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Operation, Safety
Seat VentilationThe three-stage seat ventilation is ready for opera-
tion when the engine is running and from an 
ambient cabin temperature of 58 °F (15 °C).
The three stages are controlled with the buttons 
on the control panel for the air conditioning.
The blue light-emitting diodes in the buttons show 
which stage is currently activated.
Note
The full effect of the seat ventilation can be 
achieved only if you are wearing breathable 
clothing.
Seat ventilation and seat heating can be used at 
the same time and provide excellent seating 
comfort when used in the right combination.
fDo not use protective seat covers.
A- Seat ventilation, left
B- Seat ventilation, rightSwitching on seat ventilationHigh ventilation
fPress button once. 
Three light-emitting diodes light up.
Medium ventilation
fPress button twice. 
Two light-emitting diodes light up.
Low ventilation
fPress button three times. 
One light-emitting diode lights up.
Switching off seat ventilationfPress button as often as necessary until all 
light-emitting diodes go out. 
     
        
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Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready 
for operation when the ignition is on. 
1  –  Turn signal left
2  –  Turn signal right
Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure 
point – turn signals flash three times
3  –  High beam
4  –  Headlight flasher
Lever in center position – Low beam 
When high beam and headlight flasher are select-
ed, the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit.The turn signal lever turns off automatically when 
the steering wheel is straightened out after com-
pleting a turn. 
Lane changer fTo indicate your intention when changing lanes 
on the freeway, slightly lift or depress the lever 
to the resistance point. 
The lever will return to the OFF position when 
released. 
fIf the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nal bulbs. Headlight flasher (With ignition on or off) 
fTo flash the headlights to oncomming motor-
ists, slightly pull the lever toward the steering 
wheel and then release it. 
The blue indicator light in the tachometer will 
go on/off as you pull/release the lever.Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when 
the ignition is switched off.
fMove the lever up or down to switch on the 
right or left parking light.
Individual Light FunctionsFurther individual light functions are available in 
vehicles with the Sport Chrono Plus package.
fPlease refer to the chapter “Individual Memory” 
in the separate PCM operating instructions. 
     
        
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Maintenance, Car Care
Washer FluidCapacity: Approximately 6.3 quarts (6.0 liters). Washer fluidThe reservoir, with a blue screw cap, is in the front 
luggage compartment, to the rear left.Clean water is generally not enough to clean the 
windshield and headlights. Depending on the 
season, mix the water with the appropriate 
additives. Follow the instructions for the mixture 
ratio.
Only use window cleaner concentrate which meets 
the following requirements.
– Dilutability 1:100
– Phosphate-free
– Suitable for plastic headlight lenses.
We recommend window cleaner concentrates 
approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche 
dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Summer filling
Water + window cleaner concentrate at the mixing 
ratio indicated on the container.
Winter filling
Water + antifreeze protection + window cleaner 
concentrate at the mixing ratio indicated on the 
container.
fPlease note all the information on the contain-
ers of the window cleaner concentrate or the 
antifreeze protection.Topping off washer fluid
1. Please note all the information on the refill con-
tainer of the cleaning agent.
2. Open cap of the washer-fluid reservoir (arrow).
3. Top up washer fluid and close cap properly.
fDo not use engine coolant anti-freeze or any 
other solution that can damage the car’s paint, 
in the washer reservoir.
If less than 0.53 quarts (0.5 liter) remains, a 
warning message appears on the on-board 
computer.
fAdd washer fluid.
Warning light