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Instruments, On-Board Computer Starting the timing
fPush operating lever forward.
The selection field is switched on.
fSelect CHRONO with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.fPush operating lever forward.
The time runs on all stopwatch displays.
The on-board computer display changes to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
PCM information
The performance display in the “Trip/Sport
display” menu must be selected in order to
analyse the data in the PCM.
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Stopping the timing
After time measurement is started, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Stop timing/
Intermediate time”.
fSelect “Stop timing” with the operating lever.fPush lever forward.
The time is stopped in all stopwatch displays,
and the on-board computer display changes to
the “Continue/Reset” selection.
The timing can be continued or reset to zero.
PCM information
After timing has been stopped, a prompt asking
whether the time is to be stored appears on the
PCM.Continue timing
After timing has been stopped, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Continue/
Reset” selection.
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Instruments, On-Board Computer fPush operating lever forward.
The stopwatch displays continue the timing.
The on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection. You
can stop the stopwatch or measure an inter-
mediate time.Resetting the time
After timing has been stopped, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Continue/
Reset” selection.
fSelect “Reset” with the operating lever.fPush operating lever forward.
The display returns to the “Start timing”
selection.
The stopwatch displays in the instrument panel
and the on-board computer are reset to zero.
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A-Lap
B- Intermediate timeDisplaying intermediate times
Several intermediate times can be displayed for a
route or for a lap on the race circuit. The interme-
diate times B are for your information.
Measured lap times A can be stored and evalu-
ated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM).To display an intermediate time:
After timing has been started, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Stop timing/
Intermediate time” selection.fSelect “Intermediate time” with the operating
lever and push the operating lever forwards.
The intermediate time will be displayed for
approx. 5 seconds.
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Instruments, On-Board Computer The on-board computer display then returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
fYou can stop the stopwatch or measure
another intermediate time.In order to start timing a new lap:
The “New lap?” selection appears for 5 seconds
after selection of “Intermediate time”.
fSelect “New lap?” with the operating lever and
push the operating lever forwards.The new lap is displayed on the on-board
computer and the PCM. Timing on the on-board
computer and on the PCM begins from zero. The
stopwatch in the instrument panel continues to
show the total time.
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fThe on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection after
a short period.
fYou can stop the stopwatch or measure
another intermediate time or a new lap.
PCM information
If you wish to store the lap time in the PCM, the
performance display in the “Trip/Sport display”
menu of the PCM must be selected.
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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TPM
Tire Pressure MonitoringfPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES FOR
COLD TIRES 68 °F/20 °C” on Page 237.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring continuously
monitors tire pressure and tire temperature on all
four wheels and warns the driver when the tire
pressure is too low.
The display as well as the settings for the Tire
Pressure Monitoring take place on the on-board
computer.
However, you must still adjust the tire pressure on
the wheel.fThe driver is responsible for filling the tires
correctly and making the correct settings on
the on-board computer.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring offers the following
functions:
– Display of the actual tire pressure while the
vehicle is in motion.
– Display of the deviation from the required
pressure (refilling pressure).
– Display of currently set tire type.
– Tire pressure warnings in two stages.
Warning!
Despite the advantages offered by the Tire
Pressure Monitoring, it is still the driver’s
responsibility to update the corresponding
settings in the on-board computer and
maintain the pressure in the tires.
Low tire pressure reduces the road safety of
the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immedia-
tely stop in a suitable place and check the tires
for damage. If necessary, remedy the damage
with a tire sealant.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
damaged tires.
fSealing the tire with tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
authorized Porsche dealer. The maximum
permitted speed is 50 mph (80 km/h).fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. In cases
of doubt, have tires checked by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
fDamaged tires must be immediately replaced
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fIf a fault occurs in the Tire Pressure Monitoring
(e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored at all or
will be monitored only partially by defective
Tire Pressure Monitoring.
fTires lose air over time without a tire defect
being present. A tire pressure warning will then
appear in the on-board computer display.
Correct the tire pressure at the next oppor-
tunity.
fThe Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning
about tire damage due to natural pressure loss
as well as about a gradual loss of pressure due
to foreign objects.
The Tire Pressure Mnitoring cannot warn you
about tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g.
flat tire due to abrupt external effects).
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Tire pressure function of the on-board
computer
The tire pressure function of the on-board
computer displays the tire pressures (actual
pressure) dependent on temperature in the four
wheels.
You can watch the tire pressure rise as the tempe-
rature increases while driving.
This display is only for information.
fUnder no circumstances should the tire
pressures be changed based on this display.
Warning!
This display is for informational purposes
only. Under no circumstances should the tire
pressures be changed based on this display.
Changing the tire pressure to incorrect
pressures could adversely affect the perfor-
mance, driving characteristics, and safety of
your vehicle.
fMaintain tire pressures according to the units
indicated on the tire pressure plate, located on the drivers side door of the vehicle.
Displaying the tire pressure function of the
on-board computer
fPush operating lever up or down until the tire
pressure function of the on-board computer
appears.
(The selection field must be switched off.)Pressure info in tire pressure menu
In accordance with physical principles, the air
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for every 18 °F (10 °C)
change in temperature.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring takes this relation-
ship between tire pressure and temperature into
account.
fPlease see the chapter “PRESSURE INCREASE
AS THE RESULT OF TEMPERATURE
INCREASE” on Page 142.
You can read the tire pressures to be
corrected in this display.
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