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Adjusting brightness of orientation lighting
The brightness of the orientation lighting can be
adapted individually.
Setting interior lighting off delay
The off delay for the lighting in the passenger
compartment after closing the vehicle doors can
be adapted individually.Setting wiper operation
You have the option of adjusting the activation
mode of the rain sensor and the rear wiper.
Setting rain sensor activation
Activation of the rain sensor for the windshield
wipers on the windshield in wiper stalk position
1
can be adjusted.
For information on the front wipers:
f Please see the chapter “FRONT WIPER AND
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM” on page 102. Available setting options:
–“
Automatic ”
The rain sensor is activa ted automatically if the
wiper stalk is in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
–“ Manual ”
The rain sensor remains deactivated if the
wiper stalk is in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
Setting activation of the rear wiper when
reverse gear is engaged
You can configure the rear wiper to automatically
perform a series of wipes when it is raining when
reverse gear is engaged.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Interior lights ”
2. “Amb. light ”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired brightness
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Interior lights ”
2. “Fade-out ”
and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Light/Visibility ”
> “ Wiper ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Light/Visibility ”
> “ Wiper ”
2. “Rain sensor ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Wiper ”
2. “Rear wiper ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.

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Failure Oil level measurement Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Minimum oil level reached Top up engine oil immediately.Oil level below minimum Top up engine oil immediately.Oil level Maximum reached Visit a qualified spec ialist workshop at the next opportunity and
have the oil drained to the correct level.*
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge lights upEngine temperature too high Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.
Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant or engine oil leve l. Add more coolant or engine
oil if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCheck coolant level Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCoolant display defective Have the fault corr ected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Boost pressure display defective Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Reduced engine power Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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flashes
Emergency brake function Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.PSM failureHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.Fault All-wheel dr. system
PSM on Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop if the fault persists.*All-wheel dr. system overloaded Porsche
Traction Management is overloaded.
Reduce load.Fault All-wheel dr. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode error Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode not available Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Spoiler failureDriving stability is impaired. Adjust your driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sunroof not closed fully Close the sunroof.
Warning light
for fuel gauge
indicator
lights upMind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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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

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flashes
Fault Headlight controlHave the fault corrected at a qualified sp ecialist workshop.*Headlights adapted for
LHD/RHD Headlights have been changed for
countries with left/right-hand
trafficWiper defective Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Tailgate Close the tailgate
Example:
Door open
Also:
Doors, engine compartment lidClose door/lid indicatedLaunch Control activated Lau
nch Control is activated.Distance! Please brake!Insufficient distance from vehicle in front.Fault ACC Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault on the adaptive Cruise Control corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault ACC sensor Adaptive cruise control: Sensor in the front of the vehicle may
be covered with dirt, snow, ice or affected by adverse weather
conditions.System fault One or more electrical systems may have failed.
Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Fault
Instrument cluster/
ParkAssist sound Turn signal tones, acoustic
warning and distance signals
(e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available.
Please note this when parking. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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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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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.

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Auto Start Stop FunctionThe engine stops automatically when the vehicle is
stopped, e.g. at traffic lights or in a traffic jam.
The Auto Start Stop function thus helps to
save fuel.
The ignition stays on even when the engine
switches off automatically. All safety functions
are still available.Stopping the engineThe Auto Start Stop function stops the engine
as soon as the vehicle stops moving.
1. Use the footbrake to hold the vehicle in place.
2. Keep the footbrake pressed.or
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
Preconditions for stopping the engine
– Engine compartment lid closed.
– Driver detected: driver’s seat belt fastened and driver’s door closed.
– PDK selector lever in position D, N or P or
transmission range 1 or 2 selected manually.
– Engine, transmission and battery are at operating temperature.
– Vehicle was driven at a speed of more than approx. 1 mph (2 km/h) for at least
1.5 seconds since the engine last stopped
automatically.
Starting the engineThe Auto Start Stop func tion starts the engine:
f In PDK selector-lever position D, N or manually
selected transmission range 1 or 2:
Release the footbrake.
or
Press the accelerator.
or
f Move PDK selector lever to position R.
You can drive off normally.
Note
The engine will start automatically in certain
situations, e.g. if the vehicle starts rolling, if air
conditioning causes reduced comfort, or if the
brake booster vacuum is reduced.
Starting the engine manually after leaving
the vehicle
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled or the driver’s
door is opened after the engine was stopped
automatically, the engine will not start
automatically.
Furthermore, if the brake is released, the engine
has to be started manually.
The message “Please start engine manually”
will appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Exceptions for the Auto Start Stop
functionThe Auto Start Stop function is not available in the
following situations, for example:
– When Sport mode is activated.
– When PSM is off.
– In Maneuvering mode.
– When AC MAX mode is activated.
– When the “Windshield defrost” function is active.
– While adjusting the chassis level.
– When the rear fog light is on.
The Auto Start Stop fu nction is available with
limited functionality in the following situations,
for example:
– If the air conditioning or passenger compartment heating is operated at a high
setting or if the defrost function is run for long
time periods.
– If the battery charging condition is low.
– On upward or downward slopes.
– During internal vehicle test procedures, e.g. automatic engine checks.
Note
If one of these situations arises after the engine
has stopped automatically, the engine can be
restarted automatically.