®
911 Turbo
Owner’s Manual
WKD 997 221 10 8/09
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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.
Dear Owner,
We would like to thank you for your purchase of a
Porsche Sports car.
Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no
novice when it comes to automobiles.
Remember however, as with any vehicle, you
should take time to familiarize yourself with your
Porsche and its performance characteristics. Always drive within your own unique capabilities as
a driver and your level of experience with your
Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your
Porsche does the same. T o prevent or minimize injury, alway s use your safety belts. Never consume
alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of
your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for
maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you
will experience driving your new car.
Always keep your Owner’s Manual in the car, and
give it to the new owner if you ever sell your
Porsche.
A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how
you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition
by having it serviced regularly.
A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which
could cause a crash, injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (Porsche
Cars N.A.).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars N.A..
T o contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800424-9153); go to http://www.safercar.gov; or
write to: Administrator,
Ave, SE
, Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.savercar.gov.
Your car has thousands of parts and components
which have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with Porsche’s high standar ds of
engineering quality and safety.
NHTSA,
1200 New Jersey
Warning!
Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can
lead to accidents and severe or fatal
personal injuries.
Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or
interfere with those safety features built into
the vehicle. Modifications may be carried out
on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche.
Y our Porsche is intended to be used in a safe
manner obeying the local laws and in the
light of driving conditions faced by you, and
in accordance with the instructions provided
in this Owner’s Manual.
f Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those
laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the
instructions in this manual.
Caution!
The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for
sporting events is not approved by Porsche.
Very high cornering speeds can be achieved
with racing tires. However, the resulting
transverse acceleration values would jeopardize the adequate supply of oil to the engine.
Porsche therefore will not accept any
warranty or accept any liability for damage
occurring as a result of non-compliance with
this provision.
f Do not fit racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting
events on your vehicle.
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Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels
affect the driving behavior and therefore
must be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components
described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understanding any of
the explanations of features or equipment installed
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also
check with your dealer on other available options
or equipment.
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
T ext, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Warning!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please follow all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. 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.
f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and serious personal injury
or death.
Note to owners
In Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:
Note aux proprietaires
Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5925 Airport Road
Suite 420
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4V 1W1
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
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Sport Tires
Sport tires (ultra high performance tires) are approved for use on public highways and comply
with all statutory requirements and safety criteria.
The design of the tire is also geared towards use
on racing circuits (driver safety training courses,
sports driving schools, Club Sport events) and
provides distinct advantages here in terms of dry
grip and wear compared to conventional road
tires.
The major features are a reduced tr ead depth and
a special tread pattern and carcass.
The design features of this sports tire result
in the following effects compared with other
summer tires when used under normal
driving conditions:
– Sport tires have a smaller tread depth, and
thus can reach their wear limit sooner.
As with all tires, the attainable mileage depends on the individual driving style and the
conditions of use.
– Exercise caution when driving on wet roads,
paying special attention to hydroplaning situations (stagnant water, puddles, lane grooves).
Sport tires have a lower tread depth than normal tires and you must therefor e adapt speed
accordingly when driving on wet surfaces.
– The driver’s skill level must be commensurate
with the vehicle performance levels in the upper range limits, due to increased safety risks
in the upper range limits.
f At oudside temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C)
change to snow tires.
f Notify anyone using your car of these charac-
teristics and possible effects.
Danger!
Risk of accident through loss of road surface
contact, control over the vehicle and braking
ability, leading to serious personal injury or
death.
The reduced tire tread depth means that
there is an increased risk of aquaplaning on
wet roads.
f When driving on wet or mud-covered roads re-
duce speed significantly.
Danger!
Risk of accident from worn tires.
Sport tires have a smaller tread depth, and
thus can reach their wear limit sooner.
It is important to check tire wear frequently
to avoid risk of serious personal injury or
death from worn tires.
f Check tire wear frequently.
Driving on Race Circuit (e.g.
Sports Driving Schools, Club Sport
Events)
Brake fluid, brake pads and brake discs
Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the
boiling point and can impair braking action at
higher temperature loads such as when driving on
race circuits (sports driving schools, Club Sport
events).
For this reason, brake fluid should not be more
than 12 months old when driving on race circuits
(sports driving schools, Club Sport events).
f Please refer to the “Maintenance” booklet.
Wear on the brake pads and brake discs is
extremely dependent on the individual driving style
and service conditions. At higher temperature
loads such as when driving on race circuits
(sports driving schools, Club Sport events), wear
on the brake components is significantly
increased.
f Therefore, before driv ing on race circuits
(sports driving schools, Club Sport events) the
brake pads and brake discs should always be
inspected first for signs of wear.
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
f Please see the chapter “BRAKES” on Page 58.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and
temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause brake noises.
Wear on the different components and braking
system, such as brake pads and brake discs,
depends to a great extent on the individual driving
style and the conditions of use and therefore
cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or through an aggressive driving
style.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
Setting and Operating Vehicle
Components when Driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers may leak, whether
they are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking
from a portable container carried in your vehicle could, in case of an accident, cause a
fire or explosion, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable contain-
ers in your vehicle.
Ground Clearance
Caution!
Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch the
ground as a result of reduced ground clearance.
f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes (e.g.
parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting platforms etc.).
f Avoid steep ramps.
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Engine Exhaust
Hot exhaust pipes
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Warning!
Risk of burn injury when standing near or
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
f T o prevent injury , make a point of noting where
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle when the
exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.
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Table of Contents
Sport Tires.................................................... 3
Driving on Race Circuit (e.g. Sports Driving
Schools, Club Sport Events) ........................... 3
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)...... 4
Setting and Operating Vehicle Components
when Driving.................................................. 4
Ground Clearance.......................................... 4
Before driving off........................................... 8
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers...................... 10
Operation, Safety.............................. 13
Keys........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows........................................... 25
Door Mirrors................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating.. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints............ 30
Seat Memory............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages........................... 55
Rollover Protection System........................... 56
Parking Brake.............................................. 57
Brakes........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 61
Clutch Pedal................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)............. 63
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).................... 64
Sport Mode................................................. 65
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 67
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)........................................................ 70
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM).................. 70
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 71
Interior Lights.............................................. 73
Parking Aids................................................ 74
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 76
Starting Procedures..................................... 79
Stopping Engine........................................... 80
Emergency Flasher Switch............................ 81
Light Switch................................................. 82
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 83
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 83
Turn Signal/Headlight Dimmer/Parking light/
Flasher Lever............................................... 84
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever .................... 85
Automatic Speed Control............................. 88
Cupholder................................................... 90
Ashtray....................................................... 91
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 92
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ....... 93
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 95
Luggage Compartment................................ 97
Trunk Entrapment........................................ 98
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)......................................................... 99
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms....... 101
iPod, USB and AUX.................................... 102
Fire Extinguisher ....................................... 103
HomeLink................................................. 104
Automatic Air Conditioning System,
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating........................ 107
Automatic Air Conditioning System............. 108
Central and Side Vents............................... 111
Fresh-air Intake ......................................... 111
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating... 112
Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Warnings ....................................... 113
Instrument Panel USA Models...................... 114
Instrument Panel Canada Models................ 116
Engine Oil Temperature.............................. 118
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ...... 118
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Instrument Illumination................................ 118
Trip Odometer........................................... 119
Speedometer ............................................ 120
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 120
Gear Shift Indicator
(in vehicles with manual transmission).......... 120
Tachometer............................................... 121
Turn Signal Indicator Light.......................... 121
High Beam Indicator Light........................... 121
Cooling System ......................................... 121
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)................... 123
Fuel.......................................................... 124
Clock........................................................ 125
Outside Temperature.................................. 125
Engine Oil Pressure.................................... 126
Check Engine (Emission Control)................. 127
On-Board Computer (BC) ............................ 128
Warnings on the instrument panel and
the on-board computer............................... 160
Shifting Gears................................. 169
Manual Transmission, Clutch....................... 170
Drive-Off Assistant ..................................... 171
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)................... 172
Mobile Roofs.................................. 179
Lifting/Sliding Roof .................................... 180
Convertible Top......................................... 183
Emergency operation of the convertible top. 185
Windstop................................................... 192
Hardtop .................................................... 196
Roof Transport System............................... 202
Maintenance, Car Care................... 203
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle.......................................... 204
Coolant Level............................................. 205
Engine Oil.................................................. 206
Engine Oil Level......................................... 206
Engine Oil Recommendation........................ 208
Brake Fluid Level........................................ 210
Fuel Economy............................................ 212
Operating your Porsche in other Countries... 212
Fuel Recommendations .............................. 214
Portable Fuel Containers............................. 215
Fuel Evaporation Control............................. 215
Emission Control System............................ 216
How Emission Control Works ...................... 217
Washer Fluid.............................................. 218
Power Steering.......................................... 219
Air Filter.................................................... 220
Combination Filter...................................... 220
Fluids/Oils for Manual Transmission and
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)................... 220
Wiper Blades............................................. 221
Car Care Instructions.................................. 222
Practical Tips, Emergency Service... 231
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle.......................................... 232
Tires/Wheels............................................. 233
Loading Information ................................... 243
Wheel Bolts............................................... 245
Changing a wheel....................................... 246
Wheels with Central Locking ....................... 248
Flat Tire..................................................... 255
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform,
Garage Lift or Jack.................................... 258
Electrical System...................................... 259
Battery..................................................... 263
Replacing the remote-control battery .......... 268
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables..... 269
Bulb chart................................................. 271
Lights, Replacing Bulbs.............................. 271
Headlights................................................ 272
Number Plate Light.................................... 280
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and
Long-Life Bulbs ......................................... 280
Adjusting Headlights.................................. 281
Towing..................................................... 283
Vehicle Identification,
Technical Data ............................... 287
Vehicle Identification.................................. 288
Technical Data .......................................... 290
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Dear Porsche Owner
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections.
These engineering and safety features will be
enhanced by you...
the safe driver...
– who knows his/her 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
f Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
f Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
f Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
f Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
f Check, and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
f See that all windows are clear and unob-
structed.
f Check air intake slots and area between lug-
gage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensur e
that restraints are properly adjusted.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
f Be 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, firstaid kit, etc.
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In the driver’s seat...
f Check operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road...
f Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce 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 hydroplaning of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. T urn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5.
f When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the PDK selector lever to ”P“ or the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Tu rn 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, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.
Before driving off... 9
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 we aring-in occurs mainly in
the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
Therefore:
f Preferably take longer trips.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
f Do 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 discs
New brake pads and discs 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 discs are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
f Break 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 consumption 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.
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
refueling, add if necessary.
10 Before driving off...
1 Inner door handle, Page 18
2 Power windows, Page 25
3 Door mirror control, Page 27
4 Hands-free microphone
5 Seat memory, Page 33
6 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
7 Front and rear lid release, Page 95
8 Steering-wheel adjustment, Page 37
9 Seat height adjustment, Page 30
10 Backrest angle adjustment, Page 30
11 Lumbar support adjustment, Page 30
12 Steering wheel heating, Page 38
Before driving off... 11
1 Light switch, Page 82
2 Ignition/starter switch, Page 76
3 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever, Page 84
4 Operating lever for on-board computer,
Page 128
5Horn
6 Operating lever for automatic speed control,
Page 88
7 Wiper/washer lever, rear window wiper,
Page 85
8 Stopwatch, Page 138
9 Interior temperature sensor
10 Emergency flasher switch, Page 81
11 Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system, Page 19
12 Cupholder, Page 90
13 Seat heating/Seat ventilation left/right,
Page 35
14 Operating panel for air conditioning, Page 108
15 Sport/Sport Plus program, Page 65
Rear spoiler, Page 71
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Page 70
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), Page 67
12 Before driving off...
Operation, Safety
Keys........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows........................................... 25
Door Mirrors................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating.. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints............ 30
Seat Memory............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages........................... 55
Rollover Protection System........................... 56
Parking Brake.............................................. 57
Brakes........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 61
Clutch Pedal................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)............. 63
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV).................... 64
Sport Mode................................................. 65
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 67
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)........................................................ 70
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM).................. 70
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 71
Interior Lights.............................................. 73
Parking Aids................................................ 74
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock ................................ 76
Starting Procedures..................................... 79
Stopping Engine .......................................... 80
Emergency Flasher Switch............................ 81
Light Switch ................................................ 82
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 83
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment .......... 83
Turn Signal/Headlight Dimmer/Parking light/
Flasher Lever............................................... 84
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever.................... 85
Automatic Speed Control.............................. 88
Cupholder ................................................... 90
Ashtray....................................................... 91
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 92
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 93
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid.............................. 95
Luggage Compartment ................................ 97
Trunk Entrapment........................................ 98
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM).......................................................... 99
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms........ 101
iPod, USB and AUX .................................... 102
Fire Extinguisher........................................ 103
HomeLink.................................................. 104
Operation, Safety 13
Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
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.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in property damage, serious personal injury or death.
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.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the remote control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you remove the key while you are driving or as the
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
steer the car.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
T o protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
f Close windows.
f Close lifting/sliding roof
f Close convertible top (with the convertible top
open, the passenger compartment monitoring
system is always switched off)
f Remove ignition key.
f Engage steering lock.
f Lock glove compartment.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents,
cellular telephone, house keys) from the car.
f Lock doors.
14 Operation, Safety
Keys
f Please see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM, PAS-
SENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on
Page 23.
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING”
on Page 19.
Two car keys are supplied with your Porsche.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
f Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
them except under exceptional circumstances.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Replacement keys
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
sometimes be very time-consuming.
You should therefore always keep a spare key on
your person.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
dealer.
A total of 6 car keys can be reported to the control
unit.
Disabling key codes
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys ar e requir ed for this purpose.
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
started only using authorized keys.
Note
f Please note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Immobilizer
There is a transponder (an electronic component)
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the engine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
without the engine being started, the immobilizer
is switched on again.
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to
position 3 (ignition off) before starting the
engine. The immobilizer is switched off again,
and the engine can be started.
f Please see the chapter “IGNITION/STARTER
SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING LOCK”
on Page 76.
Switching on the immobilizer
f Remove ignition key.
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a work-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the socket for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
Operation, Safety 15
1 - Central locking button
2 - Luggage compartment lid button
3 - Light-emitting diode
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
Locking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
f Press button 1.
Unlocking luggage compartment lid
f Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultane-
ously with the luggage compartment
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
door mirror positions are automatically set.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
80 seconds after the luggage compartment is
closed if none of the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program further types of unlocking.
Type 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Type 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compartment is unlocked.
16 Operation, Safety
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days
Operational readiness of the remote
control interrupted
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within 7 days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to prevent discharging of the vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again and
the alarm system is switched off.
Encoded data is transmitted to the vehicle each
time the wireless remote control is operated. If the
remote control is operated too often outside the
range of the vehicle, this can result in the central
locking system no longer responding.
In this case, the remote control and vehicle must
be synchronized.
Carrying out the synchronization
1. Unlock the driver's door with the key at the
door lock.
2. Open driver’s door and insert the ignition key
into the ignition lock within 10 seconds to
prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
3. With the key inserted, press and hold button 1
on the remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
The synchronization is now complete.
Operation, Safety 17
Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover C.
Keep the door storage tray C closed while driving
for safety reasons.
Doors
If the door windows are closed, they will be automatically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
they will be closed again. This makes it easier to
open and close the doors and protects the seals.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened.
Opening doors from outside
f Unlock vehicle with the remote control.
f Slowly pull door handle A.
18 Operation, Safety
Opening unlocked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B.
Opening locked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING CONDITI-
ONS” on Page 20.
Central Locking
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation 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.
Note
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.
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
your attention to the fact that the following
components are not completely closed when you
try to lock the vehicle:
– Driver’s door (the vehicle cannot be locked if
the driver’s door is not completely closed).
– Passenger’s door
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Glove compartment
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Automatic relocking
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx.
100 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 260.
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
Page 33.
Note
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Turbo, the PCM can be used to activate auto-
matic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Operation, Safety 19
Locking conditions
Malfunction of the remote control
Emergency operation – closing
f Lock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring are switched on.
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:
f Quickly lock car twice.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off.
Unlocking the door with the inner door
handle
Any person remaining in the locked car can open
the door with the inner door handle:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
The remote control may not function correctly due
to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will
then not lock properly.
This can be identified by the missing locking
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
emergency flasher.
If this should occur:
f Lock the vehicle with the key in the door.
Emergency operation – opening
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
ignition key into the ignition lock within
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system fr om
being triggered.
Note on operation
If the door is not opened within approx.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
unlocking of the door:
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
lock.
If there is a defect in the central locking system, all functioning elements of the central
locking system will be locked.
The alarm system is switched on.
The passenger compartment monitoring system is switched off.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
20 Operation, Safety
Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm horn
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emer gency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off.
Fault indication
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Overload protection
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Locking
f Press the central locking button.
Indicator light in the button lights up if ignition
is on.
Unlocking
f Press the central locking button.
Indicator light goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
button, they can be opened by pulling the inner
door handle:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Central locking button
The central locking button on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote control, they can not be opened by pressing the central locking button.
Operation, Safety 21
Automatic door locking
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system:
Type 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
switched on.
Type 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 3
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
switched on. If doors are opened with the engine
running, they lock again automatically when a
speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 4
The doors do not lock automatically.
Note
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
the inside door handle twice.
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Turbo, the PCM can be used to activate automatic door locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central lock-
ing button or
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
22 Operation, Safety
A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment
Monitoring
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation 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.
Note
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.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING”
on Page 19.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
f Unlock the vehicle with the remote control.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched off automatically
when the doors are unlocked.
Cabriolet
The passenger compartment monitoring system
is always switched off when the convertible top is
open.
Function indication
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting
diode A in the central locking switch flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flashes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.
Operation, Safety 23
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
– Doors
– Luggage compartment lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Convertible-top lock (Cabriolet)
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher flashes and
the passenger compartment light lightes for approximately five minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting
diode changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the passenger compartment monitoring system:
f Do not fold the front seat backrests forward.
Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
process
If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
f Quickly lock car twice.
The doors are locked but can be opened from
the inside:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
Fault indication
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
f Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
24 Operation, Safety
A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
C - Cabriolet: Switching button for front/rear power
windows
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the one-touch operation, because with this function the window goes up
automatically.
f Make sure that fingers, hands, arms or other
parts are not in the way when the windows are
closed.
f Remove the ignition key to shut off power to
the window switches when the vehicle is not
attended by a responsible person. Uninformed
persons could injure themselves by operating
the power windows.
f In case of danger, release the button on the
car key immediately.
f Do not leave children in the car unattended.
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Readiness for operation of power windows
– When the ignition is switched on
(engine switched on or off) or
– with doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
Cabriolet
When the convertible top is open, the rear side
windows can only be closed if the door windows
are closed.
Operation, Safety 25
Opening/closing windows
Anti-crushing protection
Automatic window lowering
f For the Cabriolet, select front or rear power
windows with rocker switch C.
The selection is displayed by the respective
light-emitting diode.
The two rocker switches A and B in the driver’s
door and the switch in the passenger’s door have
a two-stage function:
Opening
f Press the rocker switch down to the first stage
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing
f Press the rocker switch upwards to the first
stage until the window has reached the desired
position.
One-touch operation
f Press the rocker switch upwards or
downwards to the second stage.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
Coupé
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s
window is available once the window is approximately half-way closed.
If a side window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by about an inch.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injuries.
If the rocker switch is pressed again within
10
seconds of the window being blocked, the
window will close with its full closing force.
Anti-crushing protection is disabled.
f Once the anti-crushing protection acts to stop
the window and opens it slightly, do not press
the rocker switch again within 10 seconds
without checking to make sure that nothing is
blocking the path of the window.
The window will close with full closing force.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after blockage of a side window.
f Please see the chapter “DOORS” on Page 18.
f Please see the chapter “CONVERTIBLE TOP”
on Page 183.
Storing end position of the windows
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected,
the windows will not be raised automatically when
the door is closed.
1. Close the windows with the rocker switch
once.
2. Press the rocker switch upwards again to stor e
the end position of the windows in the control
unit.
26 Operation, Safety
Door Mirrors
Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have clear,
unobstructed vision to the rear.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s
vision.
Risk of damage to the door mirrors when
washing the vehicle in a car wash.
f Fold in door mirrors before using the car wash.
Adjusting
1. Switch on ignition.
2. By turning the control switch A, select the driver’s side or the passenger’s side.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropriate direction by tilting the control switch.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
f Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Automatically swivelling down mirror on
the passenger’s side
f Please see the chapter “PARKING AIDS” on
Page 74.
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
Page 33.
Folding in door mirrors
Warning!
Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror
accidentally flips back when being folded in.
f Exercise extreme caution when folding in mir-
ror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror before
the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully
unfolded.
Operation, Safety 27
1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror.
Unfolding door mirrors
1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically.
2. Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand.
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand.
A -Sensor
B - Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C - Light-emitting diode
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirror
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare position or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic antiglare operation is switched off.
Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the windshield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
f Press switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
f Press switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
f If the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be
removed only while it is still wet.
f Clean the affected parts with water.
28 Operation, Safety
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating
The mirror heater is ready for operation when the
ignition is on.
Switching on
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heater switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching off
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Operation, Safety 29
Seat Adjustment and Head
Restraints
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Do 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.
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.
f Do not operate the car with the driver or
passenger backrests excessively reclined
(see “Seat position”).
Risk of injury if persons or animals are in the
movement range of the seat during seat
adjustment.
f Adjust the seat so that no-one is put at risk.
Caution!
Risk of damage to windshield, sun visor,
windstop, etc. when the seat is adjusted or
folded back or forward.
f Adjust 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.
Warning!
All occupants, including the driver, should not
operate a vehicle or sit in a vehicle's seat until the
head restraints and backrests, respectively, are
placed in their proper positions so that the risk of
neck injuries is minimized in the event of a crash.
For proper positioning of the head restraint, the
seatback's inclination should be adjusted such
that the head restraint is in an upright position.
Driver and passengers should be seated upright
and in the center of their seats.
Seat position
An ergonomically correct sitting position is
important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedur e for adjusting the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Vehicles with manual transmission:
Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK):
Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.
2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering
wheel.
Set the backrest angle (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) and the steering-wheel
position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time,
the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height (not applicable for
Sports bucket seat) to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
30 Operation, Safety
C Backrest angle
f Operate switch C until the desired backrest
angle is reached.
Seat backrest
Folding forward
f Pull up lever H in the side part of the backrest
and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
f Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
Standard seat/sports seat
A Seat height
f Use lever A in a pumping movement:
Upwards – seat moves upwards
Downwards – seat moves downwards
B Fore and aft
f Raise locking lever B.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
Comfort seat with driver seat memory/
Adaptive sports seat with driver seat
memory
f Press the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired setting is reached.
A Seat height adjustment
B Fore-and-aft position adjustment
C Seat angle adjustment
D Backrest angle adjustment
Operation, Safety 31
E Lumbar support
(pelvis and spinal column support)
To permit a relaxed sitting posture, the backrest
curvature is continuously adjustable in vertical and
horizontal directions for individual pelvis and
spinal column support.
f Press the switch in the direction indicated by
the arrow until the desired backrest curvature
is reached.
F Adjusting the backrest side bolsters
(adaptive sports seat only)
f Push forward or pull backward switch F until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
G Adjusting the seat cushion side bolsters
(adaptive sports seat only)
f Push forward or pull backward switch G until
the side bolsters are adjusted to the shape of
the body.
Seat backrest
Folding forward
f Pull up lever H in the side part of the backrest
and fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
f Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
BBackrest
Folding forward
f Pull loop B in the side part of the backrest and
fold the backrest forward.
Folding back
f Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it
cannot tip forward when the car is braked.
Sports bucket seat
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
A Fore and aft adjustment
f Raise locking lever A.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
32 Operation, Safety
M - Memory button
1 - Key button
2, 3 - Person buttons
Seat Memory
Individual seat and door mirror settings can be
stored and recalled for the driver’s position.
You cannot stor e the position of the side bolsters
of the adaptive sports seat.
Further individual setting options are available in
vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Warning!
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled recall of
a seat setting.
f Cancel automatic adjustment by pressing any
of the seat adjustment buttons.
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Operation with person buttons 2, 3
Storing seat position
1. Switch on ignition.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
3. Keep memory button M depressed and also
press person button 2 or 3 until an audible
signal confirms that the position has been
stored.
The individual setting is now stored under the
desired person button.
Recalling seat position
The seat position can only be called up when the
vehicle is stationary.
1. Switch on the ignition or
open the driver’s door.
2. Press person button until the seat has reached
its final position.
The setting of door mirrors and lumbar
support will be completed even if the person
button is not kept depressed.
Note
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately by releasing the button.
Operation, Safety 33
Operating with the remote control of the
vehicle key
Each remote control (up to six) can be assigned an
individual seat and door mirror position.
The stored seat and door mirror position is set automatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the
corresponding remote control.
Storing seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
3. Keep memory button M depressed and also
press key button 1 until an audible signal
confirms that the position has been stored.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.
It is necessary to wait for at least 15 seconds
between locking and unlocking the door.
Storing individual lowered position of the
passenger’s door mirror as a parking aid
Once the driver's seat setting has been stored, an
individual lowered position of the passenger's
door mirror may be stored for driving in reverse:
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
3. Engage reverse gear.
4. Select passenger side with mirror switch.
The passenger’s mirror swivels downwards.
5. Set passenger’s door mirror to desired final
position.
6. Keep memory button M depressed and also
press key button 1 until an audible signal
confirms that the position has been stored.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.
Recalling seat position
f Unlock the locked vehicle or the luggage
compartment with the remote control.
The stored seat position is automatically set.
The seat position assigned to a remote control
can also be recalled with the key button 1 if the
corresponding key was used to switch on the
ignition.
If no seat position has been assigned to a remote
control, the key button will not work.
Note on operation
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately:
f by switching on the ignition,
f by pressing the central locking button,
f by pressing any memory or seat adjustment
button.
Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired car key.
2. Press memory button twice and key button 1
once consecutively.
34 Operation, Safety
A - Seat heating, left
B -Seat heating, right
Heated Seats
Two-stage seat heating is ready for operation
when the engine is running.
The yellow light-emitting diodes in the button show
which stage is currently activated.
Switching on
High heating power
f Press button once.
Both light-emitting diodes in the button
light up.
Low heating power
f Press button twice.
One light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Switching off
f Press button as often as necessary until the
light-emitting diodes go out.
Operation, Safety 35
Seat Ventilation
The three-stage seat ventilation is ready for operation when the engine is running and from an
ambient cabin temperature of 58 °F (15 °C).
The three stages are controlled with the buttons
on the control panel for the air conditioning.
The blue light-emitting diodes in the buttons show
which stage is currently activated.
Note
The full effect of the seat ventilation can be
achieved only if you are wearing breathable
clothing.
Seat ventilation and seat heating can be used at
the same time and provide excellent seating
comfort when used in the right combination.
f Do not use protective seat covers.
Switching off seat ventilation
f Press button as often as necessary until all
light-emitting diodes go out.
A - Seat ventilation, left
B - Seat ventilation, right
Switching on seat ventilation
High ventilation
f Press button once.
Three light-emitting diodes light up.
Medium ventilation
f Press button twice.
Two light-emitting diodes light up.
36 Operation, Safety
Low ventilation
f Press button three times.
One light-emitting diode lights up.
Cabriolet
f Do not fold up the rear seat backrests with the
windstop installed.
Steering Wheel Adjustment
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The steering wheel may move further than
desired if you attempt to adjust it when
driving.
You can lose control of the vehicle, causing
serious personal injury or death.
f Do not adjust the steering wheel when driving.
Rear Seat Backrests
Extra storage space is gained by folding the rear
seat backrests forward.
Folding forward
f Pull lever forward and fold the backrest
forward.
Folding back
f Tilt the backrest back until you feel it click into
place. When doing so, make sure that the seat
belt is properly routed (see figure).
Adjusting steering wheel height and
longitudinal direction
1. Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock.
2. Push the locking lever downwards.
3. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it engage.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly longitudinally.
Operation, Safety 37
Steering Wheel Heating
The steering wheel heating can be switched on
and off with the button on the rear of the steering
wheel when the ignition is switched on.
Switching on steering wheel heating
f Press button.
The message “Steering wheel heating ON”
is displayed on the on-board computer for
2seconds.
Switching off steering wheel heating
f Press button.
The message “Steering wheel heating OFF”
is displayed on the on-board computer for
2seconds.
38 Operation, Safety
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other
equipment when driving.
Operating these devices while driving could
distract you from traffic and cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
f Operate these components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only while the vehicle is stationary .
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you
can use the function keys of the multi-functional
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche
communication systems:
–PCM
– Telephone
– CD-Audio, DVD-Audio
Readiness for operation of multifunctional steering wheel
The multi-functional steering wheel is ready for
operation when the ignition and PCM are switched
on.
Operating the function keys
f Please read the separate PCM operating
instructions before operating the function
keys.
The rotary knobs at the top left and right of the
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume.
Downwards – decrease volume.
Press volume control
To switch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob
T o select/mark function in the PCM within
a menu. To do this, turn the rotary knob
upward or downward.
Press rotary knob
To activate selected function.
Press screen button
To call the stored PCM function.
The button can be assigned the desired
function in the PCM.
Press Back button
To move back in the PCM menu.
Press Handset Pickup button
To accept a telphone call.
Press Handset Hangup button
To end or refuse a telephone call.
Operation, Safety 39
Sun Visors
f Swing the sun visors down to prevent glare
from the front.
f To prevent glare from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner bracket and swivel round
so that it is in front of the door window.
Vanity mirror
The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
covered by a lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury in an accident or risk of damage to mirror lid and convertible top.
f Keep the lid closed while driving and when
closing the convertible top.
Risk of damage.
f Do not force the lid beyond its end position.
The vanity mirror illumination is switched on automatically when the cover is opened (arrow).
40 Operation, Safety
Safety Belts
Warning!
Always make sur e your and your passengers’
safety belts are properly fastened while the
vehicle is in motion.
Failure to follow safety belt warnings may result in serious personal injury or death.
f For your and your passengers’ protection, use
safety belts at all times while the vehicle is in
motion.
f Use appropriate child restraint sy stems for all
small children.
Proper wearing of safety belts
f Safety belts must be positioned on the body as
to restrain the upper body and lap from sliding
forward. Improperly positioned safety belts
can cause serious personal injury or death in
case of an accident.
f The shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
f For maximum effectiveness, the lap belt
should be worn low across the hips.
f Pregnant women should position the belt as
low as possible across the pelvis. Make sure it
is not pressing against the abdomen.
f Be lts should not be worn twisted.
f Do not wear belts over rigid or breakable ob-
jects in or on your clothing, such as eye glasses, pens, keys, etc. as these may cause injury .
f Several layers of heavy clothing may interfere
with proper positioning of belts.
f Belts must not rub against sharp objects or
damage may occur to the belt.
f Two occupants should never share the same
belt at the same time.
Care and maintenance
f Keep belt buckles free of any obstruction that
may prevent a secure locking.
f Belts that have been subjected to excessive
stretch forces in an accident must be inspected or replaced to ensure their continued effectiveness in restraining you.
The same applies to belt tensioner systems
which have been triggered.
In addition, the anchor points of the belts
should be checked.
f If safety belts do not work properly, see your
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
f If the belts show damage to webbing, bindings,
buckles or retractors, they should be replaced
to ensure safe operation.
f Do not modify or disassemble the safety belts
in your vehicle.
f The belts must be kept clean or the retractors
may not work properly.
Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 222.
f Never bleach or dye safety belts.
f Do not allow safety belts to retract until they
are completely dry after cleaning or this may
cause damage to the belt.
Belt tensioner
Depending on the force of an impact, fastened
front seat safety belts are tightened in an accident.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front, side and rear impacts of sufficient
severity.
– For the Cabriolet, in cases of vehicle rollover.
Note
The belt-tensioner system can be triggered only
once; the system must be replaced afterward.
If there is a fault in the belt-tensioner system, the
airbag warning light lights up.
Work may be performed on the belt-tensioner system only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Smoke is released when the belt tensioners are
triggered. This does not indicate a fire in the
vehicle.
Operation, Safety 41
Safety Belt Warning System
An audio-visual warning system is interconnected with the driver’s safety belt.
Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will
sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and
passenger to buckle up.
In addition, the gong will sound for approx. 90 seconds if vehicle speed exceeds 15 mph/24 km/h.
The safety belt warning lights in the instrument
panel and on-board computer will go off as soon
as the driver has buckled up.
Inertia reel retractor
The combination lap/shoulder belt with inertia reel
locking mechanism adjusts automatically to your
size and movements as long as the pull on the belt
is slow.
Rapid deceleration during hard braking or a collision locks the belt. The belt will also lock when you
drive up or down a steep hill or in a sharp curve,
otherwise, the shoulder belt will not inhibit your
upper body movement.
Fastening the safety belt
f Assume a comfortable sitting position.
f Please see the chapter “SEAT POSITION” on
Page 30.
f The shoulder belt should always rest on your
upper body. The shoulder belt should never be
worn behind your back or under your arm.
f Grasp belt and pull the belt in a continuous
slow motion across your chest and lap.
f Insert belt tongue into buckle on inboard side
of seat. Push down until it securely locks with
an audible click. Pull the belt to check.
f Pull shoulder section to make sure belt fits
snugly across the pelvis.
f Belts should fit snugly across the pelvis and
chest. Make sure there is no slack in the belt.
Releasing the safety belt
f Push in release button (arrow) on buckle. Belt
tongue will spring out of buckle.
f T o release a latched belt, lean back to take the
body pressure off the belt.
f To store lap/shoulder belt, allow the belt to re-
tract as you guide the latch to its stowed position.
f Please see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR” on Page 53.
42 Operation, Safety
Safety belt height adjustment
(Coupé)
The height of the belt deflectors for the driver’s
seat and passenger’s seat can be adjusted.
Adjust the height of the safety belt so that it runs
across the middle of the shoulder, not against the
neck.
Adjusting belt height
f Upward – push belt deflector up.
f Downward – press button (arrow) and move
belt deflector.
Cleaning the safety belts
If it becomes necessary to clean the belts, you
can use any mild washing agent. Allow the belts to
dry prior to retracting, but avoid direct sunlight.
f Only use suitable cleaners. If unsuitable
cleaners are used or any attempt is made to
dye or bleach the belts, the webbing may be
weakened and thus constitute a safety risk.
Operation, Safety 43
Airbag Systems
The airbags in combination with the safety belts
make up a safety system which offers the driver
and the passenger the greatest known protection
from injuries in case of accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sy stem for the front passenger's seat in accordance
with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
208.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with airbags, the
safety belts must be worn at all times,
because the front airbag system is only deployed
by frontal collisions with an impact of sufficient severity.
Below the deployment threshold of the airbag sy stem, and during types of collisions which do not
cause the actuation of the system, the safety belts
provide the primary protection to the occupants
when correctly worn.
Therefore, all persons within the vehicle
must wear safety belts at all times (in many
states, state law requires the use of safety belts).
f Please see the chapter “SAFETY BELTS” on
Page 41.
The front airbags are located under the padded
steering wheel panel on the driver’s side and, on
the passenger's side, in the dashboard.
The side airbags for the front seats are installed
on the side in the seat backrests.
The head airbags ar e installed in the door linings.
Danger!
To provide optimal occupant protection, airbags must inflate at very high speed. If you
are not wearing your safety belt or are too
close to the airbag when it is deployed, inflating airbags can result in serious personal injury or death.
f Make sure there are no people, animals or ob-
jects between the driver or passenger and the
area into which the airbag inflates.
f No objects should be placed over or near the
air bag on the instrument panel, because any
such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is
in a crash severe enough to cause the air bag
to inflate.
f Sit back as far from the dashboard or steering
wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full
vehicle control.
f Always hold the steering wheel by the outer
rim. Never rest your hands on the airbag panel.
f Always fasten seat belts because triggering
of the airbag system depends on the force and
angle of impact.
f Do not transport heavy objects on or in front of
the passenger’s seat. These could impair the
function of the airbag, the seat belts, and
weight sensing.
f Do not hang objects (e.g. jackets, coats, coat
hangers) over the backrest.
f Always keep the lid of the door storage com-
partment closed. Objects must not protrude
out of the door storage compartment.
f No changes may be made to the wiring or
components of the airbag system.
f Do not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger’s airbag, side airbags and head airbags. Doing so may adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system or cause harm to
the occupants if the airbag system should deploy.
Do not use protective seat covers.
f Do not modify the seat coverings. Do not at-
tach additional cushions, protective coverings,
or pillows to the passenger's seat. Do not affix
things to the passenger's seat or cover it with
other materials. Do not cover the back of the
backrest. Do not make changes to the passenger's seat and to the seat base frame.
f Do not undertake any wiring for electrical ac-
cessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag
wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation.
f If the warning light comes on, the airbag sys-
tem should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
f Always keep feet in the footwell while driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
area. Do not lean against the inside of the door
or outside the window while the vehicle is moving.
44 Operation, Safety
f Using accessories not approved by Porsche
can cause the weight sensing system to be impaired.
f Do not squeeze objects, such as the fire extin-
guisher, or first aid kit under the seat.
f Only have seats removed and installed by an
authorized Porsche dealer so that weight sensing components will not be damaged.
f Give your passenger all of the information in
this chapter.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door lining, seats) may be disassembled only by an authorized Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
Function of the airbag system
Airbags are a supplemental safety system. Your
primary protection comes from your safety belts.
The front airbags are triggered during a fr ontal collision of sufficient force and direction.
In the event of a side impact of corresponding
force, the side airbag on the impact side is
triggered.
The inflation process generates the amount of gas
required to fill the airbags at the necessary pressure in fractions of a second.
Airbags help to protect the head and upper body,
while simultaneously damping the motion of the
driver and passenger in the impact direction in the
event of a frontal impact or side impact.
In order to help provide protection in severe collisions which can cause death and serious injury,
airbags must inflate extremely rapidly. Such high
speed inflation has a negative but unavoidable
side effect, which is that it can and does cause injuries, including facial and arm abrasions, bruising
and broken bones. You can help minimize such injuries by always wearing your safety belts.
There are many types of accidents in which
airbags are not expected to deploy. These include
accidents where the airbags whould provide no
benefit, such as a rear impact against your vehicle. Other accidents where the airbags are designed not to deploy are those where the risk of
injury from the airbag deployment could exeed any
protective benefits, such as in low speed accidents or higher speed accidents where the vehicle
decelerates over a longer time. Since airbag deployment does not occur in all accidents, this further emphasizes the need for you and your passengers to always wear safety belts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module. This module will record the
use of the seat belt restraint system by the driver
and front passenger when the airbags and/or belt
tensioner work.
Advanced Airbag
Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sy stem for the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Depending on the weight acting on the front passenger's seat, the front passenger's airbag will automatically be switched on and off.
Depending on the angle and force of impact, the
front passenger's airbag which is activated will be
triggered during a collision.
Precondition for switching the front passenger's
airbag on and off, depending on weight:
– Vehicles equipped with key-operated airbag
deactivation device:
Switch position AUTO.
– Ignition key is inserted.
Improper handling of the weight sensing
system can unintentionally impair switching
the passenger's airbag off and on.
Operation, Safety 45
Seat adjustment for the front passenger's
seat
Danger!
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body. Improperly positioned safety belts can cause serious personal injury or death in an accident.
f Do not operate the car with the driver or
passenger backrests excessively reclined.
f Porsche recommends the use of L.A.T.C.H.
(Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children)
equipped Porsche child seat.
Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
If the seat is in an extreme position (e.g., the backrest is in contact with the rear seat), the backrest
can warp. Warping of the backrest can lead to malfunctions.
f Correct the seat adjustment.
Ensure that the seat is not jammed and is selfsupporting.
Ensure that the backrest is in the upright position.
f Do not transport a load and objects in the rear
footwell and under the passenger's seat.
If the load or objects are under the seat, it can
cause malfunctions.
If the weight on the passenger's seat is reduced
significantly, e.g., by supporting weight on the
armrest, the passenger's airbag can be switched
off.
f Select an upright seat position, and do not sup-
port weight on the armrests or lean out of the
window.
Always keep feet in the footwell while driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
area. Do not lean against the inside of the door
or outside the window while the vehicle is moving.
If the passenger's seat is warped significantly, a
message is displayed on the on-board computer:
f Correct the seat adjustment.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 160.
Vehicle modifications to accommodate
persons with disabilities
Because modifications to your vehicle could compromise your advanced airbag system, please call
1-800-PORSCHE prior to having your vehicle modified.
Automatic deactivation of the front
passenger’s airbag.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
front passenger’s seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Before transporting a child on the passenger’s
seat:
Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
– When an up to one-year old child is seated
in the child restraint system, the fr ont airbag is
automatically deactivated on the passenger’s
side.
– When an adult is seated in the front seat, the
front airbag remains active on the passenger‘s
side.
46 Operation, Safety
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Note on operation
Although not desired, it can occur in the case of
heavier children that the passenger’s airbag remains active or, in the case of very light adults or
young persons, that the passenger’s airbag is
deactivated.
The condition of the passenger’s front airbag is
shown by the indicator lamp.
If in doubt:
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Please see the chapter “KEY-OPERATED AIR-
BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 49.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Please see the chapter “LATCH SYSTEM
CHILD SEAT BRACKET ON THE PASSENGER’S
SEAT” on Page 54.
Note
f After inserting the ignition key, the PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG OFF warning light lights up for a
few seconds as a bulb check.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
lights up
– The passenger's airbag is switched off.
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
does not light up
– The passenger's airbag is active and ready for
operation.
– If the passenger's seat is not occupied, the
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp will
also not light up, even though the passenger's
airbag is switched off.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger airbag triggering unintentionally.
When the ignition key is inserted and the up
to one-year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger’s seat, the
indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
must be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
f Child restraint systems facing forwards:
Install on the rear seats.
f Child restraint systems facing rearwards:
On vehicles with key-operated airbag deactivation device: Switch to position OFF.
f Child restraint systems facing rearwards:
On vehicles without key-operated airbag deactivation device: Do not use a child restraint system in the front passenger’s seat.
f Have the fault remedied at your nearest author-
ized Porsche dealer.
Operation, Safety 47
Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment
bracket are not installed at the factory. They can
be retrofitted.
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning light and warning
message
Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instrument panel and a message on the on-board computer.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 160.
f In the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche
dealer in order to assure the airbag system is functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition key is inserted or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
Airbag maintenance
In order to ensure long-term functioning, the airbag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer at the intervals recommended in
your Maintenance Booklet.
Important information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that
the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer
them to the chapter, “Airbag Systems“, in the
Owner's Manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on stickers attached to the sun visors.
For special recommendations on the use of child
restraints:
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
48 Operation, Safety
Key-operated airbag deactivation device
In case your vehicle is equipped with LATCH, you
can switch off (OFF) the passenger’s front airbag
manually. In the automatic mode (AUTO), the
airbag will be switched on or off automatically
depending on the weight on the passenger seat.
f Switch off the passenger’s airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
Switch position AUTO – passenger’s front airbag is
active
Switch position OFF – passenger’s front airbag is
switched off
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger’s airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
f Make sure that the key switch is switched to
AUTO once the child seat has been removed,
in order to provide protection to the adult
occupants.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
If the airbag on the passenger’s side is switched
off:
– Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
continuously lit when the ignition key is
inserted.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from
the passenger’s airbag.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” warning
light is not lit when the ignition key is inserted
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched to the
OFF-Position, this could indicate a fault in the
system.
f Do not install a child restraint system on the
passenger’s seat.
f Have the fault remedied immediately.
Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment
bracket are not installed at the factory. They can
be retrofitted (not on vehicles with Sports bucket
seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Operation, Safety 49
Child Restraint Systems
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
Porsche recommends that all infants and children
be restrained in child restraint sy stems at all times
while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with
applicable laws.
Use only child restraint systems with the LATCHsystem recommended by Porsche. These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior
of your Porsche and the appropriate child weight
groups. Other systems have not been tested and
could entail an increased risk of injury or death.
You can obtain child seats that ar e LATCH compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Always observe the separate installation in-
structions for your child seat.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by
law in all 50 states of the U.S. and all Canadian
provinces. The child restraint system should be
one that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and should be secured by a lap
belt or lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt or for
child seats equipped with the LATCH sytem (Low-
er Anchorage and Tether for Children, also known
as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
A statement by the seat manufacturer of compliance with this standard can be found on the
instruction label on the restraint and in the instruction manual provided with the restraint.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
front passenger’s seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket ar e not
installed at the factory. They can be re trofitted (not
on vehicles with Sports bucket seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child.
f Follow all child restraint instructions and
warnings in this manual.
– When using an infant or child restraint system,
be sure to follow all manufacturer's instructions on installation and use.
– Infants and small children should never be held
on the lap, nor should they share a safety belt
with another occupant while the vehicle is in
motion.
– Children too big for child restraint systems
should use regular safety belts. A shoulder belt
can be used providing it does not cross the
face or the neck of the child.
– Choose a child restraint system according to
the weight of the child.
– Child restraint systems that are damaged or
have been heavily stressed in an accident must
be replaced immediately.
– Children could be endangered in a crash if their
child restrains are not properly secured in the
vehicle.
– Do not affix things to child restraint systems or
cover it with other materials.
50 Operation, Safety
– Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to
advise you about the installation possibility for
a Porsche child restraint system which allows
a key-operated airbag deactivation of the passenger’s airbag.
– The key-operated airbag deactivation device
installation requires special programming
available only from your authorized Porsche
dealer.
f Please see the chapter “KEY-OPERATED
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 49.
Direction of installation for child restraint
systems
According to accident statistics, children are safer
when properly restrained in the rear seating
positions than in the front seating positions.
Under all normal circumstances, the forward
facing child seat must be placed in the rear.
Group 0 and 0+: Children up to 29 lbs (13 kg)
Children of this weight must be transported in a
restraint system which is installed on the
passenger’s seat facing rearward.
Group I: Children in between 20 lbs (9 kg)
and 40 lbs (18 kg)
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
Group II: Children in between 33 lbs (15 kg)
and 55 lbs (25 kg)
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
Group III: Children in between 49 lbs (22 kg)
and 80 lbs (36 kg)
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
If a child restraint system must be fastened to the
passenger’s seat, the passenger’s seat must be
adjusted to the lower rear position.
Note
If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on
the front seat, the rear right (passenger’ s side) anchor point must be used for anchoring the top
tether.
It is then not permitted for a passenger to use the
rear right (passenger’s side) seat.
It is then not permitted to install a child restraint
system on the rear right (passenger’s side) seat.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
ANCHORAGES” on Page 55.
Operation, Safety 51
Using child restraint systems in the front
passenger seat
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
front passenger seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
Child restraint sy stem for up to one-year old
children
– Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up.
– Adjust the passenger's seat as far away from
the airbag as possible.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger’s airbag triggering unintentionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to oneyear old child is seated in the child restraint
system on the passenger’s seat the indicator
lamp „PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ must be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
f On vehicles with key-operated airbag deactiva-
tion device: Switch to position OFF.
f On vehicles without key-operated airbag deac-
tivation device: Do not use a child restraint system in the front passenger’s seat.
f Have the fault remedied at your nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
Child restraint sy stem for children older than
one year
Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sy stem for the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Depending on the weight acting on the passenger's seat, the passenger's airbag will automatically be switched on or off.
Small adult passengers
Make sure that the P ASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger’s airbag not triggering.
When the ignition key is inserted and the
small adult passenger is seated on the passenger’s seat, the indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” must be off.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp lights up, it could indicate a fault in the
system.
In this case:
f The passenger should sit in the rear seat until
the fault is repaired.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest autho-
rized Porsche dealer.
52 Operation, Safety
Automatic locking retractor
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
The safety belts for the front passenger and rear
seats are equipped with an automatic locking retractor for securing the child restraint system.
When activated, this retractor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint sy stem in place so
that inadvertent movements will not occur.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly recommends:
f Under all normal circumstances, forward fa-
cing child seats must be placed in the rear.
Before transporting a child on the passenger’s
seat:
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child, when excessive force is acting on the
passenger's seat due to the seat belt.
In such cases, the passenger's airbag can be
switched on unintentionally.
f After fastening the child restraint system, do
not adjust the seat.
f Check the condition of the passenger’s airbag
shown by the indicator lamp in the central console.
Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. If a child restraint system must be fastened to
the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
2. Fasten child seat.
3. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out. At
this point the locking mechanism is activated.
4. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
Make no more adjustments to the seat.
5. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on
the child restraint system. You may further
tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of
it to retract.
Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do
not occur by moving the seat with the child
seat installed.
Releasing the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt latch.
2. Then make certain that the belt has fully
retracted. At this point the automatic locking
feature will be disengaged.
Seek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation
of a Porsche child restraint system.
Operation, Safety 53
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s
seat
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not
installed at the factory. They can be retrofitted
(not on vehicles with Sports bucket seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche Child
Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether for Chil-
dren system (LATCH).
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child weight groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that ar e LA TCH compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Always observe the separate installation in-
structions for your child seat.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
Installing a LATCH child seat system
1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
Note
f Make sure that the key switch is switched to
AUTO once the child seat has been removed,
in order to provide protection to the adult
occupants.
54 Operation, Safety
Child Restraint Anchorages
(Coupé)
f Please see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR” on Page 53.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be
equipped with the LATCH system.
If your child restraint seat or seats require the use
of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor
points provided behind the rear seat backrests under the carpet.
T o ensur e proper installation, see your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Note
If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on
the front seat, the rear right (passenger’ s side) anchor point must be used for anchoring the top
tether. It is then not permitted for a passenger to
use the rear right (passenger’s side) seat.
Warning!
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by correctly fitted child restraints. Under no circumstances are they to be used for adults
safety belts or harnesses. Such use could result in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not misuse the child restraint anchorages.
They are not designed to withstand loads
imposed by adults.
f Only attach one child seat tether per ancho-
rage.
Operation, Safety 55
Rollover Protection System
The Rollover Protection System on the Cabriolet
consists of two supplemental safety bars that together with the front windshield frame help to create occupant survival space in case of rollover . Because of the extreme and unpredictable forces
which can be encountered in a rollover, it is not
possible to guarantee that occupants will be protected from all contact with exterior objects or the
ground. However, the Rollover Pr otection System
is designed to maintain the occupant survival
space.
The Rollover Protection System is activated automatically in the event of an accident or extreme
driving situation.
The protective devices are located behind each
rear seat and rapidly deploy within a fraction of a
second. If necessary, the seat-belt tensioners will
be activated.
f Please see the chapter “BELT TENSIONER” on
Page 41.
They can deploy under:
– Extreme tilting of the vehicle.
– Loss of ground contact (e.g. Going over the
crest of a hill at high speed).
Danger!
Risk of death or serious injury.
f Do not block area of supplemental safety bars
with objects.
In the event of a deployment event, such
objects could potentially prevent such deployment from occuring, or such objects could
impact the car occupants at high speed.
f Do not tamper with or work on wiring and or
components of Rollover Protection System.
f All work regarding this sy stem must be carried
out by your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Check functions and periodic service intervals
according to maintenance schedule (see your
authorized Porsche dealer).
To avoid damage to the convertible top:
f If the supplemental safety bars are extended
for any reason, do not open or close convertible top.
Warning light
Faults in the Rollover Protection System are indicated by the airbag warning light in the instrument
panel.
Extension of the supplemental safety bars is no
longer ensured.
f See your authorized Porsche dealer immedi-
ately and have the fault remedied.
Lowering the supplemental safety bars
after deployment
f Have this work performed by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
56 Operation, Safety
Parking Brake
Parking brake force is mechanically transferred to
the rear wheels by means of cables.
f Use the parking brake only after the vehicle
has come to a full stop.
Setting the parking brake
f Pull the lever all the way up (arrow).
With the ignition on, the parking brake warning
lights in the instrument panel and on-board
computer will come on if the lever is even
slightly raised. A firm pull upward is required to
properly engage the parking brake.
If the brake is not fully set, the vehicle may roll
without control.
f Move the selector lever to “P” (PDK) or move
the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear
(Manual transmission).
f Before exiting the vehicle, make sure that the
parking brake is fully set and the vehicle is not
moving at all.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. A
partially engaged parking brake may allow
the vehicle to roll, causing serious personal
injury or death to any person in its path.
f Engage the parking brake fully.
Releasing the parking brake
f Pull the lever slightly up as you depress the re-
lease button, and then push the lever all the
way down.
Parking brake warning light USA
Parking brake warning light
Canada
The warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer will go out after the parking brake
is fully released.
The warning lights are not an indicator that the
parking brake is fully set; it is only intended to be
a warning to release the parking brake before
driving the car.
Caution!
A partially engaged brake will overheat the
rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and
cause excessive wear.
f Release the parking brake fully.
f When parking your car, alway s set the parking
brake by pulling all the way up on the lever.
f Move the selector lever to “P” (PDK) or move
the gearshift lever to reverse or first gear
(Manual transmission).
f On hills also turn the front wheels towards the
curb.
Operation, Safety 57
Brakes
f Make it a habit to check the operation of your
brakes before driving.
Keep in mind that the braking distance increases
very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph or
100 km/h, for example, it is not twice but four
times longer than 30 mph or 50 km/h. Tire traction is also less effective when the roads are wet
or slippery.
f Therefore, always maintain a safe distance
from the car in front of you.
Vehicles without Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed
grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to corrode if your car is parked for an extended period.
The brakes will tend to “rub” as a result.
The nature, extent and effects of corrosion depend on the amount of time the vehicle was
parked, whether granular or liquid road salt was
spread and whether grease-dissolving agents
were used in car washes.
To prevent corrosion of the brake discs, “brake
them dry” before parking the car.
If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we
recommend having the brake system checked by
experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Brake system function
Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted
hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc
brakes at the front and rear.
Both circuits function independently. One brake
circuit operates the front and the other operates
the rear.
If one brake circuit has failed, the other will still operate. However, you will notice an increased pedal
travel when you apply the brakes.
Failure of one brake circuit will cause the stopping
distance to increase.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of
one brake circuit:
f Push the brake pedal down firmly and hold it in
that position.
A mechanical linkage activates the second circuit, and you will be able to bring the vehicle to
a stop.
f After bringing your vehicle to a complete stop,
avoid driving the vehicle and instead have it
towed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer for repair.
Brake system warning light
You can check the functionality of the brake
system warning light by switching the ignition to
the "On" position and verifying that the warning
light illuminates.
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer go on while driving, the brake fluid level may be too low, or (if the brake pedal travel
has increased) one of the two brake circuits may
have failed.
A greater braking pressure will be required, stopping distances will be longer and the braking behavior will change, particularly in curves.
With correctly adjusted brakes, and a correctly
working brake system, the pedal travel to the
point of brake actuation should be 1-3/16 in. to
1-9/16 in. or 30 to 40 mm.
Whenever the brake pedal travel exceeds this distance, have the brake system checked.
58 Operation, Safety
Brake pedal
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Any obstruction of the brake pedal could
increase the stopping distance.
f Always check the movement of the brake pedal
before driving and make sure that it is not obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.
f Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you
nonskid floor mats of the correct size.
Note
In case one of the two brake circuits fails, increased pedal travel is required to bring your
vehicle to a full stop.
Warning!
T o avoid overheating and prematur e wear of
the brakes:
f Before descending a steep grade, reduce
speed and shift the transmission into a lower
gear or driving position to control speed.
f Do not “ride the brakes” by resting your foot on
the pedal when not intending to apply brake
pressure.
f Do not hold the pedal down too long or too
often.
This could cause the brakes to get hot and not
function properly.
Brake booster
The brake booster assists braking only when
the engine is running.
When the car is moving while the engine is not running, or if the brake booster is defective, more
pressure on the brake pedal is required to bring
the car to a stop.
If this happens, ABS and PSM will also not operate.
Moisture or road salt on brakes affects braking.
When the vehicle is driven on salted or sanded
roads for extended periods, the brakes should be
washed down thoroughly about every 2 weeks. An
automatic carwash facility cannot do this job properly.
Brakes will dry after a few cautious brake applications.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
Driving through water may reduce the traction.
Moisture on brakes from road water, car
wash, or coating of road salt may affect
braking efficiency.
f Cautiously apply brakes to test brakes after ex-
posure to road water, etc.
Operation, Safety 59
Brake wear
Brake pads and brake discs
Brake tests
Your car has excellent brakes, but they are still
subject to wear. The rate at which they wear depends on how the brakes are used.
f Have the brake system inspected at the
intervals recommended in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Brake system warning light
You can check the functionality of the brake
system warning light by switching the ignition to
the "On" position and verifying that the warning
light illuminates.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer stay on when the engine is running or come on while driving, the brake pads are
worn excessively.
f Do not continue to operate the vehicle.
Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect
or replace the brake pads.
Wear on the brake pads and brake discs depends
to a great extent on the driving style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed
in actual miles on the road.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause “brake noises”.
New brake pads or linings
New brake pads and brake discs 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 discs are replaced.
Brake tests must be performed only on roller test
stands.
The ignition must be off.
The following limit values must not be exceeded
on roller test stands:
– Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h)
– Test duration 20 seconds
Handbrake tests
Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must only
be carried out with the ignition switched off.
60 Operation, Safety
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)
The ABS system represents a major contribution
to the enhancement of active safety in your vehicle. This system prevents the wheels fr om locking
in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces.
With the ABS system in your vehicle, the
following areas are enhanced:
Steering, vehicle remains steerable under all
braking forces when ABS is engaged.
Good directional control, no swerving caused
by locking of wheels under braking conditions.
Shorter stopping distance, stopping distances
are usually reduced because controlled braking is
maximized.
Prevention of wheel lock up, no brake- induced
sliding and thus no localized tire wear from emergency braking.
The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a
conventional brake system is in the area of maintaining directional control and maneuverability of
the car in emergency situations.
Warning!
The increased control that is pr ovided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of
physics cannot be overcome, even with ABS.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by the ABS.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS
system may not be able to maintain control,
especially on wet or poor road surfaces and
thus may be more likely to impact you from
behind.
f To minimize that risk, use your ABS system to
increase your ability to maneuver to avoid dangerous situations and not merely to try to stop
in the shortest distance possible.
Operation of the ABS system
A wheel speed sensor is mounted to each of the
four wheels. If wheel lock-up of either of the front
wheels or the rear wheels is sensed during braking, the brake pressure is adjusted automatically
until the wheel no longer slips.
If braking forces approach the wheel lock-up point
for all wheels (panic braking) the ABS system will
intervene to provide a rapid rythmic braking. The
proper operation of ABS is perceived by the driver
as a pulsating brake pedal in conjunction with audible noise and perhaps some vibration.
f If you experience these sensations while driv-
ing or a road surface with questionable traction, reduce vehicle speed appropriate for the
prevailing road conditions.
f If full braking should be necessary, press the
brake pedal all the way down throughout the
entire braking procedure, r egardless of the pulsating pedal. Do not ease up on pressure applied to the pedal.
The functional readiness of all the main electrical
components of the ABS is checked by an
electronic monitoring system both before and
while you drive.
Operation, Safety 61
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada
When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning
light will light up while the system is electronically
interrogated and goes out when the engine is
started if the check is not yet complete.
If the ABS warning lamp fails to go out, this indicates that ABS has been deactivated due to a
fault. If the warning lights in the instrument panel
and on-board computer light up while you are driving, this indicates that a fault has occurred. In both
cases, normal braking, as in vehicles without ABS,
is still retained.
The ABS system should, however , be examined at
an authorized Porsche dealer immediately to prevent the occurrence of further faults.
f If the ABS system becomes inoperative, take
your vehicle to your authorized Porsche dealer
immediately.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
The control unit of the ABS brake system is
set for standard tire size. If non-standard
tires are installed, the control unit may misinterpret the speed of the vehicle, because of
the variant data it receives from the sensors
on the axles.
f Use only tire makes and types tested by
Porsche.
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Always check the movement of the clutch ped-
al before driving and make sure that it is not
obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.
f Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding
into positions that could interfere with the safe
operation of your vehicle.
Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you
nonskid floor mats of the correct size.
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmission:
f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears.
f Do not hold the car on a steep grade with the
clutch pedal partially depressed.
Should the free travel of the clutch pedal suddenly
become larger , it could mean a malfunction of the
clutch.
f See your Porsche dealer for correction.
62 Operation, Safety
Porsche Traction Management
(PTM)
With PTM, the engine power is variably distributed
to the front and rear wheels.
Power distribution between the front and rear axles is performed by a map-conrolled multiple-disc
clutch.
Distribution of the engine power also depends on
the difference in wheel speed between the two axles.
The multiple-disc clutch always delivers sufficient
drive power to the front wheels to ensure optimum
propulsion even on an unfavorable road surface.
In combination with the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV),
the PTM ensures optimum handling and high driving stability.
Warning!
The increased control that is provided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of physics cannot be overcome, even with PTM.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by PTM.
The driver bears the responsibility for all driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
Dynamometer testing procedure
Some U.S. states and Canadian provinces conduct emissions inspection/maintenance testing involving the use of two-wheel dynamometer.
A two-wheeled dynamometer is a treadmill type
device upon which a single axle of the car, the driving axle of the vehicle, rotates to simulate vehicle
operation on the road while the vehicle remains
stationary.
Your vehicle has a full-time four-wheel drive sy stem
which cannot be disabled. Severe damage to the
powertrain can result if tested on a two-wheel dynamometer.
Warning!
Risk of severe powertrain damage and a possible unexpected movement of the vehicle.
f Do not test your vehicle on a two-wheel dyna-
mometer.
f Advise the emission station of this warning be-
fore testing the vehicle.
Power measurement
Power measurements on dynamometers are not
approved by Porsche.
Brake tests
Brake tests must be performed only on roller test
stands.
The ignition must be off.
The following limit values must not be exceeded
on roller test stands:
– Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h)
– Test duration 20 seconds
Handbrake tests
Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must only
be carried out with the ignition switched off.
Balancing wheels on the vehicle
During finish balancing of the wheels, the vehicle
must be hoisted and all the wheels able to rotate
freely.
Towing
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 283.
Wheels/Tires
The PTM control unit is adapted to the approved
tire sizes. The use of non-approved tire sizes may
lead to deviations in wheel speeds and it may influence handling or result in the PTM switching off.
Operation, Safety 63
Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV)
PTV consists of a control system for drivingdynamics relevant brake interventions enabling
variable drive-torque distribution at the rear axle
and a mechanical rear-axle differential lock.
By using gentle braking interventions that are
imperceptible to the driver at the rear wheel on the
inside of the bend, PTV improves steering
performance and steering precision. The vehicle
follows the steering angle of the front wheels more
precisely. Understeer is almost fully prevented in
limit situations. This in turn enhances the lateralacceleration potential. Higher cornering speeds
are then possible.
The mechanical rear-axle differential lock
improves traction in the case of wheel spin. When
driving quickly through corners, it reduces the
load reversal reactions and at higher speeds it
increases driving stability.
Danger!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
The increased control that is provided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of
physics cannot be overcome, even with PTV.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by PTV.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
64 Operation, Safety
Sport Mode
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode
is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche
control systems are intentionally shifted towards
greater agility and driving performance:
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Manage-
ment) is automatically changed to Sport mode,
resulting in a stiffer suspension setup.
– When Sport mode is active, the PDK transmis-
sion switches to a sporty gear-changing map
and shortens the gear shifting times. Gear
changes take place faster, but fuel consumption is also increased.
PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control
gives a sportier road-feel to the vehicle. PSM
interventions take place later than in Normal
mode. The driver can maneuver the vehicle
with greater agility at its performance limits,
without having to dispense with the assistance
of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to
achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race
circuits with a dry road surface.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts
sooner, and the engine is more responsive to
throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched
on, this function is activated only after the
driver has floored the accelerator pedal or
released it briefly.
– The rpm limiter characteristic is “harder”. i.e.
the engine is immediately throttled when the
performance limits are reached (only in manual
selection mode and without kickdown
actuation for vehicles with PDK transmission).
– PTM (Porsche Traction Management) provides
a more rear-biased drive-torque distribution.
This gives the vehicle a balance with greater
agility, and sporty oversteer is also possible.
– The dynamic engine mountings are damped
more intensely, resulting in a more compact
engine and body unit. In dynamic driving
maneuvers the vehicle responds with greater
agility and more precisely.
– Please refer to the chapters on PSM, PASM,
PTM, PADM and PDK.
– Overboost briefly increases the engine boost
pressure by approx. 3 psi (0.2 bar) in the
engine speed range from 2000 rpm to approx.
4500 rpm.
This increases torque in this speed range by
50 Nm. This considerably improves acceleration and flexibility, particularly in the medium
engine speed range. This does not affect the
maximum power. Quickly flooring the accelerator pedal activates the overboost function in
the engine unit.
An arrow appears the next to the boost pressure
display.
Overboost operates for approx 10 seconds. After
this time, it can be re-activated by quickly flooring
the accelerator pedal again.
f Please observe the chapters on PSM, PASM
and PDK.
Operation, Safety 65
Switching Sport mode on and off
Switching Sport mode on and off simultaneously
activates and deactivates the Sport mode in
PASM.
If PASM Sport mode was activated with the P ASM
button, PASM remains active.
After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
SPORT button
f Press SPORT button A in the center console.
When Sport mode is switched on, the lightemitting diode in the SPORT button is lit.
On vehicles equipped with a manual transmission, the logo SPORT appears next to the
digital speedometer.
A sporty gear-changing map is enabled and the
gear shifting times are shortened for the PDK
transmission.
A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly
and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to
driving performance.
Deceleration downshifts are commenced earlier.
Downshifts are made during slight decelerations,
even at higher engine speeds.
f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE
(“SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODES)” on
Page 174.
SPORT PLUS button
(only on vehicles with PDK transmission)
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.
f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE
(“SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODES)” on
Page 174.
f Press SPORT PLUS button B in the center
console.
When Sport mode is switched on, the lightemitting diode in the SPORT PLUS button is lit.
SPORT/SPORT PLUS display on the PDK steering wheel
with shift buttons
When mode “Sport” is switched on, the logo
SPORT/SPORT PLUS appears on the steering
wheel.
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SPORT/SPORT PLUS display on the PDK steering wheel
with shift paddles
When mode “Sport” is switched on, the logo
SPORT/SPORT PLUS appears on the steering
wheel.
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM)
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle approaching the performance limits of
driving maneuvers.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
The increased control that is pr ovided should
not induce you to take greater risks with your
safety. The limits dictated by the laws of
physics cannot be over come, even with PSM.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by PSM.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
f Obey all traffic laws.
Sensors at the wheels, brakes, steering system
and engine continuously measure:
–Speed
– Direction of travel (steering angle)
– Lateral acceleration
– Rate of turn about the vertical axis
– Longitudinal acceleration
PSM uses these values to determine the direction
of travel indicated by the driver.
PSM intervenes and helps to correct the course if
the actual direction of motion deviates from the
chosen course (steering-wheel position):
It brakes individual wheels as needed. In addition,
the engine power may be manipulated in order to
stabilize the vehicle.
The events below inform the driver of PSM control
operations and warn him/her to adapt his/her
driving style to the road conditions:
– The multifunctional information light on the
instrument panel flashes.
– Hydraulic noises can be heard.
– The vehicle decelerates and steering-wheel
forces are altered as the PSM controls the
brakes.
– Reduced engine power.
– The brake pedal pulsates and its position is
changed during braking.
In order to achieve full vehicle deceleration,
foot pressure must be increased after the
brake pedal has begun vibrating.
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Examples of PSM control operations
– If the front wheels of the vehicle drift on a
bend, the rear wheel on the inside of the bend
is braked and the engine power is reduced if
necessary.
– If the rear of the vehicle swings out on a bend,
the front wheel on the outside of the bend is
braked.
Additional braking functions
– Pre-filling the brake system:
The brake system is prepared for possible
subsequent emergency braking if the accelerator pedal is released suddenly and quickly.
The brake system is prefilled and the brake
pads are already applied gently to the brake
discs.
– Brake booster:
In the event of an emergency braking operation
where the pedal force is insufficient, a brake
booster provides the braking pressure necessary for maximum deceleration at all 4 wheels.
Advantages of PSM
– Best possible traction and lane-holding ability
in all driving situations – even on road surfaces
with varying friction.
– The system compensates for undesired lateral
vehicle reactions when the driver releases the
accelerator pedal or brakes when cornering.
This compensation functions up to the
maximum lateral acceleration.
– PSM actively stabilizes the vehicle as required
during dynamic driving maneuvers (e.g. rapid
steering movements, during lane changes or
on alternating bends).
– Improved braking stability on bends and on
different or varying road surfaces.
– It improves braking function and shortens
stopping distance in the event of emergency
braking.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
PSM should always be switched on during
“normal” driving.
However, it may be advantageous to switch off
PSM temporarily in exceptional situations, for
example:
– On a loose surface or in deep snow,
– When “rocking” the vehicle free and
– When using snow chains.
Switching off PSM
f Press PSM OFF button.
PSM is switched off after a short delay.
The light-emitting diode in the button is lit up.
When the PSM is switched off, the PSM multifunctional light on the instrument panel is lit
and a message is shown on the on-board
computer.
An acoustic signal also sounds.
Note
When PSM is switched off, the additional braking
functions are deactivated. Automatic reactivation
in emergency situations is linked to the PSM
control.
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The following functions stabilize the vehicle in
emergency situations, even with PSM switched
off:
– When PSM is off, the vehicle is stabilized as
soon as one of the two front wheels enters the
ABS control range.
– When PSM is off and Sport mode is on, the
vehicle is stabilized as soon as both front
wheels enter the ABS control range.
One-sided spinning of the wheels is prevented,
even with PSM switched off.
Switching PSM back on
f Press PSM OFF button.
PSM is switched on after a short delay.
The light-emitting diode in the button and the
PSM multifunctional light on the instrument
panel go out.
The on-board computer shows a message.
Sport mode
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport or
Sport Plus mode is switched on.
PSM interventions are later than in Normal mode;
the vehicle can be maneuverd with greater agility
at its performance limits, without dispensing with
the assistance of PSM in emergency situations.
This helps to achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race circuits and a dry road surface.
PSM multifunctional light
– The multifunctional light on the instrument
panel lights up for a lamp check when the
ignition is switched on.
– The light indicates a control operation by
flashing, including when PSM is switched off
(brake control in the event of one-sided wheel
spin).
– In conjunction with a message on the on-board
computer, the light indicates that PSM is
switched off.
An acoustic signal also sounds.
– The light indicates a fault in conjunction with a
message on the on-board computer.
PSM is out of order.
f Please have the fault remedied at an author-
ized Porsche dealer.
f Please see the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
INTO OPERATION” on Page 265.
Towing
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 283.
Checks on test stands
Brake tests
Brake tests must be performed only on roller test
stands.
The ignition must be switched off.
The following limit values must not be exceeded
on roller test stands:
– Testing speed 5 mph (8 km/h)
– Test duration 20 seconds
Handbrake tests
Handbrake tests on the roller test stand must be
performed only with the ignition switched off.
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Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
PASM makes two running-gear setups available to
the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”.
The selection is made via a button on the center
console.
In Normal mode the running gear is in a comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers very sporty shock absorber
tuning.
The variable suspension system selects the appropriate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and driving conditions.
Example:
If the vehicle is driven in a very sporty manner in
Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation
accordingly.
Switching on PASM Sport mode
f Press PASM button in the center console.
When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the
light-emitting diode in the button is lit up and a
message is shown on the on-board computer.
Switching off PASM Sport mode
f Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out
and the on-board computer displays a
message.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM)
Dynamic Engine Mounting with variable damping is
a system designed to enhance both driving
dynamics and driving comfort. Depending on the
driving situation, the ideal mounting rigidity and
damping is automatically selected in the range
between an almost rigid engine-to-body
connection (increase in driving dynamics) and
decoupling of the engine from the body (increase
in driving comfort).
Warning message
Dynamic engine mounting faults are indicated by a
warning message on the on-board computer.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 160.
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Retractable Rear Spoiler
The rear spoiler improves driving stability,
especially at higher speeds.
Warning!
Risk of accident. If the rear spoiler cannot be
extended, driving stability will be adversely
affected by increased rear axle lift, which
could lead to loss of control.
f Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving behavior.
f Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle
stationary.
f Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the spoiler.
f Do not push the vehicle at the spoiler.
Automatic mode
The limits for automatic extension and retraction
of the spoiler depend on various circumstances
(e.g. driving speed, engine compartment temperature).
If automatic control fails, a warning message is
displayed by the on-board computer.
Engine compartment temperature
under 122 °F/55 °C
Spoiler extends at 75 mph/120 km/h and
retracts at 37 mph/60 km/h.
Engine compartment temperature
over 140 °F/60 °C
Spoiler extends at 50 mph/80 km/h and retracts
at 19 mph/30 km/h.
Manual control
When the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button
in the center console.
Extending
f Press button briefly.
The spoiler extends to its final position.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
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Retracting a manually extended rear spoiler
f at speeds between 0 and 20 mph
(0 and 30 km/h)
Press and hold button until the rear spoiler has
reached its final position.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
f at speeds between 20 and 60 mph
(30 and 100 km/h)
Press button briefly.
The rear spoiler retracts, the light-emitting
diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
f at speeds over 60 mph (100 km/h)
Press button briefly.
The rear spoiler remains extended, the lightemitting diode in the button goes out.
The rear spoiler changes to automatic mode.
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For vehicles with automatic anti-dazzle
mirrors
f Switch off the automatic anti-dazzle operation
of the mirrors before you switch on the interior
light.
Otherwise the mirrors may accidentally swivel
into the anti-dazzle position.
Interior lights, reading lights
Switching off
f Press left half of switch.
Switching to continuous illumination
f Press right half of switch.
Orientation light
A light-emitting diode at the bottom of the interior
mirror improves orientation in the passenger compartment when it is dark.
Note on operation
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo,
the brightness of the orientation light can be
changed in PCM.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
A, C - Switch for reading light on driver/passenger side
B - Switch for interior light and footwell lights
D - Orientation light
Interior Lights
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 260.
Switching on and off automatically
f Move switch to center position.
The interior and footwell lights are switched
on when a door is unlocked or opened or when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition
lock.
The lights are switched off with a delay of
approx. 2 minutes after the doors are closed.
The light goes out immediately as soon as the
ignition is switched on or the vehicle is locked.
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Parking Aids
Parking assistant
When the driver backs up, the parking assistant
system indicates the distance between the car
and a large obstacle behind it, by means of signal
tones.
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Parking assistant cannot detect small objects such as children and pets.
Despite use of the parking assistant system,
the driver is still responsible for taking due
care and assessing obstacles when backing
up.
f Make sure that no persons, especially small
children, animals or obstacles are within the
maneuvering area.
The parking assistant system is activated automatically when reverse gear is selected and the ignition is on.
Note
Be aware that the parking assistant system is
not switched on if the car rolls backward without
reverse gear being engaged.
Ultrasound sensors
Sensors
Four ultrasound sensors in the rear bumper measure the distance to the closest obstacle.
– Range middle sensors around 60 in./150 cm
– Range outer sensors around 24 in./60 cm
Obstacles cannot be detected in the “blind” sen-
sor area (e.g. near the ground).
Note
The sensors must always be kept free of dirt, ice
and snow in order to ensure that they are fully
functional.
Caution!
To avoid damaging the sensors:
f Maintain sufficient distance when cleaning with
steam-jet units.
Signal tones/function
When reverse gear is selected, the parking
assistant confirms that it is switched on by issuing
a short signal tone.
A detected obstacle is signalled by an intermit-
tent tone. The intervals decrease as the obstacle
is approached.
A continuous tone sounds when the distance
becomes less than one foot. This continuous tone
can stop if the obstacle is approached closer than
one foot.
The radio volume should not be so loud as to
drown out the signal tones.
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Limits of ultrasonic measurement
The parking assistant system cannot detect:
– sound-absorbing obstacles (e.g. powder
snow),
– sound-reflecting obstacles (e.g. glass surfac-
es, flat painted surfaces)
– and very thin obstacles.
– Other ultrasound sources (e.g. pneumatic
brakes of other vehicles, jackhammers) can
interfere with detection of obstacles.
Fault indication
The parking assistant system indicates a fault in
two ways:
– After reverse gear has been selected, the
short signal tone is followed by a continuous
tone of the same pitch:
This indicates that sensors are soiled or cov-
ered with ice.
– After reverse gear has been selected, the
short signal tone is followed by a continuous
tone with a much lower pitch:
This indicates a general system fault.
Please have the fault remedied at an author-
ized Porsche dealer.
A
- Control switch for door mirror adjustment
Swivelling down mirror glass as a parking
aid
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
Page 33.
– When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass on the passenger’s side swivels down
slightly to show the curb area.
Preconditions
– Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
– Set the control switch A to “passenger’s side”.
– Reverse gear must be engaged.
Returning mirror glass to its original position
f Drive forwards with a speed of over 4 mph
(6 km/h) or
f Set the control switch A to “driver’s side”.
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O - Initial position
1 - Ignition on
2 - Start engine
3 - Ignition off
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock
The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock positions.
The ignition key rebounds to the initial position
from every ignition lock position.
f For your safety, fasten safety belts.
f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 15.
f Please see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO RE-
MOTE CONTROL” on Page 16.
Before starting the engine
f Apply the footbrake.
f Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
f In vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
Switch position 0
Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
f Stop the vehicle.
f In vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
f Switch ignition off.
f Remove ignition key.
Switch position 1
Ignition on
f Turn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 160.
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Switch position 2
Start engine
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Please see the chapter “STARTING PROCEDU-
RES” on Page 79.
Switch position 3
Ignition off
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
Note on operation
The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is
left inserted.
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be
pulled out of the ignition lock if the emergency
operation is performed:
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION – PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 78.
Locking the steering column
Automatic locking
The steering column is automatically locked when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
The steering wheel will lock and will cause
loss of steering.
f Never remove key from the ignition lock or turn
the key off while the vehicle is moving.
f Always withdraw the ignition key when
leaving the vehicle.
Automatic unlocking
The steering column is unlocked when the vehicle
is unlocked with the radio remote control.
Note
f To avoid discharging the battery, always re-
move the ignition key from the ignition lock.
Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 263.
Gong
If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, a
gong will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
This is a reminder to remove the key.
Operation, Safety 77
Emergency operation – pulling out the
ignition key
If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can be pulled
out only if the emergency operation is performed.
1. Grasp the fuse box cover at the finger hole and
pull it off.
2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the cover.
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3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic lid B
from the ignition lock. Make sure that plastic lid
B is not lost.
4. Turn ignition key counter-clockwise as far as it
will go.
5. Press metal hook A into opening C.
An unlocking sound will be heard.
6. Turn the ignition key to initial position (0) and
remove.
7. Re-fit the plastic lid B.
Starting Procedures
f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 15.
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 216.
Warning!
Serious injury or death may result if you are
involved in a collision without having fastened the safety belts.
f Fasten safety belts before driving away.
Before starting the engine
f Apply the footbrake.
f Manual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
f In vehicles with PDK transmission:
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
T emperatur e sensors on the engine automatically
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for
starting.
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the
accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a
warm engine.
Starting the engine
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f As soon as the engine starts, release the igni-
tion key.
The first operation of the starter is ended automatically when the engine starts.
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
operations will not be ended automatically.
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds
of cranking:
f Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
starter again.
f When starting the engine, be ready to drive
immediately.
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid
engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the
first 5 minutes.
f Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
Danger!
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for pro-
longed periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
is potentially hazardous.
If warning lights should come on to indicate
improper operation, they would go unnoticed.
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put
out the fire.
Risk of burn injury when standing near or
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
f T o prevent injury , make a point of noting wher e
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle when the
exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.
Operation, Safety 79
Stopping Engine
f Turn key back to position 3.
f Do not stop engine immediately after hard or
extended driving.
Keep engine running at increased idle for
about two minutes to prevent excessive heat
build-up before turning off engine.
f To avoid discharging the battery, always re-
move the ignition key from the ignition lock.
f When leaving the car, always remove the igni-
tion key and apply the handbrake. Engage 1st
gear or reverse gear on vehicles with manual
transmission or move the selector lever to position P on vehicles with PDK transmission.
f Engage the steering lock by moving the steer-
ing wheel to the left or right.
Turn the steering wheel to the locking position
before you switch off the engine so that you
don’t have to exert yourself when locking or
unlocking the steering.
Warning!
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Before working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted on
the engine compartment lid.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the enginecompartment temperature is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on temperature, the engine-compartment blower
may continue to run or start to run.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme
caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
end of the car may be operating or
unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine switched off.
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Emergency Flasher Switch
Operational readiness of the emergency flasher
does not depend on the ignition lock and turn signal lever position.
f If your car is disabled or parked under emer-
gency conditions switch on the emergency
flasher in the dashboard.
All turn signals and the indicator light in the
switch flash with the same frequency.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency re-
pairs, move the car well off the road. Switch on
the emergency flasher and mark the car with
road flares or other warning devices.
f Do not remain in the car. Someone approach-
ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle
is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
f Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently.
Operation, Safety 81
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on,
daytime driving lights switched off
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on.
Warning chime
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the parking light or
Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of
possible battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to provisions of law.
Daytime driving lights
Only the LED lights integrated into the front auxiliary headlights come on in light switch setting OFF
or HOME only when the engine is running.
Low beam headlights must be switched on when
driving through tunnels or at dusk, for example.
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary
depending on country-specific regulations.
Canada only:
In addition to the daytime driving lights the parking
lights are switched on.
USA only:
The daytime driving lights can be deactivated in
the on-board computer.
f Please see the chapter “ON-BOARD
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 128.
Light Switch
Lights switched off
Daytime driving lights are switched on
when the engine is running.
Welcome Home Function
Daytime driving lights are switched on
when the engine is running.
Parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumination, daytime driving lights switched off
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Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Turbo
Further individual light functions (e.g. daytime driving lights) are available in vehicles with the Sport
Chrono Package Plus.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Cornering light
The dynamic cornering light is activated above
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Welcome Home Lighting
Switching on
f Move light switch to the HOME position.
For improved visibility and security when you get
in and out of the car, the daytime driving lights and
the tail lights remain on for a certain period of
time:
– When you get out of the car, the lights are
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the
door is opened. The off-delay time resumes
when the vehicle is locked.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Turbo, the PCM can be used to set the offdelay time. This setting also changes the
lighting period for unlocking the vehicle.
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
– The lights are turned on for approx.
30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
Automatic Headlight Beam
Adjustment
Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature
dynamic headlight beam adjustment.
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the
headlight beam automatically changes in accordance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
kept constant during acceleration and braking.
Checking operation
1. Switch the low beam on.
2. Insert ignition key and switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
If this test item is not met, the headlight beam
adjustment system must be checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Operation, Safety 83
The turn signal lever turns off automatically when
the steering wheel is straightened out after completing a turn.
Lane changer
f T o indicate your intention when changing lanes
on the freeway, slightly lift or depr ess the lever
to the resistance point.
The lever will return to the OFF position when
released.
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn signal bulbs.
Headlight flasher
Individual Light Functions
Further individual light functions are available in
vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo.
f Please refer to the chapter “Individual Memory”
in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever
Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal left
2 – Turn signal right
Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signals flash three times
3 – High beam
4 – Headlight flasher
Lever in center position – Low beam
When high beam and headlight flasher are selected, the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit.
84 Operation, Safety
(With ignition on or off)
f To flash the headlights to oncomming motor-
ists, slightly pull the lever toward the steering
wheel and then release it.
The blue indicator light in the tachometer will
go on/off as you pull/release the lever.
Parking light
The parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
f Move the lever up or down to switch on the
right or left parking light.
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally, e.g. in intermittent
or rain sensor operation.
Risk of damage to the windshield and wiper
system.
f Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry wind-
shield to prevent scratching the glass. Spray
washer fluid on the windshield first.
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
f Always loosen wiper blades from fr ozen glass
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
the wiper motor or blades.
f Always switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(intermittent or sensor operation).
f Always switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
f Do not operate the headlight washer in car
washes.
f Do not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
Front wiper and headlight washer system
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Rain sensor operation for front
windshield wipers
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Please see the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
Page 87.
2 – Windshield wipers slow
f Move wiper lever upwards to the second click.
3 – Windshield wipers fast
f Move wiper lever upwards to the third click.
4 – Front windshield wiper – one-touch oper-
ation:
f Move wiper lever downwards. The front wind-
shield wipers wipe once.
5 – Windshield wipers and washer system:
f Pull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.
A - Headlight washer:
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
beam is switched on.
f Briefly push button A to operate headlight
washer system.
f If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
once for every ten times the front windshield
washer system is operated.
Note
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
freezing.
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Rear Wiper
6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
f Move wiper lever forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset intervals.
The rear wiper is automatically switched off when
a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) is exceeded. It is
switched on again when the speed falls below
124 mph (200 km/h).
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo,
further rear wiper functions can be selected via
the PCM.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
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Rain sensor
The rain sensor on the windshield measures the
amount of rainfall (snowfall too). Wiper speed is
automatically adjusted accordingly.
Switching on
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Switching off
f Move wiper lever to position 0.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
To switch the rain sensor on again:
f Move wiper lever to position 0 and then to
position 1 or
f Operate windshield washer system 5 or
f Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with
four-stage switch A.
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the windshield.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Turbo,
further rain sensor functions can be selected via
the PCM.
f Please see the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:
f Adjust switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
f Adjust switch A downwards –
low sensitivity.
Maintenance note
f Periodically clean the wiper blades with a win-
dow cleaner, especially after the vehicle has
been washed in a car wash. We recommend
Porsche window cleaner. If t hey are very dirty
(e.g. with insect remains), they can be cleaned
with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as
a result of the following:
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash,
wax residues may be adhering to the windshield.
These wax residues can only be removed by using
a window cleaner concentrate.
f Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
Page 218.
f Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
f Replace wiper blades as soon as possible.
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A - Automatic speed control readiness off/on
1 - +SPEED/SET (accelerate/store)
2 - –SPEED (decelerate)
3 - OFF (interrupt)
4 -RESUME
Automatic Speed Control
The automatic speed control maintains any
selected speed between 15 mph and 145 mph
(30 km/h and 240 km/h) without you having to
use the accelerator pedal.
The automatic speed control is operated with the
lever on the steering wheel.
Veh icles with PDK
Downshifts are also carried out to help maintain
the pre-selected speed (especially when driving
downhill).
Warning!
Risk of an accident resulting in serious personal injury or death. A constant speed may
not be safe in heavy traffic, or on winding or
slippery roads.
With the speed control system engaged, the
engine speed will not return to idle when removing the foot from the accelerator pedal.
f Do not use the speed control when it may be
unsafe to keep the car at a constant speed.
f Observe all local and national speed limits.
Switch automatic speed control
readiness on
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
lever.
This green indicator light in the
speedometer now indicates readiness
Note
After the vehicle has been parked and the ignition
switched off, speed control remains operational
after the ignition is switched back on again.
Hold and store speed
f Bring the car to the desired speed with the
accelerator.
f Then briefly push the operating lever forward
(position 1).
Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)
Option 1
f Increase the speed as usual with the
accelerator.
When you ease off the accelerator, the
previously saved value is set again.
Option 2
f Push operating lever forward (position 1) until
the desired speed is reached.
The speed reached is maintained and stored
when the lever is released.
Option 3
f Push lever slightly forwards (position 1)
(a maximum of 10 times).
The speed is increased by 1 mph (1.6 km/h),
each time the lever is pushed forwards.
Note on operation
Speed control operation is automatically interrupted if the speed is increased by more than approx.
16 mph (25 km/h ) for longer than 20 seconds.
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Decelerating
Option 1
f Pull operating lever towards the steering wheel
(position 2) until the desired speed is reached.
The speed reached is maintained and stored
when the lever is released.
Option 2
f Briefly move lever towards the steering wheel
(position 2) (a maximum of 10 times).
The speed is reduced by 1 mph (1.6 km/h),
each time the lever is moved towards the
steering wheel.
Veh icles with PDK
Downshifts are carried out to improve deceleration (especially when driving downhill).
Interrupting automatic speed control
operation
f Pull operating lever downwards briefly
(position 3) or
f Operate brake or clutch pedal or
f Switch PDK to selector lever position N.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DOPPEL-
KUPPLUNG (PDK)” on Page 172.
The speed driven before the interruption remains
stored in the memory.
Automatic speed control operation is
interrupted automatically:
– If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more
than approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) for longer than
20 seconds.
– If the actual vehicle speed falls to approx.
37 mph (60 km/h) below the set vehicle speed
for longer than 60 seconds (upward slopes).
– For PSM control operations.
Resuming the stored speed
f Briefly push operating lever upwards
(position 4).
The speed control accelerates/decelerates
the vehicle to the stored speed.
The stored speed should only be recalled when
traffic conditions and the road surface so permit.
Switching automatic speed control
readiness off
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
lever.
The green readiness light in the speedometer
goes off.
Note
The stored speed value is cleared when the
vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched off.
Important note
On upward or downward slopes, the set speed
cannot always be maintained by the automatic
speed control.
f To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better
engine-speed range, you therefore have to
change down to a lower gear on vehicles with
manual transmission.
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Cupholder
(holder for drink cans and cups)
f Keep the cupholder closed while driving.
Warning!
Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling
drinks.
f Only use beverage containers which fit.
f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder.
f Never place hot drinks in the cupholder.
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Extending cupholder
f Press the panel.
The panel opens.
f Press the symbol for the respective cupholder.
The cupholder extends out.
f Close panel in the middle.
The cupholder diameter can be increased by pull-
ing it out to hold larger containers.
Closing cupholder
f Push cupholder drawer in.
f Open panel in the middle.
f Close and engage the cupholder.
f Close panel in the middle.
Pulling cupholder out
f Pull out holder (arrow).
f Insert container.
f Carefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
Ashtray
Opening
f Open ashtray lid.
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Emptying
Heating lighter
f Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert.
f Leave ashtray lid open.
Push in ash insert.
Warning!
Danger of fire.
f Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal,
as it could pose a fire hazard.
f Open ashtray lid.
f Push in knob of the cigarette lighter.
When ready for use, the lighter will snap back.
Note on operation
The lighter receptacle is not to be used for
electrical accessories (except for the tire filling
compressor).
Maximum power consumption: 150 W
f Please see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 259.
Cigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use, regardless of the ignition lock position.
f Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
f Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
f Hold the lighter by the knob only.
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Storage in the Passenger
Compartment
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in the
storage trays.
f Do not carry unsecured luggage or objects in
the passenger compartment.
Additional storage possibilities
– in the doors,
– in the door sill next to the passenger’s seat,
– in the center console,
– behind the rear seat backrests
(only with the convertible top closed on the
Cabriolet, when opening the convertible top
there should not be any objects in the area
behind the rear seats – risk of damage),
– storage tray with coin holder between seats,
– glove compartment with CD and pen holder,
– clothes hook on the roof frame,
– clothes hook on back of front backrests
(depending on vehicle equipment),
– enlarged storage space by folding the rear
seat backrests forward.
Storage tray between the seats
Opening
f Press release button and lift the lid.
There is a coin holder and socket in the
forward part of the storage tray.
f Please see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 259.
Operation, Safety 93
Glove compartment
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
case of an accident.
f Keep the glove compartment closed while
driving.
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Opening
f Pull the catch and open the lid.
Locking
f Lock the catch to secure the contents against
unauthorized access.
CD holder
Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Opening drawers
f Push the button of the drawer you wish to
open.
Closing drawers
f Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages.
Pen holder
A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD
holder.
A - Opening luggage compartment lid
B - Opening engine compartment lid
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid
Unlocking
f Operate the appropriate pull-button next to the
driver’s seat.
The luggage compartment or engine compartment is illuminated when the respective lid is
open.
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 260.
The luggage compartment lid can also be unlocked with the radio remote control.
f Please see the chapter “KEYS” on Page 15.
Important Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the luggage
compartment lid can be opened only by connecting an external electrical power source.
f Please see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 259.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
Warning message
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
f Fully close the lid.
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Opening luggage compartment lid
Caution!
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid
or windshield wipers.
f Make sure that the windshield wipers are not
folded out forwards when opening the luggage
compartment lid.
f Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
with the red lever (arrow).
Closing luggage compartment lid and
engine compartment lid
f Lower the lid and close it.
f Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand
in the area of the lock.
Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Should you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly , please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it.
The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
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Tools
The tools are located under the floor plate of the
luggage compartment.
f Lift the floor plate on the opening and take out.
Luggage Compartment
Access cover A
Caution!
Risk of injury or damage.
f Do not store any objects behind the access
cover A.
Central locking wheel wrench socket
The wrench socket for releasing or fastening the
central locking wheels is located behind the
access cover B.
f Open access cover B using the opening.
C- Access cover for tire sealant
D - Tire filling compressor
E -Tool kit
F - Towing lug
G- Adapter for security wheel bolts
Tire sealant
The tire sealant is located behind the access
cover C.
f Open access cover C using the opening.
Operation, Safety 97
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.
Note
f When 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.
Warning light
A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when the unlocking handle is operated.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
lights light up.
f Check the luggage compartment.
f Close the lid.
Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking the handle, the lid can be opened from
the inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
the unlocking handle when a speed of 2
(3 km/h
) is exceeded, the warning message in the
on-board computer lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
mph
Danger!
Risk of accident.
If the warning message in the on-board computer lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle and serious personal injury or death may result.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
f Check the luggage compartment.
f Close the lid.
Note
The lid cannot be opened from the inside if the battery is disconnected or empty.
Safety reasons require that you unscr ew the
latch striker of the lid lock if you plan to put
the vehicle out of operation for an extended
period.
f Please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer.
They will advise you about the necessary
measures.
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