
3
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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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 

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, SafetyWarning chime
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is 
opened while the lights (not the parking light or 
Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of 
possible battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible 
due to provisions of law. 
Daytime driving lightsThe daytime driving lights are integrated in the 
front auxiliary headlights. These lights are 
switched on only when the engine is running and 
with the light switch in the positions OFF or HOME.
Low beam headlights must be switched on when 
driving through tunnels or at dusk, for example.
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary 
depending on country-specific regulations.
Canada only:
In addition to the auxiliary headlights the parking 
lights are switched on.
USA only:
The daytime driving lights can be deactivated in 
the on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “ON-BOARD 
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 126.
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
Further individual light functions (e.g. daytime driv-
ing lights) are available in vehicles with the Sport 
Chrono Package Plus.
fPlease observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.Cornering lightThe dynamic cornering light is activated above 
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Light SwitchLights switched off
Daytime driving lights are switched on 
when the engine is running.
Welcome Home Function
Daytime driving lights are switched on 
when the engine is running.
Parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumina-
tion, daytime driving lights switched off
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on, 
daytime driving lights switched off
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on. 

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. 

Maintenance, Car Care
221
Power Steering Power steering is assisted by hydraulic auxiliary 
forces.
The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in the en-
gine compartment. 
Note
The flow noise heard at full steering lock is design-
related and does not indicate a defect in the steer-
ing system. 
 Warning!
Risk of accident resulting in serious personal 
injury or death. 
When the engine is stopped (e.g. when being 
towed) or the hydraulic system fails, there is 
no assistance for steering.
Therefore, substantially more force will have 
to be exerted in order to steer. 
fExercise great care when being towed. 
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest author-ized Porsche dealer.
Checking hydraulic fluid fPlease see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME 
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” 
on Page 206.
fOnly use hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche.
Specification:
Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on 
Page 290.
Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and 
cold (approximately 68 °F/20 °C).
1. Open the engine compartment lid. 
2. Open the reservoir cap. 
3. Wipe measuring rod.
Close cap and reopen. The fluid level should lie 
between the “MIN” and “MAX” marks. 
Add hydraulic fluid if necessary. 
4. Close cap carefully.
Close engine compartment lid. 
Noticeable loss of fluid indicates leakage in the 
system.
The cause should be remedied immediately at an 
authorized Porsche dealer.