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–“ACC not possible Switch on PSM” Adaptive cruise control is not available because PSM was switched off.For information on Porsche Stability Management (PSM) :fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “PORSCHE STABILITY MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on page 181.–“ ACC off” Adaptive cruise control was deactivated.– “ACC not possible Steering lock too large” The steering is turned too far.
General information
“Sport” and “Sport Plus” Mode
Adaptive cruise control regulates your driving more dynamically in “ Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode.
Exceptions for adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control is not available in the following situations:– If the ignition is switched off.– When PSM is off.– If the driver’s door is opened and the driver’s safety belt is not fastened.– When parking or maneuvering in very tight spaces.– When the electric parking brake is activated.– If the PDK selector lever is in position N , R or P. – On upward or downward slopes of more than 15 %.
If one of these exception situations occurs when adaptive cruise control is switched on, adaptive cruise control will be switched off.A message to this effect appears on the multi-function display.
Warning messages
Overtake request when adaptive cruise control is active (ACC active)
If adaptive cruise control detects that braking assistance is required on the part of the driver, a warning signal sounds and the warning message “ Distance Please brake” appears on the multi- function display.
In this case, the braking power of the adaptive cruise control is not sufficient to prevent a collision.fBrake immediately.
Traffic situations in which vehicles cannot be reliably detected
The radar sensor for adaptive cruise control scans a narrow, cone-shaped area in front of your vehicle.Detection can be limited or unreliable, depending on the traffic situation and the size of the vehicle in front. The system may brake too late or unexpectedly.Stationary vehicles are not detected. The system cannot respond to stationary vehicles.fDrive with extreme care.fSlow down if necessary.
Inadequate braking power during automatic braking by the adaptive cruise control.
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A – Vehicles changing lanes/cutting in
If a vehicle is changing lanes or cutting in ahead of you in the same lane, the vehicle will only be detected when it has moved completely into your lane.
B – Vehicles with a small cross-section/ narrow vehicles
Narrow or small vehicles will not be detected or will be detected too late.
C – Driving into and out of corners
When driving into and out of corners, vehicles will not be detected or will be detected too late, or adaptive cruise control will react to vehicles in adjacent lanes.
D – Stationary vehicles
A stationary vehicle that appears suddenly in the detection field of the radar sensor, e.g. after a vehicle in front changes lanes, will not be detected by adaptive cruise control.
Stationary vehicles are not detected by the radar sensor of the adaptive cruise control.fDrive with extreme care.fSlow down if necessary.
E – Vehicles with large overhangs
The tail of the vehicle will not be detected correctly on vehicles with large overhangs,e.g. timber lorries.
If there is a vehicle in front with a long overhang, the radar sensor of the adaptive cruise control is not able to detect the end of the vehicle or detects it incorrectly.fDrive with extreme care.fSlow down if necessary.Stationary vehicle not detected.WARNINGh
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Active Safety – Porsche “Active Safe”
The adaptive cruise control sensor is used for the Porsche “Active Safe” functions.
These include: – Brake system prefilling Prefilling of the brake system if the radar sensor detects that the vehicle is coming critically close to a moving obstacle in order to bridge the air gaps and improve braking response.– Brake Assist Reduction of the activation threshold of the Brake Assist function if the sensor detects that the vehicle is coming critically close to a moving obstacle.The activation threshold of the Brake Assist function is reduced in three stages, depending on how critical the danger situation is.– Target braking If the radar sensor detects that the vehicle is coming critically close to a moving obstacle and, at the same time, braking power is inadequate, brake pressure can be increased in accordance with the situation, through to full braking if required.
Information
All Porsche “Active Safe” functions are active for speeds of more than 20 mph (30 km/h).
Latent warning (visual)
If the vehicle is driving too close to the vehicle in front for a long time, to avoid a collision if the vehicle in front brakes, a latent warning appears on the multi-function display to warn the driver.fStay further back from the vehicle in front if necessary.
Prewarning (acoustic and visual)
If the radar sensor detects that the vehicle is coming critically close to and is very likely to collide with a moving obstacle in front, an acoustic and visual prewarning is issued. This warns the driver and still allows a collision to be prevented if the driver reacts accordingly.
Risk of collision with the vehicle in front.fBrake immediately.
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Acute warning (acoustic, visual and tangible)
If the driver does not react to the prewarning by braking, this is quickly followed by an acute warning, which involves a braking jolt as well as the acoustic and visual warning.
A braking jolt is felt in the vehicle as a result of a very quick build-up of brake pressure. This alerts the driver to the traffic situation. The driver can still prevent a collision by reacting accordingly in this dangerous situation.
Risk of collision with the vehicle in front.fBrake immediately.
Information
The situations described below lead to the assumption that the driver is driving carefully and the prewarning and acute warning functions are disabled:– The driver drives around tight corners.– The driver is braking.– If the driver accelerates sharply, this action is interpreted as an active driving request (e.g. indicating the driver’s intention to overtake).
Switching Porsche “Active Safe” warnings on/off
The latent warning and prewarning functions are switched off by default. The acute warning function is active. Latent warnings and prewarnings can be activated under “ Prewarning on” on the multi-function display.
The settings remain stored when the ignition is switched on and off.fPLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “ACTIVE SAFETY – PORSCHE “ACTIVE SAFE”” on page 167.
Car Audio Operation/Tips
For radio operation see your radio manual which is included with your on-board literature.
FM reception
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio. Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions are constantly changing. Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from other vehicles are all working against good reception. Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be problems when they are not.
The following characteristics are completely normal for a given reception area, and they do not indicate any problem with the radio itself.
Information
Electronic accessories should only be installed by your authorized Porsche dealer.Equipment which has not been tested and approved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
Fading and drifting
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km), except for some high power stations.
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired station's transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion.Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selection of a stronger signal.
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Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or mountains, the radio sound may be accompanied with static or fluttering because of the characteristic of FM.
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjusting the tone control for greater bass response until the disturbance has passed.
Multipath
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM, direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other out. As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter or loss of reception.
Station swapping
When two FM stations are close to each other, and an electronic dead spot, such as static or multipath area, interrupts the original signal, sometimes the stronger second signal will be selected automatically until the original one returns. This swapping can also occur as you drive away from the selected station and approach another station of a stronger signal.
Compact disk player
To avoid damage to compact disk player and disks.fUse only compact disks labeled as shown, having no dirt, damage or warpage.
fNever attempt to disassemble or oil any part of the player unit. Do not insert any object other than a disk into the slot. Remember there are no user-serviceable parts inside the compact disk player.fDo not allow the disk to sustain any fingerprints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces. This may cause poor sound quality.Hold the disk only on the edge or center hole.fWhen not in use, take the disk out of the player, put the disk back into its case and store it away from dust, heat, damp and direct sunlight.Leaving the disk on the dashboard in the sun can damage the disk.fIf the disk gets dirty, clean the disk by wiping the surfaces from the center to the outside in a radial direction with a soft cloth. Do not use a conventional record cleaner or anti-static record preservative. Disk cleaners are available in audio stores.
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms
Important legal and safety information regarding the use of cellular telephones
Some jurisdictions may prohibit the use of cellular telephones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the areas where you drive.
Looking away from the road or turning your attention away from your driving to operate a cell phone will sooner or later cause an accident. fDo not attempt to operate a hand-held cell phone while you are driving. Safety is more important than a phone call.
fLearn to operate the hands-free phone, if it is available, before you start driving. Then make use of the hands-free phone at all times.
It is essential to observe the telephone manufacturer’s instructions before operating the telephone.
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in accordance with the technical requirements of Porsche.
The transmission power must not exceed 10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission power values greater than 10 W, please consult your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose. They are familiar with the technical requirements for installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
The improper installation of radios or telephones or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting antenna inside the car may cause the warning lights to come on.
Improper installation of such equipment can create a discharged battery or excessive current draw from added equipment.
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If aftermarket systems are installed by non- dealership technicians or outside the selling dealer, problems may result. Installation of aftermarket equipment is not covered under the New Car Warranty. fConsult your authorized Porsche dealer about the installation of non-Porsche approved equipment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will change constantly when you are driving. Interference caused by buildings, landscape and weather is unavoidable. It may become particu-larly difficult to hear when using the hands-free function due to external noise such as engine and wind noise.
Automatic car-wash
fUnscrew external antennas before using an automatic car-wash.
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM)
Setting or operating the multi-function display, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving could distract you from the traffic. You could lose control of the vehicle.fOperate the components while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.fIf it is necessary to operate these components while the vehicle is in motion, use the function keys on the multi-functional steering wheel.
fRefer to the separate operating instructions before putting the PCM into operation.
When put into operation for the first time, a distance of approx. 3 miles (5 km) must be driven in order for the navigation system to complete the process of fine calibration. The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g. summer/snow tires) or new tires fitted. Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during the fine-calibration process.
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car train), the system may take a few minutes after being switched on before it determines the current location.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow) may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may take up to 15 minutes before the navigation system is operational once more.
Satellite radio
You must have the satellite radio activated before you can put it into operation. You will need a contract with a provider in order to use this radio.fRefer to the separate radio operating instructions before putting into operation.
Operation of On-Board Systems
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Indicator for selector-lever position and engaged gear
When the engine is running, the display shows the selector-lever position and engaged gear.
If the selector lever is between two positions
Effects: – The corresponding selector-lever position in the instrument panel flashes and the warning “ Activate brake” or “Engage gear selector properly ” appears on the multi-function display .
Action required:fOperate the footbrake and engage the selector lever properly.
If the selector lever is inadvertently moved from P or N into a gear (due to a fault or improper use) without pressing the brake, this gear will also flash on the display and no power transmission will occur. fTo drive off, press the brake and move the selector lever from P or N into the required gear again.
Selector-lever position R or D flashes in the instrument panel
No power transmission occurs.
Effects: – The selector lever was engaged without the footbrake being depressed. – The selector lever was moved to R above the permissible limit speed.
Action required:fPress the footbrake and engage the required selector-lever position again from P or N. If reverse gear fails:fPlease see the chapter “LIMP-HOME MODE” on page 178.
Failure of the selector lever display on the instrument panel
Transm. failure Park vehicle safely
The warning “ Transm. failure Park vehicle safely ” is displayed in red on the multi-function display.
Effect: – No selector-lever position is displayed on the instrument panel.Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop.
Action required:fIt is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to be towed:Please see the chapter “TOWING” on page 278.
If there is a fault in the transmission:
The warning “ Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss. ” or “Drive temperature too high Reduce load ” appears on the multi-function display .fPlease see the chapter “LIMP-HOME MODE” on page 178.fHave the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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is suppressed because here, the vehicle does not slow down, despite the engine overrun torque and no fuel is consumed in this driving situation due to utilization of the overrun shut-off.
Ending coasting mode/utilizing engine braking effect
fPress the accelerator or brake pedalor Operate a shift paddle or a shift button or Shift gear using the selector lever.
Initiating coasting mode manually
– Driving in selector lever position D or driving in selector lever position M
When coasting mode is suppressed, e.g. in the case of sporty driving, sudden release of the accelerator pedal or excessively low engine temperature, coasting mode can be initiated manually.fTake your foot off the accelerator pedal and shift past the highest possible gear with the shift paddle, one of the shift buttons, or with the selector lever.
Switching coasting mode on and off using the Auto Start Stop button
Switching off
fPress button . The indicator light on the button lights up.Coasting mode is switched off and automatic stopping of the engine is suppressed.
Switching on
fPress button . The indicator light on the button goes out.Coasting mode is switched on and the engine is automatically stopped when the vehicle stops.
“Sport” mode activated
The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear- changing map and shortens the shifting times.A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly and the gear-changing speeds are adapted to driving performance.
Braking downshifts are initiated earlier. Downshifts occur for small decelerations, even at higher revs.
“Sport Plus” mode activated
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission changes to a shift program designed for driving on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.The gear-changing performance is enhanced significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.fPlease see the chapter ““SPORT” AND “SPORT PLUS” MODE” on page 188.
Driving off with Launch Control
Launch Control allows you to achieve maximum acceleration from standstill.
Launch Control is designed to be used in a controlled environment on closed circuit driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic or pedestrian traffic is present.fUse Launch Control only if conditions permit it to be applied in a safe manner.fDo not use Launch Control if there is a possibility it could endanger other persons.Such a possibility exists if you cannot see that you have a clear road with no possibility of cross traffic in your intended direction of driving.
Information
Stress on components increases dramatically when starting with maximum acceleration in comparison with normal driving off.
Preconditions: – Launch Control should only be used when the engine has reached operating temperature.–“ Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (indicator light on the button comes on and SPORT PLUS appears on the digital speedometer or on the steering wheel).1. Press the brake with your left foot. 2. Quickly press the accelerator down fully (kickdown activated) and hold it.The engine speed will level off at around 5,500 rpm.“ Launch Control activated” is displayed on the multi-function display.Depending on equipment, the “LAUNCH CONTROL” logo appears on the steering wheel.3. Release the brake within a few seconds.
Remaining stationary for a long time with LAUNCH CONTROL can lead to overloading of the transmission.To protect the transmission, the engine power is then reduced and the LAUNCH CONTROL process is cancelled.
In order to drive off, the accelerator must first be fully released.
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Limp-home mode
Failure of the selector display in the tachometer
Transm. failure Park vehicle safely
The warning “ Transm. failure Park vehicle safely ” appears on the multi-function display. – Effect: No selector-lever position is displayed in the tachometer.Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop. Action required:It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to be towed:Please see the chapter “TOWING” on page 278.
If there is a fault in the transmission – Depending on priority, either the “ Transm. failure Park vehicle safely ”, “Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss. ” warning or the warning “ Drive temperature too high Reduce load ” will appear on the multi-function display.
Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss.
– Effects: Restricted gearshift comfort,reverse gear may not function.Action required:Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Transm. failure Park vehicle safely
– Effect: Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop. Action required:It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to be towed:Please see the chapter “TOWING” on page 278.
Warning “ Drive temperature too high Reduce load ” – Effects:“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and the engine power may be restricted.Action required:Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the brake. Reduce engine load. Stop the vehicle in a suitable place if possible. Allow the engine to run in selector-lever position P or N until the warning disappears.
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Despite the advantages of transmission and chassis control systems, it is still the driver’s responsibility to adapt his driving style and maneuvers in line with road and weather conditions, as well as the traffic situation.
The increased safety that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety. The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be overcome.These systems cannot reduce the risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed.fAdapt your driving style, maneuvers and speed to the road and weather conditions, as well as the traffic situation.
Porsche Traction Management
(PTM)
Porsche Traction Management is an active allwheel control system designed to influence longitudinal and lateral dynamics. It is closely linked with the Porsche Stability Management (PSM) system.
The permanently driven rear axle enhances the vehicle’s sporty features. Drive power is distributed fully variably to the front axle, depending on the driving situation.
In conjunction with PSM, the PTM system ensures perfect distribution of power among all four wheels in every driving situation. This improves traction and driving stability and ensures the same high level of agility and dynamic response.
In spite of the advantages of PTM and four-wheel drive, it is still the driver’s responsibility to adapt his driving style and maneuvers in line with road and weather conditions, as well as the traffic situation.
The increased safety that is provided should not induce you to take greater risks with your safety. The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be overcome, even with PTM or four-wheel drive.Risk of accidents due to inappropriate speed cannot be reduced by PTM or four-wheel drive.
Advantages of PTM
– Clearly perceptible improvement in traction, driving stability and steering ability of the vehicle.– Vehicle is more manageable when driven at its performance limits.– Improved straight-ahead tracking and greater stability.– More sporty vehicle setup while making full use of all the advantages of four-wheel drive.– ASR, ABD and PTV Plus further enhance traction for all wheels.
For information on ASR and ABD:fPlease see the chapter “PORSCHE STABILITY MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on page 181.
For information on current torque distribution between front and rear wheels in the multi-function display:fPlease see the chapter “ALLWHEEL MENU” on page 114.
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