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Orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual
The orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual are highlighted in yellow.
Overall Table of Contents
At the start of the Owner’s Manual you will find an overview of the overall contents of the Owner’s Manual.
Section Contents
There is a summary of topics with the corresponding page numbers at the beginning of each main chapter.
Index
There is a detailed, alphabetical index at the end of this Owner’s Manual.
Safety instructions in the Owner’s Manual
For your own protection and longer service life of your car, please heed all operating instructions and special warnings. These special warnings contain important messages regarding your safety and/or the potential for damage to your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury or death.
Various types of safety instructions are used in this Owner’s Manual.
Failure to observe safety instructions in the “Danger” category will result in serious injury or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions in the “Warning” category could result in serious injury or death.
Failure to observe safety instructions in the “Caution” category can result in moderate or minor injury.
Possible Vehicle Damage
Failure to observe safety instructions in the “Notice” category could result in damage to the vehicle.
Information
Additional information, tips and instructions are indicated by the word “Information”. Please read this information carefully and follow the instructions.
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Serious Injury or Death
Possible Serious Injury or Death
Possible Moderate or Minor Injury
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WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
NOTICE
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Dear Porsche Owner,
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche sports car, including advanced engineering, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. These engineering and safety features will be enhanced by you…
the safe driver…
– who knows her/his car and all controls,– who maintains the vehicle properly,– who uses driving skills wisely and always drives within her/his own capabilities and the level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to perform most of the checks listed on the following pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off…
Check the following items first
fTurn the engine off before you attempt any checks or repairs on the vehicle.fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly. Check tires for damage and tire wear.fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened and not loose or missing.fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and cranks the engine properly.fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation and latch them properly.fCheck and if necessary replace worn or cracked wiper blades.fSee that all windows are clear and unobstructed.fCheck air intake slots and area between luggage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure that these areas are free of snow and ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure that restraints are properly adjusted.fCheck all exterior and interior lights for operation and that the lenses are clean.fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if necessary, have them adjusted.fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment in your vehicle. Some of the items you should have are: window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit, etc.
In the driver’s seat…
fCheck operation of the horn.fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls. To reduce the possibility of injury from the air bag deployment, you should always sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.fBuckle your safety belts.fCheck operation of the foot and electric parking brake.fCheck all warning and indicator lights with ignition on and engine not running.fStart engine and check all warning displays for warning symbols.fNever leave an idling car unattended.fLock doors from inside, especially with children in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of doors from inside or outside.Drive with doors locked.
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On the road…
fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol or drugs.fAlways have your safety belt fastened.fAlways drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving conditions warrant it.fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of you, depending on traffic, road and weather conditions.fReduce speed at night and during inclement weather.Driving in wet weather requires caution and reduced speeds, particularly on roads with standing water, as the handling characteristics of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-planing of the tires.fAlways observe speed limits and obey road signs and traffic laws.fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling. Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on page 4.fWhen parked, always put the electric parking brake on and put the PDK selector lever in position P. On hills also turn the front wheels toward the curb.fWhen emergency repairs become necessary, move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable material.fMake it a habit to check the engine oil with every refueling.
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).
Therefore:
fPreferably take longer trips.fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance driving whenever possible.fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of 4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in Neutral or in gear.fDo not let the engine labor, especially when driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time (use the most favorable rpm range).fNever lug the engine in high gear at low speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events, sports driving schools, etc. during the first 2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering, gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake disks
New brake pads and disks have to be ”broken in“, and therefore only attain optimal friction when the car has covered several hundred miles or km.The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads and brake disks are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They tend to be slippery.fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100 to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumption
During the break-in period oil and fuel consump-tion may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine is operated, the climate and road conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every refueling, add if necessary.
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16 Opening and Locking
Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock invites car theft.
A gong alarm is standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and to lock the doors.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition lock, especially if children and/or pets are left unattended in the vehicle. They can operate power windows and other controls. If the engine is left running, they may accidentally engage the shift lever. Serious personal injury or death could result from loss of control of the vehicle.fAlways remove the ignition key.fAlways set the electric parking brake.fLock the doors with the key or with the remote control.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions from theft, you should always proceed as follows when leaving your vehicle:fClose windows.fClose sun roof.fActivate the electric parking brake.fRemove ignition key (switch ignition off in vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).fRemove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio control module, cell phones, house keys) from the car.fLock doors.fLock the glove compartment.fClose storage trays.
Notes on the Key and Central
Locking System
Key
You are provided with two car keys with integrated emergency key. These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.fBe careful with your car keys: do not part with them except under exceptional circumstances.fRemove and take the ignition key with you, even if leaving the vehicle only briefly.Do not leave the ignition key in the vehicle.fInform your insurance company of any loss or theft of car keys or if extra or replacement keys have been cut.fThird parties can still operate the mechanical locks with a lost key.
Information
Different vehicle settings are stored on the respective key when the vehicle is locked, provided the vehicle is fitted with the relevant equipment.
For information on storing vehicle settings on the key:fPlease see the chapter “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
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Central Locking System
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, and 2. 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.
Information
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modification could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a central locking system. The following are unlocked or locked together:– Doors– Filler flap
The central locking system is always activated when the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
On the multi-purpose display of the instrument panel, you can set different variants for locking and unlocking. You can open all doors irrespective of the setting made.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is not completely closed.
If one of the following components is not completely closed when you try to lock the vehicle the door is not locked:– vehicle doors– luggage compartment lid
The indication by the emergency flasher and by the acoustic signal will be provided after all doors and the luggage compartment lid are closed.
Information
When locking the vehicle with only the driver's door closed, the vehicle will be pre-locked. Make sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when closing the open passenger's door/luggage compartment lid.
USA: KR55WK50138
Canada: 7812D-5WK50138
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A- Unlock the vehicle B - Lock the vehicle C - Unlock the luggage compartment lid and doors D - Emergency key E - Panic button
Opening and Locking from Outside
Depending on your vehicle equipment, you can unlock and lock the vehicle either with the car key or without a key by means of Porsche Entry & Drive.
With the key
Use the buttons on the key to unlock and lock the vehicle.
Information
If you unlock the vehicle with the emergency key in the door lock, you must switch the ignition on (ignition lock position 1) within 15 seconds of opening the door in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered. The passenger’s door remains locked.
Information
If the vehicle is unlocked using the button and a door or the luggage compartment lid is not opened, the vehicle is locked again automatically after 30 seconds.
Information
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 unlocking and locking settings: fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.
With Porsche Entry & Drive
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, you can unlock, lock and start the vehicle without using the key.You simply have to carry the key with you, e.g. in your trouser pocket. fDo not expose the car key to a high level of electromagnetic radiation. This could adversely affect Porsche Entry & Drive.
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Unlocking and opening doors
Unlocking with the key
1. Press button once. The emergency flasher flashes once.The driver’s door is unlocked.orPress button twice within 5 seconds. The emergency flasher flashes once.Both vehicle doors are unlocked.2. Pull the door handle.
Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
Either door can be unlocked if you have the key and position yourself on the side of the vehicle (driver’s side, passenger’s side) that you wish to open.1. Grip the door handle fully. The emergency flasher flashes once.The doors are unlocked.2. Pull the door handle.
Information
The vehicle is locked automatically after 30 seconds if none of the doors or the luggage compartment is opened.
If the interior surveillance system and inclination sensor have been switched off (restricted anti-theft protection), this also remains the case after automatic relocking.As a result, the doors can be opened from inside by pulling the door opener.fInform any persons remaining in the vehicle that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.
When locked again, the interior surveillance system and inclination sensor are activated once more.
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 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.
Side-selective door unlock function
When unlocking the vehicle, you can choose to unlock only the driver's door or also the passenger's door. You can unlock both doors irrespective of the selected setting. fPress button on the key twice within 5 seconds.
For information on modifying the opening and locking settings: fPlease see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS” on page 122.
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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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