22 Opening and Locking
Locking doors
Locking with the key
1. Close the door. 2. Press button once. The emergency flasher flashes twice and an acoustic signal will sound twice.The doors cannot be opened from outside.orIf persons or animals are remaining in the vehicle , press button twice within 2 seconds.The emergency flasher emits one long flash.The alarm system’s interior surveillance is switched off.The doors can be opened from inside by pulling on the door opener.fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.
Information
When locking the vehicle with only the driver's door closed, the vehicle will be pre-locked. Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when closing the open passenger's door/luggage compartment lid.
Information
The emergency flasher indicates that the vehicle has been locked successfully only when all the doors, the engine compartment lid and the tailgate are closed.
Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
You must carry the key with you. 1. Close all doors. 2. Press the locking button A on the door handle. The emergency flasher flashes twice and an acoustic signal will sound twice.The doors cannot be opened from outside.orIf persons or animals are remaining in the vehicle ,fpress the locking button A on the door handle twice within 2 seconds.The emergency flasher emits one long flash.The alarm system’s interior surveillance is switched off.The doors can be opened from inside by pulling on the door opener.fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.
Information
The vehicle cannot be locked if any of the doors or the luggage compartment are not completely closed.A warning signal sounds in the passenger compartment and a warning message appears on the multi-function display.
The key must be outside the vehicle when locking the vehicle doors, otherwise the vehicle doors cannot be locked.
If the key is out of range, the vehicle doors and the luggage compartment can no longer be opened after the vehicle is locked.
Automatic door locking and automatic door unlocking
In an emergency situation where you need to exit the car through an automatically locked door, remember the following procedure to open the door.fUnlock the doors by pressing the central locking button or fPull the inner door handle to open the door.
Emergency Auto Lock Override
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In the multi-purpose display of the instrument panel, you have the option of selecting diverse variants of automatic door locking and automatic door unlocking.
For information on modifying the opening and locking settings:fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.
Opening and Locking from Inside
The factory settings of the vehicle are described in this section. In the multi-function display in the instrument panel, you can change the settings and store them on the respective key for vehicles with memory.
For information on modifying the opening and locking settings: fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.Central locking button
Locking doors
fPress the central locking button.When the ignition is switched on, the indicator light in the button lights up.Both vehicle doors will be locked (only if all doors are closed).The doors can be opened from inside by pulling on the door opener.
Automatic with Auto Lock
If this function is activated, the vehicle is locked automatically when a speed of approximately 2 mph (5 km/h) is exceeded.
For information on modifying the unlocking and locking settings: fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.
Unlocking doors
fPress the central locking button.The indicator light on the button goes out.Both vehicle doors will be unlocked.
Automatic with Auto Unlock
The vehicle is automatically unlocked when the ignition key is removed.
For more information on modifying the unlocking and locking settings: fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.
Information
If the vehicle was locked using the car key or the emergency key, it cannot be unlocked with the central locking button.
Information
In the event of an accident with airbag deployment, the doors are unlocked automatically to facilitate fast access for helpers. The emergency flasher is also activated automatically.
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3.Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch with the red lever (arrow).4. Open the luggage compartment fully.
Opening luggage compartment lid with the key
Information
When the luggage compartment lid is unlocked, the vehicle doors are also unlocked.
Unlocking and opening luggage compartment lid with the key
1. Press button . 2. Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch with the red lever.3. Open the lid.
Unlocking and opening luggage compartment lid with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
The luggage compartment lid can be opened if you are in the front area of the vehicle with the key.fHold your hand between the Porsche Crest and the license plate ( illustration). – The lid is unlocked via a sensor and pops open.– The vehicle doors are also unlocked.fRaise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch with the red lever.fOpen the lid
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26 Opening and Locking
Closing luggage compartment lid
1.Lower lid and let it fall into the lock. If necessary, push the lid closed with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock.2. Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock.
When the vehicle is in motion, a message will appear on the multi-function display in the instru-ment panel if the lid is not closed properly.
Opening engine compartment lid with the pull-button
Coupé only:
1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Operate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat. The lid is unlocked and can be raised.
Cabriolet only:
1. Open the driver’s door. 2. Operate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat. Engine compartment lid (convertible-top compartment lid) opens automatically to the service position.
Closing engine compartment lid
Coupé only:
1. Lower lid and let it fall into the lock. If necessary, push the lid closed with the palm of your hand in the area of the lock.2. Check that the lid has engaged correctly in the lock.
When the vehicle is in motion, a message will appear on the multi-function display in the instrument panel if the lid is not closed properly.
Cabriolet only:
fPress pull-button B. Engine compartment lid (convertible-top compartment lid) closes automatically.
Malfunctions when Opening and
Closing
Emergency operation of luggage compartment lid
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage compartment lid can be opened only by connecting an external electrical power source.fPlease see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID” on page 270.
Only one door is unlocked
The setting for locking and unlocking the doors has been changed on the multi-function display in the instrument panel. fPlease see the chapter “SETTING DOOR UNLOCKING” on page 122.
You can open both doors irrespective of the selected setting.fPress button on the key twice within 5 seconds.
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The vehicle cannot be unlocked
Remote control of the car key may – fail due to a fault,– due to a flat key battery,– not function correctly due to radio waves (also radio contact between remote control and vehicle in the case of Porsche Entry & Drive).
If the vehicle cannot be opened, then: 1. Place the car key at the outside edge of the windshield on the passenger’s side and, at the same time, press button ( illustration).
If the vehicle still cannot be opened, then: 2. Remove the emergency key from the car key. Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY KEY” on page 17.
3. Unlock and open the driver’s door with the emergency key.For this purpose, lift and hold the door handle.Insert the emergency key in the door lock, turn 90° anti-clockwise and remove the emergency key again.4. Release the door handle and open the door by pulling the door handle again.5. Switch on the ignition within 15 seconds to prevent the alarm system from triggering.Further procedure for vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive:If the ignition cannot be switched on or if the engine will not start, the message “ Key not found or key fault Change key position ” will appear on the multi-function display.6. Turn control unit back to ignition lock position 0. 7. Try to start the engine again. If the engine will not start, the message ““ Key not found or key fault Change key position ” will appear again. The message “ Operating device: turn left, pull off, insert key ” appears after approx. 1 second.8. Turn control unit back to ignition lock position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock. Switch on the ignition using the ignition key (not the emergency key).
Switching off operational readiness (for vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive)
Operational readiness of Porsche Entry & Drive is switched off after 96 hours for the driver’s door and after 36 hours for the passenger's door, if the vehicle is not unlocked within this time.1. Pull the door handle once to activate the system again.2. Pull the door handle again to open the door.
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Door lock under door handle (driver‘s side)
The vehicle cannot be locked
This is recognizable by the fact that the emergency flasher does not flash and there is no locking noise.
The remote control of the key may – fail due to a fault,– due to a flat key battery,– not function correctly due to radio waves(e.g. mobile phone) in the vicinity of the vehicle (even radio contact between remote control and vehicle in the case of Porsche Entry & Drive).
Emergency locking if the central locking system has failed
If the vehicle cannot be locked, then: 1. Remove the emergency key from the car key. Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY KEY” on page 17.2. Open the driver’s door.
3. Lift the door handle on the driver’s door ( illustration). Insert the emergency key in the door lock, turn 90° clockwise and remove the emergency key again.Successful locking is indicated by the hazard warning lights flashing twice.4. Release the door handle and shut the door. The driver’s door is now locked.5. To use the emergency locking function on the passenger’s door , insert the emergency key into the door lock on the driver’s door again, turn 90° clockwise and remove the emergency key again.The passenger’s door is now locked.
Information
Emergency locking of the passenger’s door is not possible if the central locking system is defective.
Information
If the central locking system is defective, operating the lock cylinder in the driver’s door will lock all functioning locking elements of the central locking system.fHave faults in the central locking system repaired by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Emergency key
Removing emergency key
1. Push the release button to the side. 2. Pull out the key.
Insert emergency key
fPush in the key until the release button engages audibly.
Information
Different vehicle settings are stored on the respective key when the vehicle is locked, provided the vehicle is fitted with the relevant equipment.
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32 Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Seat Adjustment and Head
Restraints
Safety belts only offer protection when the backrest is upright and the belts are properly positioned on the body.Improperly positioned safety belts or safety belts worn by passengers in an excessively reclined position can cause serious personal injury or death in an accident.fDo not operate the car with the driver or passenger backrests excessively reclined.fPlease see the chapter “SEAT POSITION” on page 32.
The seat may move further than desired if you adjust it when driving. You could lose control of the vehicle.fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-tion.The backrest locks must be engaged at all times while the vehicle is in motion.
If persons or animals are in the movement range of the seat during seat adjustment, parts of the body could get trapped or crushed.fAdjust the seat so that no-one is put a risk.fDo not activate the comfort memory button if there is any risk of the seat crushing the occupant.fCancel automatic adjustment by pressing any of the seat adjustment buttons.
fDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended, since they may depress the setting buttons and crush themselves or another occupant.
Risk of damage to windshield, sun visor, etc. when the seat is adjusted or folded back or forward.fAdjust the seat so that the seat backrest is not in contact with any other object.
The driver and front passenger seats provide integrated head restraints in the backrests. The head restraints are not adjustable. The rear seats do not provide head restraints.
All occupants, including the driver, should not operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle’s seat until the headrests and backrests are placed in their proper positions so that the risk of neck injuries is minimized in the event of a crash.fAdjust the backrest's inclination such that the headrest is in an upright position.fDriver and passengers should be seated upright and in the center of their seats.
Front Seats
Seat position
A ergonomically correct sitting position is important for safe and fatigue-free driving. We recommend the following procedure for adjusting the driver’s seat to suit individual requirements: 1. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.2. Adjust the seat in fore-and-aft direction so that your leg is not fully straight and your entire foot is on the pedal when pressing the pedals fully.3. Grip the top half of the steering wheel. Set the backrest angle and the steering wheel position so that your arms are almost outstretched. However, your shoulders must still rest on the backrest.4. Adjust the seat fore-and-aft setting if necessary.
Adjusting the seat
The seat may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving. You may lose control of the vehicle.fDo not adjust the seat when driving.
If persons or animals are within the range of movement of the seat, they could become trapped or crushed when you adjust the seat.fAdjust the seat so that no-one is put at risk.
Improper Safety Belt Use
Seat Adjustment While Driving
Seat Adjustment
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WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
Failure to Adjust Head and Backrests
NOTICE
WARNINGh
Seat Adjustment While Driving
Seat Adjustment
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CAUTIONh
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Seat Heating
The seat heating is ready for operation when the engine is running. The heating power can be adjusted to one of three settings by repeatedly pressing the heated seat button.
Switching on
fPress heated seat button (repeatedly). The number of illuminated indicator lights shows the selected heat setting.
Switching off
fPress the heated seat button (repeatedly) until all indicator lights go out.
Seat heating is not available when the interior temperature is high.If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the seat heating function is restricted initially and then switched off.
Seat Ventilation
The seat ventilation is ready for operation when the engine is running. The seat ventilation can be adjusted to one of three settings by repeatedly pressing the seat ventilation button.
Switching on
fPress the seat ventilation button (repeatedly). The number of illuminated indicator lights shows the selected ventilation setting.
Switching off
fPress the seat ventilation button (repeatedly) until all indicator lights go out.
Below 59 °F (15 °C), the seat ventilation cannot be switched on, in order to prevent excessive cooling.If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the seat ventilation function is restricted initially and then switched off.
Rear Seat Backrests
Extra storage space is gained by folding the rear seat backrests forward.
Folding forward
fPull lever forward and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
fTilt the backrest back until you feel it click into place. Ensure that the safety belt is properly routed.
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