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Emergency operation – pulling out the 
ignition keyIf the vehicle battery is dead, the key can be pulled 
out only if the emergency operation is performed.
1. Grasp the fuse box cover at the finger hole and 
pull it off.
2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the cover.3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic lid B 
from the ignition lock. Make sure that plastic lid 
B is not lost.4. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise as far as it 
will go.
5. Press metal hook A into opening C. 
An unlocking sound will be heard.
6. Turn the ignition key to initial position (0) and 
remove. 
7. Re-fit the plastic lid B. 
     
        
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Starting Procedures fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on 
Page 15.
fPlease see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL 
SYSTEM” on Page 218.
 Warning!
Serious injury or death may result if you are 
involved in a collision without having fas-
tened the safety belts. 
fFasten safety belts before driving away. Before starting the engine fApply the footbrake. 
fManual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral. 
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully 
before the starter will engage.
fIn vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
Temperature sensors on the engine automatically 
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for 
starting.
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the 
accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a 
warm engine. 
Starting the enginefTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
fAs soon as the engine starts, release the igni-
tion key. 
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter 
operations will not be ended automatically. 
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds 
of cranking: 
fWait about 10 seconds before engaging the 
starter again. 
fWhen starting the engine, be ready to drive 
immediately. 
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid 
engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the 
first 5 minutes.
fDo not let the engine idle to warm up.
 Danger!
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.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine 
is potentially hazardous.
If warning lights should come on to indicate 
improper operation, they would go unno-
ticed. 
fNever leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire. 
fDo not park or operate the vehicle in areas 
where the hot exhaust system may come in 
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or oth-
er flammable material. 
fIf your car catches on fire for any reason, call 
the fire department. 
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put 
out the fire.
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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Stopping Engine fTurn key back to position 3. 
fDo not stop engine immediately after hard or 
extended driving. 
Keep engine running at increased idle for 
about two minutes to prevent excessive heat 
build-up before turning off engine. 
fTo avoid discharging the battery, always re-
move the ignition key from the ignition lock. 
fWhen leaving the car, always remove the igni-
tion key and apply the handbrake. Engage 1st 
gear or reverse gear on vehicles with manual 
transmission or move the selector lever to po-
sition P on vehicles with PDK transmission. 
fEngage the steering lock by moving the steer-
ing wheel to the left or right. 
Turn the steering wheel to the locking position 
before you switch off the engine so that you 
don’t have to exert yourself when locking or 
unlocking the steering. 
 Warning!
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment 
components can burn skin on contact. 
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently. 
Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of 
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on 
the engine compartment lid. 
 Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the engine-
compartment temperature is monitored for 
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on tem-
perature, the engine-compartment blower 
may continue to run or start to run. 
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme 
caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front 
end of the car may be operating or 
unexpectedly start operating when the 
engine is switched on.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-gine switched off.
Automatic garage door The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere 
with your electronically operated garage door. 
fTo check this, drive your Porsche close to the 
garage door. Make sure not to interfere with 
the operating range of the door. 
fRun the engine at different speeds.
fIf the garage door opens or closes without you 
operating the garage door unit in your car, 
contact the dealer who installed the automatic 
garage door to have the frequency and/or 
coding of the garage door signal changed or 
modified. 
     
        
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Operational readiness of the emergency flasher 
does not depend on the ignition lock and turn sig-
nal lever position. 
fIf your car is disabled or parked under emer-
gency conditions switch on the emergency 
flasher in the dashboard.
All turn signals and the indicator light in the 
switch flash with the same frequency. 
 Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death. 
fWhenever stalled or stopped for emergency re-
pairs, move the car well off the road. Switch on 
the emergency flasher and mark the car with 
road flares or other warning devices. 
fDo not remain in the car. Someone approach-
ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle 
is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire. 
fDo not park or operate the vehicle in areas 
where the hot exhaust system may come in 
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or 
other flammable material.
Hot engine compartment components can 
burn skin on contact. 
fBefore working on any part in the engine 
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently. 
Emergency Flasher Switch 
     
        
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Welcome Home LightingSwitching onfMove light switch to the HOME position.
For improved visibility and security when you get 
in and out of the car, the daytime driving lights and 
the tail lights remain on for a certain period of 
time:
–When you get out of the car, the lights are 
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the 
door is opened. The off-delay time resumes 
when the vehicle is locked.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package 
Plus, the PCM can be used to set the off-delay 
time. This setting also changes the lighting 
period for unlocking the vehicle.
Please observe the chapter “Individual 
Memory” in the separate PCM operating 
instructions.
– The lights are turned on for approx. 
30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on 
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
Automatic Headlight Beam 
Adjustment Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature 
dynamic headlight beam adjustment. 
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the 
headlight beam automatically changes in accord-
ance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically 
kept constant during acceleration and braking. Checking operation 1. Switch the low beam on. 
2. Insert ignition key and switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and 
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
If this test item is not met, the headlight beam 
adjustment system must be checked by an author-
ized Porsche dealer.  
     
        
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Emptying fOpen ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert.
fLeave ashtray lid open. 
Push in ash insert.
 Warning!
Danger of fire. 
fNever use ashtray for waste paper disposal, as it could pose a fire hazard. 
Cigarette Lighter
 Warning!
Danger of fire and burning.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use, regard-
less of the ignition lock position. 
fNever leave unsupervised children in the car. 
fNever touch the heating element or sides of 
the lighter. 
fHold the lighter by the knob only.
Heating lighter fOpen ashtray lid.
fPush in knob of the cigarette lighter.
When ready for use, the lighter will snap back. 
Note on operation
The lighter receptacle is not to be used for 
electrical accessories (except for the tire filling 
compressor).
Maximum power consumption: 150 W
fPlease see the chapter “SOCKETS” on 
Page 257. 
     
        
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Glove compartment
 Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in 
case of an accident. 
fKeep the glove compartment closed while driving. 
Opening 
fPull the catch and open the lid. 
Locking 
fLock the catch to secure the contents against 
unauthorized access.
CD holderOccupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Opening drawers
fPush the button of the drawer you wish to 
open.
Closing drawers
fFold up CD drawer and close until it engages.Pen holderA pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD 
holder. 
     
        
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A - Opening luggage compartment lid
B - Opening engine compartment lid Luggage Compartment Lid and 
Engine Compartment LidUnlocking fOperate the appropriate pull-button next to the 
driver’s seat.
The luggage compartment or engine compart-
ment is illuminated when the respective lid is 
open.
fPlease see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.The luggage compartment lid can also be un-
locked with the radio remote control.
fPlease see the chapter “KEYS” on Page 15.
Important Note 
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage 
compartment lid can be opened only by connect-
ing an external electrical power source.
fPlease see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 257.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
A warning message in the on-board computer 
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid. 
Warning message