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Contents
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Contents
Overview Illustrations......................... 10Driver’s Cockpit ...............................
............. 11
Steering Wheel and Inst rument Panel .............. 12
Dashboard .......................................... ......... 13
Front Center Console . ................................... 14
Overhead Operating Co nsole ......................... 15
Rear ............................................................ 16Opening and Locking ......................... 17Never invite car theft! . ................................... 18
Notes on the Key and Central Locking
System ......................... .............................. 19
Central Locking System ................................ 20
Brief Overview – Opening and Locking
From Outside................................... ............. 21
Opening and Locking From Outside ................ 22
Opening and Locking From Inside................... 31
Opening and Closing the Engine
Compartment Lid ........ .................................. 33
Malfunctions When Open ing and Closing ......... 35Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..... 37Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............. 38
Adjusting Front Seats . ................................... 39
Storing Vehicle Settin gs ................................ 40
Easy Entry Function .... .................................. 42
Adjusting Rear Seats ..................................... 42
Adjusting Passenger Seat From Rear.............. 43
Front and Rear Heated Seats ......................... 43
Front and Rear Seat Ventilation ...................... 44 Safety Belts..............
.................................... 44
Air bag Systems ....... .................................... 47
Child Restraint System s................................. 52
LATCH Child Seat Syst em.............................. 56
Exterior Mirrors ........ .................................... 58
Steering Wheel ......... .................................... 61
Heated steering whee l ................................... 61
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ............................ 62
Multi-Function Steering Wheel......................... 63
Sun Visors .................... ................................ 64
Vanity Mirror ............. .................................... 64
Roll-Up Sunblinds, Rear Side Windows ............ 65
Roll-Up Sunblind, Rear Window ....................... 66
Air Conditioning .... ............................ 67Brief Overview – Front Control Panel ........ 68
Brief Overview – Rear Control Panel
(4-Zone Air-Conditioning) ................................ 69
Overview of Air Conditioning .......................... 70
General Functions ..... .................................... 71
Automatically Controlled Air Conditioning ........ 76
Air Vents ........................................... ........... 82
Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror
Heating ............................................. ........... 84Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof............... 85Power Windows ............................................ 86
Slide/Tilt Roof........... .................................... 88
Lights, Turn Signals and
Windshield Wipers. ............................ 91Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light System ................................... 92
Instrument lighting ....... ................................. 95
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher Stalk........... ...................................... 96
Emergency Flasher ...... ................................. 97
Interior Lighting............................ ................. 98
Brief Overview – Windshield Wipers ............ 101
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 102Instrument Panel and
Multi-Function Display ..................... 105Instrument Panel USA Mo dels ...................... 107
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................. 109
Tachometer ..................... ........................... 110
Speedometer .................. ........................... 110
Multi-Function Display .................................. 110
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ..................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................ 110
Engine Oil Pressure Ga uge .......................... 111
Fuel Gauge .................. ............................... 111
Digital Speedometer .... ............................... 112
Upshift Prompt Indicato r .............................. 112
Odometer........................ ........................... 112
Reset Button for Trip Counter Display/
Brightness Setting for In strument Lighting.... 112
PDK Display for Selector-Lever Position/
Engaged Gear ................. ........................... 112
Battery/Alternator ........ ............................... 113

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Contents
Check Engine (Emission
Control) .................. 114
Acoustic Signals ......... ................................ 114
Operating the Multi-Function Display in the
Instrument Panel ......... ................................ 115
Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Function
Display........................................... ............ 138
Overview of Warning Messages.................... 152
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 163Ignition Lock, Steering Lock ........................ 164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 167
Auto Start Stop Functi on ............................. 169
Electric Parking Brak e ................................. 171
Brakes .............. ......................... ................ 172
Cruise Control ................................ ............ 176
Adaptive Cruise Contr ol ............................... 178
Car Audio Operation/Ti ps ............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ............................ ............................ 191
iPod
®, USB and AUX ....... ............................ 192
Voice Control.............. ................................ 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 193
Selector-Lever Positions .................. ............ 195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System) ......................... ............................ 207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)....................................................... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ............. ......................... ................ 209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus ” Mode .................... 212 Sports Exhaust System
............................... 214
Retractable Rear Spoi ler .............................. 214
Storage, Luggage Compartment
and Roof Transport System .............. 217Storage........................ .............................. 218
Drinks Holder/Cuphold er ............................. 221
Front Ashtray ................ .............................. 224
Rear Ashtray...................................... ......... 224
Cigarette Lighter....... .................................. 225
Refrigerated box in the re ar of the vehicle..... 226
Folding Rear Seats Forward and Returning
to Upright Position ......................... ............. 226
Luggage Compartment. ............................... 227
Stowing Loads .............. .............................. 228
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 229
Fixed Luggage Compartm ent Cover ............. 231
Ski Bag ........................ .............................. 231
Roof Transport System ............................... 232
Loading Information .. .................................. 236Parking .................... ....................... 238ParkAssist ......................................... ......... 239
Rearview Camera ...... .................................. 241
Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as
Parking Aid ............... .................................. 242
Garage Door Opener . .................................. 243Alarm System and Theft
Protection ....................................... 246Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment Monitori ng ............................. 247
Immobilizer............... .................................. 250 Locking the Steering Column .......................250
Theft Protection ..........
................................250
Maintenance and Car Care ............... 251Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your vehicle ....... ....................................252
Engine Oil ........................................ ...........254
Checking Engine-Oil Le vel ............................254
Topping Up Engine Oi l ................................ 255
Checking Coolant Level and Adding
Coolant ........................... ...........................257
Brake Fluid ................. ................................258
Washer Fluid .............. ................................259
Power Steering .......... ................................260
Changing Air Cleaner ...................................261
Changing Particle Filt er ................................261
Wiper Blades .............. ................................261
Emission Control Syst em .............................262
How Emission Control Works .......................263
Fuel Economy ............. ................................264
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ....264
Fuel ............................................ ...............265
Fuel Can ..................... ................................267
Fuel Recommendations ................................268
Fuel Evaporation Control .................. ...........269
Car Care Instructions ...................................269Minor Repairs .................................. 277Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ....... ....................................278
Tires and Wheels......... ................................280
Wheel Bolts ............... ................................293
Flat Tire...................... ................................293
Electrical System ........ ................................296

Overview Illustrations
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Overhead Operating Console1. Rear interior lightingSee page 98.
2. Dimming ambient lighting See page 100.
3. ParkAssist off button See page 241.
4. Passenger compartment monitoring See page 247.
5. Slide/tilt roof See page 88.
6. Garage door opener/HomeLink
®
See page 243.
7. Hands-free microphone
8. Reading light on driver’s side See page 98.
9. Front interior lighting See page 98.
10.Orientation lighting See page 99.
11.Interior door opening lighting See page 99.
12.Reading light on passenger’s side See page 98.

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Opening and Locking
Never invite car theft!An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong
alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while
the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your
reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and
to lock the doors.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in property damage, serious
personal injury or death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the
vehicle. They can operate power windows
and other controls. If the engine is left
running, they may accidentally engage the
shift lever. Serious personal injury or death
could result from loss of control of the
vehicle.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the electric parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the key or with the remote control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you
remove the key while you are driving or as
the car is rolling to a stop. You will not be
able to steer the car.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock while you are driving. To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
f
Close windows.
f Close slide/tilt roof.
f Remove ignition key (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
f Engage steering lock.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio
control module, cell phones, house keys) from
the car.
f Lock doors.
f Lock the glove compartment.
f Close storage trays.
f Cover luggage compartment with the luggage
compartment cover.
f Close rear lid.

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Powerlift tailgateOpening and closing tailgate automatically
Warning!
Risk of poisoning! Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the
tailgate is open.
f Always keep the tailgate closed when the
engine is running.
f Always keep the tailgate closed while driving.
Risk of injury and damage if the tailgate is
automatically opened or closed in an
uncontrolled way!
f Do not leave children in the car unattended.
f Open or close the tailgate only when the
vehicle is stationary.
f Never drive with the ta ilgate open. Exhaust
gases can enter the passenger compartment.
f Open or close the tailgate only when there are
no persons, animals or objects within its
movement range.
f Always keep a close eye on the opening and
closing operation so that movement can be
stopped at any time in the event of danger.
f Make sure there is sufficient clearance behind
and above the vehicle (e.g. roof transport systems, garage ceiling). Acoustic indication du
ring opening/closing
of the tailgate
Opening and closing of the tailgate are indicated
by warning tones.
You can have the warning tones activated/
deactivated at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Opening tailgate automatically
There are three ways of opening the tailgate:
Variant 1
f Use the unlocking handle ( arrow) on the
tailgate. The vehicle must be unlocked for this.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive need not
be unlocked. You simply have to carry the car
key with you, e.g. in your trouser pocket.

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Close the tailgate automatically and lock
with Porsche Entry & Drive.
fPress the button B in the trim panel on the
tailgate.
The tailgate is closed and the vehicle is locked.
In order to close and then lock the tailgate on the
vehicle automatically, the key must be located:
– in the rear area and
– outside the vehicle.
A warning message appears on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel if these conditions
have not been met.
For information on warning messages on
the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Warning!
Risk of being locked out of vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Do not leave the key in the vehicle.
If locking button B is pressed after the tailgate
has closed, the vehicle is locked automatically.
If the key is left in th e vehicle, the emergency
flasher flashes once and a horn signal sounds.
Within approximately 30 seconds, the tailgate
can be opened again.
After 30 seconds have elapsed, the
vehicle can be unlocked again only with the second key. Interrupting the opening/closing operation in
the event of danger
The opening or closing op
eration is interrupted
immediately after:
f Pressing button on the key
or
Releasing button in the driver’s door
or
Briefly pressing button A or B in the trim panel
on the tailgate
or
Briefly pressing the release button on the
tailgate.
Automatic operation can be continued again at
any time. To do this, press the corresponding
button.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the tailgate caused by
striking garage roofs or roof transport
systems. If the luggage compartment cover
is not attached to the tailgate, the tailgate
continues to move slowly upwards beyond
the automatic stop.
f Only use the powerlift tailgate with the luggage compartment cover attached. Detection of obstacles during opening
The tailgate will stop movi
ng if opening is blocked
by an obstacle. A warning signal then sounds.
The opening operation can continue once the
obstacle is removed and after:
f Pressing button on the key
or
Pressing button in the driver’s door
or
Pressing the release button on the tailgate.

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Safety belt height adjustmentThe heights of the belt deflectors for the driver’s
seat, passenger’s seat and the rear seats can be
adjusted.
Adjust the height of the safe ty belt so that it runs
across the middle of the shoulder, not against the
neck.
Adjusting belt height
f Upward – push belt deflector up.
f Downward – press button A and move belt
deflector.
Air bag SystemsThe vehicle is equipped with air bag and lap/
shoulder belt at both front seating positions. The
air bag is a supplemental restraint at those
seating positions.
The air bags in combinatio n with the safety belts
make up a safety system which offers the driver
and the passenger the greatest known protection
from injuries in case of accident.
Your vehicle is equipped with occupant sensing for
the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Even if your vehicle is equipped with air bags, the
safety belts must be worn at all times ,
because the front air bag system is only actuated
by frontal collisions with an impact of sufficient
severity.
Below the deployment threshold of the air bag
system, and during types of collisions which do
not cause the actuation of the system, the safety
belts provide the primary protection to the
occupants when correctly worn. Therefore, all
persons within the vehicle must wear safety
belts at all times (in many states, state law
requires the use of safety belts) to minimize the
risk of severe injury or death in the event of a
crash.
f Please see the chapter “SAFETY BELTS” on
page 44. The
front air bags are located under the padded
steering wheel panel on the driver’s side, in the
dashboard on the passenger's side, and in the
knee area for both the driver and the passenger.
The side air bags for the front and rear seats are
installed on the side in or near the seat backrests.
The head air bags are installed above the doors
in the roof area.
Note
To minimize the risk of seve re injury or death in the
event of a crash, all occupants, including the
driver, should always wear their seat belts wether
or not an air bag is also provided at their seating
position.

Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof
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Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof
Power Windows............
................................ 86
Slide/Tilt Roof ......... ..................................... 88

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Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of injury when closing the windows,
especially when windows close
automatically.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the windows close.
f Always remove ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons could injure themselves
by operating the power windows.
f In case of danger, immediately release the
button on the ignition key or the button in
the door handle on vehicles with Porsche
Entry & Drive.
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Readiness for operation of power windows– With ignition switched on.
– A maximum of 10 minutes after the ignition is
switched off, but only until driver’s or
passenger door is first opened.
– The one-touch operation for closing the door windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
A- Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
C -Left rear power window
D - Right rear power windowOpening/closing windowsOpening window with the rocker switch
f Press rocker switch A, B, C or D until the
window has reached the desired position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
f Pull rocker switch A, B, C or D until the window
has reached the desired position.

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Power window switch in the passenger's doorNote on operation
The rocker switches have a two-stage function:
– If the switch in question is moved to the first
setting, the window is opened or closed
manually.
– If the switch is moved completely to the second setting, the front window is opened or
closed automatically (one-touch operation).
Actuate the switch again to stop the window in
the desired position.
Power window switch in the rear doorNote on operation
If a window is blocked during closing, it will stop
and open again by several inches.
If the window is blocked a second time within
approximately 10 seconds, one-touch operation is
disabled for this window.
The window can be closed manually. The window
then closes with its full closing force.
One-touch operation is enabled again once the
window has been closed completely using the
manual closing function.
Warning!
Risk of injury. If one-touch operation is
disabled after the wind ow is blocked, the
window will close with its full closing force
when the manual closing function is used.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the windows close.