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Rear window wiper
Switching on intermittent operation of rear window wiper
fPress switch C upwards to detent position INT.
Switching off intermittent operation of rear window wiper
fPress switch C downwards to detent position OFF.
Manual wiping
fPress switch C of the wiper stalk downwards out of detent position OFF or upwards out of detent position INT LO, HI and hold.
Switching on the rear window wiper when reverse gear is engaged
In the multi-function display, you can configure the rear wiper to automatically perform a series of wipes when it rains or when the windshield wipers are used while reverse gear is engaged.
For information on configuring the automatic function for activating the rear wiper when reverse gear is engaged:fPlease see the chapter “SETTING ACTIVATION OF THE REAR WIPER WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS ENGAGED” on page 121.
Information
fClean the wiper blades with window cleaner at regular intervals, especially after washing the vehicle in a car wash.We recommend Porsche window cleaner. If the wiper blades are very dirty (e.g. soiled with insect remains), they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades judder or squeak, this may be due to the following:– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash, wax residues may adhere to the windshield. These wax residues can be removed only by using window cleaner concentrate.Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID WINDSHIELD” on page 224.– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.fReplace damaged wiper blades immediately.fContact an authorized Porsche dealer for more information.
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K – PDK indicator for selector-lever position
When the engine is running, the selector-lever position is indicated in gates D or M.
Warning messages
If the selector lever is between two positions
– Effects: The corresponding selector-lever position in the instrument panel flashes and the warning “ Engage gear selector properly” appears on the multi-function display.– Action required:Operate the footbrake and engage the selector lever properly.
If there is a fault in the transmission – Depending on priority, either the “ Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss. ” warning or the warning “ Transm. failure Park vehicle safely ” will appear on the multi- function display.
Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss.
– Effects: Restricted gearshift comfort,reverse gear may not function.fAction required:Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Transm. failure Park vehicle safely
– Effect: Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop. – Action required:It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to be towed:Please see the chapter “TOWING” on page 278.
Warning “ Drive temperature too high Reduce load ” – Effects:“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and the engine power may be restricted.– Action required:Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the brake. Reduce engine load. Stop the vehicle in a suitable place if possible. Allow the engine to run in selector-lever position P or N until the warning disappears.fPlease see the chapter “LIMP-HOME MODE” on page 178.
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When the engine is running, the display shows the currently engaged gear.
L – Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the contents of the tank when the ignition is on.
For information on fuel quality and refill capacities:fPlease see the chapter “FILLING CAPACITIES” on page 289.
For information on fuel and refueling:fPlease see the chapter “FUEL” on page 227.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. uphill/ downhill driving), minor deviations in the gauge may occur.
Fuel reserve warning
If less than approximately 3.2 U.S. gallons (12 liters) remains in the tank, the warning light on the multi-function display lights up when the ignition is switched on or the engine is running. fRefuel at the next opportunity.
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission control system. fNever drive the tank dry.fIf the warning lights have come on, do not take bends at high speed.
For information on the emission control system:fPlease see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM” on page 225.
NOTICE
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Trip Menu
In the “Trip” main menu, the driving data: – Ride time– Distance– Average fuel consumption– Average speed
can be retrieved and reset.
Displaying driving data
There are three driving data displays available.
Available driving data: –“ since” Driving data since the last vehicle start.The driving data is reset automatically once the vehicle has remained stationary for 2 hours (with the ignition switched off).–“ Total” Cumulative driving data.The driving data is added progressively until a reset is performed. The data is retained even if the ignition key is removed.–“ to destination” Driving data up to navigation destination.If route guidance is active, the driving data is calculated and displayed up to the navigation destination.
Resetting driving data
The selected driving data display can be reset.
Tire Pressure Menu (Tire Pressure
Monitoring System, TPMS)
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and2. this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of
a different size than the size indicated on the vehicle placard or tire inflation pressure label, you
should determine the proper tire inflation pressure
for those tires.)
For information on the tire inflation pressure label:fPlease see the chapter “TIRES AND WHEELS” on page 244.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale (warning light) when one or more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale illuminates, you should stop and check your tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
1. Main menu “Trip”. in the main menu.
1. Main menu “Trip”.
2.Select “1 – since” or “ 2 – consecutive” or “ 3 – to destination” and confirm.
1. Main menu “Trip”.
2.Select the relevant driving data display and confirm.
3. Select “Reset” and confirm.
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fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The display as well as the settings for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System take place on the multi-function display.
However, the tire pressure must still be set manually on the wheel.fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR COLD TIRES (68 °F/ 20 °C)” on page 287.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure increases the risk of a tire failure and resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pressure increases rate of wear of the affected tires.Please note that the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of Tire Pressure Monitoring System low tire pressure telltale. Low tire pressure reduces the road safety of the vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel.
Tire Pressure Monitoring System gives a warning about a pressure drop caused by natural diffusion as well as about a gradual loss of pressure caused by foreign objects.Tire Pressure Monitoring cannot warn you about tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g. flat tire due to abrupt external effects).fWhen a red tire pressure warning appears, stop immediately in a suitable place and check the tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the damage with a tire sealant.fDo not by any means continue to drive with defective tires.
fSealing the tire with tire sealant is only an emergency repair so you can drive to the nearest specialist workshop.The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph (80 km/h) .fDo not drive with tires in which the tire pressure drops again very quickly. In case of doubt, have tires checked by a specialist workshop.fDefective tires must be replaced immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.Tires must never be repaired under any circumstances.fIf Tire Pressure Monitoring System is defective (e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an authorized Porsche dealer immediately and have the damage repaired. The tire pressure will not be monitored at all or will be monitored only partially when Tire Pressure Monitoring System is defective.
For information on warning messages on the multi- purpose display:fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.fIncomplete entries or selection of the wrong tires on the multi-purpose display affect the accuracy of warnings and messages.The settings in the tire pressure menu must be updated following a wheel change or changes in vehicle loading.fUse only the pressure differences shown in the “ Fill info” display in the Tire pressure menu or from the corresponding tire pressure warning when correcting the tire pressure.fTires can lose air over time without a tire defect being present. A tire pressure warning
will then appear on the multi-purpose display.Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Warning light
Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly.The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale.When the system detects a malfunction, the telltale will flash for approximately one minute and then remain continuously illuminated. This sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the system may not be able to detect or signal low tire pressure as intended.TPMS malfunctions may occur for a variety of reasons, including the installation of replacement or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that prevent the TPMS from functioning properly.fAlways check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly.
Maintaining Tire Pressure
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Attention to TPMS Malfunction Indicator
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Viewing current settings in the TPMS menu (only when vehicle is stationary) Viewing Fill info in the TPMS menu
You can read the tire pressures to be corrected on this display.
The tire pressure to be corrected (refill pressure) is indicated on the displayed wheel.
Example: If “–2 psi”/“–0.2 bar“ is displayed for the front right tire, 2 psi/0.2 bar/20 kPa must be added to this tire.
The displayed pressures take into account the tire temperature.fUse only the pressure values shown in the “ Fill info ” display in the “TPMS” main menu or from the corresponding tire pressure warning when correcting the tire pressure.
If the tires are not yet “taught”, the new required pressures are displayed instead of the actual differential pressures.
For information on teaching tires:fPlease see the chapter “SYSTEM LEARNING” on page 111.
1. Main menu “TPMS”.
2.Confirm “TPMS”.1.Main menu “TPMS”.
2.Confirm “TPMS”.
3.Select the “Fill info” menu and confirm.
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Selecting tire type in the TPMS menu (type and size of fitted tire)
Exceeding the maximum tire speed could result in a tire burst, causing loss of control of the vehicle.fAlways observe the permissible maximum speed of the respective tire.fPorsche recommends obeying all traffic laws at all times to maintain the safety of yourself and all vehicle occupants.
Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong tires on the multi-function display affect correct indication of warnings and messages.fThe settings must be updated in the “ Tire pressure ” menu after changing a wheel, filling with tire sealant or adding air (after previous warning “ Check tires”). Please see the chapter “RED WARNING – “CHECK TIRES”” on page 112.
The new tire type and tire size must be selected even if the settings for the new set of wheels are the same as for the old wheels.
Option is selected.
Option is not selected.
The selected setting appears in the TPMS menu in the line “Tire type” (e.g. “20" (W)” with the setting option “20" Winter”).
Tire selection has only been completed successfully when the following message appears on the multi-function display (example):
“No tire pressure monitoring System is learning” .fPlease see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL AND REPLACING TIRES” on page 113.
Information
The message “Action cancelled” appears if the setting process is interrupted.
All entries made up to this point are lost, and the original settings remain in effect.
Before fitting tires with dimensions that are not already stored in the multi-function display, the missing information should be added to the multi-function display by your authorized Porsche dealer.fPlease contact an authorized Porsche dealer.fUse only tires approved by Porsche.
The available items in the tire pressure menu depend on the model type. For this reason, some of the selection options shown here may not be available on your multi-function display.
Exceeding Maximum Rated Tire Speed
Entering Tire Data and Display
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1. Main menu “TPMS”.
2.Confirm “TPMS”.
3.Select “Tire type” and confirm.
4.Select “20" Summer” or “20" Winter” and confirm.
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“Comfort pressure Reduce speed“ warning
If the maximum speed of the preset comfort pressure is exceeded and the tire pressure is below a critical limit, a warning message appears on the multi-function display.
Driving at excessive speeds when the comfort pressure is active will destroy the tires.fReduce speed to below the displayed maximum speed.fAlways inflate the tires to the standard tire pressure when driving at higher speeds.
System learning
Tire Pressure Monitoring System begins to “learn” the tires after a wheel change, wheel transmitter replacement or update of the tire settings. During this process, TPMS recognizes the wheels and their locations.The message “ No tire pressure monitoring System is learning ” appears on the multi- function display.
The wheel learning process takes place exclusively when the vehicle is being driven (vehicle speed above 16 mph (25 km/h)).
TPMS requires a certain amount of time to learn the wheels. During this time, the current tire pressures are not available on the multi-function display:– The tire pressure warning light stays on until all wheels have been learned.– Lines (-.-) appear on the display of the “ TPMS” function.– The required pressures for cold tires (68 °F/20 °C) are shown under “ Fill info” in the “ TPMS” main menu.
Position and pressure information is displayed as soon as TPMS has assigned the wheels recognized as belonging to the vehicle to the correct wheel positions.fCheck the tire pressure for all wheels under “ Fill info”.fCorrect the tire pressure to the required pressure if necessary (differential pressure value “0.0”).
Tire pressure warnings
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument panel and a corresponding message on the multi-function display warn about loss of pressure in two stages (yellow and red), depending on the amount of pressure loss.
Driving at excessive speeds when the comfort pressure is active
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Warning light
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up: – When a loss in pressure has been detected (warning light: lights up continuously).– In the event of a defect in TPMS or a temporary fault (warning light: flashes for 60 seconds, then lights up continuously).– When learning new fitted wheels/wheel transmitters, as long as the vehicle’s own wheels have not yet been recognized (warning light: flashes for 60 seconds, then lights up continuously).
A warning message also appears on the multi- function display in the instrument panel.fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument panel goes out only when the cause of the fault has been rectified.
Changing a wheel and replacing tires
fNew wheels must be fitted with radio transmitters for Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Before tires are changed, the battery charge condition of the wheel transmitters should be checked.fPlease contact an authorized Porsche dealer.fSwitch off the ignition when changing a wheel.
The tire settings on the multi-function display must be updated after changing a wheel.If the tire settings are not updated, the message “Tire change? Update settings” is displayed on the multi-function display.fUpdate the multi-function display settings the next time the vehicle is stationary.
Pressure increase as the result of temperature increase
In accordance with physical principles, the tire pressure changes as the temperature changes.For every 18 °F (10 °C) change in temperature, the tire pressure increases or decreases by around 1.5 psi/0.1 bar/10 kPa.
Partial monitoring
Monitoring of the other wheels is continued if there is a fault in one or two wheel transmitters.– The tire pressure warning light lights up.– The message “Restricted monitoring” appears on the multi-function display.– No tire pressures are displayed on the multi-function display for wheels with faulty wheel transmitters.
No monitoring
In the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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: – In the event of a defect in TPMS or if more than 2 wheel transmitters are defective.– If wheel transmitters for Tire Pressure Monitoring System 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.fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.
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