
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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28 Opening and Locking
Emergency operation – unlocking the ignition key/control unit
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the ignition key can be removed only if the emergency operation is performed.
Emergency operation must also be performed in order to remove the control unit from the ignition lock on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.1. Grasp the fuse box cover on the driver’s side at the finger hole and pull it off.2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the fuse box cover.
3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic cover B from the ignition lock. Make sure not to lose the plastic cover B.
4. Turn control unit/ignition key to ignition lock position 0 (initial position). 5. Press metal hook A into opening C. You will hear an unlocking noise.6. Remove the control unit/ignition key in initial position 0. 7. Re-fit the plastic cover B.
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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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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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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
DANGERh
WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
Failure to Adjust Head and Backrests
NOTICE
WARNINGh
Seat Adjustment While Driving
Seat Adjustment
WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
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Sports seat/Sports seat plus
1 Height adjustment
2 Backrest angle adjustmentfPress each control in the direction indicated by the arrows until the desired setting or the limit position is reached.
3 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment, mechanicalfRaise locking lever. Move seat to desired position and release lever.Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
Fully-electric sports seat
1 Seat angle adjustment
2 Height adjustment
3 Seat cushion depth adjustment
4 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
5 Backrest angle adjustment
6 Lumbar support adjustmentfPress each control in the direction indicated by the arrows until the desired setting is reached.
Adaptive sports seat plus
1 Seat angle adjustment
2 Height adjustment
3 Seat cushion depth adjustment
4 Seat cushion side bolster adjustment
5 Backrest side bolster adjustment
6 Seat fore-and-aft adjustment
7 Backrest angle adjustment
8 Lumbar support adjustmentfPress each control in the direction indicated by the arrows until the desired setting is reached.
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Safety belts
Safety belts cannot protect the body if they are not fastened. Improperly worn safety belts increase the risk of injury in the event of an accident.Always make sure your and your passengers' safety belts are properly fastened when seated in the vehicle.fFor your and your passengers' protection, use safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in motion.fUse appropriate child restraint systems for all small children.fSafety belts must be positioned on the body as to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding forward. Improperly positioned safety belts can cause serious personal injury in case of an accident.
fThe shoulder belt should always rest on your upper body. The shoulder belt should never be worn behind your back or under your arm.fFor maximum effectiveness, the lap belt should be worn low across the hips.fPregnant women should position the belt as low as possible across the pelvis. Make sure it is not pressing against the abdomen.fBelts should not be worn twisted.fDo not wear belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may cause injury.fSeveral layers of heavy clothing may interfere with proper positioning of belts.fBelts must not rub against sharp objects or damage may occur to the belt.fTwo occupants must never share the same belt at the same time.
Damaged, heavily stressed or worn safety belts cannot protect the body sufficiently in the event of an accident.fKeep belt buckles free of any obstruction that may prevent a secure locking.fBelts that have been subjected to excessive stretch forces in an accident must be inspected or replaced to ensure their continued effectiveness in restraining you.The same applies to belt tensioner systems which have been triggered. In addition, the anchor points of the belts should be checked.fIf safety belts do not work properly, see your authorized Porsche dealer immediately.fIf the belts show damage to webbing, bindings, buckles or retractors, they should be replaced to ensure safe operation.fDo not modify or disassemble the safety belts in your vehicle.fThe belts must be kept clean or the retractors may not work properly.Please see the chapter “CLEANING THE SAFETY BELTS” on page 237.fNever bleach or dye safety belts.fDo not allow safety belts to retract until they are completely dry after cleaning or this may cause damage to the belt.
Failure to Use Safety Belts
DANGERh
Using Damaged Safety Belts
DANGERh
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