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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield WipersNote on operation
If the ignition key is removed and the door is
opened while the lights are on, an audible signal
(gong) warns of possible battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to legal requirements.
Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light SystemThe automatic driving light assistant is a comfort
function. Your Porsche’s driving light (low beam) is
switched on and off automatically depending on
the ambient brightness.
The automatic driving light assistant also controls
the daytime driving lights, the Automatic Coming
Home lights and the dy
namic cornering light.
The automatic driving light assistant is activated
when the light switch is set to the position .
Despite possible support by the driving light
assistant, it is the responsibility of the driver to
switch on the driving ligh t using the conventional
light switch in accordance with the relevant
national regulations.
Activating the headlights using the driving light
assistant therefore does not absolve the driver
of responsibility for correct operation of the
driving light.
Warning!
Risk of accidents if yo u drive your vehicle
without lights.
f Always carefully monitor the automatic driving light control.
Light SwitchLight is switched off.
The daytime driving lights are switched on
when the ignition is switched on, provided
that they are activated on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel.
For information on activating/deactivating
daytime driving lights:
fPlease see the chapter “ACTIVATING
AND DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC
DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS” on
page 142.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
Side marker lights , licence plate light,
instrument lighting, daytime driving lights
switched off.
Low beam/driving light
Only with ignition on.
Rear fog light
Pull the switch in the low beam position.
Indicator light lights up.

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Note
In the event of a fault in the automatic driving light
assistant/adaptive light system, the warning light
for the adaptive light system lights up in the
instrument panel and a warning message appears
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Low beam/driving lightIf the light switch is set to the position , the
low beam is switched on automatically in the
following situations:
–Dusk
– Darkness
– Driving through tunnels
–Rain
– Highway driving (daytime driving lights
deactivated)
When the low beam is switched on, the indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Note on operation
Fog is not recognized.
f In the event of fog, the headlights must
be switched on manually.
Highway function in daylight
The low beam is switched on automatically at
vehicle speeds of more than approx. 90 mph
(140 km/h) in daylight conditions and when
daytime driving lights are deactivated.
If the vehicle is travelling at speeds of less than
approx. 40 mph (65 km/h), the low beam
switches off after a delay of approx. 4 minutes,
if the external lighting conditions permit. Highway function in darkness
The distribution characteristics of the low beam
change if the vehicle is travelling at speeds of
more than approx. 80 mph (130 km/h) in
darkness.
The light beam becomes longer and the field of
vision increases.
Rain function
The low beam is switched on automatically after
five seconds of continuous wiper operation.
If the wipers have not been used for approx.
4 minutes, the low beam is switched off.

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Automatic headlight levellingWhen the ignition and low beam are switched on,
the level of the headlight beam automatically
changes in accordance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
kept constant during acceleration and braking.
Note on operation
Automatic headlight levellin g is also available
when the light switch is set to the position
(low beam/driving light).
Daytime driving lightsIf the light switch is in po sition (light switched
off), the daytime driving lights are switched on
automatically when the ignition is switched on.
If the light switch is in position , the daytime
driving lights are switched on automatically during
daylight when the ignition is switched on.
If the light switch is in position (low beam/
driving light), the daytime driving lights are not
active.
You can switch the daytime driving lights on and
off on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel (not available in Canada).
Regulations for switching daytime driving lights on
and off vary according to the legal requirements in
each country.
For information on setting the daytime driving
lights:
f Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING AND
DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC DAYTIME DRIVING
LIGHTS” on page 142.
Static cornering lightThe static cornering light switches on if the
steering wheel is turned sharply.
Note on operation
The static cornering light is also available when
the light switch is set to the position (driving
light/low beam).Dynamic cornering lightAt speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the low
beam light is swivelled in the direction of the curve
to illuminate the road more clearly, depending on
the speed of the vehicle and the extent to which
the steering wheel is turned.
In the event of a fault in the dynamic cornering
light, the warning light for the adaptive light
system flashes in the instrument panel and
a warning message appears on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
fPlease see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers Warning!
Risk of accident when adjusting brightness
while driving. You may lose control of the
vehicle.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel spokes when driving.
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher StalkTurn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal light, left
2 – Turn signal light, right
Push the stalk to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signal lights flash three times
3 – High-beam headlight
4 – Headlight flasher
Stalk in center position – low beam
When the high beam is switched on or the
headlight flasher is operated, the blue indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
f Move the stalk up or do wn to switch on the
right or left parking light.
If the parking light is switched on, the message
“Parking light on” will appear on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel after the ignition is
switched off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

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Rain sensor operation, front windshield
wipers
In rain sensor mode, the amount of rain on the
windshield is measured. Wiper speed is
automatically adjusted accordingly.
At a speed of less than approx. 2 mph (4 km/h),
rain sensor operation is automatically activated if
the windshield wiper is switched on. If you exceed
a speed of approx. 5 mph (8 km/h), the system
changes to the preselected wiper speed.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
stalk is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on. To switch the rain sensor on again:
f
Move wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
position 1
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
or
Operate windshield washer system 5.
Switch-on is confirmed by three wipes
of the windshield.
or
Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor
using switch A .
Note on operation
In the multi-function display on the instrument
panel, you can configur e the rain sensor to
activate automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the wiper stalk is set to
position 1.
For information on adjusting rain sensor activation
when the ignition is switched on:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING RAIN
SENSOR ACTIVATION” on page 143.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
f Move switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of
the windshield.
f Move switch A downwards –
low sensitivity. Headlight washer system
The washer sprays only while low beam or
high beam is activated.
f
Press button B under the wiper stalk.
After every 10 wipes on the windshield, the
headlights are cleaned automatically as well.
The wipe count starts from zero again when the
low beam is switched off.

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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

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System not active
Temporary faultTemporary fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
Tire pressure is not monitored.Tire Pressure too low for speeds
greater xxx
Top speed for the preset co
mfort pressure exceeded.Tire change?
Update settings The tire settings on the multi-f
unction display must be updated
after changing a wheel.Fault Tire pressure check Fault in Tire Pressu re Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not
monitored. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist
workshop.*Driving light on Driving light/side light on.Parking light on Left/right parking light on.Example:
Check front left direction
indicator The reported light is faulty.
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
flashesDynamic cornering light defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
lights upAuto driving light control
defective Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Check static cornering light,
left/right The reported light is faulty.
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Headlight beam adjust. defective Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Rain/light sensor defective Switch on wipers/ light manually. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required