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Regularly check your vehicle for signs of 
damage. 
Damaged or missing aerodynamic compo-
nents such as spoilers or underside panels 
affect the driving behavior and therefore 
must be replaced immediately. 
Your car may have all or some of the components 
described in this manual. 
Should you have difficulty understanding any of 
the explanations of features or equipment installed 
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche 
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also 
check with your dealer on other available options 
or equipment. 
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the 
driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the pas-
senger’s side of the vehicle. 
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual 
are based on the information available at the time 
of printing. 
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuous-
ly improve its products. Porsche, therefore, re-
serves the right to make changes in design and 
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product without incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured. 
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable 
driving in your Porsche.
 Warning!
For your own protection and longer service life of 
your car, please follow all operating instructions 
and special warnings. These special warnings use 
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words 
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special 
warnings contain important messages regarding 
your safety and/or the potential for damage to 
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in seri-
ous mechanical failure, serious personal injury or 
death. 
fDo not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could 
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety 
engineering features built into your car. 
fDo not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and 
consistently with the law, according to the driv-
ing conditions, and the instructions in this man-
ual. 
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could 
cause accidents and serious personal injury 
or death. 
Note to owners In Canada, this manual is also available in French. 
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to: Note aux proprietaires Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de 
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire 
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5925 Airport Road
Suite 420
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4V 1W1
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3  

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Setting and operating vehicle 
components when driving 
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or op-
erate the on-board computer, radio, naviga-
tion system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death. 
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely. 
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary. 
Portable Fuel Containers
 Danger!
Portable fuel containers may leak, whether 
they are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking 
from a portable container carried in your ve-
hicle could, in case of an accident, cause a 
fire or explosion, resulting in serious person-
al injury or death. 
fNever carry additional fuel in portable contain-ers in your vehicle. 
Ground Clearance
 Caution!
Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch the 
ground as a result of reduced ground clear-
ance.
fDrive carefully and slowly on steep slopes (e.g. 
parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting plat-
forms etc.).
fAvoid steep ramps.Engine Exhaust 
 Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain 
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless 
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled. 
fNever start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro-
longed periods with the engine on and the car not moving.California Proposition 65 Warning
 Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and cer-
tain vehicle components contain or emit chemi-
cals known to the State of California to cause can-
cer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and 
certain products of component wear contain or 
emit chemicals known to the State of California to 
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.Hot Exhaust Pipes
 Warning!
Risk of burn injury when standing near or 
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running 
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is 
turned off.
fTo prevent injury, make a point of noting where 
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing 
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely 
supervise children around the vehicle when the 
exhaust pipe could be hot. A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns. 

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsSport tires.....................................................  4
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ......  4
Setting and operating vehicle components 
when driving ..................................................  5
Ground Clearance ..........................................  5
Before driving off...  .......................................  8
Break in hints for the first 
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ......................  10Operation, Safety ..............................  13Keys ...........................................................  15
Security Wheel Bolts....................................  15
Doors .........................................................  18
Central Locking ...........................................  19
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring .............  23
Power Windows ...........................................  25
Mirrors ........................................................  27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating ..  29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............  30
Seat Memory ...............................................  33
Heated Seats ..............................................  35
Seat Ventilation ............................................  36
Rear Seat Backrests....................................  37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ...........................  37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................  38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel .....................  39
Sun Visors...................................................  40
Safety Belts.................................................  41
Airbag Systems ...........................................  44
Child Restraint Systems................................  50LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages ........................... 55
Rollover Protection System ........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System................................ 57
Parking Brake .............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System).... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ............. 63
Sport Mode ................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM) ........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................... 69
Interior Lights .............................................. 71
Parking Aids ................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 74
Starting Procedures ..................................... 77
Stopping Engine........................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................ 79
Light Switch................................................. 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever ......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control .............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter .......................................... 90Storage in the Passenger Compartment .......  91
Luggage Compartment Lid and 
Engine Compartment Lid .............................  93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without 
Porsche Traction Management PTM) .............  95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with 
Porsche Traction Management PTM) .............  96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................  97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) .  98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms .......  100
iPod, USB and AUX....................................  101
Fire Extinguisher .......................................  102
HomeLink .................................................  103
Automatic Air Conditioning System, 
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating........................  105Automatic Air Conditioning System .............  106
Central and Side Vents...............................  109
Fresh-air Intake .........................................  109
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating ...  110Instruments, On-Board Computer, 
Warnings .......................................  111Instrument Panel USA Models.....................  112
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................  114
Engine Oil Temperature ..............................  116
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......  116
Instrument Illumination...............................  116
Trip Odometer...........................................  117 

Before driving off...
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1 Inner door handle, Page 18
2 Power windows, Page 25
3 Door mirror control, Page 27
4 Hands-free microphone
5 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
6 Front and rear lid release, Page 93
7 Steering-wheel adjustment, Page 37
8 Seat height adjustment, Page 30
9 Backrest angle adjustment, Page 30
10 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment, Page 30 

Operation, Safety
13 Operation, Safety
Keys ...........................................................  15
Security Wheel Bolts....................................  15
Doors .........................................................  18
Central Locking ...........................................  19
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring .............  23
Power Windows ...........................................  25
Mirrors ........................................................  27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating ..  29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............  30
Seat Memory ...............................................  33
Heated Seats ..............................................  35
Seat Ventilation ............................................  36
Rear Seat Backrests....................................  37
Steering Wheel Adjustment ...........................  37
Steering Wheel Heating ................................  38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel .....................  39
Sun Visors...................................................  40
Safety Belts.................................................  41
Airbag Systems ...........................................  44
Child Restraint Systems................................  50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat ....  54
Child Restraint Anchorages ...........................  55
Rollover Protection System ...........................  56
Sports Exhaust System................................  57
Parking Brake ..............................................  57
Brakes ........................................................  58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ...  61
Clutch Pedal ................................................  62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM).............  63
Sport Mode .................................................  64Porsche Stability Management (PSM).............  66
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM) ........................................................  69
Retractable Rear Spoiler...............................  69
Interior Lights ..............................................  71
Parking Aids ................................................  72
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................  74
Starting Procedures .....................................  77
Stopping Engine ..........................................  78
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................  79
Light Switch ................................................  80
Welcome Home Lighting...............................  81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ..........  81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever .........................  82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ..................  83
Automatic Speed Control..............................  86
Cupholder ...................................................  88
Ashtray .......................................................  89
Cigarette Lighter ..........................................  90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........  91
Luggage Compartment Lid and 
Engine Compartment Lid ..............................  93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without 
Porsche Traction Management PTM)..............  95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with 
Porsche Traction Management PTM)..............  96
Trunk Entrapment ........................................  97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)..  98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ........  100
iPod, USB and AUX ....................................  101Fire Extinguisher ........................................  102
HomeLink ..................................................  103 

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Operation, Safety
Never invite car theft! An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock 
invites car theft. 
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are 
standard equipment in your Porsche. 
The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver’s 
door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is 
your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition 
lock and to lock the doors. 
 Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle 
may result in property damage, serious per-
sonal injury or death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the 
key in the ignition lock, especially if children 
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi-
cle. They can operate power windows and 
other controls. If the engine is left running, 
they may accidentally engage the shift lever. 
Serious personal injury or death could result 
from loss of control of the vehicle.
fAlways remove the ignition key. 
fAlways set the parking brake. 
fLock the doors with the remote control. 
 Warning!
Risk of a serious accident. 
The steering column will lock when you re-
move the key while you are driving or as the 
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to 
steer the car. 
Serious personal injury or death could result 
from loss of control of the vehicle.
fNever remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving. To protect your vehicle and your possessions 
from theft, you should always proceed as 
follows when leaving your vehicle: 
fClose windows.
fClose lifting/sliding roof
fClose convertible top (with the convertible top 
open, the passenger compartment monitoring 
system is always switched off)
fClose the sliding glass roof (Targa) (with the 
sliding glass roof open, the passenger com-
partment monitoring system is always 
switched off)
fRemove ignition key.
fEngage steering lock.
fLock glove compartment. 
fRemove valuables (e.g. car documents, tele-
phone, house keys) from the car. 
fLock doors.  

Operation, Safety
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Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, 
navigation system, telephone or other 
equipment when driving.
Operating these devices while driving could 
distract you from traffic and cause you to 
lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate these components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you 
can use the function keys of the multi-functional 
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche 
communication systems:
–PCM
– Telephone
– CD-Audio, DVD-Audio
Readiness for operation of multi-
functional steering wheelThe multi-functional steering wheel is ready for 
operation when the ignition and PCM are switched 
on.
Operating the function keysfPlease read the separate PCM operating 
instructions before operating the function 
keys.
The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the 
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume.
Downwards – decrease volume.
Press volume control
To switch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob
To select/mark function in the PCM within 
a menu. To do this, turn the rotary knob 
upward or downward.
Press rotary knob
To activate selected function.
Press screen button
To call the stored PCM function. 
The button can be assigned the desired 
function in the PCM.
Press Back button
To move back in the PCM menu.
Press Handset Pickup button
To accept a telphone call.
Press Handset Hangup button
To end or refuse a telephone call. 

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Operation, Safety
Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM) fRefer to the separate operating instructions 
before putting the PCM into operation.
fPlease see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF 
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
The reception conditions for the radio module 
integrated in the PCM change continuously as you 
drive. Interference from buildings, terrain and the 
weather is unavoidable.
FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to 
varying reception conditions.
Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted 
by your authorized Porsche dealer.Accessories which have not been tested and 
approved by Porsche may impair radio function 
and reception.
NavigationWhen put into operation for the first time, a 
distance of approx. 30 miles (50 km) must be 
driven in order for the navigation system to 
complete the process of fine calibration.
The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g. 
summer/snow tires) or new tires fitted.
Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during 
the fine-calibration process.
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car 
train), the system may take a few minutes to deter-
mine the current location after it has been 
switched on.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow) 
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may 
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation 
system is operational again.
Car Audio Operation/Tips For radio operation see your radio manual 
which is included with your on-board litera-
ture.
fPlease see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
FM reception 
A 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 recep-
tion. 
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be 
problems when they are not. 
The following characteristics are completely nor-
mal for a given reception area, and they do not in-
dicate 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 ap-
proved by Porsche may impair radio reception.