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No monitoringIn the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights up
and a corresponding message appears on the
multi-function display.
Monitoring is not active:
– if Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,
– if wheel transmitters for Tire Pressure Monitoring are missing,
– during the learning phase after the tire settings have been updated,
– after a wheel change without updating the tire settings,
– if more than four wheel transmitters are recognized,
– if there is external interference by other radio sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– if tire temperatures are too high.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Sport Chrono/StopwatchYou can use the stopwatch to measure any times,
e.g. on race circuits or on work-related journeys.
Measured lap times can be stored and evaluated
if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM).
fPlease observe the chapter “SPORT DISPLAY”
in the separate PCM operating instructions. Stopwatch on the dashboard
The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital
display.
The large pointer of the analogue display
measures the seconds. The two small pointers
measure hours and minutes. The display restarts
at zero after 12 hours.
Seconds and increments of 1/10 and 1/100
of a second can be read on the digital display.
The digital display and the
display on the on-board
computer can indicate up to 99 hours and
59 minutes.
Stopwatch timing displays
The stopwatch time is displayed at different
positions on the dashboard:
– In the stopwatch on the dashboard.
– In the “ Chrono” menu in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
– In the “CAR” main menu on the PCM.
Displaying the time on the stopwatch
You can configure the stopwatch on the
dashboard to display the ti me in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
For information on displaying the time on the
stopwatch:
f Please see the chapter “DISPLAYING TIME IN
STOPWATCH ON DASHBOARD” on page 148.

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Overview of Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regu larly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.Warning message categoriesRed warning: System failure warning
fVisit or consult a qualified spec ialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist worksh op at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Select “Oil level” on the multi-func tion display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the wa rning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*Fault Oil pressure monitoring Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Oil temperature too highSwitch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.Oil temperature display defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*

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Switching Auto Start Stop function off
f
Press button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The engine’s Auto Stop function is disabled.
Switching Auto Start Stop function on
f Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The engine stops automatically when the
vehicle stops.
Auto Start Stop function displayIf the engine was stoppe d automatically by the
Auto Start Stop function and if the driver is
detected in the vehicle (driver’s seat belt fastened
and driver’s door closed), the indicator light on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel will
light up green.
If the Auto Stop function is not available or if no
driver is detected in the vehicle after the engine
has stopped automatically (driver’s seat belt open
or driver’s door open), the indicator light on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel will
light up yellow when the vehicle is stationary.
The Auto Start Stop system has detected that:
– At least one precondition for stopping the engine automatically is not met.
or
– There is at least one exception for the Auto Start Stop function.
For information on preconditions for stopping the
engine automatically:
f Please see the chapter “PRECONDITIONS FOR
STOPPING THE ENGINE” on page 169. For information on exceptions for the Auto Start
Stop function:
f
Please see the chapter “EXCEPTIONS FOR
THE AUTO START STOP FUNCTION” on
page 169.
Note
If the indicator light in the multi-function display
continuously lights up yellow when the vehicle is
stopped and if the engine does not stop regularly
when the vehicle is stoppe d despite the fact that
the preconditions for stopping the engine
automatically are met, this may be an indication
that the battery is weak.
f Have the Auto Start Stop system checked the
next time you visit an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Fault reporting
If there is a fault, the warning message “Start/
Stop mode deactivated” will appear on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel.
f Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Switching Auto Start Stop function on
and off
Stopping the engine automatically
and restart readiness
Engine does not stop or is not ready
to restart

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A- Switch cruise control on/off
1 - Set/increase desired speed
2 - Reduce desired speed
3 - Interrupt (OFF)
4 - Return to set speed (RESUME)Cruise ControlCruise control maintains any selected speed
between approx. 20–150 mph (30–240 km/h)
without you having to use the accelerator.
Cruise control is operated using the control stalk
at the bottom left of the steering wheel. Vehicles with PDK
Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the
pre-selected speed (especially when driving
downhill).
Warning!
Risk of accident while using cruise control in
heavy traffic and consequent personal injury
or death, on twisting roads or under
unfavorable road conditions (e.g. wintry or
wet conditions, varying road surfaces).
f Do not use the cruise control under such
conditions.
f Observe all local and national speed limits.
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel spokes while driving.
Switching cruise control readiness onfPress button A on the control stalk.Maintaining and storing speed1. Accelerate or decelera te to the desired speed
using the accelerator pedal.
2. Push the control stalk on the steering wheel forward (position 1).
The current driving speed is now stored as
the desired speed, which will be maintained
automatically.
Cruise control readiness
The grey symbol on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel indicates
readiness.
Desired speed
The desired speed that was stored is
displayed under the cruise control
symbol, which has now turned orange.

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Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)Variant 1
fIncrease the speed as usual with the
accelerator pedal.
When you ease off the accelerator, the
previously stored value is set again.
Variant 2
f Push the control stalk on the steering wheel
forward (position 1).
The desired speed is increased in steps of
1mph (1km/h).
or
Press the control stalk on the steering wheel
forward and keep it pressed (position 1).
The desired speed is increased in steps of
5 mph (10 km/h).
The new desired speed is displayed on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel.
Deceleratingf Briefly pull the control stalk on the steering
wheel towards the steering wheel (position 2).
The desired speed is decreased in steps of
1 mph (1 km/h).
or
Pull the control stalk on the steering wheel
towards the steering whee l and keep it pulled
(position 2).
The desired speed is decreased in steps of
5 mph (10 km/h).
The new desired speed is displayed on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel.
Vehicles with PDK
Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the
pre-selected speed (especially when driving
downhill).
Interrupting cruise control
operation–OFFThe speed driven before the interruption remains
stored in the memory and can be reactivated by
pressing the control stalk.
f Please see the chapter “RESUMING THE
STORED SPEED – RESUME” on page 178.
f Press the control stalk down (position 3).
or
Press the brake or clutch pedal or move
the PDK selector lever to position N.
For more information on driving with Porsche
Doppelkupplung:
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE
DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 193.
Cruise control operation is interrupted
automatically:
– If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more than approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) for longer
than 20 seconds.
– If the actual vehicle speed falls below the set vehicle speed by approx. 37 mph (60 km/h)
for longer than 60 seconds (e.g. gradients).
– If Porsche Stability Management (PSM) intervenes for longer than 0.5 seconds.

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Possible distance settings
Automatic braking to a stopIf the vehicle in front stops, adaptive cruise control
will slow your vehicle down
to a stop provided this
is possible within the control limits of the system.
The display lights up on the instrument panel.
The vehicle is actively held at a stop.
For information on the HOLD function:
f Please see the chapter “HOLD FUNCTION:
DRIVE-OFF ASSISTANT AND STANDSTILL
MANAGEMENT” on page 206.
Note
Depending on the traffic flow, e.g. slow moving
traffic, stopping is initiated by a slow crawling
phase which ends in vehicle standstill.
Caution!
Brake pedal feels different. When adaptive
cruise control is operating normally or when
the HOLD function is active, the brake pedal
may feel different and you may hear
hydraulic noises.
This behavior is no rmal for the system.
It is not a fault.
Driving off againThe vehicle can be driven off again after being
stopped and speed and distance control will be
resumed, depending on the operating state of the
adaptive cruise control system.
For information on the operating states of the
adaptive cruise control system:
fPlease see the chapter “OPERATING STATES
WHEN ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IS
SWITCHED ON” on page 182.
Adaptive cruise control active
1. Press the control stalk on the steering wheel up (position 4, RESUME ).
2. Briefly press the accelerator pedal. Your vehicle drives on automatically.
Note
Your vehicle will not drive off if the vehicle
detected in front is stationary.
Adaptive cruise control is ready
Automatic speed and distance control can only
be resumed when your vehicle is moving.
1. Drive off normally.
2. Press the control stalk on the steering wheel up (position 4, RESUME ).
or
Set or change the desired speed.
Suitable for speedy driving in lines of
traffic. The time headway is 1 second.
This corresponds to 36 yd. (33 meters)
at a speed of 75 mph (120 km/h).
Suitable for driving comfortably in lines
of traffic. The time headway is
1.3 seconds. This corresponds to
47 yd. (43 meters) at a speed of
75 mph (120 km/h).
Preset distance
Corresponds to the general
recommendation of the road traffic
safety regulation (“two seconds time
headway”). The time headway is
1.8 seconds. This corresponds to
66 yd. (60 meters) at a speed of
75 mph (120 km/h).
Suitable for driving on country roads.
The time headway is 2.3 seconds.
This corresponds to 63 yd. (58 meters)
at a speed of 56 mph (90 km/h).

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Car Audio Operation/TipsFor radio operation see your radio manual
which is included with your on-board
literature.FM receptionA vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio.
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions
are constantly changing.
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from
other vehicles are all working against good
reception.
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be
problems when they are not.
The following characteristics are completely
normal for a given reception area, and they do not
indicate any problem with the radio itself.
Note
Electronic accessories should only be installed by
your authorized Porsche dealer.
Equipment which has not been tested and
approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.Fading and drifting
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km),
except for some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving
away from the desired
station's transmitter, the signal will tend to fade
and/or drift. This condition is more prevalent with
FM than AM, and is often accompanied by
distortion.
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or
selection of a stronger signal.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or
mountains, the radio sound may be accompanied
with static or fluttering because of the
characteristic of FM.
In a similar effect, a flutt ering noise is sometimes
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
This static and flutteri ng can be reduced by
adjusting the tone control for greater bass
response until the disturbance has passed. Multipath
Because of the reflecting
characteristics of FM,
direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other
out.
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter
or loss of reception.
Station swapping
When two FM stations are close to each other, and
an electronic dead spot, such as static or
multipath area, interrupts the original signal,
some-times the stronger second signal will be
selected automatically until the original one
returns.
This swapping can also occur as you drive away
from the selected station and approach another
station of a stronger signal.

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Display for selector-lever position and
engaged gearWhen the engine is running, the display shows the
selector-lever position and engaged gear.
If the selector lever is between two positions
Effects:
– The corresponding selector-lever position on the instrument panel flashes and the warning
“Press brake” or “Selector not engaged”
appears on the multi-function display. Action required:
f
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
If the selector lever is inadvertently changed
from P or N into a gear (due to a fault or improper
use) without pressing the brake, this gear will also
"flash" on the display and no power transmission
will occur. To drive off, press the brake and move
the selector lever from P or N into the required
gear again.
Selector-lever position R or D flashes in the
instrument panel
Effects:
– No power transmission occurs. The selector lever was engaged without
pressing the footbrake or only the reduced
driving program is available when the message
“Gearbox emergency operation” appears.
Action required:
f Press the footbrake and engage the required
selector-lever position again from P or N.
If reverse gear fails:
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAM” on page 199. If there is a fault in the transmission:
The “Gearbox emergency operation” warning in
yellow or red or the warning “Gearbox
temperature too high” appears on the multi-
function display.
f
Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAM” on page 199.
f Have the fault corrected immediately.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.