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No monitoringIn the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights up
and a corresponding message appears on the
multi-function display.
Monitoring is not active:
– if Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty,
– if wheel transmitters for Tire Pressure Monitoring are missing,
– during the learning phase after the tire settings have been updated,
– after a wheel change without updating the tire settings,
– if more than four wheel transmitters are recognized,
– if there is external interference by other radio sources, e.g. wireless headphones,
– if tire temperatures are too high.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Sport Chrono/StopwatchYou can use the stopwatch to measure any times,
e.g. on race circuits or on work-related journeys.
Measured lap times can be stored and evaluated
if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM).
fPlease observe the chapter “SPORT DISPLAY”
in the separate PCM operating instructions. Stopwatch on the dashboard
The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital
display.
The large pointer of the analogue display
measures the seconds. The two small pointers
measure hours and minutes. The display restarts
at zero after 12 hours.
Seconds and increments of 1/10 and 1/100
of a second can be read on the digital display.
The digital display and the
display on the on-board
computer can indicate up to 99 hours and
59 minutes.
Stopwatch timing displays
The stopwatch time is displayed at different
positions on the dashboard:
– In the stopwatch on the dashboard.
– In the “ Chrono” menu in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
– In the “CAR” main menu on the PCM.
Displaying the time on the stopwatch
You can configure the stopwatch on the
dashboard to display the ti me in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
For information on displaying the time on the
stopwatch:
f Please see the chapter “DISPLAYING TIME IN
STOPWATCH ON DASHBOARD” on page 148.
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Sport Chrono on multi-function display
All stopwatch displays are started and stopped in
the “Chrono” menu on the multi-function display.
For instructions on using the multi-function
display:
f
Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY IN THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 115.
Notes on operation
If you exit the “Chrono ” menu while the stopwatch
is running, measurement will continue.
The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched
off. If the ignition is switched on again within
approximately 4 minutes, the stopwatch will
continue to run.
The only way to reset th e stopwatch to zero is
by selecting “ Reset” in the “ Chrono” menu.
For information on re setting the stopwatch:
f Please see the chapter “RESETTING THE
STOPWATCH TIME” on page 137.
A- Current stopwatch time
B - Reference time (fastest lap)
C - Number of completed laps
D - Circle display: Compares the current lap time
with the reference timeStarting timing
The stopwatch time A is displayed simultaneously
on all stopwatch displays in the vehicle.
R - Lap time (stored)
Z - Intermediate time (not stored)Stopping lap/Starting new lap
The current stopwatch time can be stored as a lap
time while the stopwatch is still running.
1. Select
> “Chrono”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Chrono”
2. “Start”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Chrono ”
2. “Round ”
and confirm.
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The lap counter value C increases by one.
The time of the fastest completed lap is stored
temporarily as a reference value B.
The stopwatch time A and the circle display D turn
a different color to indicate whether the current
lap time is quicker than, slower than or identical to
the current fastest lap.
– Green: Current lap time is faster.
– Yellow: Current lap time is identical.
– Red: Current lap time is slower.
Note
If a reference time has not been stored yet,
the reference time position B remains blank.
The segment display is not colored.
A maximum of 63 laps can be stored during each
session.
Storing intermediate time
You can store an intermediate time while the
stopwatch is still running.
The intermediate time is displayed temporarily
on the multi-function display.
Timing continues in the background. Stopping timing
You can stop the stopwatch at any time.
The stopwatch time
A stops.
Continuing timing
You can resume timing again after stopping
the stopwatch.
The stopwatch time A continues. Resetting the stopwatch time
The stopwatch time can be reset to zero.
All stopwatch time displays are reset to zero.1.
Select
> “Chrono”
2. Select “ Int”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Chrono ”
2. “Stop ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Chrono ”
> “Stop ”
2. “Res. ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Chrono”
> “ Stop ”
2. “Reset ”
and confirm.
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Vehicle Settings on the Multi-
Function DisplayDifferent settings can be adjusted in the
multi-function display on the instrument panel
depending on the vehicle equipment.
On vehicles with comfort memory, the settings are
stored on the car key or the person buttons in the
driver’s door.
For information on the comfort memory:
fPlease see the chapter “COMFORT MEMORY”
on page 40.
Selecting settings menu
Setting optionsThe following vehicle functions can be adapted
individually:
–“ Display ”
Adapt the appearance of the multi-function
display, see page 139.
–“ Light/Visibility ”
Adjust the vehicle lighting, wipers and
reversing options, see page 142.
–“ Locking ”
Adjust the locking settings, see page 145.
–“ Air conditioning ”
Adapt the air conditioning, see page 146.
–“ Date/time ”
Set the date and time, see page 147.
–“ Units ”
Set the units of measurement on the
instruments and display, see page 149.
–“ Language”
Set the language of the multi-function display
and the instrument panel, see page 150. –“
Volume ”
Adjust the volume of the warning and
information tones, see page 150.
–“ Steering wheel operation”
Change the MFS button assignment on the
multi-function steering wheel, see page 151.
–“ Reset ”
Reset to factory settings, see page 139.
Selecting setting options or activating
vehicle functionsA symbol positioned in front of a setting option
indicates whether the option is selected or
a vehicle function is activated.
Selecting one of several options
Option is selected.
Option is not selected.
Activating and deactivating functions Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
and confirm.
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Resetting to factory settingsAll settings made in the multi-function display
can be reset to the factory settings:
Note
All personal settings that have already been stored
will be lost as a result of resetting to factory
settings.
Adapting appearance of multi-function
displayThe contents and appearance of the multi-function
display can be adapted individually.
Selecting main menu display contents
Individual elements in the main menu can be
hidden and shown as required.
The main menu items “ Audio”, “Navigation”,
“ Map ”, “Phone ”, “Tr i p ”, “Tire pressure” and
“ Sport Chrono” can be hidden or shown.
The “ Settings ” menu item cannot be hidden. Adapting display contents of audio main
menu
In the audio main menu, you can display either
a list of all radio stations currently within range or
a list of all stored radio stations.
Available display contents:
–“
Station list ”
List of stations currently within range.
–“ Preset list ”
List of stored stations.
For information on the station and preset lists:
f Please observe the separate operating manual
for the Porsche communication Management
(PCM).
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
2. “Fact. settings ”
and confirm.
3. Select “ Ye s”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Display ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Display ”
2. “Menu scope ”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired main menu items.
4. Confirm selection.
Menu item is displayed.
Menu item is hidden.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Audio”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
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Multi-function display configuration exampleAdapting display contents in vehicle
information area
You can select four of the many items of vehicle
information for display in the “Vehicle” menu and
assignment to the display areas 1, 2 , 3 and 4. Available display contents:
“
Coolant temp. ” (coolant temperature),
“ Compass ”, “Oil temperature ”, “Oil pressure ”,
“ Boost pressure ”, “Rem. fuel rng. ”, “Station/
Track ” (current radio station/music title), “ Veh.
voltage ”, “Int: Trip time ” (driving time to
intermediate destination), “Int: Arrival ” (arrival
time at intermediate destination), “ Dst: Trip time”
(driving time to destination), “ Destination
arrival ” (arrival time at destination), “ Date”,
“ Phone info ” (network strength/network name),
“ Blank line “ (area remains blank).
One item of information cannot be assigned to
several areas or one area and the “ Upper line ”.Adapting upper status area
You can assign various items of information to the
upper status area
A in the multi-function display.
Available display contents:
–“ Station name”
–“ Rem. fuel rng. ”
–“ Compass”
–“ Boost pressure ”
–“ Blank line ”
No information appears in the upper status
area A.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Vehicle menu ”
and confirm.
3. Select “ 1:” or
“ 2: ” or
“ 3: ” or
“ 4: ”
and confirm.
4. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Upper line ”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
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Displaying PCM information on the
multi-function display
You can configure the multi-function display
to temporarily display different items of
information relating to Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).
Available PCM information:
–“Map info ”
Navigation map appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
–“ Phone info ”
Information on incoming and outgoing calls
is displayed.
–“ Voice control”
Help text appears when the voice control
button is pressed. –“
Arrow info ”
Navigation arrow appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
–“ Speed limit ”
Speed limits marked on the map in the
navigation system are displayed.
Adapting lower status area
You can assign the current time and outside
temperature to the lower status area B in the
multi-function display.
Available display contents:
–“ Time ”
–“ Temperature ”
–“ Date & temp. ” Hiding and showing upshift prompt indicator
You have the option of displaying an upshift
prompt indicator in the di
gital speedometer inside
the tachometer to indicate the ideal gear-changing
points when changing gear manually with the
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission or
on vehicles with a manual transmission, and
encourage a more fuel-efficient driving style.
Adjusting display brightness
The brightness of the multi-function display can be
adjusted to suit individual requirements.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “PCM display ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired PCM
information.
4. Confirm selection.
Information is displayed.
Information is not displayed.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Display ”
2. “Lower line ”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Shift request”
3. Confirm selection.
Upshift prompt is displayed.
Upshift prompt is hidden.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Brightness”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired display brightness
and confirm.
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Light and visibility settingsThe exterior lights, interior lighting and visual
aids for reversing the vehicle can be adapted
individually.
Adjusting exterior lights
You can adapt the exterior light functions on the
vehicle e.g. daytime driving light mode and off
delays of the Welcome Ho me and Entry functions
in the “ Exterior lights ” menu. Activating and deactivating automatic
daytime driving lights
The daytime driving lights can be switched on
and off (not available in Canada).
Adjusting off delay for Welcome Home and
Entry functions
The off delay of the Welcome Home and Entry
functions can be adapted individually.
Adjusting interior lights
Interior light functions on the vehicle can be
adapted individually in the “
Interior lights” menu.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Exterior lights” and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “ Exterior lights ”
2. “Daytime light”
3. Confirm selection.
Daytime driving lights are activated.
Daytime driving lights are
deactivated.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “ Exterior lights ”
2. “Fade-out ”
and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “ Interior lights ”
and confirm.