Undercoating
As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage to this protective coating in day to day driving, it is advisable to have the underside of the car inspected at certain intervals - preferably before the start of winter and again in spring - and the un-dercoating restored as necessary. Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the bodyseal treatment procedures and has the necessary equipment for applying factory approved materials. We recommend that you entrust them with such work and...
Topping off engine oil
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine compartment. Risk of injury by rotating parts. The engine compartment blower on the engine compartment lid can start up even with engine off. f Exercise extrem caution when working in the engine compartment. f Top off engine oil only with the engine off. Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed. f Keep engine oil out of children's reach. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. f Always...
Rollover Protection System
The Rollover Protection System on the Cabriolet consists of two supplemental safety bars that together with the front windshield frame help to create occupant survival space in case of rollover. Because of the extreme and unpredictable forces which can be encountered in a rollover, it is not possible to guarantee that occupants will be protected from all contact with exterior objects or the ground. However, the Rollover Protection System is designed to maintain the occupant survival space. The...
fi Porsche Active Suspension Management PASM
The previously selected PASM mode is always activated after the engine is started. There is no automatic return to normal mode after the ignition is switched off. PASM makes two running-gear setups available to the driver Normal and Sport. The selection is made via a button on the center console. In Normal mode the running gear is in a sporty and comfortable setup. Sport mode offers a markedly sporty shock absorber tuning e.g. for driving on the race circuit . The variable suspension system...
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The new lap is displayed on the on-board computer and the PCM. Timing on the on-board computer and on the PCM begins from zero. The stopwatch in the instrument panel continues to show the total time. gt The on-board computer display returns to the Stop timing Intermediate time selection after a short period. gt You can stop the stopwatch or measure another intermediate time or a new lap. If you wish to store the lap time in the PCM, the performance display in the Trip Sport display Begin trip...
Child Restraint Anchorages
f Please observe the chapter AUTOMATIC LOCKING RETRACTOR on Page 44. If your child restraint seat or seats require the use of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor points provided behind the rear seat backrests under the carpet. To ensure proper installation, see your authorized Porsche dealer. If a child seat with top tether is adapted for use on the front seat, the rear right passenger's side anchor point must be used for anchoring the top tether. It is then not permitted for a...
OnBoard Computer BC Display field
The display field is beneath the tachometer. It is not possible to describe all details of the onboard computer functions in this Owner's Manual. However, the examples will quickly familiarize you with the operational principle and help you to navigate through the menu structure. You can restore the factory default settings at any time by using the SET menu. The on-board computer is operated with the lower left lever on the steering column. Selecting functions of the on-board computer Moving...
Automatic door locking
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. Doors lock automatically when a speed of 3 - 6 mph 5 - 10 km h is exceeded. Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. If doors are opened with the engine running, they lock again automatically when a speed of 3 - 6 mph 5 - 10 km h is exceeded. The doors do not lock automatically....
Child Restraint Systems
Porsche recommends that all infants and children be restrained in child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with applicable laws. Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH system recommended by Porsche. These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child age groups. Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury. LATCH compatible at your authorized Porsche f Always...
Ground Clearance
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide CO , which is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled. f Never start or let the engine run in an enclosed, unventilated area. It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving. Please bear in mind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven...
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a workshop visit, do not forget to hand over the socket for the security wheel bolts along with the car key. 2 - Luggage compartment lid button 3 - Light-emitting diode B - Spare key 2 - Luggage compartment lid button 3 - Light-emitting diode B - Spare key