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Keys fPlease see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM, PAS-
SENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on 
Page 23.
fPlease see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING” 
on Page 19.
Two car keys are supplied with your Porsche. 
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle. 
fBe careful with your car keys: do not part with 
them except under exceptional circumstances. 
fTo avoid battery run-down, always remove the 
ignition key from the ignition lock. 
Replacement keys Replacement car keys can be obtained only from 
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can 
sometimes be very time-consuming.
You should therefore always keep a spare key on 
your person. 
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no 
circumstances in or on the vehicle. 
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported” 
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche 
dealer. 
A total of 6 car keys can be reported to the control 
unit.
Disabling key codes 
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by 
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys are required for this pur-
pose.
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be 
started only using authorized keys. 
Note
fPlease note that the other locks can still be 
opened with the disabled key. 
Immobilizer There is a transponder (an electronic component) 
in the key grip, containing a stored code. 
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock 
checks the code. 
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
fInsert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes 
without the engine being started, the immobilizer 
is switched on again.
fIf this happens, turn the ignition key back to 
position 3 (ignition off) before starting the 
engine. The immobilizer is switched off again, 
and the engine can be started.
fPlease see the chapter “IGNITION/STARTER 
SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING LOCK” 
on Page 74.
Switching on the immobilizer
fRemove ignition key.Security Wheel Bolts fIf wheels have to be removed during a work-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the sock-
et for the security wheel bolts along with the 
car key. 

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O - Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 - Start engine
3 - Ignition offIgnition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering LockThe ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock po-
sitions.
The ignition key rebounds to the initial position 
from every ignition lock position.
fFor your safety, fasten safety belts. 
fPlease see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on 
Page 15.fPlease see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO RE-
MOTE CONTROL” on Page 16.
Before starting the enginefApply 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.Switch position 0 Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the 
ignition is switched on or when the engine has 
been started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
fIn vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
fSwitch ignition off.
fRemove ignition key. 
Switch position 1 Ignition on
fTurn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE 
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD 
COMPUTER” on Page 158. 

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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. 
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Index HomeLink................................................... 103
Hoods.................................................... 93, 94
Horn ................................................ 12, 19, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 5
IIgnition key................................................... 74
Emergency operation ............................ 76
Ignition lock.................................................. 74
Withdrawing ignition key, 
PDK transmission................................ 172
Immobilizer .................................................. 15
Indicator lights.................................... 112, 114
INFO Warning messages ............................. 132
Instrument
Illumination ......................................... 116
Lights .................................................. 80
Panel ................................. 112, 114, 158
Interior lights ................................................ 71
Interior mirror ............................................... 28JJumper cables ............................................ 267KKey codes .................................................... 15
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 49
Keys ...................................................... 15, 16LLATCH System ............................................. 54
Launch Control ........................................... 173
Leather care .............................................. 230License plate light ......................................... 80
Lids ............................................................. 94
Emergency unlocking .......................... 260
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 254
Lifting/sliding roof....................................... 178
Light
Daytime driving ..................................... 80
Flasher ................................... 80, 82, 119
Low beam ...................................... 80, 82
Sensor for instrument illumination. 112, 114
Switch ............................................ 80, 82
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 245
Lights
Care .................................................. 229
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 81
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 129
Load switch-off ........................................... 258
Loading information .................................... 246
Locking ........................................................ 19
Conditions ............................................ 21
Locking retractor .......................................... 53
Low beam .................................................... 82
Lowering ...................................................... 56
Luggage carrier .................................. 291, 292
Luggage compartment ............................ 95, 97
Lid ....................................................... 93
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......................................... 16
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ........... 93
Luggage rack ............................................. 204
MMaintenance ...............................................206
Make-up mirror .............................................40
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................10
Manual transmission............................168
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................28
Heating ........................................29, 110
Inside ...................................................27
Mirrors ...................................................27, 73
Anti-glare ..............................................28
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................39NNavigation ....................................................98
Selection field, on-board computer .......142
Notes on
Car care .............................................224
Maintenance .......................................206
Number plate light.................................80, 277OOctane rating ......................................216, 217
Odometer ...................................................117
Off delay ......................................................81
Oil..............................................................208
Change...............................................210
Checking level.....................................153
Consumption.........................................10
Level checks.......................................208
Level indicator ....................................153
Pressure.............................................124
Recommendation ................................210