Before driving off...
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In the driver’s seat... fCheck operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road... fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5. f
When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the PDK selector le ver to ”P“ or the gear-
shift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.
Index
279
PPaintCare .......................... ................ 203, 205
Data............... ......................... ........... 265
ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70
Parking
PDK transmission.... ............................ 183
Parking aids ............... ............................ 70, 71
Parking brake ............. .................................. 55
Warning light .......... .............................. 56
Parking light ............... ...................... 78, 80, 81
Particle filter ........... .................................... 201
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 25
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 178
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 177
Driving in winter .. ................................ 183
Faults................................................. 179
Kickdown ................... ........................ 181
Launch Control ....... ............................ 181
Manual selection mode ........................ 182
Reduced driving program .................... 184
Selector lever emerge ncy release ........ 259
Selector lever positi ons ....................... 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 181
Sport mode ................ ........................ 180
Transmission fluid ............................... 201
Warning messages.. ............................ 184
Pen holder.................. .................................. 92
Plastic parts ............................................... 208 Care .................................................. 208
Platform lift ................ ................................ 232
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ................................................ ......... 66
Sport mode ................ .......................... 66 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).101
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) ....................178
Drive-Off Assistant . ..............................177
Driving in winter .... ..............................183
Faults ....................... ..........................179
Kickdown.................. ..........................182
Launch Control.......... ..........................178
Manual selection mo de ........................182
Reduced driving program.....................184
Selector lever emergency release ........259
Selector lever position .................178, 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....181
Sport mode .............. ..........................180
Transmission fluid ...............................201
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) ..............63
Information light .... ................................65
Power steering fluid le vel .....................201, 271
Power windows ............. ................................18
Practical tips ............ ..................................2
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Putting vehicle into op eration
.......................241RRadiator fan..........................................76, 188
Radio reception ........ ..................................101
Rain sensor .............. ....................................82
Range on remaining fuel ......................135, 164
Rear fender
Retractable ........... ................................67
Rear lid ........................ ..........................94, 95
Unlocking ................. ............................16
Rear luggage compartm ent ...........................96
Rear spoiler .................. ..........................67, 68
Rear view mirrors...... ..............................29, 30 Rear window defogger
.......................... 31, 117
Rear window heating .................................. 117
Recirculating-air butt on ............................... 114
Refuelling ........................................ .......... 196
Relays ......................... .............................. 235
Remote control ............ ................................ 16
Readiness ................ ............................ 17
Replacing battery ..................... .......... 244
Standby funktion .. ................................ 17
Synchronization.... ................................ 17
Replacement key.......... ................................ 15
Replacing bulbs....... ................................... 247
Replacing wiper blades ............................... 202
Retractable spoiler .. ..................................... 67
Rims Diameter ................. .......................... 223
Rim width................. .......................... 223
TPM sensors............ .......................... 219
Roof transport system ................................ 105
Running in.................... ................................ 10
SSafety belts ............ ..................................... 42
Cleaning ............................................ 209
Tensioner ............................................ 42
Warning light ............ ............................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set .................. .............................. 230
Seals .......................... .............................. 208
Care ........................ .......................... 208
Seat Adaptive sports se at............................. 33
Adjustment .......................................... 32
Comfort seat ........... ............................ 33