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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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