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Resuming the stored speed – RESUME
fPress the control stalk up (position 4). Cruise control accelerates/decelerates the vehicle to the stored speed.
Information
The stored speed should only be recalled if traffic and road conditions are conducive to driving at that speed.
Switching cruise control readiness off
fPress button A on the control stalk. The memory is cleared and the readiness symbol disappears.
The stored desired speed is cleared when the ignition is switched off when the vehicle is parked.
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control maintains any selected speed between approx. 20–100 mph (30–160 km/h) when driving on open roads without you having to use the accelerator.
If a vehicle traveling ahead of you in the same lane is detected as driving slower than the selected speed, adaptive cruise control will automatically maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front.Adaptive cruise control slows your vehicle down if the distance to the vehicle ahead becomes too short and accelerates your vehicle if the distance increases.
If the current traffic situation does not allow you to drive safely at a constant speed and with sufficient distance to the vehicle in front, using the adaptive cruise control can cause accidents.fDo not use the adaptive cruise control in heavy traffic, in construction traffic, in city traffic, on twisting roads or under unfavorable road conditions (e.g. wintry or wet conditions, varying road surfaces).fBrake the vehicle immediately with the footbrake if the deceleration of the adaptive cruise control is not sufficient.fMake sure that it is possible to take over control of the vehicle at all times.fObserve all local and national speed limits.
Adaptive cruise control will not detect stationary or slowly moving vehicles, pedestrians, objects on the road, oncoming vehicles in the same lane or cross traffic.fYou must pay attention to your vehicle’s position in relation to other objects and inter-vene as needed to ensure safe driving.fAlways keep the direction of travel in your field of view.
Misuse of Adaptive Cruise ControlWARNINGh
Adaptive Cruise Control Limits.WARNINGh
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A- Desired distance from vehicle in front B - Status display and desired speed C - Vehicle detected in front D - Current distance from vehicle in front E - Current speed of vehicle in front F - Progress bar showing speed control range (0 - 100 mph (0 - 160 km/h))G - Current speed
Adaptive cruise control display
All important information, messages and warnings are displayed on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.
“ACC” main menu
The adaptive cruise control display on the multi- function display can be selected permanently using the buttons on the multi-function steering wheel or the control stalk at the bottom right of the steering wheel.
For information on using the multi-function display:fPlease see the chapter “OPERATING THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 96.
Status display
When adaptive cruise control is switched on, the status display B appears at the bottom left of the multi-function display ( illustration).
The status display B turns orange when adaptive cruise control is active.The status display B is grey when adaptive cruise control is inactive.
1. Main menu: Select “ACC” on the display
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Examples:Switching adaptive cruise control on and off
Switching adaptive cruise control on
fPress button R on the control stalk. The grey status display appears on the multi-function display.Adaptive cruise control is ready.
Switching adaptive cruise control off
fPress button R on the control stalk. “ ACC off” appears on the multi-function display.The desired speed that was stored is deleted.The desired distance is set to the default value.
Operating states when adaptive cruise control is switched on
There are three possible operating states when adaptive cruise control is switched on.
Adaptive cruise control active
Adaptive cruise control automatically regulates the speed and distance from the vehicle in front.The status display B turns orange.
Adaptive cruise control is ready
Cruise control and distance control is inactive after pressing the brakes or interrupting by pressing the control stalk downwards (position 3, OFF ). The desired speed that was stored and the desired distance that was set are retained.The status display B turns grey.
For information on resuming cruise control and distance control:fPlease see the chapter “RESUMING CRUISE CONTROL AND DISTANCE CONTROL – RESUME” on page 164.
Adaptive cruise control passive
Cruise control and distance control is inactive after pressing the accelerator.“ ACC passive” appears on the multi-function display.The desired speed that was stored and the desired distance that was set are retained.The status display B turns grey. Adaptive cruise control is active again after you release the accelerator.
Setting and changing the desired speed
Preconditions
– Adaptive cruise control is switched on. – Vehicle is moving.– No stationary objects are detected in front.
If adaptive cruise control is switched on, and no desired speed is stored, the cruise control symbol appears but the desired speed field remains blank.
If a desired speed is stored and no vehicle was detected in front, the cruise control symbol and the desired speed are displayed.
If a desired speed is stored and a vehicle was detected in front, a vehicle symbol and the desired speed are displayed.
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USB/iPod® and AUX
The USB/iPod® and AUX interfaces are located in the glove box.fPlease refer to the chapter “EXTERNAL AUDIO SOURCE” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Information
Do not leave your iPod®, USB storage device or an external audio source in the vehicle for extended periods of time because extreme ambient conditions (temperature fluctuations, humidity) can occur in the vehicle.
Voice Control
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can be operated by spoken commands using the voice control system.fPlease refer to the chapter “VOICE CONTROL” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Activating voice control
fPress button .An acoustic signal sounds and help text for using the five most important voice commands appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.Simply say the command.
For information on switching the help text on and off on the multi-function display: fPlease see the chapter “DISPLAYING PCM INFORMATION ON THE MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY” on page 119.
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Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-speed transmission with an automatic and a manual selection mode.
In automatic selection mode (selector-lever position D), gear changing is automatic. You can change temporarily from automatic to manual mode using the shift buttons on the steering wheel.
In manual selection mode (selector-lever position M), you change gear using the shift buttons or shift paddles on the steering wheel or with the PDK selector lever.
You can change between selector-lever positions D and M as you wish while driving.
Information
fTake care not to operate the shift buttons on the steering wheel inadvertently in either automatic or manual mode, thereby triggering undesired gear changes.
Changing selector-lever position
The selector lever is blocked in the P position when the ignition is switched off.
When the ignition is switched on, the selector lever can be moved from position P and N only when the release button is pressed, and when the brake pedal is pressed.
Release button
The release button ( arrow) in the selector lever prevents the gear from being changed unintentionally.The release button must be pressed when shifting to position R or P.
Starting
The engine can be started only if the brake pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in position P or N.
Driving off
fOnly select the desired position for driving off ( D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is pressed.fSince the vehicle crawls when in gear, do not release the brake until you are ready to drive off.
Driving off on hills
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when driving off on hills. The vehicle is held on the slope for a short time during the change from the brake pedal to the accelerator to facilitate driving off immediately after the brake is released.fPlease see the chapter “HOLD FUNCTION: DRIVE-OFF ASSISTANT, STANDSTILL MANAGEMENT” on page 184.
Stopping
fFor a brief stop, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the selector lever in drive position and hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.fDo not hold the vehicle on a slope using the accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the electric parking brake instead.fBefore leaving the vehicle, always apply the electric parking brake and move the selector lever to position P.
Parking
fGo easy on the accelerator!fWhen parking or maneuvering in a small space, control the speed by careful use of the footbrake.
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Selector-lever Positions
P – Parking lock
fEngage parking lock only when the vehicle is stationary.If selector-lever position P is flashing in the instrument panel, the parking lock is not engaged. The vehicle can roll away.Shift again from selector-lever position R to P.fActivate the electric parking brake and then engage the parking lock.If selector-lever position P is flashing in the instrument panel, the parking lock is not engaged. The vehicle can roll away.Shift again from selector-lever position R to P.
Vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive: The ignition key can only be removed in selector- lever position P.
R – Reverse gear
fSelect only if the vehicle is stationary and the brake is applied.
N – Neutral
Selector-lever position N must be selected for towing or in car washes, for example.fOnly select the desired position for driving off ( D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is pressed.
D – Automatic selection mode
Select position D for “normal” driving. The gears are shifted automatically according to the accelerator position and speed.
Depending on the way the vehicle is driven (economical, comfortable or sporty driving style) and on the resistance (e.g. uphill), the gear-changing points are shifted towards higher or lower engine-speed ranges.The accelerator position, driving speed, engine speed, longitudinal and lateral acceleration and the road profile all have an influence on the gear-changing characteristic.
Unwanted upshifts, e.g. when entering bends, are prevented by swiftly releasing the accelerator pedal.
Depending on lateral acceleration, upshifts on bends are not made until the engine-speed limit is reached.
When you brake, and depending on the amount of deceleration, the PDK transmission changes down earlier.For subsequent cornering, the correct gear is engaged when pressure is applied to the brakes before the bend. The bend is taken in the right gear, and when you accelerate out of the bend you do not have to change down.
With a sporty driving style, downshifts are already initiated when the brake pedal is touched lightly. This further enhances a dynamic driving style.
The PDK transmission temporarily changes to the sportiest gear-changing map, i.e. to the highest possible gear-changing points, if the accelerator pedal is pressed quickly. The transmission accordingly shifts down immediately by one or two gears (temporary downshift).
The transmission no longer selects 7th gear at very high driving speeds.
However, if necessary, the gear can be selected manually.
Upshifts and downshifts are avoided as far as possible when PSM is active. In the case of high wheel slip when PSM is switched off, upshifts are prevented until slip is no longer detected.
Driving in coasting mode
Through attentive driving, fuel can be saved in coasting mode. The vehicle rolls with the engine disengaged and at idle speed without engine braking effect.
Preconditions for automatic coasting mode – Driving in selector lever position D – Coasting mode is switched on.Indicator light on the button is off.– Sport and Sport Plus modes are switched off– PSM is active– Cruise control is not active– Engine, transmission and battery are at operating temperature– Calm/economic driving style– Slight uphill or slight downhill gradientsfSlowly take your foot off the accelerator.
The engine is disengaged and runs at idle speed. The vehicle rolls with no engine braking effect. Coasting mode is recognizable by the idle speed indicated on the tachometer.
Information
In the case of a sporty driving or when swiftly releasing the accelerator pedal, coasting mode is suppressed to allow targeted use of the engine braking effect. On more pronounced uphill gradients, “coasting” is also prevented as the coasting phases are very short due to the gradient and no significant fuel savings can be achieved. On more pronounced downhill gradients, coasting
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is suppressed because here, the vehicle does not slow down, despite the engine overrun torque and no fuel is consumed in this driving situation due to utilization of the overrun shut-off.
Ending coasting mode/utilizing engine braking effect
fPress the accelerator or brake pedalor Operate a shift paddle or a shift button or Shift gear using the selector lever.
Initiating coasting mode manually
– Driving in selector lever position D or driving in selector lever position M
When coasting mode is suppressed, e.g. in the case of sporty driving, sudden release of the accelerator pedal or excessively low engine temperature, coasting mode can be initiated manually.fTake your foot off the accelerator pedal and shift past the highest possible gear with the shift paddle, one of the shift buttons, or with the selector lever.
Switching coasting mode on and off using the Auto Start Stop button
Switching off
fPress button . The indicator light on the button lights up.Coasting mode is switched off and automatic stopping of the engine is suppressed.
Switching on
fPress button . The indicator light on the button goes out.Coasting mode is switched on and the engine is automatically stopped when the vehicle stops.
“Sport” mode activated
The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear- changing map and shortens the shifting times.A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to driving performance.
Braking downshifts are initiated earlier. Downshifts occur for small decelerations, even at higher revs.
“Sport Plus” mode activated
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission changes to a shift program designed for driving on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.The gear-changing performance is enhanced significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.fPlease see the chapter ““SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODE” on page 188.
Driving off with Launch Control
Launch Control allows you to achieve maximum acceleration from standstill.
Launch Control is designed to be used in a controlled environment on closed circuit driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic or pedestrian traffic is present.fUse Launch Control only if conditions permit it to be applied in a safe manner.fDo not use Launch Control if there is a possibility it could endanger other persons.Such a possibility exists if you cannot see that you have a clear road with no possibility of cross traffic in your intended direction of driving.
Information
Stress on components increases dramatically when starting with maximum acceleration in comparison with normal driving off.
Preconditions: – Launch Control should only be used when the engine has reached operating temperature.–“ Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (indicator light on the button comes on and SPORT PLUS appears on the digital speedometer or on the steering wheel).1. Press the brake with your left foot. 2. Quickly press the accelerator down fully (kickdown activated) and hold it.The engine speed will level off at around 5,500 rpm.“ Launch Control activated” is displayed on the multi-function display.Depending on equipment, the “LAUNCH CONTROL” logo appears on the steering wheel.3. Release the brake within a few seconds.
Remaining stationary for a long time with LAUNCH CONTROL can lead to overloading of the transmission.To protect the transmission, the engine power is then reduced and the LAUNCH CONTROL process is cancelled.
In order to drive off, the accelerator must first be fully released.
Endangering Other Road Users
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Shifting gears on the steering wheel
With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you can change temporarily from automatic selection mode D to manual mode M.
For example: – Shifting down before bends and on entering built-up areas.– Shifting down on downward slopes (engine braking).– Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration.
The manual selection mode remains engaged: – For cornering (depending on the lateral acceleration) and overrunning.– When the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a junction).
The system leaves manual selection mode: – automatically after around 6 seconds (unless cornering or overrunning),– after driving off.
Kickdown
The kickdown function is active in selector-lever positions D and M.fFor optimum acceleration, e.g. when overtaking, press the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle point (kickdown).
The transmission shifts down depending on the speed of travel and engine speed.Upshifts occur at the highest possible engine speeds.
PDK selector lever
M – Manual selection mode
The currently engaged gear is retained when you change from D to M.
If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map suitable for your current driving style is selected and the appropriate gear is selected.
The selector lever and the two shift buttons in the upper steering wheel spokes or the shift paddles behind these spokes permit comfortable and safe selection of the seven forward gears.
Steering wheel with shift buttons
Shifting up using the selector lever or the shift buttons
fPress the PDK selector lever or shift button on the steering wheel forward.
Shifting down with selector lever or shift buttons
fPull the PDK selector lever or shift button on the steering wheel back.
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