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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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A - Door opener B - Door storage tray
Opening doors
fPull door opener (arrow) once.
Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
fOpen the cover B.
Keep the storage tray closed while driving for safety reasons.
Opening and Closing the Luggage
Compartment Lid and Engine
Cover
If the luggage compartment lid is not secured properly, it could fly up, blocking your vision and causing loss of control.fShould you notice at any time while driving that the lid is not secured properly, please stop immediately in a suitable place and close it.
Opening luggage compartment lid
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid or windshield wipers.
If the windshield wipers are pulled forward when you open the luggage compartment lid, the wipers or the luggage compartment lid could be damaged.fMake sure that the windshield wipers are not pulled out forwards when opening the luggage compartment lid.fAlways switch off windshield wipers before opening the luggage compartment lid (wiper switch in position 0).
For information on windshield wipers: fPlease see the chapter “WINDSHIELD WIPER AND HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM” on page 86.
A - Luggage compartment lid B - Engine cover
1.Open the driver’s door. 2. Pull the release lever A next to the driver‘s seat.The luggage compartment lid is now unlocked.
Unsecured Luggage Compartment Lid
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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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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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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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