100
Operation, Safety
AntennafAlways unscrew the external antenna before
using an automatic car-wash.
On the Cabriolet and Targa the external antenna is
mounted on the right front fender.
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information
regarding the use of cellular telephones
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele-
phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
areas where you drive.
Danger!
Risk of an accident.
Severe personal injury or death can result in
the event of an accident.
Looking away from the road or turning your
attention away from your driving can cause
an accident and serious or fatal injury.
When using your cellular telephone, you should al-
ways:
fGive full attention to your driving - pull off the
road and park before making or answering a
call if traffic conditions so require; and
fKeep both hands on the steering wheel - use
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the
road and park before using a hand-held tele-phone. It is essential to observe the telephone
manufacturer's instructions before operating
the telephone.
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
Porsche.
The transmission power must not exceed
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
The dealer is familiar with the technical require-
ments for installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
The improper installation of radios or telephones
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
lights to come on.
Improper installation of such equipment can cre-
ate a discharged battery or excessive current
draw from added equipment.
Operation, Safety
101
If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealer-
ship technicians or outside the selling dealer,
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket
equipment is not covered under the New Car War-
ranty.
fConsult your authorized Porsche dealer about
the installation of non Porsche approved equip-
ment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will
change constantly when you are driving. Interfer-
ence caused by buildings, landscape and weather
is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult
to hear when using the hands-free function due to
external noise such as engine and wind noise.
Automatic car-wash
fUnscrew external antennas before using an au-
tomatic car-wash.
iPod, USB and AUXThe interfaces for iPod, USB and AUX are located
in the storage tray between the seats.
fPlease refer to the chapter “External Audio
Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating
instructions.
Note
Do not leave an iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for a
prolonged period as extreme ambient conditions
(temperature fluctuations, air humidity) can occur
in the vehicle.
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
133
ServiceSwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Recalling service information
fSelect INFO with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect “Service” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
fThe time until the next service is displayed in
miles and days.
TEL
Telephone informationSwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Recalling telephone information
fSelect TEL with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.
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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Note
You can recall phone calls, e.g. calls that arrived
during your absence, via the menu item “Missed
calls”.Example:
Selecting from the telephone book and
calling
fSelect “Phone book” with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect a person to call and push the operating
lever forward.
The connection is established.
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
135
fPush the operating lever forward to end the
call.Incoming call
fSelect “Accept” or “Refuse” and push the
operating lever forward.
Note
Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the
menu item “Missed calls”.
152
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
No monitoringIn the event of faults the Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light in the speedometer flashes for
approx. one minute and then remains continuously
illuminated and a corresponding message
appears on the on-board computer.
Monitoring is not active when:
– the Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,
– wheel transmitters for the Tire Pressure
Monitoring are missing,
– during the learning phase after the tire settings
have been updated,
– after a wheel change without updating the tire
settings,
– more than four wheel transmitters are
detected,
– there is external interference by other radio
sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– tire temperatures are too high.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 158.
Pressure increase as the result of
temperature increaseIn accordance with physical principles, the air
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
change in temperature.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relation-
ship between tire pressure and temperature into
account.Tire pressure specificationsInformation on tire pressure for public roads can
be found in this Owner's Manual in the Technical
Data chapter or on the tire-pressure plate in the
left door aperture.
These values apply to cold tires at 68 °F (20 °C)
ambient temperature.
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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
– Change display
Audio information (set radio station)
Range on remaining fuel
Empty
–Te l e p h o n e I n f o
When Telephone information is active, incom-
ing telephone calls are displayed on the on-
board computer.
Navigation
– Integrated in the BC
(Navigation instructions can be recalled on the
on-board computer display)
– When turning off
(Navigation instructions are only shown before
changing direction)
Basic setting
– Restore the basic setting of the on-board com-
puter
Language
– Select language version12/24h mode
Select time mode:
– 12h (small squares on the right side of the time
display for AM/PM),
–24h
Light
USA only:
Switch daytime driving lights on and off.
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched off)
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched on)
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Index
CCabriolet .................................................... 181
Capacities .................................................. 290
Car care .................................................... 224
Car telephone ............................................. 100
Car washes ................................................ 225
Carpet ....................................................... 230
Catalytic converters .................................... 219
Cautions ............................................ 206, 234
Central locking ..................................... 19, 258
Automatic relocking.............................. 19
Emergency operation ............................ 20
Fault indication...................................... 21
Overload protection...................... 21, 258
Central locking button................................... 21
Central vents .............................................. 109
Central warning light................................... 125
Changing bulb ............................................ 277
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 277
Changing wheels ........................................ 249
Check engine
Warning light ...................................... 125
Check engine warning light .......................... 125
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 209
Checking pressure ...................................... 250
Child restraint systems.................................. 50
Anchorages .......................................... 55
Direction of installation .......................... 51
Child seat bracket......................................... 54
Chime .......................................................... 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.................................... 136
Cigarette lighter............................................ 90
Circulating-air button................................... 107
Clock ................................................. 123, 156Clothes hook ................................................ 91
Clutch .................................................. 62, 168
Clutch pedal ................................................. 62
Combination filter........................................ 222
Comfort seat ................................................ 31
Coming home mode ...................................... 81
Communication management ......................... 98
Compact disc
Player .................................................. 99
Storage ................................................ 92
Compartment monitoring ............................... 23
Compressor ................................................. 96
Convertible top ........................................... 181
Care .................................................. 226
Closing............................................... 182
Emergency operation .......................... 183
Opening ............................................. 182
Preconditions for operation .................. 182
Coolant .............................................. 120, 207
Checking ............................................ 207
Level .................................................. 207
Temperature gage .............................. 120
Topping off ......................................... 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cooling system ................................... 120, 207
Warning light....................................... 120
Cornering light
Indicator light ...................................... 119
Crankcase ventilation.................................. 219
Cruise control ................................. 86, 87, 124
Cupholder .................................................... 88
DData bank ...................................................284
Daytime driving lights....................................80
Changing bulbs ...................................277
On-board computer .............................156
Defrosting windows ...............................29, 107
Diagnostic socket .........................................11
Dimensions.................................................298
Direction indicator light, front .......................277
Door ............................................................18
Handles ................................................18
Locks ...........................................18, 226
Mirror ...................................................28
Mirror heating .......................................29
Mirrors .................................................27
Windows .........................18, 26, 181, 228
Drive-Off Assistant .......................................169
Driving
Hints ......................................................8
Performance .......................................296
Winter ................................................175
Driving off
Drive-Off Assistant ...............................169
Launch Control....................................173
Drop-center rim...........................................245
Dynamometer testing ....................................63EElectrical system.........................................257
Emergency flasher switch ..............................79
Emergency operation
Central locking ......................................20
Convertible top ...................................183
Ignition key ...........................................76