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Available display contents: –“ Veh. voltage”  –“ Oil pressure”  –“ Oil temperature”  –“ Boost pressure” –“ Coolant temp.” – Coolant temperature –“ Fuel Range”  –“ Dst: Arrival” – Arrival time at destination –“ Int.: Arrival” – Arrival time at intermediate  destination   –“ Dst: Trip time” – Driving time to destination –“ Int.: Trip time” – Driving time to intermediate  destination–“ Compass”  –“ GPS height”  –“ Time”  –“ Date”.  –“ Station/Track” – Current radio station/ music track–“ Phone info” – Network strength/network  name–“ Blank line” – Line remains empty 
Information 
One item of information cannot be assigned to several areas or one area  and the “Upper line”. 
Adapting upper status area 
You can assign various items of information to the  upper status area  A in the multi-function display. 
Available display contents: –“ Station name”  –“ Fuel Range”  –“ Compass”  –“ Blank line”  No information is displayed in the upper status area  A. 
Displaying PCM information on the  multi-function display 
You can configure the multi-function display to  temporarily display different items of information relating to Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 
Available PCM information: –“ Map info”  Navigation map appears automatically when navigation information is available.–“ Phone info”  Information on incoming and outgoing calls is displayed.–“ Voice control”  Help text appears when the voice control button is pressed.–“ Arrow info”  Navigation arrow appears automatically when navigation information is available.–“ Speed limit”  Speed limits marked on the map in the navigation system are displayed.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Display” 
2.“Vehicle menu”  and confirm.
3. Select “1:” or “ 2:” or “ 3:” or “ 4:”  and confirm.
4. Select the desired display contents and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Display” 
2.“Upper line”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Display” 
2.Select “PCM display”  and confirm.
3. Select the PCM information in the main menu.
4. Confirm your selection. 
 Information is displayed.
 Information is not displayed.
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Adapting lower status area 
You can assign the current time and outside  temperature to the lower status area  B in the  multi-function display. 
Available display contents: –“ Time”  –“ Temperature”  –“ Time & Temp.”  
Adjusting display brightness 
The brightness of the multi-function display can be  adjusted to suit individual requirements.
Light and visibility settings
The exterior lights, interior lighting and visual aids for reversing the vehicle can be adapted individually. 
Adjusting exterior lights 
You can adapt the exterior light functions on the  vehicle e.g. off delays of the Welcome Home and Entry functions in the “ Exterior lights” menu. 
Activating and deactivating High Beam  Assistant 
High Beam Assistant can be activated and  deactivated. The settings remain stored when the ignition is switched on and off. 
Adjusting off delay for Welcome Home and  Entry functions 
The off delay of the Welcome Home and Entry  functions can be adapted individually. 
Adjusting interior lights 
Interior light functions on the vehicle can be  adapted individually in the “ Interior lights” menu. 
Activating or deactivating interior lights  when the door is opened (depending on equipment) 
You can configure the interior lights to be switched  on when the door is opened.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Display” 
2.“Lower line”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Display” 
2.“Brightness”  and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired display brightness and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Exterior lights”  and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle” > “ Settings” > “ Light & Visibility” > “ Exterior lights”
2.Select “High beam assist.” 
3.Confirm your selection. 
 High Beam Assistant is activated.
 High Beam Assistant is deactivated.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Exterior lights” 
2.“Fade-out”  and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Interior lights”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Interior lights” 
2.Select “by opening door”  in the display.
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Adjusting brightness of orientation lighting 
The brightness of the orientation lighting can be  adapted individually. 
Ambient lighting 
The brightness of the ambient lighting can be  adapted individually. 
Setting interior lighting off delay 
The off delay for the lighting in the passenger  compartment after closing the vehicle doors can be adapted individually. 
Setting activation of the rear wiper when  reverse gear is engaged 
You can configure the rear wiper to automatically  perform a series of wipes when it is raining when reverse gear is engaged. 
Available setting options: –“ Automatic”  The rear wiper performs a series of wipes when reverse gear is engaged.–“ Manual”  The rear wiper is not activated when reverse gear is engaged. 
Activating and deactivating rain sensor  operation 
You can configure the windshield wiper to adjust  its speed automatically when it is raining. 
Available setting options: –“ Automatic”  Wiper speed is adjusted automatically.–“ Manual”  Wiper speed must be adjusted manually using the wiper stalk.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Interior lights are activated.
 Interior lights are deactivated.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Interior lights” 
2.“Ambient light”  and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired brightness and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Interior lights” 
2.Select “Ambient light” and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired brightness and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Interior lights” 
2.“Fade-out”  and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Wiper” 
2.“Rear wiper”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Wiper” 
2.Select “Rain sensor”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
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Adjusting reversing options 
You can configure the exterior mirror to lower  automatically when reverse gear is engaged. 
Lowering exterior mirror on passenger’s side  when parking 
You can configure the door mirror on the  passenger’s side to tilt downwards automatically when reverse gear is engaged to provide a better view of the curb.
Locking settings
The locking and unlocking settings on the vehicle can be adjusted.The Easy Entry function can be switched on and off. 
Setting door unlocking 
You can configure specific doors to unlock  when the vehicle is unlocked. 
Available setting options: –“ All doors”  All doors are unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked.–“ Driver’s door”  The driver’s door is unlocked when the vehicle is unlocked. 
Setting door locking 
You can configure the doors to remain unlocked  or lock automatically after a delay on entering the vehicle. 
Available setting options: –“ Off”  The doors are not locked automatically after entering the vehicle.–“ After ign. on”  The doors are locked automatically when the ignition is switched on.–“ After drive-off”  The doors are locked automatically after driving off. 
Switching Comfort Entry on and off 
You can configure the driver’s seat and steering  wheel to move back automatically and allow the driver to get in and out of the vehicle more easily.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Revers. opt.”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Light & Visibility”  > “ Revers. opt.”  and confirm.
2. Select “Lowering mirr.”.  in the main menu.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Exterior mirror is lowered.
 Exterior mirror is not lowered.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Locking”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Locking” 
2.“Door unlock”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Locking” 
2.“Door lock”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Locking” 
2.Select “Comfort Entry”.  in the main menu.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Comfort Entry is activated.
 Comfort Entry is deactivated.
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Switching Auto Memory on and off 
It is possible to determine whether personal  settings are to be stored automatically on the car key when locking the vehicle.  
For further information on storing and retrieving  personal settings:fPlease see the chapter “STORING PERSONAL SETTINGS” on page 143. 
Folding exterior mirrors in and out  automatically 
You can configure the exterior mirrors to fold in  automatically when the vehicle is locked.
Setting air conditioning
The automatic air conditioning can be changed individually. 
Adjusting air flow 
The strength of the air flow and the air quantity can  be adjusted. 
Available setting options: –“ Soft”  –“ Normal”  –“ Strong”  
Switching extended ventilation panel on  and off 
The extended ventilation panel on top of the  dashboard can be switched on or off. 
Switching automatic air-recirculation mode  on/off 
You can configure the fresh air supply to adjust  automatically to the air quality.
1. Main menu “Vehicle” > “ Settings” > “ Locking”
2.Select  “ Auto Memory”. 
3.Confirm your selection. 
 Auto Memory is activated.
 Auto Memory is deactivated.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle” > “ Settings” > “ Locking”
2.Select “Mirror retract”.
3.Confirm your selection. 
 Exterior mirrors are folded in.
 Exterior mirrors are not folded in.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Air conditioning”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Air conditioning” 
2.“Climate style”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Air conditioning” 
2.Select “Vent. panel”.  in the main menu.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Ventilation panel is activated.
 Ventilation panel is deactivated.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Air conditioning” 
2.Select “Automatic air circ.”.  in the main menu.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Automatic air-recirculation mode is         activated 
 Automatic air-recirculation mode is         deactivated
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Setting date and time
The date and time displays on the vehicle can be  adjusted individually. 
Information 
On vehicles with Porsche Communication  Management (PCM), the date and time are set and synchronized automatically by satellite navigation signals (GPS).Some setting options may be temporarily unavailable, depending on satellite signal reception. 
Setting the time 
The time, time format and time zone can be set in  the “ Time” menu. 
Displaying GPS time 
The time can be synchronized via the GPS signal  and displayed. 
Setting the time format 
The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour  format. 
Available setting options: –“ 12h”  –“ 24h”  
Setting current time 
On vehicles without Porsche Communication  Management (PCM), the hours and minutes can be set separately when setting the time. 
Setting time zone 
The time zone of the vehicle clock can be set  individually on vehicles with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Time”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Time” 
2.Select “GPS time”.
3.Confirm your selection. 
 Time synchronized with GPS.
 Time not synchronized with GPS.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Time” 
2.“Format”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Time” 
2.Select “Hour/Minute”.  in the main menu.
3. Set the desired time and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Time” 
2.Select “Zone”  and confirm.
3. Set the desired time zone and confirm.
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Setting the date 
The date and date format can be changed in  the “ Date” menu. 
Setting the date format 
The date format can be adjusted. 
Available setting options: –“ DD.MM.YYYY”  –“ MM/DD/YYYY”  –“ YYYY/MM/DD”  
Setting the current date 
The day, month and year can be set individually on  vehicles without the navigation module. 
Setting Daylight Saving Time 
The vehicle clock can be configured to change to  Daylight Saving Time. 
Displaying time in stopwatch on dashboard 
You can configure the stopwatch on the  dashboard to display the time.
Setting units
You can select the units of measurement for vehicle displays such as the speed on the digital speedometer in the instrument panel, the temperature gauge in the air-conditioning displays and the tire pressure display on the multi-function display.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Date”  and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Date” 
2.“Format”  and confirm.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time”  > “ Date”  and confirm.
2. “Date”.  in the main menu.
3. Set the desired date and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu “Vehicle” > “ Settings” > “ Date & Time”
2.Select  “ DST (+01:00)” 
3.Confirm your selection. 
 Daylight Saving Time is activated.
 Daylight Saving Time is deactivated.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Date & Time” 
2.Select “Time – Chrono”  in the main menu.
3. Confirm your selection. 
 Time is displayed.
 Time is not displayed.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Units”  and confirm.
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Setting speedometer units 
The units of the speed and distance information on  the speedometer can be adjusted. 
Available setting options: –“ km / km/h”  –“ Miles / mph”  
Setting unit for temperature gages 
The measurement unit for temperature gages can  be changed. 
Available setting options: –“ °C”  –“ °F”  
Setting unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring  display 
The measurement unit for the Tire Pressure  Monitoring display can be changed. 
Available setting options: –“ bar”  –“ psi”  
Setting unit for fuel consumption display 
The unit can be set for the fuel consumption  display. 
Available setting options: –“ l/100km”  –“ MPG (US)”  –“ MPG (UK)”  –“ km/l” 
Changing the language
The language of the display text on the multi- function display can be changed.
Adjusting volume of warning and  information tones
The volume of the warning tones and ParkAssist  information tones can be adjusted. 
Adjusting ParkAssist volume 
The volume of the ParkAssist information tones  can be adjusted. 
Available setting options: –“ Loud”  –“ Medium”  –“ Low” 
1.Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Units” 
2.“Speedometer”.  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Units” 
2.“Temperature”  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Units” 
2.Select “Tire pressure”.  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Units” 
2.Select “Consumption”.  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Language” 
2.Select the desired language and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Volume” 
2.Select “ParkAssist”.  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
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Adjusting volume of warning tones 
The volume of the warning tones can be adjusted  individually. 
Available setting options: –“ Loud”  –“ Medium”  –“ Low” 
Changing button assignment on  multi-function steering wheel
The assignment of the  ◊ button on the  multi-function display can be changed individually.Functions from the multi-function display or PCM/CDR can be assigned to the  ◊ button. 
Available PCM functions: –“ Source change”  Change audio source.–“ Voice control”  Activate voice control.–“ Dri. instr. (Rep)”  Repeat voice instruction from the navigation system.–“ Station/track <”  Previous radio station/title.–“ Station/track >”  Next radio station/track.–“ Map”  Display navigation map in PCM.–“ Menu change”  Change main menu area. 
Available instrument cluster functions: –“ Start/Stop Chr.”  Start/stop timing.–“ Vehicle menu”  Display vehicle menu.–“ Trip menu”  Display trip menu.–“ TPMS menu”  Display TPMS menu.–“ Chrono menu”  Display Chrono menu.–“ Audio menu”  Display audio menu.–“ Phone menu”  Display telephone menu.–“ Navi menu”  Display navigation menu.–“ Map menu”  Display navigation map on the multi-function display.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Volume” 
2.Select “Warn. tones”.  in the main menu.
3. Select the desired setting and confirm.
1. Main menu “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Steering wheel op.” 
2.Select “◊ button” and confirm.
3. Select “PCM function” or “ Inst. clus. fun.”  and confirm.
4. Select the desired function assignment and confirm.
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Assistance systems
Active Safe (PAS) 
The Porsche “Active Safe” functions can be  completely or partly disabled. 
The settings remain stored when the ignition is  switched on and off. 
System on 
All Porsche “Active Safe” functions can be  enabled/disabled using “ System on”. 
Prewarning on 
The latent and prewarning functions are switched  off by default. The acute warning function is active. Latent and advance warnings can be activated under “ Prewarning on”.
1.Select “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Assist. systems”  > “ Active Safe (PAS)”  and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Assist. systems”  > “ Active Safe (PAS)” 
2.Select “System on”.
3.Confirm selection. 
Active Safe is switched on.
Active Safe is switched off. 
When all Porsche “Active Safe” functions  are switched off, the gray symbol appears at the bottom of the multi-function display.
1. Select “Vehicle”  > “ Settings”  > “ Assist. systems”  > “ Active Safe (PAS)” 
2.Select “Prewarning on”.
3.Confirm selection. 
Prewarning is switched on.
Prewarning is switched off.
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