PORSCHE 980 Carrera GT User Manual
WKD 980 021 04
8/03
© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
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Dear Porsche 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. To prevent or minimize
injury, always 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..
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-(800)-424-9393
(or
366-0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write
to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation,
Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the
Hotline.
Your car has thousands of parts and components
which have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with Porsche’s high standards of engineering quality and safety.
Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or
interfere with those safety features built into
the vehicle.
Your 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.
Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring
those laws and driving conditions, or by
ignoring the instructions in this manual.
Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can
lead to accidents and severe or fatal
personal injuries.
Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic
components such as spoilers, rear wing or
underside panels affect the driving behavior
and therefore must be replaced
immediately.
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Your car may have some or all 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.
Text, 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.
Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed 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 or even physical injury.
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 severe or fatal personal
injuries.
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
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
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Fuel Quality
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s ”Electronic Oktane™ knock control“ will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Fuels containing alcohol and ether
Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain times of the year.
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met.
We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
Fuels containing MMT
Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
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Tire Pressures for Cold Tires
Front 32 psi (2.2 bar)
Rear 32 psi (2.2 bar)
These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires.
For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels
sections of this manual and follow the recommendations contained therein.
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Porsche and the Environment
Environmental guidelines
We develop and produce exclusive sports cars
with advanced environmental and safety technology and a great ability to fascinate.
Our environmental policy is based on the
following principles:
– The maximum possible use of environmental
and safety technology that is economically justifiable.
– Economical usage of energy and resources.
– Involvement of our business partners and con-
tractors in our efforts to protect the environment.
– Open dialogue with all social groups.
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 Ca lifornia to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Production
Whether in production or repair, Porsche always
relies on environmentally friendly technology.
A waste-management system has been introduced to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate.
Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after
being appropriately treated.
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Environmentally friendly vehicles
Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable worldwide.
These have the following advantages:
– Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic
converters ensures low emissions, even in
short-trip operation.
– Reliable operation and good emission control
over a long useful life.
f Please refer to the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on page 124.
Recycling – for a Porsche, this is virtually
an academic question
More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are
still running.
Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we
take the following precautionary measures:
– Identification of all materials.
– Use of recyclable materials.
– Reusable components designed for simple
removal.
– These reasons result in a further increase in
the recycling rate which is currently 80 per
cent.
Emission control is built in
Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compatibility.
The engine diagnosis system electronically monitors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases.
This continuous monitoring and fault storage enables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.
Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by
the ”Check Engine“ warning light and the on-board
computer.
f Please refer to the chapter “WARNINGS IN THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND IN THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on page 81.
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Child Seats
Special features of the vehicle surface
Power transmission, brakes
Danger!
Risk of death or serious injury.
f Do not allow children under the age of 12 to sit
in this car. The Carrera GT has frontal airbags
and does not have an airbag deactivation system. Children in child seat or booster seat are
at risk for serious personal injuries or death if
the front airbag deploys.
f Do not install the Porsche child seat on your
passenger seat.
Technical modifications
Modifications may be carried out on your vehicle
only if approved by Porsche. This ensures that
your Porsche will remain reliable and safe to drive,
and that it will not be damaged as a result of the
modifications.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.
Chassis, body
The special features of carbon fiber technology require that checking and damage analysis on the
chassis and body (e.g. after accidents) must only
be performed by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Depending on the color and incident light, the
carbon fiber structure of the body surface can be
visible at high temperatures and high humidity.
This phenomenon is a result of the technology and
design.
Coverings
f Do not affix any coverings (e.g. films or “stone
guards“) in the area of the headlights and air
intakes.
Damage due to excessive temperatures and
abrasion could result.
Ground clearance
Caution!
Risk of damage.
The vehicle may touch the ground as a result
of the limited ground clearance.
f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes
(e.g. parking lots), curbs, uneven surfaces,
lifting platforms, etc.
f Avoid steep ramps.
f Please refer to the chapter “TOWING,
RECOVERY” on page 172.
The differential lock, which was designed for
driving on the race track, may make a slight noise
when maneuvring and on tight corners.
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 of the braking
system, such as brake pads or 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.
Before using your vehicle in this way, please
consult an authorized Porsche dealer about the
guidelines which currently apply.
Traction Control
Traction Control should always be switched on
during “normal” driving.
This is particularly the case when the road is wet.
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Aerodynamic components
To benefit from the high driving performance without impairing the driving safety or the service life
of the vehicle components, certain vehicle parts
must be always fully operational while driving.
f Regularly check your vehicle for signs of dam-
age.
Damaged, worn or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers, rear wing or underside panels affect driving behavior and must
therefore be replaced immediately.
The aerodynamic stability of the vehicle is influenced considerably at high speeds by the front lip.
Due to the small ground clearance required for
vehicle handling optimization, the front lip has to
be placed in an exposed position to fulfill its function. It can be damaged, for example by ground
or curbstone contact.
Roof panels
Driving with only one roof panel installed is not
permitted for aerodynamic reasons.
Automatic car washes
Caution!
Risk of damage to diverse vehicle components and to the wheels.
f Do not wash the vehicle in automatic car wash-
es.
Engine compartment venting,
exhaust system
Warning!
Danger of burning.
The area where the engine compartment is
vented behind the rear wing and the tailpipes
of the exhaust system can become very hot.
f Do not touch this area.
Look out for children.
Parts of clothing can become damaged.
Engine compartment lid, rear wing
Warning!
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear wing with the vehicle
stationary.
f Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear wing.
Risk of pinching between the rear wing and
engine compartment lid when closing the lid.
f When closing, put your hand on the lid and
press the lid until it engages.
f Please observe the appropriate chapters of
this Manual.
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, full or partially
empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or
result in fire in case of an accident.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable contain-
ers in your vehicle.
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Engine Exhaust
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.
Motor racing
Motor racing is a term we associate with
fascination and emotion.
On the one hand.
On the other hand, there's the technology that
makes this fascination possible.
Your new Carrera GT has been developed with experience gained from the development and use of
countless GT vehicles, and has been equipped
with technical preconditions that facilitate use
away from public roads on the racing circuit.
Depending on use, it can be possible or necessary
to adapt the vehicle to the respective conditions.
In this case, it must always be taken into account
that a modern high-performance sports car represents a complex system with individual components that are carefully designed and adjusted to
work together perfectly.
Interfering in this system is only an option if it can
be guaranteed that all of the components will continue to work together in a manner adjusted to the
actual conditions of use. Well-founded specialist
knowledge is necessary for this. You should seek
advice from your authorized Porsche dealer.
Please bear in mind that use on race tracks subjects all vehicle components to considerably more
wear than normal use, making professional inspection and maintenance after each use a vital
preconditon for functioning and safety.
Please use only Original Porsche Parts for your
car. These parts are available from your authorized Porsche dealer, who is knowledgeable as regards the range of approved parts and will be
pleased to advise you further.
For reasons of safety, the braking system,
steering, running gear, wheels and tires of your
car should be checked after every use on a race
track.
On public roads
On public roads, all vehicle components must be
in the standard position.
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Controls, Instruments 14 - 114
Maintenance, Car Care 116 - 142
Practical Tips, Emergency Service 144 - 176
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 178 - 187
Index 188 - 192
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Controls, Instruments
Before driving off... ......................................14
Break in hints for the first
1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers ......................16
Keys .......................................................... 19
Doors .........................................................21
Central Locking ..........................................22
Alarm System,
Infrared Passenger Compartment Monitoring .24
Power Windows ...........................................26
Rear View Mirrors ........................................28
Inside mirror ................................................ 29
Seat Adjustment ..........................................30
Steering Wheel Adjustment ...........................31
Safety Belts .................................................32
Child Restraint Systems ...............................33
Airbag Systems ........................................... 34
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 36
Parking Brake .............................................. 36
Brakes .......................................................37
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System) ................................40
Traction Control (TC) ....................................42
Interior lights .............................................. 45
Operation, Instruments .................................46
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock ...........................................................48
Starting Procedures .....................................50
Stopping Engine .........................................51
Instrument Panel USA Models .......................52
Instrument Panel Canada Models ...................54
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ......................56
Instrument Illumination ................................. 56
Trip Odometer ............................................57
Speedometer ..............................................58
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers ........................................58
Tachometer .................................................59
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................59
High Beam ..................................................59
Cooling System ...........................................60
Fuel ............................................................61
Clock ..........................................................62
Engine Oil Pressure ...................................... 63
Check Engine Warning Light ..........................64
On-Board Computer (BC) .............................65
Warnings in the Instrument Panel and in the
On-Board Computer .....................................81
Emergency Flasher Switch ............................89
Light switch .................................................90
Turn Signal/
Headlight Dimmer/Flasher Lever ................... 91
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ..................92
Central and Side vents .................................93
Heating and ventilation .................................94
Air conditioning system ................................96
Ashtray .......................................................97
Sun Visors ...................................................97
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........98
Front lid ....................................................101
Compartment for the removed roof panels ...102
Engine compartment lid ..............................102
Removable roof panels ...............................105
Vehicle cover .............................................110
Porsche Online Pro ....................................111
Car Telephone and
Aftermarket Alarms ...................................113
Gearshifting ...............................................114
Controls, Instruments 13
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 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 central wheel nuts are properly
tightened.
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.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is fully 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 a worn or
cracked wiper blade.
f See that all windows are clear and unob-
structed.
f Check air intake slots and area between front
lid and windshield are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wiper work prop-
erly.
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 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. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the vehicle with engine idling.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on Page 10.
f When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move 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. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every fuel filling.
Controls, Instruments 15
Break-in hints for the first
1,000 miles/1,600 kilometers
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly during the
first 1,000 miles/1,600 km.
Therefore:
f Preferably take longer trips.
f Avoid frequent cold starts and 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 lug, especially when driv-
ing 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
1,000 miles/1,600 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 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 an-
ticipated.
Engine oil consumption
During the break-in period oil 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
fuel filling, add if necessary.
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1 Ignition/starter switch with steering lock
2 Light switch
3 Operating lever for on-board computer
4 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever
5Horn
6 Windshield wiper/washer lever
7 Emergency flasher switch
8 Glove compartment with socket
9 Power window switch
10 Door mirror control
11 Inner door handle
12 Diagnostic socket
13 Seat adjustment
14 Parking brake
15 Front lid release,
engine compartment lid release
16 Steering-wheel adjustment
Controls, Instruments 17
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 serious personal injury and
property damage.
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.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the key or with the remote
control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock if 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.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
f Close windows.
f Install the removable roof panels.
f Remove ignition key.
f Engage steering lock.
f Lock glove compartment.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, tele-
phone, house keys) from the car.
f Lock doors.
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Keys
f Please observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM,
INFRARED PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on Page 24.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LOCK-
ING” on Page 22.
Two main keys and one spare key 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 the 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.
The key grip of the spare key can be exchanged
for a main-key grip.
Disabling key codes
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys are required 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 was on longer than 2 minutes without
the engine starting, the engine starts with a short
delay.
Switching on the immobilizer
f Withdraw the ignition key.
Controls, Instruments 19
A -Main key
1 - Central locking button
2 - Front lid button
3 - Light-emitting diode
B - Spare key
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking vehicle
f Briefly press button 1.
Unlocking front lid
f Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultaneously with the front lid.
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
15 seconds after the front lid is closed if none of
the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program further types of unlocking.
Typ e 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
4 - 120 seconds.
Typ e 2
The doors stay locked when the front lid is unlocked.
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 5 days
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within five 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.
Locking vehicle
f Briefly press button 1.
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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 window
seals.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened.
Opening unlocked doors from outside
f Slowly pull door handle A.
Opening unlocked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B.
Opening locked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
Please observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDITIONS” on Page 22.
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Central Locking
USA: FCC ID LXPRKY 116;
FCC ID LXPVIM 145
Canada: TxF 315P 2255 102 275;
RxF 315P 2255 102 276 A
This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following
two conditions:
– It may not cause harmful interference, and
– it 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 this equipment.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER TWO HOURS OR FIVE DAYS” on
Page 156.
f Please observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 26.
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:
– Passenger’s door
– Front lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Glove compartment
Note
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.
60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Locking conditions
f Lock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system and infrared 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 infrared 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.
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Emergency operation – opening
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Open the door and switch the ignition on within
10 seconds in order to prevent the alarm system from being triggered.
Emergency operation – closing
f Quickly turn the key in the driver’s door lock to
the lock position three times in succession.
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 infrared passenger compartment monitoring system is switched off.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm horn
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for ap-
prox. 2 seconds and short alarm-horn signal.
Locking
f Press the key symbol on the switch.
With the ignition switched on, the key symbol
lights up red.
Unlocking
f Press the lower half of the switch.
The red key symbol goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
switch, 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.
f f f
Central locking switch
The central locking switch A on the center console
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 switch.
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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.
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.
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.
Alarm System,
Infrared Passenger Compartment
Monitoring
The alarm system and infrared passenger compartment monitoring system are switched on
when the doors are locked with the key or remote
control.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LOCK-
ING” on Page 22.
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Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Function indication
If the alarm system is activated, key symbol A in
the central locking switch flashes.
If, after locking, the key symbol 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 infrared passenger compartment monitoring
system are switched off and the key symbol goes
off.
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
– Doors
– Front lid
– Engine compartment lid
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher and the passenger compartment light flash for approximately
five minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the key symbol A
changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the infrared
passenger compartment monitoring system:
f Move sun visors to one of the final positions.
Deactivating the infrared passenger
compartment monitoring system for one
locking process
If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the infrared 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.
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Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the comfort function, because
with this function the window goes up automatically.
f Make sure nobody can be injured when the
windows close.
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 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
– With engine running or
– in ignition key position 1 or
– with door closed and ignition key withdrawn:
only until first opening of the door.
Opening windows
f Press the lower half of the rocker switch A until
the window has reached the desired position.
One-touch operation
f Press the lower half of the rocker switch A
briefly.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle
f Unlock car with the remote control.
Hold car key in door lock in the unlocking direction until the windows have lowered to the desired position.
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Closing windows
f Press the upper half of the rocker switch A un-
til the window has reached the desired position.
One-touch operation
f Press the upper half of the rocker switch A
briefly.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
Comfort function when locking the vehicle at
the door lock
f Hold car key in door lock in the locking direc-
tion until the windows have closed to the desired position.
Anti-crushing protection
If a side window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by about an inch.
Warning!
Risk of severe 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.
Automatic window lowering
f Please observe the chapter “DOORS” on
Page 21.
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 upper half of rocker switch again to
store the end position of the windows in the
control unit.
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Warning!
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s
vision.
Door mirror heating
The door mirror heating switches on automatically
at temperatures below approx. 37°F/3°C and
switches off automatically at temperatures above
37°F/3°C.
A - Selector switch, driver’s/passenger’s side
B - Mirror adjustment
Rear View Mirrors
Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have good
vision to the rear.
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Door mirrors
The mirror housing is hinged and can be folded flat
against the car to prevent damage in the tight
parking areas.
Adjusting
1. Select driver’s side or passenger’s side with
rocker switch A.
2. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropriate direction using the control switch B.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
f Adjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Switching on door mirror heating
Regardless of the outside temperature, the door
mirror heating is switched on together with the
defrost function of the windshield.
f Please observe the chapter “DEFROSTING
WINDSHIELD AND SIDE WINDOWS” on
Page 95.
Inside mirror
When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare
lever A must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
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Seat Adjustment
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control or personal injury.
f Do not adjust seats when the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
Seat position
A correct sitting position is important for safe and
fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for
adjusting the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Adjust the seat until, with the accelerator pedal
fully depressed, your leg is straight but your
entire foot still rests on the accelerator pedal.
2. Grip the top half of the steering wheel.
Set the steering-wheel position so that your
arms are almost outstretched. However, your
shoulders must still rest on the backrest.
3. If necessary, correct the seat fore-and-aft
adjustment.
Fore and aft
f Raise locking lever A.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
Seat height adjustment
It is possible to adjust the height of both seats.
As the seat mounting must be loosened to adjust
the height, this must only be done by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Thigh support area
Changing the front seat cushion B can adjust the
height of the thigh support area.
Lumbar cushion
(pelvis and spinal column support)
There is a height-adjustable lumbar cushion below
the back cushion.
f Carefully loosen the back cushion C from the
bottom upward (Velcro fastening strip).
f Loosen the lumbar cushion (Velcro fastening
strip) and tighten in the desired position.
f Carefully press the back cushion C into the
correct position from the top downward.
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