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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.
When in Normal mode the running gear is in a
basic setup for roads and circuits with “irregular”
surfaces.
Sport mode provides a shock-absorber setting
for particularly high driving dynamics (e.g. on level
circuits).
The variable suspension system selects the appro-
priate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and conditions of driving.
Example:
If the vehicle is driven in a very sporty manner in
Normal mode, PASM automatically adapts the
shock-absorber behavior to the driving situation
accordingly.
Switching on PASM Sport modefPress PASM button in the center console.
When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the
light-emitting diode in the button is lit up and a
message is shown on the on-board computer.Switching off PASM Sport modefPress PASM button in the center console.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out
and the on-board computer displays a
message.
Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM)The dynamic engine mounting with variable
damping is a system for improving driving
dynamics and enhancing driving comfort.
Depending on the driving situation, the ideal
mounting stiffness and damping is automatically
selected in a range between an almost rigid
connection of the engine to the body (improved
driving dynamics) and a decoupling of the engine
from the body (improved driving comfort).Warning messageDynamic engine mounting faults are indicated by
a warning message on the on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
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Operation, Safety
Front Axle Lift SystemThe front axle lift system enables the body to be
electropneumatically raised at the front by about
1.18 in. (30 mm) (front edge of front spoiler).
This in turn enables damage to the body to be
prevented, which e. g. may occur when driving
into multi-level parking garages with steep ramps
or over speed bumps.Readiness for operationThe front axle lift system is operational when the
engine is running and the vehicle is at a standstill
or up to a speed of approx. 30 mph (50 km/h).
The vehicle is automatically lowered to the basic
level again when a speed of approx. 30 mph
(50 km/h) is exceeded.
Raising front axle fPress button in the center console.
The vehicle is raised at the front axle within
approx. 3 seconds.
When the lift function is activated, the light-
emitting diode in the button is lit.The logo “LIFT” also appears next to the digital
speedometer when the front axle is fully raised.
Caution!
Risk of damage through uncontrolled
lowering of the front axle at engine standstill.
In this particular system, the retaining
position cannot be maintained in the upper
position over an extended period without
active replenishing of the pressure accumu-
lator or engine operation.
fAlways park the vehicle in the lowered position.
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Lowering front axle fPress button in the center console.
The vehicle is lowered to the basic level.
The light-emitting diode in the button and in the
tachometer goes out.
Caution!
Risk of damage through bottoming out the
vehicle.
fDo not lower the vehicle when it is positioned above an obstacle.
Notes on operation
Warning messageFront axle lift system faults are indicated by
a warning message on the on-board computer.
fPlease see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 148.
– When raised, the damping properties of the
front axle change and noise may be heard in
the area of the front axle coil springs during
steering movements.
– The doors must be closed when lowering the
front axle.
–The blowing-off procedure may result in
system-related hissing noise. This does not
represent a malfunction in the lift system.– During extended vehicle immobilization, the
pressure accumulator may be completely
emptied. In this case, the first time the axle is
raised, a period of up to 2 minutes may elapse
before the vehicle height is reached and “LIFT”
is displayed.
– A flashing LED in the button indicates that the
system is currently not available. Possible
causes may be:
> Automatic overload protection is active.
The system will be available again
following a brief cooling-down phase.
The cooling-down phase may be
extended when outside temperatures
are very high.
> The speed threshold of 30 mph
(50 km/h) has been exceeded. The
system will be available again once the
speed falls below the threshold.
> If automatic lowering is actuated by
exceeding a speed of approx. 30 mph
(50 km/h) in combination with hard
acceleration, the required lowering
duration may mean that “LIFT not
lowered” is displayed. The display goes
out again as soon as the front axle has
been completely lowered.
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Storage in the Passenger Compart-
ment
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not transport any heavy objects in the
storage trays.
fDo not carry unsecured luggage or objects in the passenger compartment.
Additional storage possibilities – in the doors,
– in the door sill next to the passenger’s seat,
– in the center console,
– storage tray with coin holder between seats,
– glove compartment with CD and pen holder,
– clothes hook on the roof frame,
– clothes hook on back of backrests (depending
on vehicle equipment),
– storage space behind the seats.
Storage tray between the seatsOpening
fPress release button and lift the lid.
There is a coin holder and socket in the
forward part of the storage tray.
fPlease see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 207.
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