6 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Sport tires..................................................... 4
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)...... 4
Setting and operating vehicle components
when driving.................................................. 5
Ground Clearance.......................................... 5
Before driving off... ....................................... 8
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers...................... 10
Operation, Safety.............................. 13
Keys........................................................... 15
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15
Doors ......................................................... 18
Central Locking ........................................... 19
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 23
Power Windows........................................... 25
Mirrors........................................................ 27
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating.. 29
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints............ 30
Seat Memory............................................... 33
Heated Seats .............................................. 35
Seat Ventilation............................................ 36
Rear Seat Backrests.................................... 37
Steering Wheel Adjustment........................... 37
Steering Wheel Heating................................ 38
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel..................... 39
Sun Visors................................................... 40
Safety Belts................................................. 41
Airbag Systems ........................................... 44
Child Restraint Systems................................ 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 54
Child Restraint Anchorages........................... 55
Rollover Protection System........................... 56
Sports Exhaust System ................................ 57
Parking Brake.............................................. 57
Brakes........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System).... 61
Clutch Pedal................................................ 62
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)............. 63
Sport Mode................................................. 64
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 66
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)........................................................ 69
Retractable Rear Spoiler............................... 69
Interior Lights.............................................. 71
Parking Aids................................................ 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lock................................. 74
Starting Procedures..................................... 77
Stopping Engine........................................... 78
Emergency Flasher Switch............................ 79
Light Switch................................................. 80
Welcome Home Lighting............................... 81
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment........... 81
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever......................... 82
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 83
Automatic Speed Control.............................. 86
Cupholder ................................................... 88
Ashtray ....................................................... 89
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ....... 91
Luggage Compartment Lid and
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 93
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles without
Porsche Traction Management PTM)............. 95
Luggage Compartment (Vehicles with
Porsche Traction Management PTM)............. 96
Trunk Entrapment........................................ 97
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 98
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ....... 100
iPod, USB and AUX.................................... 101
Fire Extinguisher ....................................... 102
HomeLink................................................. 103
Automatic Air Conditioning System,
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating........................ 105
Automatic Air Conditioning System ............. 106
Central and Side Vents............................... 109
Fresh-air Intake ......................................... 109
Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating... 110
Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Warnings ....................................... 111
Instrument Panel USA Models..................... 112
Instrument Panel Canada Models................ 114
Engine Oil Temperature.............................. 116
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ...... 116
Instrument Illumination............................... 116
Trip Odometer........................................... 117