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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPorsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)  ...... 4
Setting and operating vehicle components 
when driving  .................................................. 4
Portable Fuel Contain ers ................................ 4
Ground Clearance  ...... .................................... 4
Engine Exhaust  .......... .................................... 5Before driving off................................. 8Before driving off...  ........................................ 8
Break in hints for the first 
2,000 miles/3,000 kilo meters ...................... 10Operation, Safety ............................... 13Keys   ........................ .................................. 15
Security Wheel Bolts  .................................... 15
Doors ................................................ ......... 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System  19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System  ...  21
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring  ............. 25
Power Windows  ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger,  Door Mirror Heating  .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head  Restraints  ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats  ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel  ..................... 40 Sun Visors  ...............
....................................41
Safety Belts  ............. ....................................42
Airbag Systems  ....... ....................................44
Child Restraint System s ................................50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat  ....54
Sports Exhaust System  ................................55
Parking Brake  .......... ....................................55
Brakes   ................... ....................................56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System)  ...59
Clutch Pedal  ................ ................................60
Sport Mode  ................. ................................61
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM)  .............63
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM) ........................ ................................66
Retractable Spoiler  .. ................................... 67
Fixed rear spoiler  . ........................................68
Interior lights  ................................ ...............69
Parking Aids   ........... ....................................70
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lo ck .................................72
Starting Procedures  .....................................75
Stopping Engine  .. ........................................76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................77
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Bi-Xenon Headlig hts ...............................78
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Halogen Headlights  ...............................80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light / 
Flasher Lever ........... ....................................81
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever  ...................82
Automatic Speed Contro l ..............................
84Cupholder ...................
................................ 86
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 87
Cigarette Lighter  .... ..................................... 88
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 89
Luggage Storage on Engine Compartment Lid 91
Luggage Compartment Li ds ......................... 92
Luggage Compartment  ................................ 94
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 94
Trunk Entrapment  .. ..................................... 95
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)  . 97
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms   ........ 99
iPod, USB and AUX . ................................... 100
Fire Extinguisher  .... ................................... 101
HomeLink ................... .............................. 102
Automatic Air Conditioning System, 
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating. ........................ 105Air Conditioning ...... ................................... 106
Automatic Air Conditioning System  ............. 109
Central and Side Vents    ............................. 112
Fresh-air Intake   . ....................................... 112
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating  ... 113Instruments, On-Board Computer, 
Warnings ........................................ 115Instrument Panel USA Models ..................... 116
Instrument Panel Canada Models  ................ 118
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light  ...... 120
Instrument Illumination  ............................... 120 

Operation, Safety
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Operation, Safety
Keys   ........................
.................................. 15
Security Wheel Bolts  .................................... 15
Doors ................................................ ......... 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System  19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System  ...  21
Alarm System, 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring  ............. 25
Power Windows  ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger,  Door Mirror Heating  .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head  Restraints  ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats  ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel  ..................... 40
Sun Visors ................. .................................. 41
Safety Belts ............... .................................. 42
Airbag Systems  ......... .................................. 44
Child Restraint System s ............................... 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat  .... 54
Sports Exhaust System  ................................ 55
Parking Brake  ............ .................................. 55
Brakes   ..................... .................................. 56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System)  ... 59
Clutch Pedal  .............. .................................. 60
Sport Mode  ............... .................................. 61
Porsche Stability Mana gement (PSM) ............. 63
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM) ...................... .................................. 66 Retractable Spoiler  ..
...................................  67
Fixed rear spoiler  . ........................................ 68
Interior lights  ................................ ............... 69
Parking Aids   ........... .................................... 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with 
anti-theft Steering Lo ck ................................ 72
Starting Procedures  ..................................... 75
Stopping Engine   . ........................................ 76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................ 77
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Bi-Xenon Headlights  ............................... 78
Light Switch on Vehicles 
with Halogen Headlights  ............................... 80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light / 
Flasher Lever ........... .................................... 81
Windshield Wiper/ Wash er Lever  ................... 82
Automatic Speed Control  .............................. 84
Cupholder ................... ................................
 86
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 87
Cigarette Lighter ...... .................................... 88
Storage in the Passenger Compartment  ........ 89
Luggage Storage on Engine Compartment Lid 91
Luggage Compartment Li ds .......................... 92
Luggage Compartment  ................................ 94
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 94
Trunk Entrapment   ... .................................... 95
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) .. 97
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms  ......... 99
iPod, USB and AUX  .. .................................. 100
Fire Extinguisher  .. ...................................... 101
HomeLink .................... .............................. 102 

Operation, Safety
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Note 
The incident light in the area of the sensors must 
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the wind-
shield. 
Switching off the automatic anti-glare 
operation 
fPress switch  B.
Light-emitting diode  C goes out. 
Switching on the automatic anti-glare 
operation 
f Press switch  B.
Light-emitting diode  C lights up.
 Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge 
from a broken mirror glass. 
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes. 
f If the electrolyte fluid should come into contact 
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off 
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and 
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be 
removed only while it is still wet. 
f Clean the affected parts with water.  The mirror heater is ready for operation when the 
ignition is on.
Switching on f
Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heater switches off 
automatically. 
The heater can be switched back on by pressing 
the button again.Switching off f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Rear Window Defogger, 
Door Mirror Heating 

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Operation, SafetyWarning chime
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is 
opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home 
lighting) are on, a 
chime warns of possible bat-
tery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible 
due to provisions of law. 
Daytime driving lightsThe daytime driving lights are integrated in the 
front auxiliary headlights. These lights are 
switched on only when the engine is running and 
with the light switch in the positions OFF or HOME.
Low beam headlights must be switched on when 
driving through tunnels or at dusk, for example.
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary 
depending on country-specific regulations.
Canada only:
In addition to the auxiliary headlights the parking 
lights are switched on.
USA only:
The daytime driving lights  can be deactivated in 
the on-board computer.
f Please see the chapter “ON-BOARD 
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 130.
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
Further individual light functions are available in ve-
hicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.Cornering lightThe dynamic cornering light is activated above 
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Light Switch on Vehicles with 
Bi-Xenon HeadlightsLights switched off
Daytime driving lights are switched on 
when the engine is running.
Welcome Home Function
Daytime driving lights are switched on 
when the engine is running.
Parking lights , side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumina-
tion, daytime driving lights switched off
Canada: daytime driving lights switched 
on
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on, 
daytime driving lights switched off
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on. 

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Operation, SafetyWarning chime
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is 
opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home 
lighting) are on, a 
chime warns of possible bat-
tery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible 
due to provisions of law. 
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
Further individual light functions are available in ve-
hicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual 
Memory” in the separate PCM operating 
instructions.
Daytime driving lightsUSA only:
The daytime driving lights can be activated/deacti-
vated in the on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “ON-BOARD 
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 130.Welcome Home LightingSwitching on
fMove light switch to the HOME position.
For improved visibility and security when you get 
in and out of the car, the fog lights and the tail 
lights remain on for a certain period of time:
– When you get out of the car , the lights are 
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the 
door is opened. The off-delay time resumes 
when the vehicle is locked.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package 
Plus, the PCM can be used to set the off-delay 
time. This setting also changes the lighting 
period for unlocking the vehicle.
Please observe the chapter “Individual 
Memory” in the separate PCM operating 
instructions.
– The lights are turned on for approx.  30 seconds  when the vehicle is unlocked .
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on 
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
Light Switch on Vehicles with 
Halogen HeadlightsLights switched off
Welcome Home Function
Parking lights , side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumination
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on
Fog light  in addition to parking lights or 
low beam
Pull switch to first click.
Indicator light on.
Rear fog light  in addition to fog lights
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on. 

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Operation, Safety
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
A - Light-emitting diode for status identificationHomeLinkThe programmable HomeLink replaces up to three 
original hand-held transmitters used to operate 
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the 
property, alarm system).
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency 
of an original handheld transmitter.
 Warning!
Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if 
persons, animals or objects are within the 
range of movement of the equipment that is 
being operated.
f When using the HomeLink, ensure that no 
persons, animals or objects are within the 
range of movement of the equipment that is 
being operated.
f Observe the safety notes for the original hand-held transmitter.
Preconditions for operating and 
programming the HomeLink:
– Ignition is switched on.
– Daytime driving lights/fog lights are switched  off.
To operate the respective device:
f Press the appropriate button ( 1, 2 or 3).
Light-emitting diode  A lights up during signal 
transfer. Note on operation
f
Always use the HomeLink opener in the 
direction of travel.
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled 
out.
f Before selling the vehicle, delete the 
programmed signals of the HomeLink. 
f Please read the instructions for the original 
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the 
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or 
changeable code.
f Always fit new batteries in your hand-held trans-
mitter before programming the transmitter. 

Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating
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fPress button  A (switch on or off).
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as 
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only the 
inside air is circulated.
 Warning!
Risk of accident due to impaired vision, 
resulting in serious personal injury or death. 
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may 
fog up.
f Only select recirculating-air setting for short 
periods. 
f If the windows fog up, sw itch recirculating-air 
setting off immediately by pressing the 
recirculating-air button again and select the ”Defrost windshield“ function. 
Switching recirculating-air mode on or off 
f Press recirculating-air button  E.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
AC OFF– switching the air-conditioning 
compressor on and offThe air conditioning compressor switches off 
automatically at temperatures below approx. 
37 °F/3 °C and cannot be switched on, even 
manually.
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx. 
37 °F/3 °C, the air-conditioning compressor can 
be switched on or off manually.
The compressor can be switched off manual to 
save fuel.
f Press AC OFF button  D.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The compressor is switched off.
f If the interior temperature is too high, switch 
on the compressor again.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not 
switch off the air-conditioning compressor. 
This prevents fogging of windows.AC max operationIn AC max operation, the interior of your vehicle is 
cooled as quickly as possible.
f Press AC max button  H. 
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Air distributionThe individual air distributions can be combined as 
desired. 
If an air distribution is not selected, no symbol 
appears in the display panel. Air flows then from 
all vents as well as to the windshield.
Recommended setting in Summer – 
Air distribution to central and side vents
Recommended setting in Winter – 
Air distribution to footwell and windshield
f Press button  H.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows to the footwell.
f Press button  I.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows from the central and side vents. 
Vents must be open.
f Press button  J.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows to the windshield.
Defrosting the windshield
Recirculating-air setting
Air distribution to footwell
Air distribution to center and side 
vents
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Automatic air conditioning system, Heated rear window/Door mirror heating
Setting temperaturefPress button  F upwards or downwards 
respectively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature 
can be adjusted between 61 °F and 85 °F/16 °C 
and 29.5 °C. 
Recommendation: 72 °F/22 °C.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system 
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
er.
Automatic control is no longer active.
Note
If the preselected temperature is changed, the 
blower speed can increase automatically in auto-
matic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly 
this way.
Sensors
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-con-
ditioning system:
f Do not cover the sun sensor on the instrument 
panel or the temperature sensor  C. f
Press button  A (switch on or off).
The windshield is defogged or defrosted as 
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
AC OFF – switching compressor for air-
conditioning system on and offThe air-conditioning compressor switches off 
automatically at temperatures below approx. 
37 °F/3 °C and cannot be switched on, even 
manually.
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx. 
37 °F/3 °C, the air-conditioning compressor is 
always switched on in automatic mode.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel, 
but control comfort is then limited:
f Press AC OFF button  D.
The compressor is switched off.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
f If the interior temperature is too high, switch 
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
To dry incoming air in  damp weather, do not 
switch off the air-conditioning compressor. 
This prevents fogging of windows. f
Press button  K upwards or downwards respec-
tively.
The preset blower speed is increased or 
decreased.
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display.
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest 
blower stage, the blower and automatic control 
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display 
field.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the 
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic 
control back on again.
 Warning!
Risk of accident due  to impaired vision, 
resulting in serious personal injury or death. 
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may 
fog up.
f Only select recirculatin g-air setting for short 
periods.
f If the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air 
setting off immediately by pressing the 
circulating-air button again and select the “Defrost windshield” function.
Defrosting the windshield
Adjusting blower speed
Recirculating-air setting