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Information
If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on the front seat, do not use Toptether in the rear.
Using child restraint systems in the front passenger seat
The use of a child restraint system in the front passenger seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment.To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:fPlease see the chapter “PASS AIR BAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP” on page 42.
However, there may be serious situations where it might be necessary to place a child in the front seat so that he/she can be kept under direct observation to prevent an immediate risk to the child (for example, while driving to the doctor or hospital). The following instructions are provided to you solely for that purpose.fSeek appropriate advice from your authorized Porsche dealer about the possible installation of a Porsche child restraint system.fIf a child restraint system must be fastened to the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's seat as far away from the airbag as possible.fIf emergency or other serious conditions require a child to be placed in the front seat, exercise extreme caution and defensive driving of your vehicle.
Child restraint system for up to one-year old children
If the child restraint system must be fastened to the passenger’s seat in exceptional cases:– When an up to one-year old child is seated in the child restraint system, the front airbag is automatically deactivated on the passenger side.fMake sure that the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp lights up.fAdjust the passenger’s seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger seat the indicator lamp “PASS AIR BAG OFF” must be on.
If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp does not light up, it could indicate a fault in the system, and the airbag could inflate in a collision, placing the child at risk of death or severe injury from the inflating airbag.In this case:fChild restraint systems facing forwards: Install on the rear seats.fChild restraint systems facing rearwards: Do not drive with a rearward facing child restraint system.fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Child Restraint in Front Seat
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Child Seat Detection Fault
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Child restraint system for children older than one year
Your vehicle is equipped with occupant sensing for the passenger's seat in accordance with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208. Depending on the weight, body positioning and shape acting on the passenger's seat, the passenger's airbag will automatically be switched on or off.fIn case of doubt, fasten the child restraint system on the rear bench.
Small adult passengers
fMake sure that the PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
When the ignition is on and the small adult passenger is seated on the passenger seat, the indicator lamp “PASS AIR BAG OFF” must be off.
If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp lights up, it could indicate a fault in the system.In this case:fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Automatic locking retractor
The safety belts for the front passenger and rear seats are equipped with an automatic locking retractor for securing the child restraint system. When activated, this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint system in place so that inadvertent movements will not occur.
The use of a child restraint system on the front passenger seat can result in serious personal injury or death to the child from an airbag deployment.To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:fUnder all normal circumstances, the child seat must be placed in the rear. Do not use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.
If there are emergency reasons for transporting a child in the front passenger seat, use a child restraint seat and the automatic locking retractor function. Follow the other safety instructions on the previous pages in this section.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp
fAfter fastening the child restraint system, do not adjust the seat in any direction.
Moving the seat could adjust the safety belt against the child restraint and cause the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp to go off and activate the airbag system.fCheck the condition of the passenger airbag system shown by the indicator lamp in the overhead operating console.
Adult Use of Front SeatsCAUTIONh
Child Seat in FrontDANGERh
Adjusting Child seat After Fastening
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Air Conditioning
Automatically Controlled 2-zone Air Conditioning ................................................. 55Air Vents ...................................................... 59Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror Heating .. 60
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Automatically Controlled 2-zone
Air Conditioning
The temperature can be set individually for the driver’s and passenger’s side.
In automatic mode the air conditioning system exercises full control over the air temperature, air distribution, and air quantity. A number of factors (such as ambient air temperature, amount of sunlight, etc...) are used by the system to determine the optimum settings for the current situation.
Automatic mode is deactivated as soon as the settings are adjusted manually. In this case, automatic climate control still regulates the air-conditioning functions that have not been modified manually.
Interior temperature sensor
Sensors
To avoid impairing the function of the air conditioning system, the interior temperature sensor for the air-conditioning system must not be covered or taped over.
Information
Additional air conditioning settings can be made on the multi-function display on the instrument panel:fPlease see the chapter “SETTING AIR CONDITIONING” on page 123.
All air-conditioning system settings are stored on the respective car key when the vehicle is locked, on vehicles with memory.
Information on air-conditioning compressor
The air-conditioning compressor – Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under extreme load.– Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 36 °F (2 °C) and cannot be switched on, even manually.– Operates most effectively with the windows closed.If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly with the windows open.– Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
Information on automatic load switch-off
If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the following air-conditioning or heating functions are restricted initially and then switched off:– Seat heating– Seat ventilation– Heated rear window/Exterior mirror heating– Fresh-air blower– Air-conditioning compressor
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A/C mode
In automatic mode, A/C mode is activated by default.The power for the air conditioning compressor is fully controlled by the air conditioning system depending on the current operating requirements.The air-conditioning compressor is switched off automatically at outside temperatures of less than approx. 36 °F (2 °C).
Switching A/C mode on
If you wish to cool the passenger compartment to a temperature lower than the outside temperature, A/C mode must be activated.fPress button A/C OFF. The indicator light on the button goes out.The air-conditioning compressor is switched on.orPress button AUTO/SYNC. The cooling function is activated.
Switching A/C mode off
A/C mode can be switched off manually to save fuel, for example.fPress button A/C OFF. The indicator light on the button lights up.The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.The cooling function is deactivated.
SYNC mode
In SYNC mode, the temperatures on the driver’s and passenger’s side are synchronized and are regulated via button TEMP on the driver’s side.
Switching on SYNC mode
fPress button AUTO/SYNC and hold until SYNC appears on the display.fRegulate the temperature on the driver’s and passenger’s side via button TEMP on the driver’s side.
Switching off SYNC mode
fPress button AUTO/SYNC or button TEMP on the passenger’s side.
A/C MAX mode
In A/C MAX mode, the passenger compartment is cooled at maximum power.The interior temperature is not regulated automatically.
If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long
time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior
briefly with the windows open.
Switching A/C MAX mode on
fPress button A/C MAX. The indicator light on the button lights up.
Switching A/C MAX mode off
fPress button A/C MAX. The indicator light on the button goes out.orPress button AUTO/SYNC.
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Defrosting windshield
Activating defrosting function
fPress button . The indicator light on the button lights up.The air flows to the windshield and the front side windows.The windshield is demisted or defrosted as quickly as possible.
Deactivating defrosting function
fPress button . The indicator light on the button goes out.orPress button AUTO/SYNC.
Air-recirculation mode
Switching on air-recirculation mode
fPress button . The indicator light on the button lights up.The outside-air supply is interrupted and only the inside air is recirculated.
Switching air-recirculation mode off
fPress button . The indicator light on the button goes out.
Information
If the air-conditioning compressor is switched off manually or automatically, recirculated air mode ends after approx. 3 minutes.
Setting automatic air-recirculation mode
In automatic air-recirculation mode, the fresh air supply is adjusted depending on the air quality.
Automatic air-recirculation mode can be switched on and off on the multi-function display.
Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automatically to prevent the windows from misting at outside temperatures of less than approx. 41 °F (5 °C).
For information on adjusting automatic air-recirculation mode on the multi-function display:fPlease see the chapter “SETTING AIR CONDITIONING” on page 123.
Information
The recommended operating mode is automatic air-recirculation mode (default setting).
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A- Set temperature left/right B - Set air quantity
Setting temperature
For personal comfort, the interior temperature can be adjusted individually for the driver’s and passenger’s side between 61 °F (16 °C) and 85 °F (29.5 °C). Recommendation: 72 °F (22 °C).
The selected temperature is shown on the display.
Increasing temperature
fPress button TEMP upwards. The preset temperature value is shown on the air-conditioning display.
Information
Pressing button AUTO/SYNC selects the preset temperature.
Information
The air-conditioning system always cools and heats the passenger compartment to the preset temperature at maximum cooling or heating temperature.Setting the temperature temporarily to a lower or higher value does not cool or heat the passenger compartment to the desired temperature more quickly.
Set air quantity
The selected air quantity is shown in a bar display above the button . The more bars that are displayed, the more air flows into the passenger compartment.
Increasing air quantity
fPress button upwards.
Reducing air quantity
fPress button downwards.
Pressing button AUTO/SYNC switches back to automatic mode.
If the air quantity was reduced so much that OFF appears on the air-conditioning display, the outside-air supply is interrupted and the air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
The windows can mist up if the air quantity setting is OFF.fOnly select air quantity setting OFF for short periods.fPress button upwards (increase air quantity).
Setting air distribution manually
fPress button . The air flows to the windshield and the side windows.fPress button .The air flows from the central and side vents. The air vents must be open.fPress button .The air flows to the footwell.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Cancelling manual air distribution
fPress the relevant air distribution button again. The indicator light on the button goes out.orPress button AUTO/SYNC. Air quantity and distribution are controlled automatically and variations are compensated.
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Extended ventilation panel
The extended ventilation panel on top of the dashboard can be activated or deactivated separately in the multi-function display on the instrument panel.The air flow in the passenger compartment is less direct.The automatic control of the air-conditioning system adjusts the air flow quantity automatically.
Air Vents
Air vents are located on the dashboard that can be opened and closed manually. The direction of the air flow can also be adjusted.
Opening vents
fTurn the thumb wheel on the air vent upwards.
Closing vents
fTurn the thumb wheel on the air vent downwards.
Information
fFor optimal air conditioning, we recommend keeping the center air vents closed during the cold season and to only open them as required for the purpose of warming the hands.
Changing air flow direction
fSwivel vent vanes in the desired direction.
Air-conditioning settings on the multi-function display
Additional settings relating to vehicle air conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function display on the instrument panel.
For information on air-conditioning settings on the multi-function display:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “SETTING AIR CONDITIONING” on page 123.
Air flow
Three air flow settings are available in automatic mode:–“ Soft”: Recommended for passengers sensitive to draughts with a preference for gentle air conditioning.–“ Normal”: Default setting.–“ Strong”: Stronger ventilation in the passenger compartment.The air flow is clearly noticeable.
Extended ventilation panel
fThe extended ventilation panel on top of the dashboard can be activated or deactivated separately.
Auto air-recirculation mode
fAuto air-recirculation mode can be switched on and off.
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