
doors and lids are closed.
All vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear win-
dow cannot be opened from the outside.
The alarm system, passenger compartment
monitoring system and inclination sensor are
switched on.
Temporarily switching off passenger
compartment monitoring system and
inclination sensor
If people or animals are remaining in the locked ve-
hicle or the vehicle is being transported on a pas-
senger train or ship, for example, the passenger
compartment monitoring system and inclination
sensor must be deactivated.
To switch off passenger compartment monitoring
system and inclination sensor:
fPlease observe the chapter “TEMPORARILY
DEACTIVATING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
MONITORING SYSTEM AND INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 29.
If the passenger compartment monitoring system
and inclination sensor are temporarily switched off
the emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice when the vehicle
is locked. All vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window
cannot be opened from the outside.
Malfunction of the remote control
The remote control may not function correctly due
to local radio waves. The vehicle will then not lock
properly.
This can be identified by the missing locking
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
hazard warning lights.
If this should occur:
fLock the vehicle with the key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggeredfUnlock vehicle doors or
fSwitch ignition on.ImmobilizerThere is a transponder (an electronic component),
containing a stored code, in each key.
Before the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Switching on the immobilizer
fWithdraw the ignition key.
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Locking vehicle doorsfBriefly press button A in the door handle.
Emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The indication by the emergency flasher and by
the acoustic signal will be provided after all
doors and lids are closed.
If the car key with remote control is out of ran-
ge, the vehicle doors cannot be opened from
the outside.
The alarm system, passenger compartment
monitoring system and inclination sensor are
switched on.
Note on operation
– The key must be outside of the vehicle when
locking the vehicle doors, otherwise the vehi-
cle doors cannot be locked.Temporarily switching off passenger
compartment monitoring system and
inclination sensor
If people or animals are remaining in the locked ve-
hicle or the vehicle is being transported on a pas-
senger train or ship, for example, the passenger
compartment monitoring system and inclination
sensor must be deactivated.
To switch off passenger compartment monitoring
system and inclination sensor:
fPlease observe the chapter “TEMPORARILY
DEACTIVATING PASSENGER COMPARTMENT
MONITORING SYSTEM AND INCLINATION SEN-
SOR” on Page 29.
If the passenger compartment monitoring system
and inclination sensor are temporarily switched off
the emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice when the vehicle
is locked.
If the car key with remote control is out of range,
all vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window
cannot be opened from the outside.
Porsche Entry & Drive malfunction
Porsche Entry & Drive may not function correctly
due to local radio waves. The vehicle will then not
lock properly.
This can be identified by the missing locking
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
hazard warning lights. If this should occur:
fLock the vehicle with the key in the door lock.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggeredfUnlock vehicle doors with the remote control
or
fSwitch ignition on.ImmobilizerSwitching off the immobilizer
fSwitch ignition on.
Switching on the immobilizer
fSwitch ignition off and move control unit to the
left for 2 seconds.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOCKING THE
STEERING COLUMN” on Page 71.Switching off readiness for operationIf the vehicle is not unlocked within 3days the
Porsche Entry & Drive readiness for operation is
switched off.
fPull the door handle once, to reactivate the
system.
fPull the door handle again, to open the door.
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Indication by the emergency flashers and
acoustic soundIf the vehicle doors are unlocked or locked, a re-
sponse is provided by the emergency flashers and
acoustic sound (only when locking):
Unlocking with the remote control
– The hazard warning lights flash once.
Unlocking by pressing the button in the door
handle on vehicles with Porsche Entry &
Drive
– The hazard warning lights do not flash.
Locking
– The hazard warning lights flash twice.
– An acoustic signal will sound twice.
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument pan-
el, you can set the check-back signal when locking
and unlocking the vehicle and save it on the re-
spective remote control.
fPlease observe the chapter “SIGNAL” on
Page 119.
Central locking buttonCentral locking buttons in the armrests let you
lock and unlock the vehicle electrically.
fPress the button A symbol.
All vehicle doors will be locked.
Each door can be opened by pulling the inner
door handle twice.
fPress the button A symbol.
If activated on the rear doors, only the relevant
door will be unlocked.
Note on operation
If the vehicle was locked with the key or by remote
control, it cannot be unlocked with the central
locking button.
Each door can be opened by pulling the inner door
handle twice.The central locking buttons and the power
windows for the rear doors can be disabled using
safety button B in the armrest of the driver’s door.
Switching off
fPress safety button B.
The central locking buttons and power
windows on the rear doors are disabled.
Switching on
fPress safety button B again.
The central locking buttons and power
windows are operational. Locking
Unlocking
Safety button
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A, D - Switch for reading lights
B- Button for dimming the comfort lighting
C- Switch for interior light1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch on interior lighting by moving switch C
to the left.
3. Remove ignition key.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive:
Switch off the ignition.
4. Open the driver‘s door.
The symbol on the top half of the rocker switch
flashes.5. Press the flashing top half of rocker switch un-
til the upper symbol lights permanently.
6. Lock the vehicle.
Emergency flasher flashes twice and an acous-
tic signal will sound twice.
The vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window
are locked but the doors can be opened from the
inside by pulling the inner door handle twice.
fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
Note on operation
If the ignition is switched on after pressing the
rocker switch, the passenger compartment moni-
toring system is activated again. The symbols on
the rocker switch will flash.1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch on interior lighting by moving switch C
to the left.
3. Remove ignition key.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive:
Switch off the ignition.
4. Open the driver‘s door.
The symbol on the top half of the rocker switch
flashes.
5. Press the bottom half of rocker switch until the
lower symbol lights permanently.
6. Lock the vehicle.
Emergency flasher flashes twice and an acous-
tic signal will sound twice.
The vehicle doors, the rear lid and the rear window
are locked but the doors can be opened from the
inside by pulling the inner door handle twice.
fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
Note on operation
If the ignition is switched on after pressing the
rocker switch, the inclination sensor is activated
again. The symbols on the rocker switch will flash. Deactivating passenger compart-
ment monitoring
Deactivating inclination sensor