2Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continu-
ously improve its products. Porsche, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product wi thout incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution . These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in
serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury
or death. f
Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the
driving conditions, and the instructions in this
manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and seri ous personal injury
or death.
Note to ownersIn Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:Note aux proprietairesAu Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5925 Airport Road
Suite 420
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L4V 1W1
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
Setting and operating vehicle compon-
ents when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telep hone or other equip-
ment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving.
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Contents
Check Engine (Emission
Control) .................. 114
Acoustic Signals ......... ................................ 114
Operating the Multi-Function Display in the
Instrument Panel ......... ................................ 115
Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Function
Display........................................... ............ 138
Overview of Warning Messages.................... 152
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 163Ignition Lock, Steering Lock ........................ 164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 167
Auto Start Stop Functi on ............................. 169
Electric Parking Brak e ................................. 171
Brakes .............. ......................... ................ 172
Cruise Control ................................ ............ 176
Adaptive Cruise Contr ol ............................... 178
Car Audio Operation/Ti ps ............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ............................ ............................ 191
iPod
®, USB and AUX ....... ............................ 192
Voice Control.............. ................................ 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 193
Selector-Lever Positions .................. ............ 195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System) ......................... ............................ 207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)....................................................... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ............. ......................... ................ 209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus ” Mode .................... 212 Sports Exhaust System
............................... 214
Retractable Rear Spoi ler .............................. 214
Storage, Luggage Compartment
and Roof Transport System .............. 217Storage........................ .............................. 218
Drinks Holder/Cuphold er ............................. 221
Front Ashtray ................ .............................. 224
Rear Ashtray...................................... ......... 224
Cigarette Lighter....... .................................. 225
Refrigerated box in the re ar of the vehicle..... 226
Folding Rear Seats Forward and Returning
to Upright Position ......................... ............. 226
Luggage Compartment. ............................... 227
Stowing Loads .............. .............................. 228
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 229
Fixed Luggage Compartm ent Cover ............. 231
Ski Bag ........................ .............................. 231
Roof Transport System ............................... 232
Loading Information .. .................................. 236Parking .................... ....................... 238ParkAssist ......................................... ......... 239
Rearview Camera ...... .................................. 241
Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as
Parking Aid ............... .................................. 242
Garage Door Opener . .................................. 243Alarm System and Theft
Protection ....................................... 246Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment Monitori ng ............................. 247
Immobilizer............... .................................. 250 Locking the Steering Column .......................250
Theft Protection ..........
................................250
Maintenance and Car Care ............... 251Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your vehicle ....... ....................................252
Engine Oil ........................................ ...........254
Checking Engine-Oil Le vel ............................254
Topping Up Engine Oi l ................................ 255
Checking Coolant Level and Adding
Coolant ........................... ...........................257
Brake Fluid ................. ................................258
Washer Fluid .............. ................................259
Power Steering .......... ................................260
Changing Air Cleaner ...................................261
Changing Particle Filt er ................................261
Wiper Blades .............. ................................261
Emission Control Syst em .............................262
How Emission Control Works .......................263
Fuel Economy ............. ................................264
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ....264
Fuel ............................................ ...............265
Fuel Can ..................... ................................267
Fuel Recommendations ................................268
Fuel Evaporation Control .................. ...........269
Car Care Instructions ...................................269Minor Repairs .................................. 277Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ....... ....................................278
Tires and Wheels......... ................................280
Wheel Bolts ............... ................................293
Flat Tire...................... ................................293
Electrical System ........ ................................296
Driving and Driving Safety
163
Driving and Driving Safety
Ignition Lock, Steering
Lock ........................ 164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................ 167
Auto Start Stop Func tion ............................. 169
Electric Parking Brak e ................................ 171
Brakes ........................ .............................. 172
Cruise Control......... ................................... 176
Adaptive Cruise Contr ol .............................. 178
Car Audio Operation/Ti ps............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) .......................... .............................. 191
iPod
®, USB and AUX ........ .......................... 192
Voice Control ............... .............................. 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 193
Selector-Lever Positi ons ............................. 195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ........... 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System)....................... .............................. 207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ............................................ .......... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ............................................ .......... 209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) ... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus ” Mode ................... 212
Sports Exhaust Syst em .............................. 214
Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................. 214
192
Driving and Driving Safety
iPod
®, USB and AUX
The iPod
®, USB and AUX interfaces are located in
the storage compartmen t between the front
seats.
f Please refer to the chapter “External audio
source” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Note
Do not leave your iPod
®, USB storage device or
an external audio source in the vehicle for
extended periods of time because extreme
ambient conditions (temperature fluctuations,
humidity) can occur in the vehicle.
Voice ControlPorsche Communication Management (PCM) can
be operated by spoken commands using the voice
control system.
f Please refer to the chapter “VOICE CONTROL”
in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Activating voice controlfPress button .
An acoustic signal sounds and help text for
using the five most important voice commands
appears on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel.
Simply say the command.
For information on switching the help text on and
off on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “DISPLAYING PCM
INFORMATION ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY” on page 141.
310
Minor Repairs
Changing bulbs for static cornering light/
auxiliary high-beam headlight Changing bulb (H7, 55W) for static
cornering light
1. Remove the headlight.
fPlease see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
2. Press the release tab and open the cover. 3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it. 4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in
the correct position.
5. Close cover on headlight. The release tab must engage fully.
6. Install the headlight.
f Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
7. Check operation of bulbs.
Minor Repairs
311
Changing bulb (H7, 55W) for auxiliary
high-beam headlight
1. Remove the headlight.
fPlease see the chapter “REMOVING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
2. Press in the release tab and open the cover. 3. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and
remove it. 4. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
Make sure that the bulb is installed in
the correct position.
5. Close cover on headlight. The release tab must engage fully.
6. Install the headlight.
f Please see the chapter “INSTALLING
HEADLIGHTS” on page 309.
7. Check operation of bulbs.
332
Index
Switching on and off .......................................... 170
Automatic (PDK transmission) Rocker switches on the st eering wheel .................. 61
Automatic brake differential (ABD) Functional description . ....................................... 204
Automatic driving light assistant Adaptive light system .. ......................................... 92
Automatic headlight levelling Functional description . ......................................... 94
Automatic speed control (cruise control) Accelerating ........ ...................................... ........ 177
Decelerating........................................... ........... 177
Functional description . ....................................... 176
Interrupting operation.. ....................................... 177
Storing speed.. .................................................. 176
Switching off .................. ................................... 178
Switching on .................. ................................... 176
Automatic transmission...... .......................................... 193
AUX interface, installation position ................................ 192
Auxiliary high-beam headlight Changing bulb ................ ................................... 311
Installing headlights..... ....................................... 309
Removing headlights ....... ................................... 309
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system .. ..................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
weight of child) ........... ......................................... 53
Battery ........................................ ............................... 191
Care ................... ...................................... ........ 304
Changing in car key .... ....................................... 307
Charge state ... .................................................. 303
Charging ............. ...................................... ........ 307
General information..... ....................................... 303
Jump-lead starting .......... ................................... 306
Location.............. ...................................... ........ 303
Procedure after connectio n ................................ 305
Replacing .................................................. ........ 305
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication .......... 113
Winter driving ..................... ............................... 304
Before driving off .............. .............................................. 4
Belt tensioner Functional description . ......................................... 45 Belts...................
.......................................... ................ 44
Adjusting belt height .......................... ................... 47
Belt tensioner functional description ...................... 45
Care instructions........... ..................................... 276
Fastening ..................... ....................................... 46
Opening ............ ...................................... ............ 46
Warning light on the tach ometer ............................ 45
Bi-Xenon headlight Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Installing headlights ....... ..................................... 309
Removing headlights ......... ................................. 309
Brake booster ........................ ..................................... 174
Brake fluid Changing .............. ............................................. 259
Warning light on speedometer
............................. 259
Brake pads Breaking in new brake pa ds .................................... 6
Warning message, brakes . ................................. 174
Brake pedal............. .................................................... 173
Brake wear Warning message ............. ................................. 174
Brakes Applying/releasing parkin g brake ........................ 171
Brake pad warning messag e ............................... 174
Brake pedal ...................... ................................. 173
Brake wear warning mess age ............................. 174
Break in new brake pads ........................................ 6
Footbrake.......... ................................................ 172
Test stand ......... ................................................ 253
Break in hints ..................... ............................................. 6
Breaking in Engine ................. ................................................. 6
Engine oil and fuel consumption during break-in
period ...................................... ............................. 6
Hints .................... ................................................. 6
New brake pads and brake discs ............................ 6
New tires .......... .................................................... 6
Brief overview Air conditioning, front co ntrol panel ....................... 68
Air conditioning, rear co ntrol panel ........................ 69
Opening and locking the ve hicle from outside ......... 21
Windshield wipers ............. ................................. 101
Bulbs Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Changing bulb for licence plate light .................... 313
Changing bulb for side ma rker light ..................... 313 Changing bulb for
side turn signal light................ 312
CCar care
Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270
Washing the vehicle, inst ructions ........................ 270
Wheel bolts ..................... .................................. 293
Windows ............. .............................................. 272
Car key (remote control) Emergency operation of key in ignition lock ......... 166
Locking vehicle door ....... .................................... 24
Unlocking vehicle door . ........................................ 23
Car Telephone ...................... ...................................... 190
Care instructions Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Car washing .................... .................................. 270
Carpet ................ .............................................. 275
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Mats................... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Radar sensor ......................................... ...........
274
Reversing camera ........... .................................. 274
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Ultrasound sensors, Park Assist .......................... 274
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270
Index
335
Octane rating .................................................... 265
Portable fuel containers .......................................... 3
Quality ............... ...................................... ......... 265
Recommendation ............... ................................ 268
Recommendations ............. ................................ 268
Refuelling ........... ...................................... ......... 265
Tank capacity ................ .................................... 329
Fuel can ............... .......................................... ............. 267
Fuel containers, portable .. ................................................ 3
Fuel gauge ........... .......................................... ............. 111
Fuel level indicator Fuel gauge .................... .................................... 111
Fuel reserve ......... .......................................... ............. 266
Fuse, changing electric fu ses ....................................... 298
GGarage door opener
Deleting programmed sign als ............................. 244
Functional description ........................................ 243
Operating ................................................. ......... 245
Programming signal (chang eable code system) .... 244
Programming signal (fixed code system).............. 244
Gear selector Emergency unlocking ..... .................................... 200
Glove box Closing .............. ...................................... ......... 219
Cooling .............. ...................................... ........... 83
Opening ............. ...................................... ......... 219
Ground clearance ................ ............................................ 3HHandbrake (electric parking brake)
Operating ................................................. ......... 171
Releasing ........... ...................................... ......... 171
Head restraints ................... .......................................... 38
Headlight levelling (automatic) Functional description .......................................... 94
Headlights Adjusting ....................... .................................... 314
Care instructions ........... .................................... 274
Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Installing ....................... .................................... 309
Operating washer system ................................... 103 Removing ............
..............................................309
Heated rear window Switching on/off............... ....................................84
Heated seats ...... .............................................. .............43
Switching off.................... ....................................43
Switching on .................... ....................................43
Height adjustment Overview ............. ..............................................209
Warning message on the multi-function display .....210
High beam headlight Stalk ................... ................................................96
High-beam headlight........... ............................................96
Changing bulb (auxiliary high-beam headlight) .......311
Installing headlights ...... ......................................309
Removing headlights ........ ..................................309
High-pressure cleaning equipment Instructions for use ...... ......................................270
Hillholder (Drive-off Assistant) Functional description ... ......................................206
HOLD function Functional description ... ......................................206
Home mode Entry function .................. ....................................95
Welcome Home function ... ....................................95
HomeLink (garag e door opener)
Deleting programmed sign als..............................244
Functional description ... ......................................243
Operating ........................ ..................................245
Programming signal (chang eable code system)
....244
Programming signal (fixed code system) ..............244
Hot exhaust pipes .............. ..............................................3
IIdentification number, position ......................................323
Ignition lock Emergency operation of th e key ..........................166
Functional description ... ......................................164
Removing ignition key, PD K transmission .............195
Immobiliser Functional description ... ......................................250
Switching on/off............... ..................................250
Inclination sensor Function indication ....... ......................................249
Switching off with bu tton in door handle
(Porsche Entry & Drive). ......................................248 Switching off with car key
.................................. 247
Instrument cluster Adjusting lighting ............ ..................................... 95
Cooling system, temperat ure gauge ................... 110
Engine oil temperature ga uge ............................. 110
Fuel gauge ............................................ ............ 111
Odometer .......... ............................................... 112
Speedometer ..................... ............................... 110
Tachometer ....................... ............................... 110
Warning and indicator ligh ts, overview ................. 107
Instrument panel Adjusting lighting ............ ..................................... 95
Cooling system, temperat ure gauge ................... 110
Engine oil temperature ga uge ............................. 110
Fuel gauge ............................................ ............ 111
Odometer .......... ............................................... 112
Speedometer ..................... ............................... 110
Tachometer ....................... ............................... 110
Warning and indicator ligh ts, overview ................. 107
Interior mirror Switching automatic anti-daz zle function on/off ...... 60
Interior surveillance .......... ........................................... 249
Switching off with button in door handle
(Porsche Entry & Drive) ...................................... 248
Switching off with car key .................................. 247
iPod interface, installation position................................ 192
JJump-lead starting for flat battery ................................. 306
Jump-lead starting, external power supply ..................... 306KKey
Changing battery ............ ................................... 307
Emergency operation, igni tion lock ..................... 166
Locking vehicle door....... ..................................... 24
Removing emergency key .................................... 20
Replacement keys .......... ..................................... 19
Unlocking vehicle door .... ..................................... 23
Keys ....................... ..................................................... 19
Kickdown Porsche Doppelkupplung. ................................... 197