10 Overview Illustrations
Driver’s Cockpit
ADoor opener See page 24.B Personal settings memory buttons See page 142.C Exterior-mirror setting See page 49.D Light switch See page 79.E Overhead console F Power windows See page 62.G Electric parking brake See page 151.H Ignition lock See page 146.I Front and rear lid release See page 24.J Steering wheel adjustment See page 51.K Seat adjustment See page 32.
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Overview Illustrations 11
Steering Wheel and
Instrument Panel
A PDK shift buttons See page 176.B Turn signal lights See page 82.C Engine oil pressure gauge See page 93.D Engine oil temperature gauge See page 92.E Speedometer See page 92.F Tachometer See page 95.G Multi-function display See page 96.H Coolant temperature gauge See page 92.I Fuel gauge See page 94.J Windshield wipers See page 86.K Cruise control See page 157.L Diagnostic socket (OBD) M Telephone controls, multi-function display See page 103.N Horn
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Opening and Locking 19
Brief Overview – Opening and
Locking from Outside
The Porsche Entry & Drive option can be recognized by the buttons A in the door handles.
This brief overview does not replace the information provided under “OPENING AND LOCKING FROM OUTSIDE”.
Warnings, in particular, are not replaced by this brief overview.
Key Porsche Entry & Drive
What do I want to do?What do I have to do?What happens?
Unlocking Using the key:
Press the button on the key once.
Press the button on the key twice within 5 seconds.
With Porsche Entry & Drive:
Grip the door handle fully.
The emergency flasher flashes once. The driver’s door can be opened.
The emergency flasher flashes once.
Both vehicle doors can be opened.
The driver’s door can be opened.
LockingUsing the key: Press the button on the key.
With Porsche Entry & Drive: Press the button A on the door handle.
The emergency flasher flashes twice. The doors are locked.
Lock if persons/animals are remaining in vehicle
(Switch off the alarm system’s interior surveillance)
Please see the chapter “SWITCHING OFF INTERIOR SURVEILLANCE AND INCLINATION SENSOR” on page 216.
Switching off alarmUnlock the vehicle.
With Porsche Entry & Drive:
Grip the door handle fully.
The alarm stops.
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20 Opening and Locking
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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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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50 Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Folding exterior mirrors in and out electrically
fPress button D. Both exterior mirrors fold in and out automatically.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold mirror in or out manually.
Information
At speeds greater than approx. 30 mph (50 km/h), the exterior mirrors can no longer be folded in.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out automatically
The exterior mirrors are folded in automatically after the vehicle is locked.
Prerequisite: – The function is activated on the multi-function display.
Folding exterior mirrors out automatically
fSwitch on ignition. The exterior mirrors fold out.
Information
The exterior mirrors do not fold out automatically after the ignition is switched on if they were folded in manually using the button D.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fFold the mirror outwards by hand as far as it will go.
Storing exterior mirror settings
On vehicles with memory, individual exterior mirror settings can be stored on the person buttons on the driver’s side and on the car key.
For further information on retrieving and storing vehicle settings:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
Exterior mirror heating
The exterior mirror heating is activated automatically when the heated rear window is switched on while the engine is running.
For information on switching on the heated rear window:fPlease see the chapter “HEATED REAR WINDOW/ EXTERIOR MIRROR HEATING” on page 60.
If the charging condition of the battery is critical, the exterior mirror heating function is restricted initially and then switched off.
Swivelling down mirror glass as parking aid
When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror on the passenger’s side swivels down slightly to show the curb area.fPlease see the chapter “SWIVELLING DOWN MIRROR GLASS AS PARKING AID” on page 210.
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Interior and
Exterior Mirrors
The interior mirror’s reflection is undistorted.
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior mirror measure the incident light. The mirror automatically changes to anti-dazzle position or reverts to its normal state, depending on the light intensity.
Information
The incident light within the detection area of light sensor C must not be restricted (e.g. by stickers on the rear window).
Switching off automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A goes out.
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Information
The anti-dazzle function switches off automatically if:– Reverse gear is engaged or– Interior lighting is switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle function
fPress button B. The indicator light A lights up.
Electrolyte fluid may escape from broken mirror glass. This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact with the skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately with clean water.Seek medical attention if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic parts and clothing.
Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet.fClean the affected parts with water.
Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirror
The exterior mirrors change to anti-dazzle position automatically in synchronization with the interior mirror.
Steering Wheel Heating
The steering wheel heating can be switched on and off using the button on the rear of the steering wheel when the ignition is switched on.
Switching steering wheel heating on/off
fPress button.The message “ Steering wheel heating switched on ” or “Steering wheel heating switched off ” appears on the multi-function display for 2 seconds.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
The steering wheel can be adjusted electrically in four directions depending on the vehicle equipment.
The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving.You may lose control of the vehicle.fDo not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
If persons or animals are in the movement range of the steering wheel during adjustment or if the person buttons are pressed unintentionally when the vehicle is at a standstill, parts of the body could get trapped or crushed.fDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Electrolyte fluid may escape if the mirror glass is broken
CAUTIONh
NOTICE
Steering Wheel Adjustment While Driving
Memory Steering Wheel Movement
WARNINGh
CAUTIONh
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52 Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Adjusting steering wheel
fMove the control switch under the steering column in the relevant direction until the desired setting is reached.
The steering wheel setting is stored in the vehicle settings.
For further information on storing and retrieving the steering wheel setting:fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “COMFORT ENTRY FUNCTION” on page 34.
Multi-function Steering Wheel
You may be distracted from paying attention to the road if you set or operate the multi-function display, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving. You may lose control of the vehicle.fOperate the equipment when driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only when the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you can use the function keys of the multi-function steering wheel to operate the following Porsche communication systems:– Telephone– PCM– CDR-31– Multi-function display in the instrument panel
Readiness of the multi-functional steering wheel for operation
– With ignition switched on.fPlease observe the operating instructions supplied for the Porsche communication systems before operating the function buttons.
Information
The Porsche communication systems cannot be switched on and off using the multi-function steering wheel.
Setting and operating when drivingWARNINGh
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