WKD 997 021 05
© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Porsche, the Porsche crest, Carrera, Tiptronic
and Tequipment are registered trademarks and
the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are
trademarks of
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
All rights reserved.
Printed in Germany
4/04
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, 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. Y ou 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 standar ds 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.
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.
2
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.
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
3
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 portions 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.
4
Tire Pressures for Cold Tires
Summer tires and snow tires
18 inch wheels front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
rear 44 psi (3.0 bar)
19 inch wheels, partially loaded front 33 psi (2.3 bar)
(up to 2 persons without luggage) rear 39 psi (2.7 bar)
19 inch wheels, fully loaded front 36 psi (2.5 bar)
(more than 2 persons with luggage) rear 44 psi (3.0 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.
5
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 jus-
tifiable.
– Economical usage of energy and resources.
– Involvement of our business partners and con-
tractors in our efforts to protect the environ-
ment.
– 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 California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Production
Whether in production or repair, Porsche always
relies on environmentally friendly technology.
An example of this is the water-based paint used
in our painting installation.
Water-base paints and new painting methods reduce solvent emissions by 70 per cent.
And the water used in the painting installation is recirculated. Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated.
A waste-management system has been introduced
to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate.
6
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 163.
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 ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on page 102.
7
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
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 diffrent 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, convertible top 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.
8
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.
Ground Clearance
Please bear in mind the limited ground clearance
of your car on uneven surfaces, when parking
(curbs), on ramps, lifting platforms, etc.
9
10
Controls, Instruments 13 - 150
Shifting Gear 151 - 158
Mobile Roofs 159 - 164
Maintenance, Car Care 165 - 194
Practical Tips, Emergency Service 195 - 248
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 249 - 263
Index 264 - 269
11
12
Controls, Instruments
Before driving off... ......................................14
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers...................... 16
Keys........................................................... 19
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 22
Central Locking ........................................... 23
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 26
Power Windows........................................... 28
Inside mirror................................................ 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 30
Rear Window Defogger,
Door Mirror Heating..................................... 33
Seat Adjustment.......................................... 34
Seat Memory............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 39
Steering Wheel Adjustment........................... 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel..................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages........................... 45
Child Restraint Systems ............................... 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 48
Airbag Systems........................................... 50
Parking Aids................................................ 52
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 54
Clutch Pedal................................................ 56
Parking Brake.............................................. 56
Brakes........................................................ 57
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 60
Sport Mode................................................. 62
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 63
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM).................................... 66
Interior Lights.............................................. 67
Operation, Instruments................................. 68
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock........................................................... 70
Starting Procedures..................................... 72
Stopping Engine .......................................... 73
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 74
Instrument Panel Canada Models................... 76
Engine oil temperature................................. 78
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light......... 78
Instrument Illumination.................................. 78
Trip Odometer............................................. 79
Speedometer .............................................. 80
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 80
Tachometer................................................. 81
Turn Signal Indicator Light............................ 81
High Beam .................................................. 81
Cooling System ........................................... 82
Tiptronic ..................................................... 83
Fuel ............................................................ 84
Clock.......................................................... 85
Outside temperature.................................... 85
Engine Oil Pressure...................................... 86
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 87
On-Board Computer (BC) .............................. 88
Emergency Flasher Switch.......................... 120
Light Switch .............................................. 121
Welcome Home Function............................ 121
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 122
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever............................................. 122
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 123
Automatic Speed Control............................ 126
Automatic Air Conditioning System.............. 128
Central and Side Vents............................... 131
Fresh-air Intake.......................................... 131
Ashtray ..................................................... 132
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 133
Cupholder ................................................. 134
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ...... 136
Luggage Compartment Lid and Engine
Compartment Lid....................................... 138
Luggage Compartment............................... 140
Trunk Entrapment ...................................... 141
Fire Extinguisher........................................ 143
HomeLink.................................................. 144
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).................................... 147
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 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 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 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.
14 Controls, Instruments
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 observe the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on Page 9.
f When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic 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
before every fuel filling.
Controls, Instruments 15
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, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles/3,000 km.
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 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.
16 Controls, Instruments
1Inner door handle
2Power windows
3Door mirror control
4Light switch
5Ignition/starter switch with steering lock
6Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever
7Operating lever for on-board computer
8Horn
9Emergency flasher switch,
central locking switch
10Switches for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Sport mode,
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
11Cupholder
12Switch for seat memory
13Diagnostic socket (OBD)
14Lid release
15Seat height adjustment
16Steering-wheel adjustment
17Backrest angle adjustment
18Seat fore and aft 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 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.
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 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.
18 Controls, Instruments
Keys
f Please observe the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM,
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on Page 26.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING” 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 r emove 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 ther efore always keep the spar e 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 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 reactivated.
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to the
3 position before starting the engine.
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 sock-
et for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
Controls, Instruments 19
A -Main key
1 - Central locking button
2 - Luggage compartment lid button
3 - Light-emitting diode
B - Spare key
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggered accidentally
f Unlock the vehicle.
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.
15 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.
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days
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.
Note
f Do not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged.
The ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle electrical system is supplied with power again.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT
LID” on Page 211.
f Please observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 218.
Locking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
20 Controls, Instruments
Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover.
Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so
that the side airbag is not obstructed in the event
of an accident.
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.
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 observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 23.
Controls, Instruments 21
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.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
f Please observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 28.
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
– 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.
Note
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, the
PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individual Memory” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
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 (10 - 100 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
22 Controls, Instruments
Locking conditions
Emergency operation – opening
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.
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.
Controls, Instruments 23
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.
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.
Locking
f Press the rocker-switch symbol.
Indicator light in the rocker switch lights up if
ignition is on.
Unlocking
f Press the rocker-switch indicator light.
Indicator light 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.
Central locking switch
Overload protection
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
24 Controls, Instruments
The central locking switch 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 switch.
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.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package, 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.
Controls, Instruments 25
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 expressively 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 observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING” on Page 22.
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, 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.
26 Controls, Instruments
When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
–Doors
– Luggage compartment 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 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.
Controls, Instruments 27
A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
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 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
– 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.
Opening/closing windows
The two rocker switches in the driver’s door and
the switch in the passenger’s door have a twostage function:
Opening window with the rocker switch
f Press the rocker switch down to the first stage
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
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.
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s
window is available once the window is approximately half-way closed.
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 reached the
desired position.
28 Controls, Instruments
Anti-crushing protection
Automatic window lowering
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.
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 the rocker switch upwards again to stor e
the end position of the windows in the control
unit.
Controls, Instruments 29
Inside mirror
When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare lever must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
Door 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.
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.
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 observe the chapter “PARKING AIDS”
on Page 52.
f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
30 Controls, Instruments
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
mirror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror
before the locking lever is locked or the mirror
is fully unfolded.
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.
Move mirror back to unfolded position by hand. Do
not let go of the mirror beforehand.
Controls, Instruments 31
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.
32 Controls, Instruments
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.
Controls, Instruments 33
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 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 in an accident.
f Do not operate the car with the driver or pas-
senger backrests excessively reclined
(see “Seat position”).
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 Tiptronic S:
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 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 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.
Manually adjustable
comfort 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.
CBackrest angle
f Operate switch C until the desired backrest
angle is reached.
34 Controls, Instruments
Electrically adjustable
comfort seat/sports seat
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
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
(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
(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.
Controls, Instruments 35
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.
Further individual setting options are available in
vehicles with the Sport Chrono package.
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. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch on ignition.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
3. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
4. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press person button 2 or 3.
The individual setting is now stored under the
desired person button.
Recalling seat position
1. Switch on the ignition or
open the driver’s door.
2. Press person button until the seat has reached
its final position.
The door mirror and the lumbar support
setting will be completed even if the person
button is not kept depressed.
Note
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately by releasing the button.
36 Controls, Instruments
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. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
3. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
4. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press key button 1.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.
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 vehicle
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
additionally press key button 1.
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:
– by switching on the ignition,
– by pressing the central locking button,
– by pressing any memory or seat adjustment
button.
Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
Press memory button twice and key button 1 once
consecutively.
Controls, Instruments 37
A - Seat heating, left
B - Seat heating, right
Heated Seats
Two-stage seat heating is ready for operation
when the ignition is on.
Switching on
High heating power
f Press button.
Both light-emitting diodes in the button light up.
Low heating power
f Press the rocker-switch symbol again.
One light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Switching off
f Press button.
Light-emitting diodes go out.
38 Controls, Instruments
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.
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. Push the locking lever downwards.
2. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
3. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it engage.
If necessary, move steering wheel slightly longitudinally.
Controls, Instruments 39
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
– Radio with CD drive
– CD changer
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
To select/mark function in the PCM. 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.
40 Controls, Instruments
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.
f Keep the lid closed while driving.
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).
Controls, Instruments 41
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.
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 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 Belts 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 observe the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUCTIONS” on Page 174.
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
seat belts are tightened in an accident.
The belt tensioners are triggered in:
– Front, side and rear impacts.
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.
42 Controls, Instruments
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 if vehicle speed exceeds 6mph/10 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.
f Assume a comfortable sitting position.
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 To fasten, grasp belt and pull the belt in a con-
tinuous 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.
f To unfasten belt, 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 observe the chapter “AUTOMATIC LO-
CKING RETRACTOR” on Page 44.
f f f
Controls, Instruments 43
Cleaning the safety belts
Automatic locking retractor
Safety belt height adjustment
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 Up – push belt deflector.
f Down – press button (arrow) and move belt
deflector.
f Please observe the chapter “SAFETY BELTS”
on Page 180.
The safety belt for the 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.
Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out.
At this point the locking mechanism is activated.
2. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
3. 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.
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.
44 Controls, Instruments
Child Restraint Anchorages
f Please observe the chapter “AUTOMATIC LO-
CKING RETRACTOR” on Page 44.
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.
The tether strap can be moved to the other anchor
point if required.
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 f f
Controls, Instruments 45
Child Restraint Systems
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.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by
law in all 50 states and the Canadian provinces.
The child restraint system should be one that complies with U.S. Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 213 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
(Lower 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.
Note
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.
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 warn-
ings 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.
– The airbag deactivation device installation
requires special programming available only
from your authorized Porsche dealer.
– Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to
advise you about the installation possibility for
a Porsche child restraint system which allows
deactivation of the passenger’s airbags.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint sy stem in the passenger seat without airbag deactivation 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 For children up to a weight of 27 kg (59 lbs.),
the passenger’s airbag must be switched off if
a child restraint system is used on the passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
f Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on
Page 49.
46 Controls, Instruments
Children up to 9 months old
Children aged between 3 and 6 years
Children aged between 6 and 12 years
Children of this age must be held in a restraint
system which is installed on the passenger’s seat
facing backwards.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off.
Children aged between 9 months and
3years
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
Children of this age are held in child restraint
systems facing forwards.
Whenever possible, these child restraint systems
should be installed on the rear seats.
f The passenger’s airbag must be switched off
when these systems are used on the
passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
Controls, Instruments 47
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s
seat
Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH
system recommended by Porsche.
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child age groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are
LATCH-compatible at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
f Always observe the separate installation in-
structions for your child seat.
Note
The LATCH attachment bracket is not installed at
the factory. It can be retr ofitted at your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
passenger seat without airbag deactivation
can result in serious personal injury or death
to the child from an airbag deployment.
f For children up to a weight of 27 kg (59 lbs.),
the passenger’s airbag must be switched off if
a child restraint system is used on the
passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer for
correct Porsche Child Seat availability.
f Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche
Child Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether
for Children system (LATCH)
f Please observe the chapter “CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 46.
Installing a LATCH child seat system
1. Switch off passenger airbag with key switch.
The warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
must be illuminated.
Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING
PASSENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on
Page 49.
2. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
3. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
Note
The airbag must be switched back on after
removing the child seat.
48 Controls, Instruments
Switching passenger’s airbag on
and off
f Switch off the passenger airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
A - Switch position ON – airbag is active
B - Switch position OFF – airbag is switched off
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
f The passenger airbag must be switched on
again 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 is switched on
– the message “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is
displayed by the on-board computer. Deactivation is acknowledged with an acoustic signal.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
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 is switched on
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched off,
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
The key switch and the warning light “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF” are not installed at the factory.
They can be retrofitted at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
Controls, Instruments 49
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.
Even though your vehicle is equipped with airbags,
the safety belts are your primary protection
and must be worn at all times.
The airbags can only help protect you where the
impact is of sufficient severity and from a specified direction.
Therefore, all persons within the vehicle
must always wear s afety belts (in many states,
state law requires the use of safety belts).
f Please observe the chapter “SAFETY BELTS”
on Page 42.
The fr ont airbags are located behind the padded
steering wheel panel on the driver’s side and on
the passenger’s side in the dashboard.
The side airbags are installed in the side of the
seat backrests.
The head airbags ar e installed in the door linings.
Function
Depending on the force and angle of impact, the
corresponding airbags can be triggered.
The inflation process generates the amount of gas
required to fill the airbags at the necessary pressure in fractions of a second. Because of the possibility of injuries from airbag deployment, airbags
are designed to deploy only when occupants can
receive substantial additional injuries from their
deployment.
Airbags protect the face 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.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and
diagnostic module. This module will record the
use of the safety belt restraint system by the driver and front passenger when the side airbags and
head airbags are inflated.
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 its 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 Sit back as far from the dashboard or steering
wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full
vehicle control.
f Do not lean against the inside of the doors.
f Always leave feet in the footwell when driving.
Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat
cushion.
f Always hold the steering wheel by the outer
rim.
Never rest your hands on the airbag panel.
f Never transport heavy or sharp objects on or
in front of the passenger seat.
f Always keep the lid of the door storage com-
partment closed. Objects must not protrude
out of the door storage compartment.
f Give your passenger all of the information in
this chapter.
f No changes must be made to the wiring or
components of the airbag system.
50 Controls, Instruments
f Do not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger 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.
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 inflation.
f If the warning light comes on, the airbag sys-
tem should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
trim, 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 .
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 In the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche dealer in order to assure the airbag sy stem is
functioning properly:
– If the warning light does not light up when the
ignition is switched on or
– If the warning light does not go out once the
engine is running or
– If the warning light appears while driving.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
f Please observe the chapter “SWITCHING PAS-
SENGER’S AIRBAG ON AND OFF” on Page 49.
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 Sy stems”, in the owner’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on labels on the sun visors, as well as on all
airbag components.
f For special recommendations on the use of
child restraints:
Please observe the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 46.
Disposal
Non-ignited gas alternators, or whole vehicles or
subassemblies with airbag units, must not be
disposed of as “normal” scrap or waste or put into
any other form of end storage.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be able to give
you details about disposal.
Controls, Instruments 51
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.
ParkAssist 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
maneuvring 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 dust, 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 be-
comes 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.
52 Controls, Instruments
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 in-
terfere 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 authorized
Porsche dealer.
Preconditions
– Vehicle must be equipped with seat memory.
– Set the control switch A to “passenger’s side”.
– Reverse gear must be engaged.
Returning mirror glas 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”.
A - Control switch for door mirror adjustment
Swivelling down mirror glass as a parking
aid
f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
– When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror
glass on the passenger’s side swivels down
slightly to show the curb area.
Controls, Instruments 53
Retractable Rear Spoiler
The rear spoiler reduces air resistance and,
particularly at high speeds, reduces rear axle lift.
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 behaviour.
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 speed limits for automatic extension and
retraction of the spoiler depend on various
circumstances (e.g. driving speed).
If automatic control fails, a warning message is
displayed by the on-board computer.
54 Controls, Instruments
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.
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.
Controls, Instruments 55
Clutch Pedal
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
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.
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 gearshift lever to reverse or first
gear.
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.
Should the free travel of the clutch pedal suddenly
become bigger, it could mean a malfunction of the
clutch.
f See your Porsche dealer for correction.
56 Controls, Instruments
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 gearshift lever to reverse or first
gear.
f On hills also turn the front wheels towards the
curb.
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.
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.
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.
f f f
Controls, Instruments 57
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.
Brake pedal
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
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.
58 Controls, Instruments
Brake booster
Brake wear
Brake pads
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.
Moisture or road salt on brakes affects braking.
When the vehicle is driven on salted 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!
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
being exposed.
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.
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.
Controls, Instruments 59
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 from 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 during normal driving, including panic braking in turns.
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 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 T o 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.
60 Controls, Instruments
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. The brake pressure
is regulated for each front wheel individually and
for both of the rear wheels together.
On a road surface which is slippery on only one
side, the rear wheel which is braking on the slippery surface determines the brake pressure which
will be applied equally to both rear wheels. This ensures that directional stability is maintained. However, if braking for ces 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 trac-
tion, reduce vehicle speed appropriate for the
prevailing road conditions.
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.
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!
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.
Controls, Instruments 61
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.
– The Tiptronic S switches to a sporty gear-
changing map and shortens the gear shifting
periods. Gear changes take place faster.
– PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is
sporty. 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.
– 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 for vehicles with Tiptronic S).
f Please observe the appropriate chapters of
this Manual.
Switching Sport mode on and off
f Press SPORT button in the center console.
When Sport mode is switched on, the lightemitting diode in the SPORT button is lit.
When Sport mode is switched on, the logo SPORT
appears next to the digital speedometer.
Switching Sport mode on and off simultaneously
activates and deactivates the Sport mode of the
PASM.
After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode and
PASM Sport mode are automatically reset to
Normal mode.
62 Controls, Instruments
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM)
PSM is an active control system for stabilization of
the vehicle during extreme driving manoeuvres.
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 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.
Advantages of PSM
– Superior traction and lane-holding ability in all
driving situations – even on road surfaces with
varying friction.
– PSM actively stabilizes the vehicle during dy-
namic driving maneuvers (e.g. rapid steering
movements, during lane changes or on alter-
nating curves).
– Improved braking stability in curves and on dif-
ferent or varying road surfaces.
Readiness for operation
PSM is switched on automatically every time you
start the engine.
Function
Sensors at the wheels, brakes, steering system
and engine continuously measure:
–Speed
–Steering angle
– Lateral acceleration
– Rate of turn about the vertical axis
– Brake pressure
PSM uses these values to determine the direction
of travel desired by the driver.
PSM intervenes and corrects the course if the
actual direction of motion deviates from the
desired 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 to adapt his driving style
to the road conditions:
– The multi-functional information light on the
instrument panel lights up.
– 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.
However, it is possible at any time to achieve
full vehicle deceleration by increasing the foot
pressure slightly.
f f f
Controls, Instruments 63
Examples of PSM control operations
– Vehicle understeers:
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.
– Vehicle oversteers:
If the rear of the vehicle swings out on a bend,
the front wheel on the outside of the bend is
braked.
The 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.
Tiptronic vehicles: When the PSM is switched off
the slip monitoring function of the Tiptronic is also
deactivated.
f Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 141.
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 multifunctional PSM light on the instrument panel is lit
and a message is shown by the on-board
computer.
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
multifunctional PSM light go out.
The on-board computer shows a message.
64 Controls, Instruments
Sport mode
A sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode
is switched on. PSM interventions are later than in
Normal mode; the vehicle can be manoeuvred
with greater agility at its performance limits,
without the need to dispense with the assistance
of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to
achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race
circuits and a dry road surface.
Multifunctional PSM 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,
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.
– Faults are displayed by the light in conjunction
with a message on the on-board computer.
PSM is out of order.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Please observe the chapter “PUTTING
VEHICLE INTO OPERATION” on Page 215.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
Towing
f Please observe the chapter “VEHICLE
TOWING” on Page 235.
Checks on test stands
When carrying out brake tests on roller test
stands a maximum testing speed of 5 mph
(8 km/h) must not be exceeded.
Handbrake checks on the roller brake tester
must be performed only with the ignition switched
off.
Controls, Instruments 65
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
The previously selected PASM mode is always activated after the engine is started.
There is no automatic return to normal mode after
the ignition is switched off.
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 sporty and
comfortable setup.
Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock
absorber tuning (e.g. for driving on the race
circuit).
The variable suspension system selects the appropriate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and conditions of driving.
Example:
If the vehicle is driven in a markedly sporty manner
in Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation in
this case as well.
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out and
the on-board computer displays a message.
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 by the on-board computer.
66 Controls, Instruments
Interior lights, reading lights
Orientation light
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 observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on
Page 209.
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.
Switching off
f Press left half of switch.
Switching to continuous illumination
f Press right half of switch.
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.
A light-emitting diode at the bottom of the interior
mirror improves orientation in the passenger compartment when it is dark.
Controls, Instruments 67
Operation, Instruments
1.Ignition lock/steering lock
2.Turn signals/high beam/headlight flasher stalk
3.Hands-free microphone for telephone
4.Horn
5.Wi per/washer stalk, rear window wiper
6.Button for seat heating, left
7.Interior temperature sensor/GPS antenna
8.Stopwatch
9.Emergency flasher switch
10.Central locking button, readiness display for
alarm system
11.Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
12.Button for seat heating, right
13.Cupholder
14.Light switch
15.Operating lever for on-board computer
16.Locking lever for steering-wheel adjustment
17.Operating lever for automatic speed control
18.Operating panel for air conditioning
19 Buttons for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM),
Sport mode, Porsche Stability Management
(PSM)
68 Controls, Instruments
Controls, Instruments 69
Before starting the engine
Switch position 1
Ignition/Starter Switch with antitheft 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 observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 19.
f Please observe the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL” on Page 20.
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 Tiptronic:
Move the selector lever to 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 On vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P.
f Switch ignition off.
f Remove ignition key.
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 observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
70 Controls, Instruments
Switch position 2
Start engine
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
f Please observe the chapter “STARTING PRO-
CEDURES” on Page 72.
Switch position 3
Ignition off
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
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.
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 leav-
ing the vehicle.
Automatic unlocking
The steering column is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Note
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 212.
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.
Controls, Instruments 71
Starting Procedures
f Please observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 19.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONT-
ROL SYSTEM” on Page 167.
Warning!
Serious injury 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 Tiptronic:
Move the selector lever to 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 prolonged 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.
72 Controls, Instruments
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 battery run-down, always r emove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
f Make sure that when you leave the car, even
briefly, you have withdrawn the ignition key.
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.
Automatic garage door
The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere
with your electronically operated garage door.
f T o check this, drive your Porsche close to the
garage door. Make sure not to interfere with
the operating range of the door.
f Run the engine at different speeds.
If the garage door opens or closes without you op-
erating the garage door unit in your car, contact
the dealer who installed the automatic garage
door to have the frequency and/or coding of the
garage door signal changed or modified.
Controls, Instruments 73
Instrument Panel USA Models
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Turn signal indicator light, left
4.Tachometer
5.High beam indicator light
6.Turn signal indicator light, right
7.ABS warning light
8.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light
14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clock
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be r ead
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car .
74 Controls, Instruments
Controls, Instruments 75
Instrument Panel Canada Models
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
the Owner’s Manual.
1.Engine oil temperature gauge
2.Speedometer with analogue display
3.Turn signal indicator light, left
4.Tachometer
5.High beam indicator light
6.Turn signal indicator light, right
7.ABS warning light
8.Cooling system
Temperature gauge, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gauge, warning light
10.Engine oil pressure gauge
11.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
12.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
13.Automatic speed control indicator light
14.Light sensor for instrument illumination
15.Airbag warning light
16.Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
17.Central warning light
18.On-board computer display
19.Porsche Stability Management
Multifunctional PSM light
20.Brake warning light
21.Safety belt warning light
22.Tiptronic indicator
23.Clock and outside temperature display
24 Adjustment button for clock
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
lights light up for a lamp check.
Note
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
appropriate control unit memory and can be r ead
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
This information can help to warn you about situations which may be hazardous to you or your car.
76 Controls, Instruments
Controls, Instruments 77
Engine oil temperature
The engine oil temperature is indicated in the left
instrument.
A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
trip counter
Automatic Speed Control
Indicator light
Instrument Illumination
The illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor in the
tachometer.
In addition, when the car lights are switched on,
the instrument and switch symbol brightness can
be manually adjusted.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
78 Controls, Instruments
Indicates automatic speed control readiness.
Dimming instrument illumination
f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate di-
rection and hold it until the desired brightness
has been reached.
The chosen level of brightness is indicated by
a bar display in the display field of the on-board
computer.
Trip Odometer
Warning!
Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss
of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
Resetting to zero
f Press adjustment button A for approximately
one second or
f Reset the distance in the “SET” menu of the on-
board computer.
Please observe the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on
Page 100.
After exceeding 6,213 miles or 9,999 kilometers,
the counter returns to “0”.
Controls, Instruments 79
Speedometer
The digital speedometer is integrated in the onboard computer.
The indication changes from mph to km/h when
the units are changed from miles to kilometers.
80 Controls, Instruments
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers
The units of the distance and speed displays can
be changed in the “SET” menu of the on-board
computer.
f Please observe the chapter “SET BASIC SET-
TING ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on
Page 100.
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolutions per minute (rpm).
The beginning of the red marks at the right end of
the scale indicates the maximum permissible engine rpm.
A speed limiter prevents the engine from being
overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching
this area, the next higher gear should be selected.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm
drops below 1,500 rpm.
Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
f Always observe the engine rpm before down-
shifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed
the maximum engine rpm.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.
Left arrow – left turn signals
Right arrow – right turn signals
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn signals.
High Beam
Indicator light
Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is
switched on.
The indicator light goes out when the high beams
are switched off.
Controls, Instruments 81
Cooling System
Temperature gauge (ignition on)
USA: Display in °F
Canada: Display in °C
Pointer to the left – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating temperature
The pointer may move up to the red area when engine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is
high, but should return to “normal” when engine
load is reduced.
Warning light “A”
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warn-
ing light comes on.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
car for obstructions.
f Check coolant level.
If necessary, add coolant and have fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Please observe the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL”
on Page 155.
Note
To prevent excessive temperatures, the coolingair passages must not be restricted by coverings
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
f Add coolant.
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
Please observe the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL”
on Page 155.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f If the warning lights come on even though cool-
ant level is correct, do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Engine compartment blower fan
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
82 Controls, Instruments
Tiptronic
Indicator for selector lever position and
engaged gear
When the engine is running, the selector lever
position and engaged gear are indicated.
If the selector lever is between two positions:
– The corresponding selector lever position in
the instrument cluster flashes and
– The warning “Selector lever not engaged”
appears on the display of the on-board
computer.
f Engage the selector lever correctly.
If there is a fault in the transmission:
–The 4th gear display flashes.
– The warning “Tiptronic emergency run”
appears on the on-board computer.
f Please observe the chapter “REDUCED
DRIVING PROGRAM” on Page 146.
f Have the fault repaired immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
f Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 141.
Controls, Instruments 83
Note
If the tank is near empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, this cannot be registered
by the level gauge and calculation of the range remaining is impossible.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10
tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below approx. 30 miles (50 km).
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Fill up at the next opportunity.
liters) of fuel remains in the
If the level gauge warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
There will then be no reserve warning.
f To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Fuel
Level gauge
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
f Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 244.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
84 Controls, Instruments
Caution!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONT-
ROL SYSTEM” on Page 167.
Setting the time
Warning!
Risk of an accident and loss of control.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
f Press adjustment button again.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
the second.
A - Adjustment button for clock
B - Clock
C - Outside temperature display
Clock
The clock is blanked out approximately four minutes after the ignition is switched off or when the
car is locked.
Setting hours
f Press adjustment button A for about one sec-
ond.
Hour display flashes.
f Turn button in the appropriate direction:
to right – increase hours figure
to left – decrease hours figure.
Adjustment in hours – turn button briefly
Fast adjustment (display cycles) –
turn and hold button.
Setting minutes
f Press adjustment button again.
Minutes display flashes.
f Set by rotating as in hours mode.
Note
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
24h in the on-board computer.
Outside temperature
The outside temperature display C does not indicate, if ice is on the road.
Even if a temperature above 32°F (0°C) is displayed, ice may still form on the road, for instance
on bridges or when the road passes through a
heavily shaded area.
Controls, Instruments 85
Engine Oil Pressure
With the engine warmed up and running at a speed
of 5000 rpm, the engine oil pressure should be
approx. 3.5 bar.
If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the on-board computer when
the engine is running on or when driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Switch off the engine.
f Check oil level.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 98.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on Page 157.
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious oil
leak.
f Do not continue driving if the warning lights
come on even though oil level is correct.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery
If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
message will be displayed by the on-board computer.
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
computer while the engine is running or while
driving:
f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system.
– Broken drive belt.
Warning!
Risk of an accident and risk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is required to steer) and coolant pump function
will stop.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest author-
ized Porsche dealer.
86 Controls, Instruments
Check Engine
Warning Light
The warning light in the instrument panel comes
on when the ignition is first turned on and remains
on briefly as a bulb check. If the light does not
come on, have the bulb replaced promptly.
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and onboard computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refuelling with engine running.
Although the vehicle is usually driveable and will
not require towing, see your dealer for service as
soon as possible.
Caution!
If the Check engine light in the instrument
panel is flashing, severe catalytic converter
damage and power loss will soon occur.
Prolonged driving with the Check engine light
on could cause damage to the emission control sy stem. It also could affect fuel economy
and driveability.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest author-
ized Porsche dealer immediately.
Central warning light
The central warning light on the instrument panel
lights up if there are warning messages in the
INFO menu.
The messages can be called in the on-board
computer INFO menu:
f Please observe the chapter “INFO WARNING
MESSAGES” on Page 92.
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
up:
– if the handbrake is on,
– if the brake fluid level is low,
– if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
– if the brake circuit division is defective.
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
board computer.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 102.
Controls, Instruments 87
On-Board Computer (BC)
Display field
The display field is beneath the tachometer.
Readiness for operation
– With ignition switched on,
– with engine running.
Operation, controls
It is not possible to describe all details of the onboard computer functions in this Owner’s Manual.
However, the examples will quickly familiarize you
with the operational principle and help you to
navigate through the menu structure.
You can r estore the factory default settings at any
time by using the “SET” menu.
Operating lever
The on-board computer is operated with the lower
left lever on the steering column.
Selecting functions of the on-board
computer
f Push lever up 3 or down 4.
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Push the lever forward 1.
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Pull the lever back 2 once or several times or
f Select the arrow on the on-board computer
display with the operating lever and push the
operating lever forward 1.
Note
You can alway s return to the basic menu by pulling
the operating lever several times.
88 Controls, Instruments
Functions and display possibilities
A - Digital speedometer
B -Central display
C - Bottom display
Note
The available items and displays in the on-board
computer depend on the equipment of your vehicle. For this reason it is possible that some of the
items and displays shown here ar e not available in
your on-board computer.
Basic setting
– Central display: .... Radio station
The central line B of the on-board computer can
be selected in the SET menu.
Calling on-board computer functions in
display “C”
f Push operating lever up or down
(selection field D must be switched off).
The following displays can be called step by step:
– Average speed (ø mph),
– Average consumption (ø mpg),
– Range on remaining fuel (mi ),
– Navigation information
(if activated in the SET menu).
Note
The values “Average speed”, “Average consumption” and “Daily trip mileage” can be reset to zero
in the SET menu.
Switching selection field “D” on or off
f Push operating lever forward or back.
Arrow symbol “E” for continuation
Arrow symbol:
f Push operating lever down in order to page
through the menu.
Arrow symbol:
f Push operating lever up in order to page
through the menu.
D - Selection field
E - Continuation arrow symbols
Controls, Instruments 89
LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limit
The acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is exceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3 mph (5 km/h).
Setting the speed
f Select LIMIT with the operating lever.
Option 1:
Accepting current speed
f Push operating lever forward.
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
90 Controls, Instruments
f Push operating lever forward.
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
current speed.
Display:
Option 2:
Presetting speed
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
not active
active
f If “not active”, push the operating lever for-
ward.
f Select “xx mph” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
Note:
Holding the lever pressed up or down for a
longer period will adjust the speed in steps of
6 mph (10 km/h).
f Push operating lever forward.
Switching the acoustic warning signal off
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Display:
Controls, Instruments 91
INFO
Warning messages
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Calling warning messages
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called using the operating lever.
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the journey (but only until the next
time the ignition is switched on).
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forwards or pull back-
wards.
The display returns to the Info menu.
92 Controls, Instruments
CHRONO
Stopwatch
You can use the stopwatch to measure time intervals, e.g. on the race circuit or on work-related
journeys. Measured lap times can be stored and
evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche
Communication Management (PCM).
f Please observe the chapter “Sport display” in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Stopwatch on the instrument panel
The stopwatch has an analogue and a digital display.
The large pointer of the analogue display measures the seconds. The two small pointers measure
hours and minutes. The display re-starts at zero after 12 hours.
Seconds and increments of 1/100th of a second
can be read on the digital display.
The digital display and the display in the on-board
computer can indicate up to 99 hours and
59 minutes.
The stopwatch can be swivelled both to the left
and to the right.
Stopwatch displays:
– on the stopwatch on the instrument panel,
– in the on-board computer menu CHRONO,
– on the performance display in the PCM.
Starting/stopping stopwatch
All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via
the on-board computer menu CHRONO.
Note on operation
When you leave the CHRONO menu while the stopwatch is running, measurement will continue.
The stopwatch stops after the ignition is switched
off. If the ignition is switched on again within approx. 4 minutes, the stopwatch will continue to
run.
The only way to reset the stopwatch to zero is by
selecting “Reset” in the CHRONO menu.
Controls, Instruments 93
Starting the timing
f Push operating lever forward.
The selection field is switched on.
f Push operating lever forward.
The time runs on all stopwatch displays.
The on-board computer display changes to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
f Push lever forward.
The time is stopped in all stopwatch displays,
and the on-board computer display changes to
the “Continue/Reset” selection.
f Select CHRONO with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
94 Controls, Instruments
PCM information
The performance display in the “Trip/Sport display/Begin trip” menu must be selected in order to
analyse the data in the PCM.
Stopping the timing
After time measurement is started, the on-board
computer display changes to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time”.
f Select “Stop timing” with the operating lever.
The timing can be continued or reset to zero.
PCM information
After timing has been stopped, a prompt asking
whether the time is to be stored appears on the
PCM.
Continue timing
After timing has been stopped, the on-board computer display changes to the “Continue/Reset” selection.
f Push operating lever forward.
The stopwatch displays continue the timing.
The on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection. You
can stop the stopwatch or measure an intermediate time.
Resetting the time
After timing has been stopped, the on-board computer display changes to the “Continue/Reset” selection.
f Select “Reset” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
The display returns to the “Start timing”
selection.
The stopwatch displays in the instrument panel
and the on-board computer are reset to zero.
Controls, Instruments 95
A -Lap
B - Intermediate time
Displaying intermediate times
Several intermediate times can be displayed for a
route or for a lap on the race circuit. The intermediate times B are for your information.
Measured lap times A can be stored and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
To display an intermediate time:
After timing has been started, the on-board computer display changes to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
The intermediate time will be displayed for
approx. 5 seconds.
The on-board computer display then returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection.
f Select “Intermediate time” with the operating
lever and push the operating lever forwards.
f You can stop the stopwatch or measur e anoth-
er intermediate time.
96 Controls, Instruments
In order to start timing a new lap:
The “New lap?” selection appears for 5 seconds
after selection of “Intermediate time”.
f The on-board computer display returns to the
“Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection after
a short period.
f Select “New lap?” with the operating lever and
push the operating lever forwards.
The new lap is displayed on the on-board computer and the PCM. Timing on the on-board computer
and on the PCM begins from zero. The stopwatch
in the instrument panel continues to show the total
time.
f You can stop the stopwatch or measur e anoth-
er intermediate time or a new lap.
PCM information
If you wish to store the lap time in the PCM, the
performance display in the “Trip/Sport display/Begin trip” menu of the PCM must be selected.
Controls, Instruments 97
OIL
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level after refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the mini-
mum mark.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
1. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is
horizontal for correct oil level measurement
to occur.
2. Engine is off.
3. Ignition on.
Oil return time
Before the oil level is measured, the engine oil has
to have flowed back into the oil pan.
The time taken for the engine oil to flow back depends on the engine temperature and how long
the engine has been stopped.
This waiting time is counted down in the on-board
computer display when the ignition is switched on.
The oil level display segments start to “cycle”.
f It is best to measure the engine oil level before
embarking on a journey (if the vehicle has not
been driven for an extended period) or with the
engine at operating temperature. Shorter waiting times are achieved in this way.
Initiating oil level measurement
f Switch ignition on (do not start the engine).
The engine-oil level measurement display appears in the on-board computer.
f Allow waiting time to elapse.
f Once the measurement has been completed,
you can read off the engine oil level on the segment display.
– If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
98 Controls, Instruments
– If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
has reached the minimum mark.
f Add engine oil immediately.
– If the segment flashes, the oil level has
dropped to below the minimum mark.
f Add engine oil immediately.
The difference between the minimum and maxi-
mum marks on the segment display is approx.
1.2 liters.
Each segment of the display corresponds to approx. 0.4 liter.
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LE-
VEL” on Page 157.
Before adding oil, switch ignition off.
f Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.
Oil level measurement during refuelling
The oil level is automatically measured during refuelling.
Preconditions
1. Ignition is switched off.
2. If the engine is at operating temperature, at
least 5 minutes must elapse between parking
the vehicle and starting the engine.
3. Refuelling completed within 15 minutes.
When the ignition is switched on, the engine oil level is shown on the segment display.
Measurement will be stopped if the above requirements are not met.
f Start oil level measurement in the “OIL“ menu
or
f Start oil level measurement by switching on
the ignition.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message in the on-board computer.
The oil level measurement can also be
initiated in the “OIL” menu:
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Initiating measurement
f Select “OIL” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “Start” and push the operating lever for-
ward.
Measurement is started.
Controls, Instruments 99
SET
Basic setting on on-board computer
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
Reset
– Reset all,
Reset average consumption,
Reset average speed,
Reset trip counter
Changing the basic setting of the on-board
computer
f Select “SET” with the operating lever.
Units
– Speedometer
km - km/h, miles - mph
–Consumption
l/100 km, mls/gal (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
–Temperature
°Celsius, °Fahrenheit
Display
(Select central line of the on-board
computer)
– Change display
Audio information (set radio station)
Range on remaining fuel
Empty
f Select the desired function with the operating
lever:
100 Controls, Instruments
Loading...