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Locking settingsThe locking and unlocking settings on the
vehicle can be adjusted.
The Easy Entry function can be switched on
and off.
Setting door unlocking
You can configure specific doors to unlock when
the vehicle is unlocked.
Available setting options:
–“All doors”
All doors and the tailgate are unlocked when
the vehicle is unlocked.
–“ Driver’s door ”
The driver’s door and the tailgate are unlocked
when the vehicle is unlocked. Setting door locking
You can configure the doors to remain unlocked
or lock automatically after a delay on entering
the vehicle.
Available setting options:
–“
Off”
The doors are not locked automatically after
entering the vehicle.
–“ After ign. on ”
The doors are locked automatically when the
ignition is switched on.
–“ After drive-off ”
The doors are locked automatically after
driving off. Switching Comfort Entry on and off
You can configure the driver’s seat and steering
wheel to move back auto
matically and allow the
driver to get in and out of the vehicle more easily.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
2. “Door unlock ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Locking ”
2. “Door lock ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
2. Select “Comfort Entry ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Comfort Entry is activated.
Comfort Entry is deactivated.

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Battery protection
Consumer switch-offThe power supply to various comf
ort features is deactivated
to prevent the battery from discharging.Start engine manually Start engine manually at the ignition.Start/stop operation deactivated Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearshift not engaged PDK transmission:
Selector lever may be positi oned between two settings.
Properly engage selector lever.Move gear lever to position P. PDK transmission:
Move selector lever to position P before removing key from
ignition lock.Move gear lever to position P. To stop and se cure the vehicle, move the selector lever to
position P.Move gear lever to
position P or N. PDK transmission:
Engine can only be started in selector-lever position P or N.Press brake
PDK transmission:
Apply the brake when starting.
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearbox emergency operation R estricted gearshift comfort,
reverse gear fails.
Have the fault corrected immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearbox emergency operation No selector-lever po sition is displayed on the instrument panel.
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop.
It is not possible to contin ue driving. Stop the vehicle
immediately in a suitable place.
Read the instructions in the se ction “Towing”. Have the vehicle
towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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Fault Fuel indicatorHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Check fuel tank cap Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.Refill washer fluidFasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts.Air bag warning light failure Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left
or right.Heated steering wheel on Steering wheel heating is switched onHeated steering wheel off Steering wheel heating is switched offCheck steering oil level For vehicles with PDCC:
Power steering fluid level too low.
Please visit a qualified specialist workshop.*Ignition key not removedIgnition lock fault Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Key not recognized Make sure that you have the car key with you.Ignition lock faulty Have the fault corrected at a qua lified specialist workshop.*Replace ignition key battery Repla ce the battery in the car key.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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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

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Ignition Lock, Steering LockThe ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock
underneath the light swit ch at the left of the
steering wheel.
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, you no
longer have to insert the key into the ignition lock,
but merely keep it with yo u. The ignition key is
replaced by a control unit in the ignition lock,
which always remains in the ignition lock, unless
the vehicle is being towed.
The ignition lock has three key positions.
The steering column can be actively locked in
a fourth key position on vehicles with Porsche
Entry & Drive.
Key positions
0 - Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 -Start engineNote on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is
left inserted.
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
removed from the ignition lock if the emergency
operation is performed:
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
OPERATION – UNLOCKING THE IGNITION KEY”
on page 166.
Key positions with Porsche Entry & Drive
0-Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 -Start engine
3 -Activate steeri ng column lockIgnition lock position 0 – Initial positionThe ignition key cannot be removed when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.

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To remove the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
f Move PDK selector lever to position P.
f Switch ignition off.
f Remove the ignition key.Ignition lock position 1 – Ignition onfTurn ignition key to position 1.
All electrical equipment can be switched on. The
warning lights on the inst rument panel light up for
alamp check.
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
If an electrical consumer is not switched on for
10 minutes after switching on the ignition, the
ignition must be switched off then on again.
Ignition lock position 2 – Start enginef Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
The car key is reset automa tically from position 2
to position 1 when you start the engine.Ignition lock position 3 – Activate
steering column lock on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drivef Please see the chapter “Manually locking the
steering column on vehicles with Porsche
Entry & Drive” on page 165.Steering column lockVehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is locked automatically
when the ignition key is removed from the ignition
lock and unlocked automatically when the
ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is locked automatically
when the driver’s door is opened when the ignition
is switched off. Manually locking the steering column on
vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
f
Once the ignition is switched off, turn the
control unit to ignition lock position 3 again
and hold it there for 2seconds.
The steering column is locked when you hear
a clicking noise.
The steering column can be unlocked
automatically by turning the control unit to
ignition lock position 1.
Emergency operation with Porsche
Entry & DriveInterference in radio tr ansmission between the
vehicle and ignition lock or a discharged ignition
lock battery can disable the Porsche Entry & Drive
comfort function.
If this happens, the control unit can be removed
from the ignition lock and the vehicle can be
started using the standard ignition key.
Removing the control unit from the
ignition lock
1. Turn the control unit to ignition lock position 3
and hold it there for about 10 seconds.
Once you hear the clicking sound, you can remove
the control unit in ignition lock position 0.

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Emergency operation – unlocking the
ignition keyIf the vehicle battery is dead, the ignition key can
be removed only if the emergency operation is
performed.
1. Carefully lever off the fuse box cover on the driver’s side with a screwdriver and remove it.
2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the fuse
box cover. 3. Use metal hook A
to remove the plastic
cover B from the ignition lock.
Make sure that plastic cover B is not lost. 4. Turn ignition key to ignition lock position
0
(initial position).
5. Press metal hook A into opening C.
You will hear an unlocking noise.
6. Remove the ignition key in initial position 0.
7. Re-fit the plastic cover B .

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Starting and Stopping the EngineThe immobilizer can be deactivated and the
engine started only using an authorised
ignition key.
fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
page 250.
Warning!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gas contains
colorless and odorless carbon monoxide
(CO), which is toxic even in low
concentrations. Carbon monoxide can cause
unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, unventilated area. It is not
recommended to sit in your car for prolonged
periods with the engine on and the car not
moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous. If warning lights
should come on to indicate improper
operation, they would go unnoticed.
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire close to the hot exhaust
system.
f Do not park or drive your vehicle where
combustible materials, such as dry grass or
leaves, can come into contact with the hot
exhaust system. For information on the emission control system:
f
Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 262.
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department. Do not endanger your life
by attempting to put out the fire.
Starting the vehicle f Operate the footbrake.
f Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
f Do not press the accelerator pedal.
The engine control unit will provide the correct
starting mixture.
f Turn the ignition key or control unit (Porsche
Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position 2.
The starting process is carried out and
completed automatically as soon as ignition
lock position 2 (start engine) is reached.
The ignition key or control unit is reset
automatically to ignition lock position 1
(ignition on).
f Do not operate the starter for more than
approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the
starting procedure after a pause of approx.
10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to
ignition lock position 0 (initial position) first.
The first operation of the starter is ended
automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent
starter operations will not be ended
automatically.