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Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, 
navigation system, telephone or other 
equipment when driving.
Operating these devices while driving could 
distract you from traffic and cause you to 
lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate these components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only while the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you 
can use the function keys of the multi-functional 
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche 
communication systems:
–PCM
– Telephone
– CD-Audio, DVD-Audio
Readiness for operation of multi-
functional steering wheelThe multi-functional steering wheel is ready for 
operation when the ignition and PCM are switched 
on.
Operating the function keysfPlease read the separate PCM operating 
instructions before operating the function 
keys.
The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the 
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume.
Downwards – decrease volume.
Press volume control
To switch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob
To select/mark function in the PCM within 
a menu. To do this, turn the rotary knob 
upward or downward.
Press rotary knob
To activate selected function.
Press screen button
To call the stored PCM function. 
The button can be assigned the desired 
function in the PCM.
Press Back button
To move back in the PCM menu.
Press Handset Pickup button
To accept a telphone call.
Press Handset Hangup button
To end or refuse a telephone call. 

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Operation, Safety An audio-visual warning system is interconnect-
ed with the driver’s safety belt. 
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will 
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and 
passenger to buckle up. 
In addition, the gong will sound for approx. 90 sec-
onds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph/24 km/h.
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument 
panel and on-board computer will go off as soon 
as the driver has buckled up. 
Inertia reel retractor The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel 
locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your 
size and movements as long as the pull on the belt 
is slow. 
Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a colli-
sion locks the belt. The belt will also lock when you 
drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve, 
otherwise, the shoulder belt will not inhibit your 
upper body movement.
Fastening the safety beltfAssume a comfortable sitting position.
fPlease see the chapter “SEAT POSITION” on 
Page 30.
fThe shoulder belt should always rest on your 
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be 
worn behind your back or under your arm. 
fGrasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous 
slow motion across your chest and lap. 
fInsert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side 
of seat. Push down until it securely locks with 
an audible click. Pull the belt to check. 
fPull shoulder section to make sure belt fits 
snugly across the pelvis. 
fBelts should fit snugly across the pelvis and 
chest. Make sure there is no slack in the belt. Releasing the safety beltfPush in release button (arrow) on buckle. Belt 
tongue will spring out of buckle. 
fTo release a latched belt, lean back to take the 
body pressure off the belt. 
fTo store lap/shoulder belt, allow the belt to re-
tract as you guide the latch to its stowed posi-
tion.
fPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING 
RETRACTOR” on Page 53.
Safety Belt Warning System  

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Operation, Safety
Porsche Communication 
Management (PCM) fRefer to the separate operating instructions 
before putting the PCM into operation.
fPlease see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF 
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
 Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or 
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment 
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and 
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
fOperate the components while driving only if 
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
The reception conditions for the radio module 
integrated in the PCM change continuously as you 
drive. Interference from buildings, terrain and the 
weather is unavoidable.
FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to 
varying reception conditions.
Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted 
by your authorized Porsche dealer.Accessories which have not been tested and 
approved by Porsche may impair radio function 
and reception.
NavigationWhen put into operation for the first time, a 
distance of approx. 30 miles (50 km) must be 
driven in order for the navigation system to 
complete the process of fine calibration.
The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g. 
summer/snow tires) or new tires fitted.
Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during 
the fine-calibration process.
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car 
train), the system may take a few minutes to deter-
mine the current location after it has been 
switched on.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow) 
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may 
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation 
system is operational again.
Car Audio Operation/Tips For radio operation see your radio manual 
which is included with your on-board litera-
ture.
fPlease see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 258.
FM reception 
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio. 
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions 
are constantly changing. 
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from 
other vehicles are all working against good recep-
tion. 
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be 
problems when they are not. 
The following characteristics are completely nor-
mal for a given reception area, and they do not in-
dicate any problem with the radio itself. 
Note
Electronic accessories should only be installed by 
your authorized Porsche dealer.
Equipment which has not been tested and ap-
proved by Porsche may impair radio reception.  

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Fading and drifting 
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km), 
except for some high power stations. 
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired sta-
tion’s transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/
or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM 
than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion. 
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain 
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec-
tion of a stronger signal. 
Static and fluttering 
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter 
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun-
tains, the radio sound may be accompanied with 
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of 
FM. 
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes 
heard when driving along a tree-lined road. 
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjust-
ing the tone control for greater bass response un-
til the disturbance has passed. 
Multipath 
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM, 
direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna 
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other 
out. 
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead 
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter 
or loss of reception. Station swapping 
When two FM stations are close to each other, and 
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multi-
path area, interrupts the original signal, some-
times the stronger second signal will be selected 
automatically until the original one returns. 
This swapping can also occur as you drive away 
from the selected station and approach another 
station of a stronger signal. 
Compact disc player 
 Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and 
discs. 
fUse only compact discs labeled as shown, hav-
ing no dirt, damage or warpage. 
fNever attempt to disassemble or oil any part 
of the player unit. 
Do not insert any object other than a disc into 
the slot.
Remember there are no user-serviceable parts 
inside the compact disc player. 
fDo not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces. 
This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole. fWhen not in use, take the disc out of the player, 
put the disc back into its case and store it 
away from dust, heat, damp and direct 
sunlight.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun 
can damage the disc. 
fIf the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping 
the surfaces from the center to the outside in 
a radial direction with a soft cloth. 
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or 
anti-static record preservative. 
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.  

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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 
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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings D - Switching selection field “D” on or off
fPush operating lever forward or back.E - Arrow symbol for continuation
Arrow symbol: 
fPush operating lever down in order to page 
through the menu.
Arrow symbol: 
fPush operating lever up in order to page 
through the menu.The following menus are available, depending on 
vehicle equipment:
1. LIMIT
2. INFO
3. TEL
4. CHRONO
5. AUDIO
6. NAVI
7. OIL
8. TPM
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Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings fThe on-board computer display returns to the 
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection after 
a short period.
fYou can stop the stopwatch or measure anoth-
er intermediate time or a new lap.
AUDIOSwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Selecting a radio station
fSelect “AUDIO” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect the desired station.
fPush the operating lever up or down.
NAVISwitching on selection field “D”
fPush operating lever forward.
Select destination
fSelect “NAVI” with the operating lever.
fPush operating lever forward.
fSelect the desired function with the operating 
lever:
– Last destinations
– Destination memory
–Route guidance 

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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)