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Adjusting brightness of orientation lighting
The brightness of the orientation 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 wiper operation
You have the option of adjusting the activation
mode of the rain sensor and the rear wiper.
Setting rain sensor activation
Activation of the rain sensor for the windshield
wipers on the windshield in wiper stalk position
1
can be adjusted.
For information on the front wipers:
f Please see the chapter “FRONT WIPER AND
HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM” on page 102. Available setting options:
–“
Automatic ”
The rain sensor is activa ted automatically if the
wiper stalk is in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
–“ Manual ”
The rain sensor remains deactivated if the
wiper stalk is in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on.
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.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Interior lights ”
2. “Amb. light ”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired brightness
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Interior lights ”
2. “Fade-out ”
and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Light/Visibility ”
> “ Wiper ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Light/Visibility ”
> “ Wiper ”
2. “Rain sensor ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Wiper ”
2. “Rear wiper ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.

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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.
Adjusting reversing options
You can configure the exterior mirrors and the rear
roll-up blind to lower a utomatically when reverse
gear is engaged. Lowering exterior mirror on passenger's side
when parking
You can configure the exterior mirror on the
passenger’s side to tilt downwards automatically
when reverse gear is engaged to provide a better
view of the curb.
Lowering rear roll-up blind when parking
You can configure the rear roll-up blind to lower
automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
1.
Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “Revers. opt. ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “ Revers. opt. ”
and confirm.
2. Select “ Lowering mirr. ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Exterior mirror is lowered.
Exterior mirror is not lowered.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Light/Visibility ”
> “ Revers. opt. ”
and confirm.
2. Select “Blind opening”.
3. Confirm selection.
Rear roll-up blind is lowered.
Rear roll-up blind is not lowered.

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Locking settingsThe 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 and the tailgate are unlocked when
the vehicle is unlocked.
–“ Driver’s door ”
The driver’s door and the tailgate are 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 auto
matically and allow the
driver to get in and out of the vehicle more easily.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
2. “Door unlock ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Locking ”
2. “Door lock ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Locking ”
2. Select “Comfort Entry ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Comfort Entry is activated.
Comfort Entry is deactivated.

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Setting air conditioningThe 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.
Setting central vents
to blow colder air
The temperature of the air blown from the central
vents can be decreased. The preset interior
temperature remains the same. Switching automatic air-recirculation mode
on/off
You can configure the fresh air supply to adjust
automatically to the air quality.1.
Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Air conditioning ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Air conditioning ”
2. “Climate style”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Air conditioning ”
2. “Vent. panel ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Ventilation panel is activated.
Ventilation panel is deactivated.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Air conditioning ”
2. “Center cooler ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Function is activated.
Function is deactivated.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Air conditioning ”
2. “Automatic air circ. ”
3. Confirm selection.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
activated.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
deactivated.

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Setting date and timeThe date and time displays on the vehicle can be
adjusted individually.
Note
On vehicles with Porsche Communication
Management (PCM), the date and time are set
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. Setting the time format
The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour
format.
Available setting options:
–“
12h ”
–“ 24h ” Setting current time
The hours and minutes can be set individually.
Setting time zone
The time zone and vehicle time can be adjusted
individually.1.
Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “Time ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Date/Time ”
> “ Time”
2. “Format ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “Time ”
and confirm.
2. Select “Hour/Minute ”.
3. Set desired time
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “Time ”
2. Select “Zone ”
and confirm.
3. Set 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.
Setting summer time
The vehicle clock can be configured to change to
summer time.
Displaying time in
stopwatch on dashboard
You can configure the stopwatch on the
dashboard to display the time.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “Date ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “Date ”
2. “Format”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
> “ Date ”
and confirm.
2. Select “ Date”.
3. Set the desired date
and confirm the setting.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
2. Select “ Summer time ”.
3. Confirm selection.
Summer time is activated.
Summer time is deactivated.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Date/Time ”
2. Select “Time - Chrono”.
3. Confirm selection.
Time is displayed.
Time is not displayed.

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Setting unitsYou 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.
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 gauges
The measurement unit for temperature gauges
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 boost-pressure gauge
The measurement unit for the boost-pressure
gauge can be changed.
Available setting options:
–“
bar”
–“ psi” 1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. Select “ Speedometer ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Units ”
2. “Temperature ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Units ”
2. “Tire pressure ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. “Boost pressure ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.

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Setting unit for fuel consumption display
The unit can be set for the fuel consumption
display.
Available setting options:
–“
l/100 km”
–“ MPG (US) ”
–“ MPG (UK) ”
–“ km/l ”
Changing the languageThe language of the display text on the multi-
function display can be changed.Adjusting volume of warning and
information tonesThe 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.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. “Consumption”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Language ”
2. Select desired language
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Volume ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Volume ”
2. “ParkAssist”.
3. Select 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 wheelThe assignment of the MFS button on the multi-
function display can be changed individually.
Functions from the multi-function display or PCM
can be assigned to the MFS 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.
–“ Tr i p m e n u ”
Display trip menu.
–“ TPM menu ”
Display TPM menu.
–“ Chrono menu”
Display chrono menu.
–“ ACC menu ”
Display ACC 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. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Volume ”
2. “Warn. tones ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Steering wheel op. ”
2. “Multif. key ”
and confirm.
3. Select “PCM function” or
“ Inst. clus. fun. ”
and confirm.
4. Select desired function assignment
and confirm.

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Overview of Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regu larly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.Warning message categoriesRed warning: System failure warning
fVisit or consult a qualified spec ialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist worksh op at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Select “Oil level” on the multi-func tion display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the wa rning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*Fault Oil pressure monitoring Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Oil temperature too highSwitch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.Oil temperature display defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*