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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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8 Contents
Performance Menu ..................................... 116 ACC Menu .................................................. 117Vehicle Settings on theMulti-Function Display .................................. 117Overview of Warning and Information Messages ............................. 129
Personal Settings ............................. 141
Brief Overview – Personal Settings ............ 142 Storing personal settings ............................ 143
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 145
Diagnostic Socket....................................... 146Ignition Lock............................................... 146Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 147Auto Start Stop function .............................. 149Electric Parking Brake ................................. 151Brakes ....................................................... 152Cruise Control ............................................ 155Adaptive Cruise Control ............................... 157Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 168Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 170USB/iPod® and AUX ................................... 171Voice Control.............................................. 171Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 172Selector-lever Positions .............................. 174Limp-home mode ........................................ 178Transmission and Chassis Control Systems .. 179Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 180Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 181HOLD function: Drive-Off Assistant, Standstill Management ................................ 184ABS Brake System (Anti-lock Brake System) . 184Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) ................................... 185Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV Plus)............ 186Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)..... 187Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM) ................ 188
“Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode .....................188 Extending Front and Rear Spoilers ................190Rear Axle Steering ......................................191
Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System ..................... 192
Storage......................................................193 Drinks Holder/Cupholder .............................194Ashtray ......................................................195Cigarette Lighter .........................................196Sockets .....................................................196Luggage Compartment................................197Roof Transport System................................200Loading Information ....................................204
Parking ........................................... 206
ParkAssist ..................................................207Reversing Camera.......................................209Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as Parking Aid..210Garage Door Opener HomeLink®
(Universal Remote Control)...........................211
Alarm System and Theft Protection ... 215
Alarm System and Passenger Compartment Monitoring.............216Immobilizer.................................................217Theft Protection ..........................................217
Maintenance and Car Care ............... 218
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle...............................219Engine Oil ...................................................221Checking Engine Oil Level ............................222Topping Up Engine Oil .................................222Washer Fluid windshield ...............................224Wiper Blades ..............................................224Emission Control System .............................225
How Emission Control Works....................... 226 Fuel Economy ............................................ 226Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 227Fuel........................................................... 227Portable Fuel Container............................... 229Fuel Recommendations............................... 230Fuel Evaporation Control ............................ 231Car Care Instructions.................................. 231
Minor Repairs .................................. 239
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle .............................. 240Checking the Coolant Level and Adding Coolant .......................................... 242Brake Fluid ................................................ 243Electromechanical Power Steering............... 244Changing Air Cleaner .................................. 244Changing Particle Filters ............................. 244Tires and Wheels........................................ 244Changing Wheels........................................ 254Wheel Attachment Faces............................. 257Wheel Bolts ............................................... 257Wheels with Central Lock ............................ 258Central Bolts .............................................. 258Changing a Wheel....................................... 258Rim Cleaner ............................................... 263Central Bolt Emergency Fastening ............... 263Flat Tire ..................................................... 265Electrical System ....................................... 267Battery (12 volt) ......................................... 271External Power Supply, Emergency starting with jumper cables ......................... 273Changing Car Key (Remote Control) Battery . 275Replacing bulbs.......................................... 276Headlights ................................................. 276Headlight Adjustment.................................. 277Towing ...................................................... 278Fire extinguisher......................................... 282
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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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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.
Unattended VehicleWARNINGh
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Emergency operation
fPlease see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERATION – UNLOCKING THE IGNITION KEY/CONTROL UNIT” on page 28.
Replacement keys
Car keys can only be ordered through an authorized Porsche dealer. Sometimes, this may take a long time.You should therefore always keep a spare key convenient. Keep it in a safe place, but under no circumstances in or on the vehicle.
The key codes of new keys have to be “taught” to the vehicle control unit by an authorized Porsche dealer. All keys belonging to the vehicle must also be taught again for this purpose.
“Teach-in” can be carried out for a total of 8 car keys.
Information
Third parties can continue to operate the mechanical locks using the lost key. fPlease consult an authorized Porsche dealer for blocking the lost key. fFurthermore, it is recommended having the mechanical locks replaced by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Panic button
In dangerous situations or when one's own safety is threatened, it is possible to draw attention to the situation by triggering an alarm.
To trigger an alarm
fPress button. The horn sounds and the emergency flasher flashes.
To stop the alarm
fPress button again or unlock the vehicle. The horn becomes silent and the emergency flasher goes out.
Emergency key
Removing emergency key
1. Push the release button to the side. 2. Pull out the key.
Inserting emergency key
fSlide in the key until the release button audibly engages.
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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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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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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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