Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 -, Owner'S Manual

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Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
Function
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 selects the appro-
priate damping level for each wheel according to
the situation and conditions of driving.
Example: If the vehicle is driven in a markedly
sporty manner in Normal mode, PASM automat-
ically adapts the shock-absorber behavior to the
driving situation in this case as well.
Switching on PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console.
When PASM Sport mode is switched on, the
light-emitting diode in the button is illuminated
and
a message is shown by the on-board
computer.
Switching off PASM Sport mode
Press PASM button in the center console. The
light-emitting diode in the button goes out
and
the on-board computer displays a message.
After the ignition is switched off, PASM is automati-
cally reset to Normal mode.
Please observe the chapter ”SPORTS
EXHAUST SYSTEM” on page 77.
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