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Overview Illustrations
13
Dashboard1. Sport Chrono clockSee page 135.
2. Porsche Communication Management (PCM) See page 191.
3. Air vents See page 82.
4. Glove box See page 218.
5. Drinks holder/cupholder See page 222.
6. Front center console See page 14.
7. Ashtray, cigarette lighter See page 224.
8. Drinks holder/cupholder See page 222.
9. Armrest, storage compartment See page 219.
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Air Conditioning
83
Air vents, glove boxCooled glove boxCooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
The air vent can be opened and closed manually.
Note
Cold air may flow around the glove box lid and into
the passenger compartment.
f If the outside temperatur e is low, close the air
vents in the glove box to ensure the passenger
compartment is heated as efficiently as
possible.
Multi-function displayAir-conditioning settings on the
multi-function displayAdditional settings relating to vehicle air-
conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
For information on air-conditioning settings
on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146. Air flow
Three air flow settings - “low”, “medium” and
“high” - are available in automatic mode:
–“
Soft ”:
Recommended for passengers sensitive
to drafts with a preference for gentle
air-conditioning.
–“ Normal”:
Default setting.
–“ Strong ”:
Stronger ventilation in the passenger
compartment.
The air flow is clearly noticeable.
Cooler central vents
The temperature of the air blown from the two
central vents is reduced if the passenger
compartment temperature control is not adjusted.
This setting is recommended for passengers with
a preference for a fresh air flow to the head/upper
body area.
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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Storage
Warning!
Risk of injury during braking, rapid direction
changes or in an accident.
f Do not transport items of luggage or objects
unsecured in the passenger compartment.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
f Always keep the covers of the storage trays
closed while driving.
f Always protect the passenger compartment with a luggage compartment cover.
Note on operation
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can
slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes or
in accidents.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
f Please see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.
Storage optionsThere are various storage options available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
– Glove box with pen and paper holder.
– In the front and rear armrests.
– In the door panels.
– In the center console, front and rear.
– On the back of the front seat backrests.
– Clothes hooks on the rear grab handles.
– Under the luggage compartment floor.
– In the front and rear cupholders.
Glove box
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove box lid in case of
an accident.
f Keep the glove box closed while driving.
The glove box contains a drawer for storing the
vehicle folder and a holder for clipping in a pen.
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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
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Opening
fPull the latch handle and open the lid.
Closing
f Always lock the latch handle with the
emergency key to secure the contents from
unauthorized access.
Cooled glove box
The glove box can be cooled if necessary.
Cooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
For information on cooling the glove box:
fPlease see the chapter “COOLED GLOVE BOX”
on page 83.
Storage tray in the armrest between the
front seatsOpening
f Press the button ( arrow) on the passenger’s
side of the armrest.
The lid pops up automatically.
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222
Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Opening the front cupholderNote
fKeep the cupholder above the glove box
closed while driving.
1. Press the cupholder panel. The panel opens. 2. Press the symbol for the required cupholder.
3. Close the panel in the middle.
The cupholders can be adjusted to fit larger
containers.
Pulling cupholder out1. Pull out the holder (
arrow).
2. Insert a cup/container.
3. Carefully slide the holder inwards to adjust it to the size of the cup/container.Folding cupholder in1. Push cupholder drawer in.
2. Open the panel in the middle.
3. Fold the cupholder in and engage it.
4. Close the panel in the middle.
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Alarm System and Theft Protection
ImmobilizerThere is a transponder (an electronic component),
containing a stored code, in each key.
Before the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobiliser can be deactivated and
the engine started only using an authorised
ignition key.
Locking the Steering ColumnVehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive Unlocking the steering column automatically
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Locking the steering column automatically
f Remove the ignition key.Vehicles with Porsche Entry & DriveUnlocking the steering column automatically
f Turn the control unit out of ignition lock
position 0 .
Locking the steering column automatically
f Open the driver’s door (with the ignition
switched off).
Locking the steering column manually
f Once the ignition is sw itched off, turn the
control unit to ignition lock position 3 again
and hold it there for 2seconds.
The steering column locks with an
audible click.
Theft ProtectionWhen leaving the vehicle, always:
f Close all door windows.
f Close the slide/tilt roof.
f Remove the ignition key (or switch ignition off
on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive).
f Lock the glove box.
f Close all storage compartments.
f Remove valuables, vehicle registration
documents, telephone and house keys from
the vehicle.
f Cover the luggage compartment with the
retractable luggage compartment cover.
f Close the tailgate.
f Lock all doors.
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Minor Repairs
Electrical SystemIn order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at 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 necessary parts and
tools for this type of work.
fUse only accessories approved by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause
electrical shock.
f Disconnect the negative terminal on
the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on page 303.
RelaysRelays should be checked or changed only at an
authorised workshop.
Plug socket in glove compartmentSocketsElectrical accessories can be connected to the
12 V sockets.
You will find sockets in the glove box, in the front
and rear center consoles and in the luggage
compartment, depending on vehicle equipment.
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Minor Repairs
Fuse box in right side of dashboard
36 Not used
37 Not used
38Front cigarette lighter,
luggage compartment socket 20
39 Seat adjustment, front left
without memory 30
40 RHD, center console sockets,
glove box 20
41 PSM control unit 10
42 Interior light in roof console 7.5
43 Not used
44 Not used
45 Not used
46 Not used
47 Slide/tilt roof 30
48 Windshield wipers 30
49 Engine control unit 5
50 Not used
51 Seat adjustment, front left
with memory 30
52 Seat adjustment, rear left 20
53 Circulating pump 10
54 Rain sensor 5
55 Not used
56 Not used
57 Air-conditioning system fan 40
No.
Designation A
No.Designation A
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring control unit 5
2 Not used
3 Seat heating, front 30
4 Seat heating, rear 30
5 Seat adjustment, rear right 20
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Seat adjustment, front right
with memory 30
9 RHD, electric parking brake button 5
10 LHD, handset, mobile phone charger
RHD, steering column adjustment 5
15
11 RHD, PDK control unit 25
12 LHD, telephone 5
13 Not used
14 Xenon headlight, right 15
15 Not used
16 RHD, diagnostic socket 5
17 PSM control unit 5
18 LHD, air conditioning, sun sensor
RHD, PDK control unit,
clutch sensor 5
19 Garage door opener 5
20 Air bag control unit 7.5
21 Advanced air bag, occupant sensing 5
22 Steering column switch 5
23 Adaptive cruise control (ACC) 5
24 Seat ventilation, front seats 7.5
25 Seat ventilation, rear seats 7.5
26 Not used
27Front center console socket,
Rear cigarette lighter 20
28 Seat adjustment, front right
without memory 30
29 LHD, rear center console socket,
socket in glove box,
socket in large rear center console 20
30 Not used
31 Coolbox 15
32 Rear Seat Entertainment 7.5
33 Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear right
Marker light, front left
Low beam headlight, right
High beam headlight, right
Side turn signals, front
Cornering light, front left
Ignition lock
Two-tone horns
PSM
Starter relay
Emergency flasher switch LED
Ignition lock lighting
Turn signal, front left/right
Footwell lights
Ignition lock anti-removal lock
Power steering control valves 30
No.
Designation A