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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Steering wheel
Tiptronic rocker switches
The Porsche Tiptronic is a six-speed transmission
and features an “automatic” and a “manual”
gearshift mode.
You can change temporarily to manual mode or
shift gear in manual mode with the rocker
switches
A
on the steering wheel.
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For further information on gearshifting with
Tiptronic S:
Please observe the chapter “TIPTRONIC S” on
Page 171.
Horn
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Press button
B
to operate the horn.
Airbag unit
The airbag unit
C
is located behind the padded
steering wheel boss.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the “airbag” is a
safety system designed to provide the driver with
maximum protection from injury in an accident.
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For further information on the airbag system:
Please observe the chapter “AIRBAG
SYSTEMS” on Page 211.
Steering wheel heating
The steering wheel heating is switched on and off
automatically when the ignition is switched on
depending on the interior temperature.