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Warning messagesIf the selector lever is between two positions
–Effects: The corresponding selector-lever position in
the instrument panel flashes and the warning
“Gear selector not engaged” appears on the
multi-function display.
Action required:
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
If there is a fault in the transmission
– Depending on priority, either the warning “Fault Transmission” will appear in yellow or red or
the warning “Gearbox temperature too high”
will appear on the multi-function display.
Ye l l o w “Fault Transmission” warning
–Effects: Restricted gearshift comfort,
reverse gear fails.
Action required:
Have the fault corrected immediately.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Red
“Fault Transmission” warning
–Effect: Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to
astop.
Action required:
It is not possible to continue driving.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable
place. Have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
Warning “Gearbox temperature too high”
–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.
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAM” on page 199.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE
DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 193.
Battery/AlternatorThe warning message “Fault Generator” will
appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel if the ve hicle electrical system
voltage drops significantly.
f Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.Possible causes– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
Warning message

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Warning!
Risk of accidents and ri sk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is
required to steer) and engine cooling fails.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault corrected.
f Please contact a qualif ied specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Danger of steering assistance failing during
a long journey in water if the drive belt slips.
f If steering assistance fails, more effort will be required to steer.
Check Engine
(Emission Control)The emission control system detects malfunctions
that could cause increased pollutant emissions or
consequential damage etc. well in advance.
Faults are indicated by the warning light on the
instrument panel which then either lights up
continuously or flashes.
The faults are recorded in the control unit’s
fault memory.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights up
when the ignition is switched on as a lamp check
and goes out approx. 1 second after the engine
starts.
The warning light on the instrument panel flashes
to indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
which may cause damage to certain parts of the
emission control system.
f In this case, immediately reduce the engine
load by easing off the accelerator pedal.
In order to avoid consequential damage to the
engine or the exhaust-gas cleaning system
(e.g. catalytic converter):
f Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Caution!
Risk of damage. If the warning light on the
instrument panel continues flashing even
when you have eased off the accelerator
pedal, the emission control system may
overheat.
f Stop as soon as possible in a safe place.
Make sure that combustible materials, such as
dry grass or leaves, cannot come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
f Switch off the engine.
fHave the fault corrected.Acoustic SignalsA speaker in the instrument panel generates
acoustic signals.
If the speaker is faulty, a warning will appear and
the speaker will no longer make an acoustic signal
(i. e. sound).
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Warning light

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Operating the Multi-Function
Display in the Instrument PanelOn the multi-function display, you can view
information relating to the relevant vehicle
equipment, operate the audio source (radio, CD,
iPod, etc.), check the oil level, check the tire
pressure, use the stopwatch or operate the
navigation system.
You can also modify different vehicle settings in
the Vehicle menu.
It is not possible to desc ribe all details of the
functions in this Owner’s Manual. The examples
clearly demonstrate the functional principle and
clarify the menu structure.
Warning!
There is a risk of accident if you set or
operate the multi-funct ion display, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other
equipment while driving. Operating these
devices while driving could distract you from
traffic and cause you to lose control of the
vehicle.
f Operate the equipment while driving only if the
traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only when the vehicle is stationary.
Multi-function displayNote on operation
The multi-function display is only active when the
ignition is on.
Certain menus are only available when the vehicle
has stopped e.g. the adjustment menu for tire
pressure monitoring.
Operating principle on vehicles with
multi-function steering wheelThe multi-function display is operated using the
rotary knob A , the Back button B and the MFS
button C, which can be assigned as required.
Selecting menu, function, setting option
f Turn rotary knob A upwards or downwards.
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Press rotary knob A .
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Press button B (Back button).

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Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
functions or multi-function display functions can be
assigned to the MFS button in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel. Audio source
selection is preset by default.
For information on individual assignment of the
MFS button:
f
Please see the chapter “CHANGING BUTTON
ASSIGNMENT ON MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING
WHEEL” on page 151.
For information on Porsche Communication
Management:
f Please refer to the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Operating principle on vehicles without
multi-function steering wheelThe multi-function display is operated with the
lower lever on the right of the steering column.
Selecting menu, function, setting option
fPush the lever downwards (position 3) or
upwards (position 4).
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Push the lever forward (position 1).
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Pull the lever towards the steering wheel
(position 2 ) once or several times.
A-Upper status area
B - Title area with menu indicator
C - Information area
D - Lower status areaAreas on the multi-function displayUpper status area/Lower status area
The upper A and lower status area D permanently
display basic information, such as the current
radio station, time and temperature or the
remaining range.
The display contents of th e upper and lower status
area can be individually adapted.
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For information on adapting the multi-function
display:
fPlease see the chapter “ADAPTING
APPEARANCE OF MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY”
on page 139.
Title area with menu indicator
The menu item currently selected is displayed in
the title area.
The menu indicator on the right shows the position
of the current menu item in the overall menu and
displays the number of other menu items on this
menu level.
The wider the menu indicator, the fewer menu
items the current menu contains.
Information area
The information area C displays the menu items
currently available for selection or after a menu
item is selected, information relating to this menu
item or other selection options.
Overview of menus in the multi-function
displayThe following main menu areas are available
depending on the vehicle equipment.
–“ Vehicle ”
Retrieve vehicle inform ation, check oil level,
adjust settings, adapt speed limits,
see page 119.
–“ Audio”
Display/select radio station or track,
see page 123.
–“ Navigation ”
Retrieve navigation information, enter
navigation destination, start/finish navigation,
see page 123.
–“ Map ”
Show/adapt the map display for navigation,
see page 124.
–“ Phone ”
Make telephone calls, see page 125.
–“ Tr i p”
Retrieve/reset trip information, see page 126.
–“ Tire pressure ”
Retrieve tire pressure information, modify Tire
Pressure Monitoring settings, see page 127.
–“ Sport Chrono”
Start/stop/reset stopwatch, see page 135. –“
ACC ”
Retrieve adaptive cruise control information,
seepage178.
Activating functions, opening submenus
and accessing setting options from the
main menu areasPress the rotary knob A or push the right lower
lever on the steering wheel forwards (position 1)
to access menus, other functions and setting
options regardless of the main menu area.Browsing through long listsWhen searching for an entry in long telephone and
audio lists on vehicles with PCM, you can skip
directly to other entries with the same first letter.
f Briefly press the rotary knob A or hold the
operating lever in position 3 or 4.
A letter selection screen appears.
Select the desired first letters and confirm.
The marking skips to the first list entry beginning
with the letters selected.1. Select main menu
and confirm.
2. Select function, submenu or setting option
and confirm.

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Audio
Navigation
Map
Phone
Trip
Tire pressure
Sport Chrono
ACC
Info
Oil level
Settings
Limits
Station/track
Destination input
Start/Stop route guidance
Manual zoom
Show destination/position
Auto zoom
3D map
North up
Answer/Reject/End
Phonebook
Previous calls
Received calls
since
consecutive
to destination
Fill info
Tire info
Charge
Comfort press.
Adjust
Start
Stop
Round
IntMessages
Service intervals
Level
Ø Consumption
Display
Light/visibility
Locking
Air conditioning
Date/Time
Units
Language
Volume
Steering wheel op.
Fact. settings
Limit 1/Limit 2
Last destination
Stored destinations
POIs
Res.
Reset
Menu scope
Audio
Vehicle menu
Upper line
PCM display
Lower line
Shift request
Brightness
Exterior lights
Interior lights
Wiper
Revers. opt.
Door unlock
Door lock
Comfort Entry
Climate style
Vent. panel
Center cooler
Automatic air circ.
Time
Date
Summer time
Time Chrono
Speedometer
Temperature
Tire pressure
Boost pressure
Consumption
German/French …
ParkAssist
Warn. tones
Multif. key
Current speed
Setting the speed

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Vehicle informationDifferent items of vehicle information can be
displayed on the multi-function display.
The vehicle information display can be adapted
individually.
For information on adapting the vehicle menu:
fPlease see the chapter “MULTI-FUNCTION
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE” on
page 140. Displaying vehicle information
Pending warning messages, information on
forthcoming service intervals, the current chassis
setting and the average fu
el consumption can be
viewed in the “ Info” submenu of the “ Vehicle”
main menu area.
Displaying messages
All current warning messages and vehicle
messages can be viewed on the multi-function
display.
The warning symbol in the lower status area
indicates the number of pending warning
messages.
If several warning messages are pending,
you can browse through the message list.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
1.Select and confirm
> “Vehicle ”
> “Info ”
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
2. “Messages ”
and confirm.

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Displaying service intervals
The internal mileage count
er indicates when the
next vehicle service is due.
Available service interval displays:
–“ Service ”
–“ Intermediate service ”
–“ Oil change ” Displaying the selected chassis setting
You can view information
on the current chassis
setting.
Displaying and resetting average fuel
consumption
You can display and reset the average fuel
consumption if required.
Displaying average fuel consumption Resetting average fuel consumption
Note on operation
Resetting the average fuel consumption also
resets the “
consecutive ” vehicle data display in
the “Tr i p ” menu.
For information on the driving data display:
f Please see the chapter “TRIP INFORMATION”
on page 126.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
2. “Service intervals”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired service interval
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
2. “Level ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
2. “Consumption”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
2. “Reset ”
and confirm.

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Oil level
Display and measurement of the engine oil
level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark.
Prerequisites for the oil-level gauge:
– Ignition is switched on or
Engine is running while the vehicle is stationary
or in motion.
– After opening the hood, the oil level can only be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
Activate the “Oil level” function on the
multi-function display
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152. Measured oil level
The oil level reading is
shown on the segment
display in the oil level menu.
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.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level has
reached the minimum mark.
The message “Check Minimum reached” appears
on the multi-function display.
f Add engine oil immediately. If the bottom segment is red, the oil level has
dropped below the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level below minimum” appears
on the multi-function display.
f
Add engine oil immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1 litre.
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 US quarts
(0.25 liters).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Oil level” and confirm.

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The maximum permitted en
gine filling capacity
has been exceeded. Exceeding the maximum
capacity may result in blue smoke formation and
cause long-term damage to the catalytic
converters depending on the overfill quantity and
various external influences.
If too much engine oil was added, the message
“Oil level Maximum reached” appears on the
multi-function display.
f Have the oil quantity corrected at the next
opportunity.
Please contact a qualif ied specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Measuring the oil level after topping up
engine oil or opening the hood
After opening the hood, the oil level can only
be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
The message “Display after short drive only”
appears on the multi-function display.
Failure
If the oil-level indicator fails, the message
“Failure Oil level measurement” appears on the
multi-function display.
Setting speed limits
If a speed limit is preset and activated on the multi-
function display, a warni
ng message appears if
the speed limit is exceeded.
A speed limit can be used to remind the driver to
keep to the maximum speed permitted for the tire
type fitted to the vehicle, for example.
Setting a speed limit
You can either adopt th e current speed of the
vehicle or specify your own speed limit.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Limits ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Limits ”
2. “Limit 1: --- ” or
“ Limit 2: --- “
and confirm.
3. Select “Current speed ” or
“ --- ”
and confirm.