
Before driving off...
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1 Inner door handle, Page 18
2 Power windows, Page 25
3 Door mirror control, Page 27
4 Hands-free microphone
5 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
6 Front and rear lid release, Page 93
7 Steering-wheel adjustment, Page 37
8 Seat height adjustment, Page 30
9 Backrest angle adjustment, Page 30
10 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment, Page 30 

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Operation, Safety
Seat Adjustment and Head 
Restraints
 Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you 
attempt to adjust while driving. This could 
cause sudden loss of control, resulting in se-
rious personal injury or death. 
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
The backrest locks must be engaged at all 
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the 
backrest is upright and the belts are properly 
positioned on the body. 
Improperly positioned safety belts or safety 
belts worn by passengers in an excessively 
reclined position can cause serious personal 
injury or death in an accident. 
fDo not operate the car with the driver or 
passenger backrests excessively reclined 
(see “Seat position”).
Risk of injury if persons or animals are in the 
movement range of the seat during seat 
adjustment.
fAdjust the seat so that no-one is put at risk.
 Caution!
Risk of damage to windshield, sun visor, 
windstop, etc. when the seat is adjusted or 
folded back or forward.
fAdjust the seat so that the s e a t  b a c k re s t  i s  n o t  in contact with any other object.
The driver and front passenger seats provide 
integrated head restraints in the backrests. The 
head restraints are not adjustable. The rear seats 
do not provide head restraints. Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should not 
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the 
head restraints and backrests, respectively, are 
placed in their proper positions so that the risk of 
neck injuries is minimized in the event of a crash.
For proper positioning of the head restraint, the 
seatback's inclination should be adjusted such 
that the head restraint is in an upright position. 
Driver and passengers should be seated upright 
and in the center of their seats.
Seat positionAn ergonomically correct sitting position is 
important for safe and fatigue-free driving. 
We recommend the following procedure for adjust-
ing the driver’s seat to suit individual 
requirements:
1.Vehicles with manual transmission:
Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully 
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung 
(PDK):
Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the 
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering 
wheel.
Set the backrest angle (not applicable for 
Sports bucket seat) and the steering-wheel 
position so that your wrist rests on the outer 
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time, 
the shoulders must still be in noticeable 
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height (not applicable for 
Sports bucket seat) to give yourself enough 
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest 
lightly on the seat cushion. 

Operation, Safety
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Standard seat/sports seatA Seat height
fUse lever A in a pumping movement:
Upwards – seat moves upwards
Downwards – seat moves downwards
B Fore and aft
fRaise locking lever B.
Move seat to desired position and release 
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.C Backrest angle
fOperate switch C until the desired backrest 
angle is reached.
Seat backrestFolding forward
fPull up lever H in the side part of the backrest 
and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
fTilt back and engage the backrest so that it 
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
Comfort seat with driver seat memory/
Adaptive sports seat with driver seat 
memoryfPress the switch in the direction indicated by 
the arrow until the desired setting is reached.
A Seat height adjustment
B Fore-and-aft position adjustment
C Seat angle adjustment
D Backrest angle adjustment 

Operation, Safety
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Rear Seat BackrestsExtra storage space is gained by folding the rear 
seat backrests forward.
Folding forward
fPull lever forward and fold the backrest 
forward.
Folding back
fTilt the backrest back until you feel it click into 
place. When doing so, make sure that the seat 
belt is properly routed (see figure).Cabriolet
fDo not fold up the rear seat backrests with the 
windstop installed.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
 Warning!
Risk of accident.
The steering wheel may move further than 
desired if you attempt to adjust it when 
driving.
You can lose control of the vehicle, causing 
serious personal injury or death.
fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
Adjusting steering wheel height and 
longitudinal direction1. Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock.
2. Push the locking lever downwards.
3. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen 
backrest angle and your seat position by 
moving the steering wheel up or down and 
longitudinally.
4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it en-
gage. 
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly lon-
gitudinally. 

Operation, Safety
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Safety belt height adjustment(Coupé and Targa)
The height of the belt deflectors for the driver’s 
seat and passenger’s seat can be adjusted.
Adjust the height of the safety belt so that it runs 
across the middle of the shoulder, not against the 
neck. 
Adjusting belt height 
fUpward – push belt deflector up. 
fDownward – press button (arrow) and move 
belt deflector. 
Cleaning the safety beltsIf it becomes necessary to clean the belts, you 
can use any mild washing agent. Allow the belts to 
dry prior to retracting, but avoid direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaners. If unsuitable 
cleaners are used or any attempt is made to 
dye or bleach the belts, the webbing may be 
weakened and thus constitute a safety risk. 

Index
301
AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 61
Warning light ........................................ 62
Adaptive sports seat..................................... 31
Adjusting Headlights.................................... 278
Advanced Airbag........................................... 45
Air conditioning compressor ................ 106, 108
Air conditioning system ............................... 106
Air distribution .................................... 106, 108
Air filter ...................................................... 222
Air intake.................................................... 109
Airbag
Advanced ............................................. 45
Cleaning covers .................................. 230
Deactivation device............................... 49
Function ............................................... 45
Maintenance ......................................... 48
Warning light .................................. 48, 56
Airbag Systems ............................................ 44
Alarm system ....................................... 23, 100
Deactivating passenger compartment 
monitoring ............................................ 24
Fault indication...................................... 24
Function indication................................ 23
Not active .......................................... 258
Alcantara, cleaning ..................................... 231
Antenna ............................................. 100, 225
Antifreeze .................................................. 207
Antifreeze in coolant................................... 207
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 61
Warning light ........................................ 62
Ashtray ........................................................ 89
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 249
Audio operation ...................................... 98, 99Auto-button, air conditioning.........................106
Automatic
Air conditioning system........................106
Anti-glare mirrors ..................................28
Car washes ........................................225
Door locking ...................................18, 22
Garage door .........................................78
Headlight adjustment.............................81
Speed control .........................86, 87, 116
Transmission ......................................170
Automatic locking retractor............................53
Automatic speed control..............................116
Indicator light ......................................116
Average consumption ..........................127, 157
Average speed ...................................127, 157BBackrest
Adjustment ...........................................30
Release ................................................30
Battery .......................................................261
Care...................................................262
Charge state.......................................261
Charging ............................................262
Putting vehicle into operation ...............263
Remote control ...................................266
Removing ...........................................264
Replacing ...........................................263
Warning light.......................................124
Winter operation..................................263
Before driving off ........................................ 8, 9
Belts ............................................................41
Cleaning .............................................231
Height adjustment .................................43Tensioner ............................................ 41
Warning light ........................................ 42
Blower adjustment...................................... 109
Blower speed adjustment............................ 107
Brake
Break in ............................................... 10
Pads ................................................... 60
Pedal................................................... 59
Wear ................................................... 60
Brake fluid
Changing ........................................... 213
Checking level .................................... 212
Level ................................................. 212
Warning light ...................................... 213
Brake light ................................................. 277
Brake light, additional ................................. 277
Brakes ...................................................... 212
Brake circuit division warning light ....... 213
Brake warning light............................. 125
Fluid .......................................... 212, 290
Fluid warning light............................... 213
Function .............................................. 58
New brake pads or linings ..................... 60
Pads ................................................... 10
Parking brake....................................... 57
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB) .................................................. 4
Roller brake tester................................ 63
Test stand ........................................... 68
Break in brakes ............................................ 10
Break in hints ............................................... 10
Bulbs, replacing ......................................... 269 

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Index Replacing battery ................................ 266
Standby funktion ................................... 17
Synchronization .................................... 17
Replacement key .......................................... 15
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 269
Replacing wiper blades............................... 223
Retractable rear spoiler................................. 69
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 245
Dimensions ................................ 287, 288
Rim width ........................................... 245
TPM sensors ...................................... 241
Roller blind ................................................. 200
Rollover Protection System............................ 56
Roof Transport System ............... 204, 291, 292
Running in .................................................... 10
SSafety belts .................................................. 41
Cleaning ............................................. 231
Height adjustment ................................. 43
Tensioner ............................................. 41
Warning light ........................................ 42
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 284
Sealing set ................................................. 252
Seals ......................................................... 229
Care .................................................. 229
Seat
Adaptive sports seat ............................. 31
Adjustment ........................................... 30
Comfort seat ........................................ 31
Heating ................................................ 35
Memory ............................................... 33
Position................................................ 30Sports bucket seat................................ 32
Sports seat .......................................... 31
Standard seat ....................................... 31
Ventilation............................................. 36
Seat memory
Operating with the remote control .......... 34
Operation with person buttons................ 33
Selector lever position......................... 112, 114
Selector lever position indicator, 
PDK transmission........................................ 171
Service ...................................................... 133
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ...... 155
Shift indicator ............................................. 119
Shifting gears
Drive-Off Assistant ............................... 169
Manual transmission............................ 168
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............ 170
Side light, front ........................................... 277
Side marker light .................................. 80, 276
Side vents .................................................. 109
Sliding glass roof ........................................ 200
Sliding roof................................................. 178
Snow chains ............................................... 243
Snow tires .................................................. 242
Socket ....................................................... 257
Spacers ..................................................... 255
Spare key..................................................... 15
Speed code letter ....................................... 244
Speed control ............................................... 87
Automatic ............................................. 86
Indicator light ...................................... 116
Speed limit ......................................... 129, 244
Speedometer ............................................. 118
Spoiler ......................................................... 69Sport Chrono Plus package
CHRONO stopwatch ............................136
Sport mode ..........................................64
Sport mode ..................................................68
PDK transmission ................................172
Switching on/off ....................................64
Switching PASM on/off ..........................69
Sport plus mode ...........................................64
Sport tires ......................................................4
Sports bucket seat........................................32
Sports chassis ............................................298
Sports exhaust system ..................................57
Sports seat ..................................................31
Sport-type running gear ...............................298
Stability management system ........................66
Standard seat ...............................................31
Starter switch ...............................................74
Starting ........................................................75
Starting engine .............................................77
Steam cleaners...........................................224
Steering column
Locking ................................................75
Steering lock ................................................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................37
Function keys ........................................39
Heating ................................................38
Lock.....................................................75
Multi functional ......................................39
PDK shift buttons ................................170
Stopping engine ............................................78
Stopwatch ..................................................136
Storage options ............................................91
Storage possibilities......................................91