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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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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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Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100
to 200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumptionDuring the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
Page 366.
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1 Power windows
2 Inner door handle
3 Door mirror adjustment
4 Engine compartment lid release
5 Parking brake
6 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
7 Parking brake release
8 Ignition lock/steering lock
9 Steering wheel adjustment
10 Seat adjustment
11 Instrument lighting knob
12 Light switch
13 Turn signal/high, low beam/headlight flasher
stalk
14 Operating lever for cruise control
15 Rocker switches for Tiptronic
16 Horn
17 Emergency flasher switch
18 Glove compartment
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Never invite car theft!An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock in-
vites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong
alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while
the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your remind-
er to pull the key out of the ignition lock and to lock
the doors.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in serious personal injury and
property damage.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi-
cle. They can operate power windows and
other controls. If the engine is left running,
they may accidentally engage the shift lever.
fAlways remove the ignition key.
fAlways set the parking brake.
fLock the doors with the key or with the remote control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you re-
move the key while you are driving or as the
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
steer the car.
fNever remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving.To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as fol-
lows when leaving your vehicle:
fClose windows.
fClose sliding/lifting roof or Panorama Roof
System.
fRemove ignition key (switch ignition off in vehi-
cles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
fEngage steering lock.
fLock storage tray between the front seats and
glove compartment.
fRemove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio
control module, telephone, house keys) from
the car.
fLock doors.
fLock the glove compartment.
fClose oddment trays.
fCover luggage compartment with the luggage
compartment cover.
fClose rear lid and rear window.
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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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Front seats
Danger!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you at-
tempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control or personal in-
jury.
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.The backrest locks must be engaged at all
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body. Improperly posi-
tioned safety belts can cause serious person-
al injury or death in an accident.
fDo not operate the car with the driver or pas-
senger backrests excessively reclined.
fPorsche recommends the use of L.A.T.C.H.
(Lower A
nchorage and T
ether for Ch
ildren)
equipped Porsche child seat
Seat positionA correct sitting position is important for safe and
fatigue-free driving. We recommend the following
procedure for adjusting the driver’s seat to suit
individual requirements:
1. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
2. Adjust the seat until, with the accelerator pedal
fully depressed, your leg is straight but your
entire foot still rests on the accelerator pedal.
3. Grip the top half of the steering wheel. Set the
backrest angle and steering wheel position so
that your arms are almost outstretched.
However, your shoulders must still rest on the
backrest.
4. If necessary, correct the seat fore-and-aft
adjustment.
5. Adjust the height of the headrest so that the
upper edge is at eye level or higher.
Adjusting the seatA Front seat height adjustment.
B Rear seat height adjustment.
C Fore and aft adjustment.
D Backrest angle adjustment.
E Lumbar support adjustment.
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the back-
rest curvature is infinitely adjustable in vertical
and horizontal directions for individual pelvis
and spinal column support.
fPress the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrows until the desired setting is reached.
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Front seat with memoryPersonal seat, door mirror, steering wheel and
safety belt height adjustments can be stored on
the person buttons A and car keys and recalled
with these.
Warning!
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of
settings.
fCancel automatic adjustment by pressing any
of the seat adjustment buttons.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.Memory options–Seat adjustment
– Door mirror adjustmentComfort memory options–Seat adjustment
– Door mirror adjustment
– Steering wheel and safety belt height adjust-
ment
Recalling the settings using the
vehicle key or in vehicles that have
Porsche Entry & DrivefOpen the driver’s door.
The stored settings of the driver's seat are re-
called automatically.
Cancelling setting
Automatic settings can be cancelled immediately
by pressing any driver’s seat setting button.Recalling the settings with person buttons
1 - 3 (driver’s and passenger’s seat)1. Unlock vehicle and open the driver’s door.
2. Press the relevant person button until the
stored positions have been reached
or
Briefly touch the person button if the ignition
key is inserted or if the ignition is switched on
(in vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
The stored positions for each seat are recalled
automatically.
Cancelling setting
Automatic settings can be cancelled immediately
by pressing any seat adjustment button.