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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPorsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ......  4
Setting and operating vehicle components 
when driving ..................................................  4
Portable Fuel Container s ................................  4
Ground Clearance ....... ...................................  4
Engine Exhaust ........... ...................................  5Before driving off................................. 8Before driving off... . .......................................  8
Break in hints for the first 
2,000 miles/3,000 kilo meters ......................  10Operation, Safety ............................... 13Keys ......................................... .................  15
Security Wheel Bolts  .................................... 15
Doors ........................... .............................. 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System  19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System   ... 21
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring  ............. 25
Power Windows  ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger,  Door Mirror Heating  .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head  Restraints  ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats  ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel  ..................... 40 Sun Visors  ...............
....................................41
Safety Belts  ............. ....................................42
Airbag Systems  ....... ....................................44
Child Restraint System s ................................50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat  ....53
Child Restraint Anchorage .............. ...............54
Sports Exhaust System  ................................55
Parking Brake  .......... ....................................55
Brakes   ................... ....................................56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System)  ...59
Clutch Pedal  ................ ................................60
Sport Mode  ................. ................................61
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM)  .............63
Porsche Active Suspensi on Management ............
(PASM) ........................ ................................66
Rear Spoiler   ........... ....................................67
Fixed rear spoiler  . ........................................68
Interior lights  ................................ ...............69
Parking Aids   ........... ....................................70
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lo ck .................................72
Starting Procedures  .....................................75
Stopping Engine  .. ........................................76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................77
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Bi-Xenon Headlig hts ...............................78
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Halogen Headlights  ...............................80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light / 
Flasher Lever 
 ................................ ...............81
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever  ...................82 Fire Extinguisher  ....
..................................... 85
Automatic Speed Contro l ............................. 86
Cupholder ................... ................................ 88
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 89
Cigarette Lighter  .... ..................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 91
Front Luggage Compart ment Lid  .................. 93
Front Luggage Compar tment ....................... 94
Rear Lid  ..................... ................................ 95
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 96
Trunk Entrapment  .. ................................... 100
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)  101
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms   ...... 103
iPod, USB and AUX . ................................... 104
Roof Transport System  .............................. 105
HomeLink ................... .............................. 106
Automatic Air Conditioning System, 
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating. ........................ 109Air conditioning ............ .............................  110
Automatic Air Conditioning System .............  113
Central and Side Vents ..............................  116
Fresh-air Intake ............ .............................  116
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating...... .............................  117Instruments, On-Board Computer, 
Warnings ........................................ 119Instrument Panel USA Models ..................... 120 

Operation, Safety
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Operation, Safety
Keys ................
......................... .................  15
Security Wheel Bolts  .................................... 15
Doors ........................... .............................. 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System  19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System   ... 21
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring  ............. 25
Power Windows  ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger,  Door Mirror Heating  .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head  Restraints  ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats  ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel  ..................... 40
Sun Visors ................. .................................. 41
Safety Belts ............... .................................. 42
Airbag Systems  ......... .................................. 44
Child Restraint System s ............................... 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat  .... 53
Child Restraint Anchorage ............... ............. 54
Sports Exhaust System  ................................ 55
Parking Brake  ............ .................................. 55
Brakes   ..................... .................................. 56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System)  ... 59
Clutch Pedal  .............. .................................. 60
Sport Mode  ............... .................................. 61
Porsche Stability Mana gement (PSM) ............. 63 Porsche Active Suspension Management ............
(PASM) ........................
................................ 66
Retractable Spoiler   ..................................... 67
Fixed rear spoiler  . ........................................ 68
Interior lights  ................................ ............... 69
Parking Aids   ........... .................................... 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lo ck ................................ 72
Starting Procedures  ..................................... 75
Stopping Engine   . ........................................ 76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................ 77
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Bi-Xenon Headlights  ............................... 78
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Halogen Headlights  ............................... 80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light / 
Flasher Lever ........... .................................... 81
Windshield Wiper/ Wash er Lever 
 ................... 82
Fire Extinguisher  .. ........................................ 85
Automatic Speed Control  .............................. 86
Cupholder ................... ................................ 88
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 89
Cigarette Lighter ...... .................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment  ........ 91
Front Luggage Compartm ent Lid  ................... 93
Front Luggage Compartm ent ........................ 94
Rear Lid  .................. .................................... 95
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 96
Trunk Entrapment   ... .................................. 100
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)  101
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms  ....... 103
iPod, USB and AUX  .. .................................. 104 Roof Transport System
 ............................... 105
HomeLink ................... ............................... 106 

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Operation, Safety
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
A - Light-emitting diode for status identificationHomeLinkThe programmable HomeLink replaces up to three 
original hand-held transmitters used to operate 
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the 
property, alarm system).
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency 
of an original handheld transmitter.
 Warning!
Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if 
persons, animals or objects are within the 
range of movement of the equipment that is 
being operated.
f When using the HomeLink, ensure that no 
persons, animals or objects are within the 
range of movement of the equipment that is 
being operated.
f Observe the safety notes for the original hand-held transmitter.
Preconditions for operating and 
programming the HomeLink:
– Ignition is switched on.
– Daytime driving lights/fog lights are switched  off.
To operate the respective device:
f Press the appropriate button ( 1, 2 or 3).
Light-emitting diode  A lights up during signal 
transfer. Note on operation
f
Always use the HomeLink opener in the 
direction of travel.
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled 
out.
f Before selling the vehicle, delete the 
programmed signals of the HomeLink. 
f Please read the instructions for the original 
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the 
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or 
changeable code.
f Always fit new batteries in your hand-held trans-
mitter before programming the transmitter. 

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Allocating signals to the buttonsfPlease follow the operating instructions for the 
original hand-held transmitter.
Prior to programming the HomeLink for the 
first time
The following process dele tes the standard codes 
set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you 
program further buttons.
f Keep the two outer buttons  1 and 3 
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until light-
emitting diode  A begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons  1 to 3 are 
deleted. Programming HomeLink with fixed code 
hand-held transmitters
1. Press and hold the desired button until the 
light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly.
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform 
steps 2 and 3.
2. Hold the original hand -held transmitter approx. 
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm ) in front of the marked 
position (figure) on the vehicle.
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand- held transmitter until the daytime driving lights 
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to  allocate other buttons.
Programming HomeLink with changeable 
code hand-held transmitters
1. Press and hold the desired button until the  light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly.
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform 
steps 2 and 3.
2. Hold the original hand -held transmitter approx. 
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm ) in front of the marked 
position (figure) on the vehicle.
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand- held transmitter until the daytime driving lights 
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
4. To synchronize the system: Press the programming button on the receiver 
for the garage door actuator.
Afterwards, you usually have approx. 
30 seconds to initiate step 5. 5. Press the allocated HomeLink button twice. 
(With some devices, the  button to be allocated 
must be pressed a third time in order to 
complete the setting process.)
6. Repeat the programming steps to allocate  other buttons.
Note
Several attempts with different distances between 
the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter 
might be necessary.
The daytime driving lights will flash once the 5 
minutes have been exceeded. Programming must 
be repeated from the beginning.
f Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer 
if you have not been  able to successfully 
allocate signals for the garage door opener to 
the buttons even though you have carefully 
followed the instructions in this chapter and 
the operating instructions for the original hand-
held transmitter.
Deleting programmed  signals of the 
HomeLink
(e.g., when selling the vehicle)
Keep the two outer buttons  1 and 3 depressed 
for approx. 20 seconds until light-emitting diode  A 
begins to flash quickly.
All programmed signals of buttons  1 to 3 are 
deleted. 

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Stopping .............................................. 76
Engine compartment Blower ....................... .................. 76, 128
Blower fan .............. ............................ 128
Care .................................................. 205
Engine oil Change .............................................. 190
Consumption ............................... ......... 10
Performance class .. ............................ 191
Recommendation ........ ........................ 190
Topping off............. ............................ 189
Viscosity ................ ............................ 191
Exhaust Pipes ......................... ............................ 5
System ................................................ 55
Tailpipes, stainless st eel ...................... 207
External antenna ......... ................................ 104
FFiller flap .................................................... 195
Fire extinguisher ........................................... 85
Flat tire ...................... ................................ 229
Floor mats.................. ................................ 209
Fluids ......................................................... 201
FM reception .............................................. 101
Fog light ........................ .............................. 80
Fog light, rear................. ........................ 78, 80
Fog lights
Changing bulb......... ............................ 254
Footbrake ........................................... ......... 56
Footwell lights ............ .................................. 69
Fresh air intake ........... ................................ 116
Front lid ......................... ...................... 94, 100
Front luggage compartm ent .......................... 94 Fuel .....................
..............................130, 195
Containers ................ ......................4, 197
Economy .................. ..........................194
Evaporation control .............................197
Fuels containing etha nol.......................197
Level gage ............... ..........................130
Level warning light ..............................130
Recommendation ........................196, 197
Recommendations .... ..........................196
Tank ..................................................196
Function keys ........... ....................................40
Fuses, replacing ....... ..................................237
GGarage
Door ....................................................76
Door opener .......................................106
Lift ............... ......................... .............232
Gear display ................. ......................120, 122
Gear shift indicator ......................................127
Glove compartment... ....................................92
Gong.................... ..............14, 73, 78, 80, 137
Ground clearance...... ......................................4HHandbrake.................... ................................55
Hands-free microphone ...............................104
Head restraints ......... ....................................32
Headlights .................... ..............................248
Adjusting .................. ..................257, 258
Beam adjustment .. ................................79
Changing bulbs ......... ..................249, 251
Cleaning system ...................82, 200, 271 Flasher ................................................ 81
Removing ................
.......................... 248
Heated rear window ..................................... 31
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 117
Heater ......................... .............................. 113
Heating ........................................... .......... 110
High beam Indicator light ....... .............................. 127
Lever....................... ...................... 78, 80
High beam, additional Changing bulb ...... .............................. 251
High-pressure cleaning  units........................ 203
Home mode..................... ...................... 79, 80
HomeLink .................... .............................. 106
Hoods ............................. .................... 94, 100
Horn ........................................... .......... 12, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ... ....................................... 5
IIgnition key ............. ..................................... 72
Emergency operation ........................... 74
Ignition lock ............ ..................................... 72
Withdrawing ignition key, 
PDK transmission ..................... .......... 180
Immobilizer ...................................... ............ 15
Indicator lights ................. .................. 120, 122
INFO Warning message s ............................. 140
Instrument
Illumination........... .............................. 124
Lights ...................... ...................... 78, 80
Panel ........................... ...... 120, 122, 166
Interior ............................................ ............ 69
Interior lights .......... ..................................... 69
Interior mirror ......... ..................................... 30