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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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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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Trunk Entrapment
Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk release mechanism.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment can release the lid from the inside using the unlocking handle.The handle is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
Information
fWhen loading the luggage compartment, make sure that items of luggage or other objects cannot become caught on the handle.This could cause the luggage compartment to open unintentionally.
Function
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with unlocking the handle, the latch striker pops into the catch-hook position and the lid can be opened from the inside immediately.
A warning message in the multi-purpose display lights up when unlocking handle is operated.fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning message lights up.fCheck the luggage compartment.fClose the lid.
If the warning message in the multi-purpose display lights up when the vehicle is in motion, the lid may impact in front of the windshield and can tear off. Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning message lights up.fCheck the luggage compartment.fClose the lid.
Information
The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the battery is disconnected or empty.Safety reasons require that you unscrew the latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put the vehicle out of operation for an extended period.fPlease consult your authorized Porsche dealer. They will advise you about the necessary measures.Unsecured Luggage Compartment LidDANGERh
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Seat backrest
Folding forward
fPull up lever in the side part of the backrest and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
fTilt back and engage the backrest so that it cannot tip forward when you brake.
Storing seat settings
For information on storing and retrieving the seat settings: fPlease see the chapter “STORING PERSONAL SETTINGS” on page 143.
Comfort Entry Function
The Easy Entry function makes it easier for you to get in and out of the vehicle.
If persons or animals are within the range of movement of the seat, they could be trapped or crushed when the seat moves into or out of easy entry position.fSwitch off the Easy Entry function if a person is behind the driver’s seat.
Prerequisite
– The function must be activated on the multi- function display.
For information on switching the Easy Entry function on and off:fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING COMFORT ENTRY ON AND OFF” on page 122.
Leaving the vehicle
The steering wheel moves upwards: – After the ignition key is removed or after the ignition is switched off and the driver’s door is opened on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.
The driver’s seat moves to the rear: – After opening the driver's door and removing the car key or after opening the driver's door on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.
Entering the vehicle
Driver’s seat and steering wheel are in their Comfort Entry positions.
Once the ignition key is inserted or once the ignition is switched on in the case of vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the seat and steering wheel move to the stored position.
Information
When the key is changed, the seat may move to its new, key-specific entry position.
Information
Manual intervention in the seat setting interrupts the Easy Entry function.The driving position must then be set manually.
Easy Entry FunctionCAUTIONh
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Safety-belt pretensioner
Front safety belts are tightened in an accident, depending on the force of the collision.
The safety-belt pretensioners are triggered: – In the event of front and rear impact– In the event of side impact– If the vehicle turns over
Information
The safety-belt pretensioner system can be triggered only once; the system must then be replaced. Work may be carried out on the safety-belt pretensioner system only by qualified specialist employees from an authorized Porsche dealer.Smoke is released when the safety-belt pretensioners are triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the vehicle.
Safety belt Warning light and warning message
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected with the driver’s safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and passenger to buckle up.In addition, the gong will sound for approximately 90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph(24 km/h).The safety belt warning lights in the instrument panel and multi-purpose display will go off as soon as the driver has buckled up.
Fasten safety belt
1. Assume a comfortable sitting position. 2. Adjust the seat backrest so that the belt always rests on your upper body and runs across the middle of your shoulder.3. Grasp the belt tongue and pull the belt in a slow, continuous motion across your chest and lap.
Information
The belt may be blocked if the vehicle is standing at an angle or the belt is pulled out using a jerking movement.The belt cannot be pulled out while accelerating and slowing down, when cornering and when driving uphill.
4. Insert the belt tongue into the appropriate buckle on the inboard side of the seat until it locks securely with an audible click.5. Make sure that belts are not trapped or twisted and that they are not rubbing on sharp edges.6. The horizontal section of the belt should always fit snugly across the pelvis. Therefore, after fastening the belt, always pull the diagonal part of the belt upward.Pregnant women should position the belt as low as possible across the pelvis, and ensure that it is not pressing against the abdomen.7. Also pull on the diagonal section of the belt now and again during the journey to ensure that the horizontal section remains tight.
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Folding exterior mirrors in and out electrically
fPress button D. Both exterior mirrors fold in and out automatically.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold mirror in or out manually.
Information
At speeds greater than approx. 30 mph (50 km/h), the exterior mirrors can no longer be folded in.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out automatically
The exterior mirrors are folded in automatically after the vehicle is locked.
Prerequisite: – The function is activated on the multi-function display.
Folding exterior mirrors out automatically
fSwitch on ignition. The exterior mirrors fold out.
Information
The exterior mirrors do not fold out automatically after the ignition is switched on if they were folded in manually using the button D.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold the mirror outwards by hand as far as it will go.
Storing exterior mirror settings
On vehicles with memory, individual exterior mirror settings can be stored on the person buttons on the driver’s side and on the car key.
For further information on retrieving and storing vehicle settings:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
Exterior mirror heating
The exterior mirror heating is activated automatically when the heated rear window is switched on while the engine is running.
For information on switching on the heated rear window:fPlease see the chapter “HEATED REAR WINDOW/ EXTERIOR MIRROR HEATING” on page 60.
If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the exterior mirror heating function is restricted initially and then switched off.
Swivelling down mirror glass as parking aid
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror on the passenger’s side swivels down slightly to show the curb area.fPlease see the chapter “SWIVELLING DOWN MIRROR GLASS AS PARKING AID” on page 210.
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior and
Exterior Mirrors
The interior mirror’s reflection is undistorted.
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior mirror measure the incident light. The mirror automatically changes to anti-dazzle position or reverts to its normal state, depending on the light intensity.
Information
The incident light within the detection area of light sensor C must not be restricted (e.g. by stickers on the rear window).
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A goes out.
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Information
The anti-dazzle function switches off automatically if:– Reverse gear is engaged or– Interior lighting is switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A lights up.
Electrolyte fluid may escape from broken mirror glass. This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately with clean water.Seek medical attention if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic parts and clothing.
Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet.fClean the affected parts with water.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror
The exterior mirrors change to anti-dazzle position automatically in synchronization with the interior mirror.
Steering Wheel Heating
The steering wheel heating can be switched on and off using the button on the rear of the steering wheel when the ignition is switched on.
Switching steering wheel heating on/off
fPress button.The message “ Steering wheel heating switched on ” or “Steering wheel heating switched off ” appears on the multi-function display for 2 seconds.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted electrically in four directions depending on the vehicle equipment.
The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving.You may lose control of the vehicle.fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
If persons or animals are in the movement range of the steering wheel during adjustment or if the person buttons are pressed unintentionally when the vehicle is at a standstill, parts of the body could get trapped or crushed.fDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Electrolyte fluid may escape if the mirror glass is broken
CAUTIONh
NOTICE
Steering Wheel Adjustment While Driving
Memory Steering Wheel Movement
WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
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