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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
A – TachometerThe start of the red zone on the tachometer or
rev-counter scale is a visual warning of the
maximum permissible engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.B – SpeedometerThe analogue display B is located on the left next
to the tachometer in the instrument panel.C – Multi-Function DisplayFor information on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY IN THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 115.
D – Engine Oil Temperature GaugeA warning message will appear on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
f Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately if the red zone is reached.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.E – Coolant Temperature GaugeIf the cooling system is in any way faulty, consult
a qualified specialist workshop. We recommend
that you have an authorized Porsche dealer to do
this work, as they have the trained workshop
personnel and the necessa ry parts and tools for
this type of work.
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy
engine loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when engine
is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high.
Coolant temperature warningThe temperature gauge warning light will
illuminate if the coolant temperature is too high.
The warning message “Engine temperature too
high” will also appear on the multi-function display
in the instrument panel.
f Switch off engine and allow to cool.
f Check radiators and air guides in front end of
vehicle for obstructions.
f Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
f Have the fault corrected.
f Please see the chapte r “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 257.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Note on operation
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, “stone guards”, etc.).

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Index
Performance tests on roller-type test stands................. 253
Performance, Technical data ........................................ 324
Person buttons (memory) ... ............................................ 41
Petrol Fuel can .......... .................................................. 267
Fuel gauge ..................... ................................... 111
Fuel reserve warning .......................................... 112
Octane rating ................. ................................... 265
Portable fuel containers ......................................... 3
Quality ................ ...................................... ........ 265
Refuelling ....................... ................................... 265
Tank capacity ................. ................................... 329
Plastic components, care in structions ........................... 274
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Air suspension and level control .......................... 209
Functional description . ....................................... 208
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Warning message on the mult i-function display ..... 208
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) General information..... ........................................... 3
Porsche Communication Manage ment (PCM) ................. 191
Porsche Doppelkupplung (P DK) .................................... 193
Driving in winter .......... ....................................... 199
Faults ....................................................... ........ 194
Kickdown ............ ...................................... ........ 197
Launch Control ............... ................................... 196
Reduced driving program ................................... 199
Selector-lever position. ....................................... 193
Shifting gears on the stee ring wheel.................... 196
Sport mode ......... ...................................... ........ 195
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) Functional description . ....................................... 211
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Warning message on the mult i-function display ..... 211
Porsche Entry & Drive
Inclination sensor ........ .......................................
249
Interior surveillance ..... ....................................... 249
Locking the vehicle ..... ......................................... 24
Unlocking the vehicle .. ......................................... 23
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) Functional description . ....................................... 202
Multi-function light in th e tachometer ................... 205
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Switching off .................. ................................... 204
Switching on .................. ................................... 205Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Power steering Checking and adding hydrau lic fluid ..................... 260
Power windows
Adjusting after connecting battery ......................... 88
Malfunctions ................. ....................................... 88
Opening/closing windows wi th rocker switch .......... 86
Overview of driver’s door control panel .................. 86
Overview of passenger’s d oor control panel ........... 86
Powerlift tailgate Closing.............. ...................................... ............ 28
Opening ............ ...................................... ............ 27
Safety notes .. ...................................... ................ 27
Pressure Tires (bar/psi) ............... ..................................... 326
Protection against towi ng (inclination sensor)
Switching off with Porsche Entry & Drive .............. 248
Switching off with remote control ........................ 247
PSM (Porsche Stab ility Management)
Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Multi-function light in th e tachometer.................... 205
Overview .............. ............................................. 201
Switching off .................... ................................. 204
Switching on ...... ................................................ 205
Warning light on the multi-f unction display ............ 305
PTM (Porsche Traction Management) Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Pulling out/parking Func
tional description, Pa rkAssist ....................... 239
Sensors for ParkAssist .. ..................................... 239
Push-starting ....... ........................................................ 321RRadar sensor for adaptive cruise control ...... ................. 274
Radiator fan Installation position........ ..................................... 258
Safety notes .. .................................................... 258
Radio Tips ..................... ............................................. 189
Radio remote control ......................................... ............ 19
Rain sensor Adjusting ........................................................... 103
Switching on ...... ................................................ 102 Reading lights, front
Switching on/off .............. .................................... 98
Switching on/off automatica lly.............................. 99
Rear fog light Switching on ................... .................................... 92
Rear roll-up blind ............... ............................................ 66
Rear seats............. .......................................... ............. 38
Folding forward ............... .................................. 226
Rear spoiler, operating prin ciple ................................... 214
Rear window Optical distortion ......... ........................................ 84
Rear window wiper Switching on intermittent operation ..................... 104
Window wiping ................ .................................. 104
Rear-axle load ........ .......................................... ........... 236
Rearview camera .................. ...................................... 241
Reduced driving program, PDK ..................... ............... 199
Refrigerated box in the rear of the vehicle, opening ....... 226
Refuelling .............. .......................................... ........... 267
Relays Replacing ....................... .................................. 296
Remote control ................. ............................................ 19
Changing battery ............. .................................. 307
Locking vehicle door ....... .................................... 24
Unlocking vehicle door . ........................................ 23
Removing/installing luggage compartment cover .......... 229
Replacement keys................. ........................................ 19
REST button Air-conditioning system ........................................

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Restraint systems for children Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system ... .................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
age of child)................ ........................................ 53
Retractable rear spoiler Extending and retracting .................................... 215
Operating principle ...... ...................................... 214
Roll stabilisation Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) ........... 211
Roll-up blind ...................... ............................................ 65
Roll-up sunblind For rear window, lowe red automatically when
reversing ................................ ............................ 66
Raising/lowering for rear side windows ................. 65
Raising/lowering for rear window .......................... 66
Roof load .............. .......................................... ........... 328