2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display User Manual
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102 Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display
Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display
Instrument Panel USA Models ......................103
Instrument Panel Canada Models..................104
Compass on the Dashboard ........................108
Operating the Multi-Purpose Display on the
Instrument Panel.........................................108
Vehicle Information......................................112
Audio Menu ................................................ 116
Navigation Menu .........................................116
Map Menu ..................................................117
Phone Menu ...............................................117
Trip Information ..........................................118
Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM) .................... 119
Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Purpose Display 126
Overview of Warning Messages...............139
Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display 103
Instrument Panel USA Models
A Engine oil temperature gauge
B Speedometer
C Speedometer (Cayenne Turbo)
D Tachometer
E Multi-purpose display
F Coolant temperature gauge,
coolant temperature warning light
G Engine oil pressure gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
I Odometer, trip counter display
J “SPORT” indicator light
K Tiptronic selector-lever position/engaged gear
L Digital speedometer
M Upshift indicator
(Cayenne with manual transmission)
N Tachometer (Cayenne Turbo)
O Fuel gauge,
fuel tank reserve warning light
Warning and indicator lights
HOLD function indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
PDLS warning light
Low beam indicator light
Trailer turn signal indicator light
Rear fog light indicator light
Electric parking brake (EPB) warning light
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
Brake warning light
Turn signal indicator, left
High beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator, right
ABS warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
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Instrument Panel Canada Models
A Engine oil temperature gauge
B Speedometer
C Speedometer (Cayenne Turbo)
D Tachometer
E Multi-purpose display
F Coolant temperature gauge,
coolant temperature warning light
G Engine oil pressure gauge
H Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
I Odometer, trip counter display
J “SPORT” indicator light
K Tiptronic selector-lever position/engaged gear
L Digital speedometer
M Upshift indicator
(Cayenne with manual transmission)
N Tachometer (Cayenne Turbo)
O Fuel gauge,
fuel tank reserve warning light
Warning and indicator lights
HOLD function indicator light
Tire pressure warning light
PDLS warning light
Low beam indicator light
Trailer turn signal indicator
light
Rear fog light indicator light
Electric parking brake (EPB) warning light
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Airbag warning light
Safety belt warning light
Brake warning light
Turn signal indicator, left
High beam indicator light
Turn signal indicator, right
ABS warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
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Engine oil temperature gauge
A warning message will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
f Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately.
f For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Speedometer
The analog display is located on the left next
to the tachometer in the instrument panel.
Tachometer
The start of the red zone on the tachometer or rev-
counter scale is a visual warning of the maximum
permissible engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Multi-purpose display
For information on the multi-purpose display:
f Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 108.
Coolant temperature gauge
f If the cooling system is in any way faulty,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when engine
is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high.
Coolant temperature warning
The temperature gauge warning light lights up
if the coolant temperature is too high.
The warning message “Engine temperature too
high” will also appear on the multi-purpose display
of the instrument panel.
f Switch off engine and let it cool down.
f Check radiators and air guides in front end
of vehicle for obstructions.
f Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
f Have the fault corrected.
f For more information on coolant, checking the
coolant level and adding coolant:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 244.
Information
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, “stone guards”, etc.).
Coolant level warning
The temperature gauge warning light flashes if the
coolant level is too low.
The warning message “Check coolant level” also
appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel
f Switch off engine and let it cool down.
f Add coolant.
Have the cause for the fault corrected at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
f For more information on coolant, checking the
coolant level and adding coolant:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 244.
f For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
f Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
NOTICE
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Engine oil pressure gauge
The oil pressure is controlled according to
requirements and should be at least 29 psi
(2.0 bar) at an engine speed of 3000 rpm and at
least 44 psi (3.0 bar) at an engine speed of
5000 rpm.
The engine oil pressure varies depending on the
engine speed, oil temperature and engine load.
If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the multi-purpose display
when the engine is running or while driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Switch off the engine.
f Check whether there is an obvious oil leak on
or under the car.
f Select “Oil level” on the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on page 113.
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious
oil leak.
f Do not continue driving if the warning message
appears even when the oil level is correct.
f Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Reset button for trip counter display/
brightness setting for instrument lighting
Resetting trip counter display
f Press rotary switch for approximately
1 second.
The trip counter display is reset to “0”.
Adjusting brightness of instrument lighting
For information on adjusting the brightness of the
instrument lighting:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT
LIGHTING” on page 93.
Odometer
The displays for the total mileage and individual
trips are integrated in the speedometer on the
instrument panel.
The upper display counts the total mileage, the
lower display shows individual trips.
After exceeding 6213 miles or 9999 kilometers,
the trip counter returns to 0.
Digital speedometer
The digital speedometer is integrated in the
tachometer on the instrument panel.
Boost pressure gauge (Cayenne Turbo)
The boost pressure can be displayed on the
multi-purpose display.
f Please see the chapter “ADAPTING
APPEARANCE OF MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY”
on page 126.
As the engine is equipped with a boost pressure
control feature, the boost pressure is variable.
The boost pressure depends on the speed,
ambient pressure and on the octane rating of the
fuel used.
Upshift indicator (only for Cayenne with
manual transmission)
The consumption-oriented upshift indicator to the
right of the digital speed display on the
tachometer helps you to develop a fuel-saving
driving style.
The upshift indicator lights up – prompting you to
shift up to the next-higher gear – depending on the
selected gear, engine speed and accelerator
pedal position.
The upshift indicator is only active when “Sport”
mode is switched off.
f Change to the next-higher gear when the
upshift indicator lights up.
Selector-lever position/engaged gear
display
The Tiptronic selector-lever position (P, R, N or D)
is displayed when the ignition is switched on.
When the engine is running, the Tiptronic selector-
lever position and engaged forward gear are
indicated in gates D or M.
For information on Tiptronic S:
f Please see the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
page 180.
NOTICE
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the contents of the tank
when the ignition is on.
For information on fuel quality and refill capacities:
f Please see the chapter “THE CORRECT FUEL
TYPE FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS PRINTED ON A
STICKER ON THE INSIDE OF THE FILLER
FLAP.” on page 252.
For information on refueling:
f Please see the chapter “THE CORRECT FUEL
TYPE FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS PRINTED ON A
STICKER ON THE INSIDE OF THE FILLER
FLAP.” on page 252.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. uphill/
downhill driving), minor deviations in the gauge
may occur.
Fuel reserve warning
If less than approximately 4 US gallons (15 liters)
of fuel remains in the tank or if the range on
remaining fuel is less than approx. 30 miles
(50 km), a warning message appears on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel and the
warning light in the fuel gauge comes on.
f Refuel at the next opportunity.
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission
control system.
f Never drive the tank dry.
f If the warning light has come on, do not take
corners at high speed.
For more information on the emission control
system:
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 249.
Battery/Alternator
The warning message “Fault Generator” will
appear on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel if the vehicle electrical system
voltage drops significantly or if there is a problem
with the alternator.
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 139.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
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 remedied at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
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
early that could cause increased pollutant
emissions or consequential damage etc.
Faults are indicated by the warning light in the
instrument panel when the warning light lights up
continuously.
The faults are recorded in the control unit’s fault
memory.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
for a lamp check when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
continuously to indicate operating states
(e.g. engine misfiring) that may damage 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 see your authorized Porsche dealer.
NOTICE
Warning message
Broken Drive Belt
Slipping Drive Belt
WARNING
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WARNING
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Warning light
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Risk of damage to the emission control system.
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.
f Have the fault corrected.
Acoustic signals
A speaker in the instrument panel generates
acoustic signals.
The warning message “Fault Instrument cluster/
ParkAssist sound” will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if
a speaker fault occurs.
The speaker cannot generate acoustic signals.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Compass on the Dashboard
The outer ring of the compass turns while the
vehicle is driving and shows the four cardinal
directions and intermediate directions.
f The display in the middle shows the altitude (A)
and the degrees (B).
The units for the compass can be set on the
multi-purpose display:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING UNITS” on
page 137.
The compass display can also be switched off:
f Please see the chapter “SWITCHING OFF
COMPASS DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD” on
page 136.
Operating the Multi-Purpose
Display on the Instrument Panel
On the multi-purpose 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 or operate the navigation system.
You can also modify different vehicle settings
in the “Vehicle” menu.
It is not possible to describe all details of the
functions in this Owner’s Manual. The examples
clearly demonstrate the functional principle and
clarify the menu structure.
Setting or operating the on-board computer,
radio, navigation system, telephone or other
equipment when driving could distract you from
the traffic. You could 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.
NOTICE
Operating On-Board
Systems While Driving
WARNING
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Multi-purpose display
Information
The multi-purpose 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 wheel
The multi-purpose 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).
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
functions or multi-purpose display functions can
be assigned to the MFS button in the multi-
purpose 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 “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
For information on Porsche Communication
Management (PCM):
f Please refer to the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Individual assignment of the MFS button
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Operating principle on vehicles without
multi-function steering wheel
The multi-purpose display is operated with the
lower lever on the right of the steering column.
Selecting menu, function, setting option
f Push 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 a rea
B - Title area with menu indicator
C - Information area
D - Lower status area
Areas on the multi-purpose display
Upper status area/Lower status area
The upper status area A and lower status area D
permanently display basic information, such as
the current radio station, time and temperature or
the range on remaining fuel.
f The display contents of the upper and lower
status areas can be individually adapted.
For information on adapting the multi-purpose
display:
f Please see the chapter “ADAPTING
APPEARANCE OF MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY”
on page 126.
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.
Activating functions, opening submenus
and accessing setting options from the
main menu areas
Press 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 lists
When 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
control lever in position 3 or 4.
A letter selection screen appears.
f Select the desired first letter and confirm.
The marking skips to the first list entry
beginning with the letter selected.
1. Select main menu
and confirm.
2. Select function, submenu or setting option
and confirm.
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Vehicle
Audio
Navigation
Map
Phone
Trip
Tire pressure
ACC
Messages
Service intervals
Level
Ø Consumption
Limit 1/Limit 2
Activate/Deactivate now
Timer 1/2/3
Display
Date/Time
Active Safe (PAS)
LCA
Light & Visibility
Locking
Air conditioning
Steering wheel op.
Compass
Volume
Units
Language
Fact. settings
Last destination
Stored destinations
POIs
Upper line
Vehicle menu
Lower line
Menu scope
PCM display
Audio
Brightness
Shift request
Time
Date
Summer time
System on
Prewarning on
Brightness
Exterior lights
Interior lights
Wiper
Revers. opt.
Door unlock
Door lock
Relock time
Mirror retract
Comfort Entry
Climate style
Vent. panel
Auto air circ.
Multif. key
No display
ParkAssist
Warn. tones
Speedometer
Temperature
Tire pressure
Boost pressure
Consumption
German/English
Info
Oil level
Limits
Aux. heater
Settings
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
Total
To destination
Fill info
Tire info
Charge
Comfort press.
Adjust
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Vehicle Information
Different items of vehicle information can be
displayed on the multi-purpose display.
The vehicle information display can be adapted
individually.
For information on adapting the vehicle menu:
f Please see the chapter “MULTI-PURPOSE
DISPLAY CONFIGURATION EXAMPLE” on
page 127.
Displaying vehicle information
Pending warning messages, information on
forthcoming service intervals, the current chassis
setting and the average fuel 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-purpose
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”
in the main menu.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
2. “Messages”
and confirm.
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Displaying service intervals
The internal mileage counter indicates when the
next vehicle service is due.
The oil service can be scheduled with a fixed or
dynamic interval, depending on the engine.
Available service interval displays:
– “Service”
– “Interm. service”
– “Oil change”
Displaying the selected chassis setting
You can view information on the current chassis
setting.
Displaying average fuel consumption
You can display and reset the average fuel
consumption if required.
Resetting average fuel consumption
Information
Resetting the average fuel consumption also
resets the “Total” vehicle data display in the “Trip”
menu.
For information on the driving data display:
f Please see the chapter “TRIP INFORMATION”
on page 118.
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refueling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
Prerequisites for the oil-level gauge:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface.
2. Switch off engine, which is now at operating
temperature.
3. Wait for approx. 2 minutes.
4. Select the “Oil level” function on the multi-
purpose display.
Activating the Oil level function on the
multi-function display
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
2. “Service intervals”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired service interval
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
2. “Level”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
> “Ø Consumption”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Info”
> “Ø Consumption”
2. “Reset”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
>“Oil level”
and confirm.
NOTICE
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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
(illustration A), the oil level has reached the
maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
If the bottom segment is filled in (illustration B),
the oil level has reached the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level minimum reached”
appears on the multi-purpose display.
f Add engine oil immediately.
If the bottom segment is red (illustration C), the oil
level has dropped below the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level below minimum” appears
on the multi-purpose display.
f Add engine oil immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1.06 qt. (1 liter).
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 qt. (0.25 liter).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
The maximum permitted engine filling capacity
has been exceeded (illustration D). 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 above maximum” appears on the multi-
purpose display.
f Have the oil quantity corrected at the next
authorized Porsche dealer.
Measuring the oil level after topping up
engine oil or opening the engine
compartment lid
The oil level can be checked after waiting for
approx. 2 minutes with the vehicle parked on
a level surface and the engine at operating
temperature.
Failure
If the oil-level gauge fails, the message “Failure Oil
level measurement” appears on the multi-purpose
display.
Setting speed limits
If a speed limit is preset and activated on the
multi-purpose display, a warning 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.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Limits”
and confirm.
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Setting a speed limit
You can either adopt the current speed of the
vehicle or specify your own speed limit.
Activating and deactivating speed limits
Operating parking heater on the
multi-function display
Switching parking heater on/off
The parking heater can be switched on and off in
the multi-purpose display when the ignition is
switched on.
The indicator light on the parking heater button in
the center console lights up when the parking
heater is activated.
Programming the parking heater/timer
Three different switch-on times can be
programmed for the parking heater when the
ignition is switched on.
Setting the timer
Information
There is no time or date stored when you start
programming for the first time. The first numeric
keypad is for entering the time and the second is
for the date. The programmed switch-on time
must be a time in the future.
Activating the timer
If a timer is activated, the indicator light on the
parking heater button in the center console will
flash for 30 seconds when the ignition is switched
off and will continue flashing until the vehicle is
locked.
Information
Only one timer can be active at any one time.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Limits”
2. “Limit 1: ---” or
“Limit 2: ---”
and confirm.
3. Select “Current speed” or
“---”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Limits”
2. “Limit 1: ---” or
“Limit 2: ---”
and confirm.
3. Select “Active”
4. Confirm selection.
Limit is active.
Limit is not active.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Aux. heater”
2. Select “Activate now” or
“Deactivate now”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Aux. heater”
2. Select “Timer 1” or
“Timer 2” or
“Timer 3”
and confirm.
3. Select “Set”
and confirm.
4. Set the time and date
and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Aux. heater”
2. Select “Timer 1” or
“Timer 2” or
“Timer 3”
3. Select “Activate”
and confirm.
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Clearing the timer
Adjusting vehicle settings
Various settings can be modified in the “Vehicle”
submenu.
For information on modifying vehicle settings:
f Please see the chapter “VEHICLE SETTINGS
ON THE MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY” on
page 126.
Audio Menu
In the “Audio” main menu, you can select a radio
station either from the station list or the list of
stored stations, depending on the settings, or
a track from the active audio source, e.g. disk.
For information on adjusting audio menu settings:
f Please see the chapter “ADAPTING DISPLAY
CONTENTS OF AUDIO MAIN MENU” on
page 127.
Navigation Menu
In the “Navigation” main menu, you can enter
a navigation destination, start route guidance and
view the navigation information for an active route.
Entering navigation destination
You can enter a navigation destination in the multi-
purpose display.
Only navigation destinations from the list of
previous destinations or from the list of preset
POIs or stored destinations can be selected.
Starting route guidance
If route guidance is inactive and you have entered
a new navigation destination you can then start
route guidance.
Stopping route guidance
You can stop route guidance while in progress.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Aux. heater”
2. Select “Timer 1” or
“Timer 2” or
“Timer 3”
3. Select “Clear”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
and confirm.
1. Select “Audio” in the main menu
and confirm.
2. Select the desired radio station or track
and confirm.
1. Select “Navigation” in the main menu
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Navigation”
> “Destination input”
2. “Last destination” or
“Stored destinations” or
“POIs”
and confirm.
3. Select desired navigation destination
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Navigation”
2. “Start route guidance”
and confirm.
1. Select “Navigation” in the main menu
2. “Stop route guidance”
and confirm.
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Map Menu
In the “Map” main menu, you can view and modify
the map display on the navigation system.
Modifying map display
Available display options:
– “Auto zoom”
The scale of the map is set automatically from
the current position of the vehicle to the next
navigation maneuver point.
– “3D map”
Three-dimensional map display.
– “North up”
The map always faces north.
Enlarging and reducing map display
The zoom factor of the map display can be
adapted individually.
Displaying current location or destination
You can view the navigation destination or current
vehicle position on an enlarged section of
the map.
Phone Menu
In the “Phone” main menu, you can retrieve
telephone numbers stored in the phonebook or in
lists of most recently dialled or received calls.
Dialling telephone number
Answering calls
Rejecting calls
Ending a call
1. Select “Map”
in the main menu.
1. Select “Map” in the main menu
and confirm.
2. Select display option
and confirm.
3. Confirm selection.
Function is active.
Function is not active.
1. Main menu: Select “Map”
> “Manual zoom”
and confirm.
2. Select the desired zoom setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Map”
2. “Show destination” or
“Show position”
and confirm.
1. Select “Phone” in the main menu
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Phone”
2. “Phonebook” or
“Previous calls” or
“Received calls”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired telephone number
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Phone”
2. Select “Answer”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Phone”
2. “Reject”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Phone”
2. “End call”
and confirm.
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Making multiple calls simultaneously
During an active telephone conversation, you have
the option of starting another telephone
conversation.
You can have a separate conversation with the
person you have called or alternatively start
a conference call together with the other caller.
Making additional calls
During a call:
Switching between callers
Adding a caller to a conference call
Trip Information
In the “Trip” main menu, you can retrieve and
reset driving data.
Displaying driving data
There are three driving data displays available.
Available driving data:
– “Since”
Driving data since the last vehicle start.
The driving data is reset automatically once
the vehicle has remained stationary for
2 hours (with the ignition key removed).
– “Total”
Cumulative driving data.
The driving data is added progressively until
a reset is performed. The data is retained even
if the ignition key is removed.
– “To destination”
Driving data up to navigation destination.
If route guidance is active, the driving data is
calculated and displayed up to the navigation
destination.
Resetting driving data
The selected driving data display can be reset.
1. Select “Phone” in the main menu
2. Select “New call”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Phone”
2. “Swap”
and confirm.
1. Select “Phone” in the main menu
2. “Conference”
and confirm.
1. Select “Trip”
in the main menu.
1. Select “Trip” in the main menu.
2. Select “1 – Since” or
“2 – Total” or
“3 – To destination”
and confirm.
1. Select “Trip” in the main menu.
2. Select the relevant driving data display
and confirm.
3. Select “Reset”
and confirm.
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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)
Each tire, including the spare, should be checked
monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation
pressure recommended by Porsche on the tire
inflation pressure label.
For information on the tire inflation pressure label:
f Please see the chapter “TIRES AND WHEELS”
on page 265.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPM) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
(warning light) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
The display as well as the settings for the Tire
Pressure Monitoring take place on the on-board
computer.
However, the tire pressure must still be set
manually on the wheel.
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR
COLD TIRES 68 °F (20 °C)” on page 310.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure increases
the risk of a tire failure and resulting loss of
control. Furthermore, low tire pressure increases
rate of wear of the affected tires.
Please note that the Tire Pressure Monitoring is
not a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and
it is the driver's responsibility to maintain correct
tire pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of Tire
Pressure Monitoring low tire pressure telltale. Low
tire pressure reduces the road safety of the
vehicle and destroys the tire and wheel.
Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning about
tire damage caused by a natural loss in pressure
as well as about a gradual loss of pressure
caused by foreign objects.
Tire Pressure Monitoring cannot warn you about
tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g. flat tire due
to abrupt external effects).
f When a red tire pressure warning appears,
stop immediately in a suitable place and check
the tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the
damage with a tire sealant.
f Do not by any means continue to drive with
defective tires.
f Sealing the tire with tire sealant is only an
emergency repair so you can drive to the
nearest specialist workshop.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
f Do not drive with tires in which the tire
pressure drops again very quickly. In case of
doubt, have tires checked by a specialist
workshop.
f Defective tires must be replaced immediately
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tires must never be repaired under any
circumstances.
f If Tire Pressure Monitoring is defective
(e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored at all
or will be monitored only partially when Tire
Pressure Monitoring is defective.
For information on warning messages on the multi-
purpose display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
f Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-purpose display affect the
accuracy of warnings and messages.
The settings in the tire pressure menu must be
updated following a wheel change or changes
in vehicle loading.
f Use only the pressure differences shown in the
“Fill info” display in the Tire pressure menu
or from the corresponding tire pressure
warning when correcting the tire pressure.
f Tires can lose air over time without a tire
defect being present. A tire pressure warning
will then appear on the multi-purpose display.
Check the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Maintaining Tire
Pressure
WARNING
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Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPM
malfunction indicator to indicate when the system
is not operating properly.
The TPM malfunction indicator is combined with
the low tire pressure telltale.
When the system detects a malfunction, the
telltale will flash for approximately one minute and
then remain continuously illuminated. This
sequence will continue upon subsequent vehicle
start-ups as long as the malfunction exists.
When the malfunction indicator is illuminated, the
system may not be able to detect or signal low tire
pressure as intended.
TPM malfunctions may occur for a variety of
reasons, including the installation of replacement
or alternate tires or wheels on the vehicle that
prevent the TPM from functioning properly.
f Always check the TPM malfunction telltale after
replacing one or more tires or wheels on your
vehicle to ensure that the replacement or
alternate tires and wheels allow the TPM to
continue to function properly.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up:
– When a loss in pressure has been detected.
– In the event of a defect in Tire Pressure
Monitoring or a temporary fault.
– When learning new fitted wheels/wheel
transmitters, as long as the vehicle’s own
wheels have not yet been recognized.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel goes out only when the cause of the fault
has been rectified.
Overview of Tire Pressure Monitoring
functions
Tire Pressure Monitoring offers the following
functions:
– Display of the actual tire pressure while the
vehicle is in motion.
– “Fill info” display:
Display of the deviation from the required
pressure (refilling pressure) at standstill.
– “Tire info” display:
Display of current settings (when the vehicle is
stationary).
– Tire pressure warnings in two stages
(yellow and red warning).
Tire pressure display on the multi-purpose display
Selecting the Tire pressure function
on the multi-purpose display
The “Tire pressure” function displays the
temperature-dependent tire pressures
(actual pressures) in the four wheels.
You can watch the tire pressure rise as the
temperature increases while driving.
This display is only for information.
f Under no circumstances should the tire
pressures be changed based on this display.
Warning light
Attention to TPM
Malfunction Indicator
WARNING
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Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu
and confirm.
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Viewing Fill info in the Tire pressure menu
(only when vehicle is stationary)
You can read the tire pressures to be corrected in
this display.
The tire pressure to be corrected (refill pressure)
is indicated on the displayed wheel.
Example: If “–1.5 psi / –0.1 bar / –10 kPa” is
displayed for the rear right tire, 1.5 psi / 0.1 bar
/ 10 kPa must be added to this tire.
The displayed pressures take into account the tire
temperature.
f Use only the pressure values shown in the
“Fill info” display in the “Tire pressure” main
menu or from the corresponding tire pressure
warning when correcting the tire pressure.
Information
Each time the ignition is switched on, it may take
approx. 1 minute until all tire pressures are
displayed. Dashes (-.-) appear instead of the tire
pressures.
Viewing “Tire info” in the Tire pressure
menu
The current settings are displayed.
Selecting “Charge” in the Tire pressure
menu
Available setting options:
– “Part load”
– “Full load”
f Adapt the pressure of the tires to the selected
load type.
See “Fill info” in the “Tire pressure” main
menu.
If this menu is not displayed, the specified tire
pressures are valid for all types of vehicle load.
1. Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu.
2. Select “Fill info”
and confirm.
1. Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu.
2. Select “Tire info”
and confirm.
1. Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu.
2. Select “Charge”
and confirm.
3. Select load type
and confirm.
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Selecting “Comfort pressure” in the
Tire pressure menu
Available setting options:
– “Comfort”
– “Standard”
For speeds up to 100 mph (160 km/h), the tire
pressures can be reduced to increase driving
comfort.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring system must be set
to the applicable tire pressure (comfort pressure
or standard pressure).
If you selected “Comfort press.”, the TPM
system automatically uses lower pressure values
when monitoring tire pressures.
The comfort tire pressures are included in the
technical data or under “Fill info” in the “Tire
pressure” menu, you can compare the pressure
differences (e.g. 4.4 psi / +0.3 bar / 30 kPa) with
the “Comfort pressures”.
For tires that have not yet been learned, the new
required tire pressures are displayed instead of
the actual tire pressures.
For information on learning the tires:
f Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL
AND REPLACING TIRES” on page 125.
Prolonged driving at low tire pressure or even
short-term driving at high speeds on tires which
have too low a pressure is likely to result in a loss
of control of your vehicle, either due to a failure to
maintain directional control under side loads or
due to tire failure.
Tires are inflated to comfort pressure at the
factory, which is not suitable for driving at very
high speeds.
f Always adjust the pressure in the tires to the
standard pressure setting when driving at
higher speeds.
f Remember to adjust the setting in the Tire
Pressure Monitoring system accordingly.
Comfort pressure speed warning
If the maximum speed of the preset comfort
pressure is exceeded, a warning message
appears on the multi-purpose display.
Driving at excessive speeds when the comfort
pressure is active will eventually destroy the tires
and that can lead to a loss of control of the
vehicle, especially at high speeds.
f Never exceed the speed specified on the
warning message.
f Always set the standard tire pressure when
driving at higher speeds.
1. Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu.
2. Select “Comfort press.”
and confirm.
3. Select required pressure
and confirm.
Low Tire Pressure Loss
of Control
WARNING
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Excessive Speeds for
Comfort Setting
WARNING
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Selecting settings in the Tire pressure
menu (type and size of fitted tire)
Exceeding the maximum tire speed could result in
a tire burst, causing loss of control of the vehicle.
f Always observe the permissible maximum
speed of the respective tire.
f Porsche recommends obeying all traffic laws
at all times to maintain the safety of yourself
and all vehicle occupants.
Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong tires
on the multi-purpose display affect correct
indication of warnings and messages.
f The settings must be updated in the “Tire
pressure” menu after changing a wheel, filling
with tire sealant or adding air (after previous
warning “Tire pressure!”).
f Please see the chapter “RED WARNING – TIRE
PRESSURE!” on page 125.
The new tire type and tire size must be selected
even if the settings for the new set of wheels are
the same as for the old wheels.
Available setting options:
– “18 inch” (not for Cayenne Turbo)
– “19 inch”
– “20 inch”
– “21 inch”
Tire selection has only been successfully
completed when the following message appears
on the multi-purpose display (example):
“Summer tires 19 inch was set.”
“No monitoring, System is learning”.
f Please see the chapter “SYSTEM LEARNING”
on page 124.
Information
The message “Action canceled” appears if the
setting process is interrupted. All entries made up
to this point are lost, and the original settings
remain in effect.
Before fitting tires with dimensions that are not
already stored in the multi-purpose display, the
missing information should be added to the
multi-purpose display.
f Please see your authoized Porsche dealer.
f Use only tires approved by Porsche.
The available items in the Tire pressure menu
depend on the model type. For this reason, some
of the selection options shown here may not be
available on your multi-purpose display.
Exceeding Maximum
Rated Tire Speed
Entering Tire Data and
Display
WARNING
h
WARNING
h
1. Select “Tire pressure” in the main menu.
2. Select “Adjust”
and confirm.
3. Select “Summer tires” or
“Winter tires” or
“All-season”
and confirm.
4. Select the tire size
and confirm.
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System learning
Tire Pressure Monitoring begins to “learn” the
wheels after a wheel change, wheel transmitter
replacement or update of the tire settings. During
this process, Tire Pressure Monitoring recognizes
the wheels and their locations.
The message “No monitoring, system is learning”
(example) appears on the multi-purpose display.
The wheel learning process takes place
exclusively when the vehicle is being driven
(vehicle speed above 16 mph (25 km/h)).
Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain
amount of time to learn the wheels. During this
time, the current tire pressures are not available
on the multi-purpose display:
– The tire pressure warning light remains lit until
all wheels have been learned.
– Lines (-.-) appear on the display of the
“Tire pressure” function.
– The required pressures for cold tires (68 °F
(20 °C)) are indicated under “Fill info” in the
“Tire pressure” main menu.
Position and pressure information is displayed as
soon as Tire Pressure Monitoring has assigned
the wheels recognized as belonging to the vehicle
to the correct wheel positions.
f Check the tire pressure for all wheels under
“Fill info”.
f Correct the tire pressure to the required
pressure if necessary.
Yellow warning – Inflate!
Tire pressure warnings
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel and a corresponding message on the multi-
purpose display warn about loss of pressure in
two stages (yellow and red), depending on the
amount of pressure loss.
Yellow warning – Inflate!
The pressure in the tire is more than 4 to 7 psi /
0.3 to 0.5 bar / 30 to 50 kPa too low. The tire
pressure warning specifies the affected tire and
the target tire pressure.
f Correct the tire pressure at the next
opportunity.
This tire pressure warning appears:
– for approx. 10 seconds when the vehicle is
stationary and the ignition is switched off
or
– when the ignition is switched on again.
The warning can be acknowledged when the
ignition is switched on.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel goes out only when the tire pressure has
been corrected.
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Red warning – Tire pressure!
Red warning – Tire pressure!
At speeds of less than 100 mph (160 km/h):
– The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 7 psi / 0.5 bar / 50 kPa. This
significant pressure loss is a danger to road
safety.
At speeds of more than 100 mph (160 km/h):
– The pressure in the tire has dropped by more
than 6 psi / 0.4 bar / 40 kPa. This
significant pressure loss is a danger to road
safety.
f When the tire pressure warning appears, stop
immediately at a suitable place. Check the
indicated tire for signs of damage.
If necessary, fill in tire sealant and set the
correct tire pressure.
This tire pressure warning also appears when
driving and can be acknowledged.
The tire pressure warning light on the instrument
panel goes out only when the tire pressure has
been corrected.
For information on tire sealing compound:
f Please see the chapter “USING TIRE SEALANT”
on page 277.
Changing a wheel and replacing tires
f New wheels must be fitted with radio
transmitters for Tire Pressure Monitoring.
Before tires are changed, the battery charge
condition of the wheel transmitters should be
checked at an authorized Porsche dealer.
f Switch off the ignition when changing a wheel.
The tire settings on the multi-purpose display must
be updated after changing a wheel.
If the tire settings are not updated, the message
“Tire change? Update settings!” is displayed on the
multi-purpose display.
f Update the multi-purpose display settings the
next time the vehicle is stationary.
Pressure increase as the result of
temperature increase
In accordance with physical principles, the tire
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
For every 18 °F (10 °C) change in temperature,
the tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi / 0.1 bar / 10 kPa.
Partial monitoring
Monitoring of the other wheels is continued if there
is a fault in one or two wheel transmitters.
– The tire pressure warning light lights up.
– The message “Restricted monitoring” appears
on the multi-purpose display.
– No tire pressures are displayed on the multi-
purpose display for wheels with faulty wheel
transmitters.
No monitoring
In the event of faults, Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights up
and a corresponding message appears on the
multi-purpose display.
Monitoring is not active:
– If Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty.
– If wheel transmitters for Tire Pressure
Monitoring are missing.
– During the learning phase after the tire settings
have been updated.
– After a wheel change without updating the
tire settings.
– If more than four wheel transmitters are
recognized.
– If there is external interference by other
radio sources, e.g. wireless headphones.
– If tire temperatures are too high.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
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Vehicle Settings on the
Multi-Purpose Display
Different settings can be adjusted in the multi-
purpose display on the instrument panel
depending on the vehicle equipment.
On vehicles with comfort memory, the settings are
stored on the car key or the person buttons in the
driver’s door.
For information on the comfort memory:
f Please see the chapter “COMFORT MEMORY”
on page 38.
Selecting Settings menu
Selecting setting options or activating
vehicle functions
A symbol positioned in front of a setting option
indicates whether the option is selected or
a vehicle function is activated.
Selecting one of several options
Option is selected.
Option is not selected.
Activating and deactivating functions
Function is activated.
Function is not activated.
Resetting to factory settings
All settings made in the multi-purpose display can
be reset to the factory settings.
Information
All personal settings that have already been stored
will be lost as a result of resetting to factory
settings.
Adapting appearance of multi-purpose
display
The contents and appearance of the multi-purpose
display can be adapted individually.
Selecting main menu display contents
Individual elements in the main menu can be
hidden and shown as required.
The main menu items “Audio”, “Navi”, “Map”,
“Phone”, “Trip” and “Tire pressure” can be
hidden or shown.
The “Settings” menu item cannot be hidden.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
2. “Fact. settings”
and confirm.
3. Select “Yes”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. Select “Menu scope”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired main menu items.
4. Confirm selection.
Menu item is displayed.
Menu item is hidden.
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Adapting display contents of audio main
menu
In the audio main menu, you can display either
a list of all radio stations currently within range or
a list of all stored radio stations.
Available display contents:
– “Station list”
List of stations currently within range.
– “Preset list”
List of stored stations.
For information on the station and preset lists:
f Please observe the separate operating manual
for the Porsche communication system PCM
or CDR-31.
Multi-purpose display configuration example
Adapting display contents in vehicle
information area
You can select four of the many items of vehicle
information for display in the “Vehicle” menu and
assignment to the display areas 1, 2, 3 and 4.
Available display contents:
“Veh. voltage”, “Boost pressure”, “Oil
pressure”, “Oil temperature”, “Coolant temp.”
(coolant temperature), “Fuel range”, “Int: Trip
time” (driving time to intermediate destination),
“Int: Arrival” (arrival time at intermediate
destination), “Dst: Trip time” (driving time to
destination), “Dst: Arrival” (arrival time at
destination), “Compass” (on multi-purpose
display), “Date”, “Station/Track” (current radio
station/music track), “Phone info” (network
strength/network name), “Blank line” (field
remains blank)
Information
One item of information cannot be assigned to
several areas or one area and the “Upper line”.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. “Audio”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. “Vehicle menu”
and confirm.
3. Select “1:” or
“2:” or
“3:” or
“4:”
and confirm.
4. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
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Adapting upper status area
You can assign various items of information to the
upper status area A in the multi-purpose display.
Available display contents:
– “Station name”
– “Fuel range”
– “Compass”
– “Boost pressure”
– “Blank line”
No information is displayed in the upper status
area A.
Displaying PCM information on the
multi-purpose display
You can configure the multi-purpose display to
temporarily display different items of information
relating to Porsche Communication Management
(PCM).
Available PCM information:
– “Map info”
Navigation map appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
– “Arrow info”
Navigation arrow appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
– “Phone info”
Information on incoming and outgoing calls is
displayed.
– “Voice control”
Help text appears when the voice control
button is pressed.
– “Speed limit”
Speed limits marked on the map in the
navigation system are displayed.
Adapting lower status area
You can assign the current time and outside
temperature to the lower status area B in the
multi-purpose display.
Available display contents:
– “Time”
– “Temperature”
– “Time & Temp.”
Adjusting display brightness
The brightness of the multi-purpose display can be
adjusted to suit individual requirements.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. “Upper line”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. Select “PCM display”
and confirm.
3. Select desired PCM
information.
4. Confirm selection.
Information is displayed.
Information is not displayed.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. “Lower line”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. “Brightness”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired display brightness
and confirm the setting.
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Hiding and showing upshift prompt indicator
You have the option of displaying an upshift
prompt in the digital speedometer inside the
tachometer to indicate the ideal gear-changing
points on vehicles with manual transmission and
to encourage a more fuel-efficient driving style.
Setting date and time
The date and time displays on the vehicle can be
adjusted individually.
Information
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.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Display”
2. Select “Shift request”
in the menu.
3. Confirm selection.
Upshift prompt is displayed.
Upshift prompt is hidden.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Time”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Time”
2. “Format”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Time”
2. Select “Hour/Minute”.
3. Set desired time
and confirm the setting.
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Setting time zone
The time zone and vehicle time can be adjusted
individually.
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:
– “”
– “MM/DD/YYYY”
– “YYYY/MM/DD”
Setting the current date
The day, month and year can be set individually on
vehicles without the navigation module.
Setting summer time
The vehicle clock can be configured to change to
summer time.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Time”
2. Select “Zone”
and confirm.
3. Set desired time zone
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Date”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Date”
2. “Format”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: 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.
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Active Safe (PAS)
The Porsche “Active Safe” functions can be
completely or partly disabled.
The settings remain stored when the ignition is
switched on and off.
System on
All Porsche “Active Safe” functions can be
disabled using “System on”.
Prewarning on
The latent and prewarning functions are switched
off by default. The acute warning function is
active.
Latent and advance warnings can be activated
under “Prewarning on”.
Lane Change Assist (LCA)
The brightness of the warning indicator on the
door mirror as well as the information and warning
stage is automatically adjusted according to the
ambient brightness.
Setting display brightness on door mirror
You can adjust the basic brightness.
Available setting options:
– “Dark”
– “Mid”
– “Bright”
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Active Safe (PAS)”
and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Active Safe (PAS)”
2. Select “System on”.
3. Confirm selection.
Active Safe is switched on.
Active Safe is switched off.
When all Porsche “Active Safe” functions
are switched off, the gray symbol
appears at the bottom of the multi-
purpose display.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Active Safe (PAS)”
2. Select “Prewarning on”.
3. Confirm selection.
Prewarning is switched on.
Prewarning is switched off.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “LCA”
2. Select “Brightness”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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Light and visibility settings
The exterior and interior lights on the vehicle as
well as the visual aids for reversing and the wiper
options can be adapted individually.
Adjusting exterior lights
You can adapt the exterior light functions on the
vehicle e.g. daytime driving light mode and off
delays of the Welcome Home and Entry functions
in the “Exterior lights” menu.
Adjusting off delay for Welcome Home and
Entry functions
The off delay of the Welcome Home and Entry
functions can be adapted individually.
Converting headlights for left/right-hand
traffic (Porsche Dynamic Lighting System)
On vehicles with the Porsche Dynamic Lighting
System, you can adjust the headlights for left or
right-hand traffic.
Information
The headlights can only be adjusted for left or
right-hand traffic when the vehicle is stationary.
Available setting options:
– “Standard”
Headlight position optimized for right-hand
traffic (on left-hand drive vehicles).
– “Inverted”
Headlight position optimized for left-hand
traffic (on left-hand drive vehicles).
Information
If the headlight position is set to “Inverted”, the
message “Headlights adapted for LHD/RHD”
appears on the multi-purpose display each time
the ignition or low beam headlights are switched
on.
For information on warning messages on the multi-
purpose display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Activating and deactivating automatic
daytime driving lights
The daytime driving lights can be switched on
and off (not available in Canada).
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Exterior lights”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Exterior lights”
2. “Fade-out”
and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay
and confirm the setting.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Exterior lights”
2. “L/R driving”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Exterior lights”
2. Select “Daytime light”
in the menu.
3. Confirm selection.
Daytime driving lights are activated.
Daytime driving lights are deactivated.
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Adjusting interior lights
Interior light functions on the vehicle can be
adapted individually in the “Interior lights” menu.
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 99.
Available setting options:
– “Automatic”
The rain sensor is activated 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.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Interior lights”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Interior lights”
2. “Amb. light”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired brightness
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Interior lights”
2. “Fade-out”
and confirm.
3. Set desired off delay
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Wiper”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Wiper”
2. “Rain sensor”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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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.
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.
Lowering door mirror on passenger's side
when parking
You can configure the door mirror on the
passenger’s side to tilt downwards automatically
when reverse gear is engaged to provide a better
view of the curb.
Locking settings
The locking and unlocking settings on the vehicle
can be adjusted.
The 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.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Wiper”
2. “Rear wiper”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Light & Visibility”
> “Revers. opt.”
and confirm.
2. Select “Lowering mirr.”.
3. Confirm selection.
Door mirror is lowered.
Door mirror is not lowered.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Locking”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Locking”
2. “Door unlock”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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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 automatically and allow the
driver to get in and out of the vehicle more easily.
Setting air conditioning
The 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”
1. Main menu: 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.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
2. “Climate style”
and confirm.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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Switching extended ventilation panel
on and off
The extended ventilation panel on top of the
dashboard can be switched on or off.
Switching automatic air-recirculation mode
on/off
You can configure the fresh air supply to adjust
automatically to the air quality.
Changing button assignment on
multi-function steering wheel
The assignment of the MFS button on the multi-
function steering wheel can be changed
individually.
Functions from the multi-purpose display or
PCM/CDR can be assigned to the MFS button.
Available PCM functions:
– “Source change”
Change audio source.
– “Voice control”
Activate voice control.
– “Dri. instr. (Repeat instr)”
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:
– “Vehicle menu”
Display vehicle menu.
– “Trip menu”
Display trip menu.
– “TPM menu”
Display TPM menu.
– “ACC menu”
Display ACC menu.
– “Audio menu”
Display audio menu.
– “Phone menu”
Display Phone menu.
– “Navigation”
Display Navigation menu.
– “Map menu”
Display navigation map on the multi-purpose
display.
Switching off compass display on the
dashboard
The compass display on the dashboard can be
switched off and then on again.
For information on the compass display:
f Please see the chapter “COMPASS ON THE
DASHBOARD” on page 108.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
2. Select “Vent. panel”.
3. Confirm selection.
Ventilation panel is activated.
Ventilation panel is deactivated.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
2. Select “Auto air circ.”.
3. Confirm selection.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
activated.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
deactivated.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Steering wheel op.”
2. Select “Multif. key”
and confirm.
3. Select “PCM function” or
“Cluster function”
and confirm.
4. Select desired function assignment
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Compass”
2. Select “No display”.
3. Confirm selection.
Compass display is switched off.
Compass display is switched on.
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Adjusting volume of warning and
information tones
The 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”
Adjusting volume of warning tones
The volume of the warning tones can be adjusted
individually.
Available setting options:
– “Loud”
– “Medium”
– “Low”
Setting units
You can set the units of measurement for
vehicle displays, e.g. the speed on the digital
speedometer in the instrument panel, the
compass, the temperature gauge in the
air-conditioning displays and the tire pressure
display on the multi-purpose display.
Setting speedometer and compass units
The units used for speed and distance information
on the speedometer and compass display 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”
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Volume”
and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Volume”
2. Select “ParkAssist”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Volume”
2. Select “Warn. tones”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: 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. Select “Temperature”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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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 unit for the boost-pressure gauge can be set
on the Cayenne Turbo.
Available setting options:
– “bar”
– “psi”
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 language
The language of the display text on the
multi-function display can be changed.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Units”
2. Select “Tire pressure”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Units”
2. Select “Boost pressure”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Units”
2. Select “Consumption”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1. Main menu: Select “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Language”
2. Select desired language
and confirm.
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Overview of Warning Messages
If 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 regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refueling.
Warning message categories
Red warning: System failure warning
f Visit or consult an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose 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-purpose display. Add engine oil if necessary.
Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when the oil level is correct.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fault Oil pressure monitoring The oil pressure can no longer be monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure Oil level measurement The oil level can no longer be monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level minimum reached Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level below
minimum
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level above maximum Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity and have the oil drained to the correct level.
Oil temperature display defective The oil temperature is no longer monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature too high Engine oil temperature too high. Switch off engine and let it cool down.
Check engine oil level. Add engine oil if necessary.
Engine temperature too high Coolant temperature too high. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning light on the coolant
temperature gauge flashes
Coolant display defective The coolant temperature is no longer monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Warning light on the coolant
temperature gauge flashes
Check coolant level Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Fault Generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery protection
Consumer switch-off
Various comfort loads are deactivated to avoid running down the battery.
Start/Stop not available The Start Stop function is not available at present.
Start/Stop mode deactivated Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Boost pressure display defective The boost pressure display (Cayenne Turbo only) is defective. Have the fault corrected at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine power Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Check Engine Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Please start engine manually Start the engine manually at the ignition.
Move gear lever to position P Tiptronic S transmission: Move selector lever to position P before removing key from ignition lock.
Danger: If the selector-lever is not in position P, the vehicle could roll away.
Move gear lever to position P or N Tiptronic S transmission:
Engine can only be started in selector-lever position P or N.
Gearbox emergency operation Restricted gearshift comfort,
have the fault corrected immediatelyat an authorized Porsche dealer.
Gearbox emergency operation No selector-lever position is displayed on the instrument panel.
The transmission remains in 3rd gear. Reverse gear can also be engaged.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Selector-lever position
display flashes
There is a problem with the selector-lever. It is not possible to engage a gear without pressing the
brake.
Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Gearbox temperature too high Transmission temperature is too high. Engine torque will be reduced. 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.
Press brake Tiptronic S transmission:
Apply the brake when starting.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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Press clutch Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Warning
Brake fluid level
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning Brake force distribution Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Brake pad worn Have brake pads replaced immediately.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
flashes
Release electric parking brake Pull the electric parking brake switch.
Press brake pedal Press the brake pedal when releasing the electric parking brake.
Fault Electric parking brake Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Electric parking brake
in service mode
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
flashes
Emergency braking function of electric parking brake active.
PHC failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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PSM failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.
PSM turned on automatically Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load. Or air spring, PDCC or rear differential
lock fault. Contact an authorized Porsche dealer if the fault persists.
Speed too high An off-road driving program can only be engaged at a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h). Reduce
speed.
Temp limit
All-wheel dr. system
Reduce load
Porsche Traction Management is overloaded.
Reduce load.
All-wheel dr. system overloaded Temporary failure of Porsche Traction Management. Reduce load.
All-wheel drive system fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Offroad mode on/off Off-road driving program engaged/switched off.
Center-differential lock on/off Center-differential lock is engaged/switched off.
Rear differential lock on/off Rear differential lock is engaged/switched off.
Fault Differential lock Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Sport unavail.
with active off-road function
Engage on-road driving program in order to activate Sport mode.
Sport unavailable Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fuel gauge warning light on
Mind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.
Fault Fuel gage Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Check fuel tank cap Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.
Refill washer fluid Refill washer fluid.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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Fasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their safety belts.
Airbag warning light failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left or right.
Heated steering
wheel on/off
Steering wheel heating is switched on/off.
Fault
Steering lock
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition key not removed Remove the ignition key.
Fault Ignition lock Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fault Porsche Entry & Drive Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key in luggage space Remove key from luggage compartment.
Key not recognized Make sure that you have the car key with you.
Replace ignition key battery Replace the battery in the car key.
Multiple keys recognized
in vehicle
Information message:
Several car keys in the vehicle, e.g. in the possession of a passenger.
Close doors
to lock vehicle
Close all doors and the tailgate before locking the vehicle.
Chassis system fault Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Chassis system failure Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Sport/Normal/Comfort chassis Chassis setup “Sport”, “Normal” or “Comfort” selected.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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PDCC fault Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
PDCC failure The lateral inclination of the vehicle is significantly greater when cornering.
Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire pressure! Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more than 7 psi / 0.5 bar / 50 kPa at a speed of
less than 100 mph (160 km/h) and more than 6 psi / 0.4 bar / 40 kPa at a speed of more than
100 mph (160 km/h).
Stop in a suitable place and check the tires indicated for damage. If necessary, fill in tire sealant and
set the correct tire pressure or change the wheel.
Inflate! Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more than 4 psi / 0.3 bar / 30 kPa.
Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Restricted monitoring Fault on one or both wheel transmitters.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
No monitoring
System is learning
Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain amount of time to learn the wheels. During this time,
the current tire pressures are not available on the multi-purpose display.
System not active Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not monitored.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System not active
Temporary fault
Temporary fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
Tire pressure is not monitored.
Tire change?
Update settings!
The tire settings on the multi-purpose display must be updated after changing a wheel.
Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not monitored.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Driving light on Driving light/side light on.
Parking light on Left/right parking light on.
Check front left indicator
Also applies to:
Parking lights, dipped headlights/
high beam, indicators, rear
reverse light, rear number plate
light, rear brake lights, high-level
brake light, rear tail lights, trailer
indicators, trailer brake light,
trailer tail lights, fog lights, rear
fog lights, daytime lights, side
indicators
The reported light is faulty.
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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Headlight beam adjust. defective Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
flashes
Headlight control fault. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Vehicle lightning fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Headlights adapted
for LHD/RHD
Headlights have been changed for countries with left/right-hand traffic
flashes
Dynamic cornering light defective Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
lights up
Auto driving light
control defective
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Check static cornering light,
left/right
The reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Rain/light sensor defective Switch on wipers/light manually. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Wiper defective Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Sunroof not closed fully Close sliding roof fully.
LCA temporarily unavailable LCA is temporarily unavailable due to weather conditions or traffic congestion.
Reactivate LCA by pressing the button.
Fault LCA Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
LCA sensors blocked LCA sensors can be blocked by bicycle carriers, stickers, dirt or a build-up of ice, for example.
Remove these. Reactivate LCA by pressing the button.
LCA trailer mode not available LCA cannot be activated when towing a trailer.
Distance! Please brake! Insufficient distance from vehicle in front.
ACC/PAS unavailable Adapt your speed and driving style. Have the adaptive cruise control or Porsche “Active Safe” fault
corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fault
Instrument cluster/
ParkAssist sound
Turn signal tones, acoustic warning and distance signals
(e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available. Please remember this when parking, for example.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required
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Fault
ParkAssist
Acoustic warning and distance signals for ParkAssist are not available.
Please remember this when parking, for example.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Limit 1 or 2 exceeded Preset speed limit 1 or 2 has been exceeded.
System fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Example:
Full maintenance in XXX mls
Service reminder.
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance/time shown has elapsed.
The intervals in the “Maintenance” booklet are decisive however.
Tailgate Close the tailgate.
Example:
Door open!
Also:
Doors, engine compartment lid
Close door/lid indicated.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose display
Meaning/Action required

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