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Operation, Safety
Locking conditionsfLock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system and passenger compartment 
monitoring are switched on. 
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle: 
fQuickly lock car twice.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
The passenger compartment monitoring is 
switched off.
Unlocking the door with the inner door 
handle 
Any person remaining in the locked car can open 
the door with the inner door handle: 
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door 
lock. 
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door. 
Note
fInform any person remaining in the car that the 
alarm system will be triggered if the door is 
opened.
Malfunction of the remote controlThe remote control may not function correctly due 
to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will 
then not lock properly.
This can be identified by the missing locking 
sound and the missing check-back signal of the 
emergency flasher.
If this should occur:
fLock the vehicle with the key in the door.Emergency operation – openingfUnlock the driver’s door with the key at the 
door lock.
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the 
ignition key into the ignition lock within 
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from 
being triggered.
Note on operation
If the door is not opened within approx. 
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place. 
The alarm system will be triggered by the next 
unlocking of the door:
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock to 
switch off the alarm system.
Emergency operation – closing fLock the driver’s door with the key at the door 
lock.
If there is a defect in the central locking sys-
tem, all functioning elements of the central 
locking system will be locked.
The alarm system is switched on.
The passenger compartment monitoring sys-
tem is switched off.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an 
authorized Porsche dealer.  

Operation, Safety
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Indication by emergency flasher and 
alarm hornIf the remote control is used for unlocking or 
locking, a response is provided by the emergency 
flasher: 
– Unlocking – single flash. 
– Locking – double flash. 
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The passenger compartment monitoring is 
switched off.Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a 
defect in the central locking or alarm system. 
Have the defect remedied at an authorized 
Porsche dealer. Overload protectionIf the central locking system is operated more 
than ten times within a minute, further operation is 
blocked for 30 seconds.
Central locking buttonThe central locking button on the dashboard lets 
you lock and unlock both doors electrically. 
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote con-
trol, they can not be opened by pressing the cen-
tral locking button.Locking 
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition 
is on.
Unlocking 
fPress the central locking button.
Indicator light goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking 
button, they can be opened by pulling the inner 
door handle: 
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door 
lock. 
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.  

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Operation, Safety
Automatic door locking Your authorized Porsche dealer can program di-
verse types of automatic door locking in the con-
trol unit of the central locking system: 
Ty p e  1  
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is 
switched on. 
Ty p e  2  
Doors lock automatically when a speed of 
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded. Ty p e  3  
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is 
switched on. If doors are opened with the engine 
running, they lock again automatically when a 
speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded. 
Ty p e  4  
The doors do not lock automatically. 
Note
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with 
the central locking button or opened by pulling on 
the inside door handle twice. 
fOn vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package 
Plus, the PCM can be used to activate automat-
ic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
 Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to 
exit the car through an automatically locked 
door, remember the following procedure to 
open the door. 
fUnlock the doors by pressing the central lock-
ing button or 
fpull the inside door handle twice to open the door.  

Operation, Safety
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A- Light-emitting diode for alarm systemAlarm System, 
Passenger Compartment 
MonitoringThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada. 
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions: 
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and2. this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause 
undesired operation. 
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio 
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment. 
Such modification could void the user’s authority 
to operate the equipment.
 Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority 
to operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment 
monitoring system are switched on when the 
doors are locked with the key or remote control. 
fPlease see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING” 
on Page 19.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the 
door lock and opening the door may activate 
the alarm system within 10 seconds. Switching off the alarm system if it is 
triggered accidentallyfUnlock the vehicle with the remote control.
The alarm system and passenger compartment 
monitoring system are switched off automatically 
when the doors are unlocked.Cabriolet, Targa
The passenger compartment monitoring system 
is always switched off when the convertible top or 
sliding glass roof (Targa) is open.
Function indication If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting 
diode A in the central locking switch flashes. 
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not 
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flash-
es, then not all alarm contacts are closed. 
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds. 
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system 
and passenger compartment monitoring system 
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes 
off.  

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Operation, Safety
When the alarm is armed, the following 
areas are monitored – Doors 
– Luggage compartment lid 
– Engine compartment lid
– Convertible-top lock (Cabriolet)
– Glass rear hatch (Targa)
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the 
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher flashes and 
the passenger compartment light lightes for ap-
proximately five minutes. 
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting 
diode changes over to double flashes. 
In order not to limit the action range of the passen-
ger compartment monitoring system: 
fDo not fold the front seat backrests forward. 
Deactivating the passenger compartment 
monitoring system for one locking 
processIf a person or animal remains in the car while it is 
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring 
system must be switched off. 
fQuickly lock car twice.
The doors are locked but can be opened from 
the inside:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door 
lock. 
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door. 
Note
fInform any person remaining in the car that the 
alarm system will be triggered if the door is 
opened. 
Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a 
defect in the central locking or alarm system. 
fHave the defect remedied at an authorized 
Porsche dealer. 

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Operation, Safety
Opening/closing windowsfFor the Cabriolet, select front or rear power 
windows with rocker switch C.
The selection is displayed by the respective 
light-emitting diode.
The two rocker switches A and B in the driver’s 
door and the switch in the passenger’s door have 
a two-stage function:
Opening
fPress the rocker switch down to the first stage 
until the window has reached the desired 
position.
Closing
fPress the rocker switch upwards to the first 
stage until the window has reached the desired 
position.
One-touch operation
fPress the rocker switch upwards or 
downwards to the second stage.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired 
position.
Coupé, Targa
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s 
window is available once the window is approxi-
mately half-way closed.
Anti-crushing protectionIf a side window is blocked during closing, it will 
stop and open again by about an inch. 
 Warning!
Risk of serious personal injuries.
If the rocker switch is pressed again within 
10
seconds of the window being blocked, the 
window will close with its full closing force. 
Anti-crushing protection is disabled. 
fOnce the anti-crushing protection acts to stop 
the window and opens it slightly, do not press 
the rocker switch again within 10 seconds 
without checking to make sure that nothing is 
blocking the path of the window.The window will close with full closing force. 
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds 
after blockage of a side window. 
Automatic window lowering fPlease see the chapter “DOORS” on Page 18.
fPlease see the chapter “CONVERTIBLE TOP” 
on Page 181.Storing end position of the windowsIf the battery is disconnected and reconnected, 
the windows will not be raised automatically when 
the door is closed. 
1. Close the windows with the rocker switch 
once. 
2. Press the rocker switch upwards again to store 
the end position of the windows in the control 
unit. 

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Operation, Safety
Folding in door mirrors
 Warning!
Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror 
accidentally flips back when being folded in.
fExercise extreme caution when folding in mir-
ror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror before 
the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully unfolded.1. Push mirror towards the door window and 
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and 
slowly let go of the mirror.
Unfolding door mirrors1. Push mirror towards the door window and 
continue to hold it (high spring force). The 
locking lever disengages automatically.
2. Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand. 
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand.
A-Sensor
B- Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C- Light-emitting diode Automatic Anti-Glare Interior 
Mirror and Door Mirror Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior 
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare po-
sition or revert to their normal state, depending on 
the light intensity. 
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-
glare operation is switched off.  

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Operation, Safety
Operating with the remote control of the 
vehicle keyEach remote control (up to six) can be assigned an 
individual seat and door mirror position.
The stored seat and door mirror position is set au-
tomatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the 
corresponding remote control.
Storing seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
3. Keep memory button M depressed and also 
press key button 1 until an audible signal 
confirms that the position has been stored.
The individual setting is now assigned to this 
remote control and to the key button. 
It is necessary to wait for at least 15 seconds 
between locking and unlocking the door.Storing individual lowered position of the 
passenger’s door mirror as a parking aid
Once the driver's seat setting has been stored, an 
individual lowered position of the passenger's 
door mirror may be stored for driving in reverse:
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
3. Engage reverse gear.
4. Select passenger side with mirror switch.
The passenger’s mirror swivels downwards.
5. Set passenger’s door mirror to desired final 
position.
6. Keep memory button M depressed and also 
press key button 1 until an audible signal 
confirms that the position has been stored.
The individual setting is now assigned to this 
remote control and to the key button.Recalling seat position
fUnlock the locked vehicle or the luggage 
compartment with the remote control.
The stored seat position is automatically set.
The seat position assigned to a remote control 
can also be recalled with the key button 1 if the 
corresponding key was used to switch on the 
ignition.
If no seat position has been assigned to a remote 
control, the key button will not work.
Note on operation
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted 
immediately:
fby switching on the ignition,
fby pressing the central locking button,
fby pressing any memory or seat adjustment 
button.
Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
2. Press memory button twice and key button 1 
once consecutively.