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Installing & using
Registration sequences and the scope of Porsche
Connect services may vary depending on the model,
country and equipment.
Avoid distractions
If you operate the PCM or other vehicle components
while driving, you will be distracted from the traffic
and may not be able to respond to dangerous situa-
tions in time. For your safety, some functions are
only available when the vehicle is stationary.
e
Only use the multifunction steering wheel, info-
tainment system, etc. while driving if the traffic
allows you to do so safely. If necessary, stop the
vehicle in a safe place.
e
Do not use a cellphone or other mobile devices
while driving.
e
Only make or receive calls using hands-free
equipment.
e
Do not reach between the steering wheel spokes
while driving. Otherwise, you may not be able to
react in time to dangerous situations.
Registration and activation
Activating the Porsche ID account and Por-
sche Connect Services
b
b
E-mail to activate the Porsche ID account was
received.
1.
Click the "Activate Porsche ID Account" button
in the invitation e-mail and enter the
confirmation code (sent to the stored cellphone
number).
2.
Set a password and security code for your Por-
sche ID account.
3.
Complete the profile information and activate
the free inclusive period of Porsche Connect
(availability dependent on country).
Information
–
Step 3.
takes place automatically in the back-
ground, depending on the country.
– If you have not received an e-mail for activating
your Porsche ID, please contact an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Security code
The assignment of a security code is necessary for
the use of certain remote services via the app or My
Porsche.
1.
Open My Porsche.
(Displayed at the top left of the Porsche web-
site, depending on the country.)
2.
Log in using your personal access data (Porsche
ID and password).
3.
The security code can be set, changed or reset
in the user settings.
The
Security code
must be issued by country, such
as for the use of the following services:
– Deactivating the Porsche Vehicle Tracking Sys-
tem (PVTS)
– Activation of remote functions for the secondary
user
Activating additional services via My Porsche
b
b
Porsche ID account activated.
1.
Log in to My Porsche with the Porsche ID.
(Displayed at the top left of the Porsche web-
site, depending on country.)
2.
Select the
Services
tab.
Available services are displayed.
3.
Select and activate or configure the desired
service.
Information
– In some countries, verification of customer iden-
tity is required for use of the embedded SIM card
for legal reasons. For this purpose, customer
identity must be checked by means of an identi-
fication document before activation of Porsche
Connect services. Verification is performed by a
third-party provider (IDnow) in the form of a
video call.
– For further information on activation and per-
sonal verification, please also refer to
Videos &
Instructions
as well as
Questions & Answers
on
www.porsche.com/connect..
Establishing a data connection
Establishing a data connection via the inte-
grated SIM card (available in some countries)
b
b
Private mode deactivated.
The data connection is established automatically
when operational readiness is established.
