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Driving and Driving Safety
Parking
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Go easy on the accelerator.
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When parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
footbrake.
Driving in winter
In wintry road conditions, it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode
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. This prevents
gear changes occurring that could cause
wheel spin.
Warning messages/faults
For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
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Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
If the selector lever is between two positions
Effects:
– The corresponding selector-lever position on
the instrument panel flashes.
Action required:
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Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
Selector lever emergency operation
In the event of an electrical fault, the selector lever
lock in position
P
(e.g. for towing the vehicle) can
be released manually.
1.
Remove the front ashtray insert.
Please see the chapter “FRONT ASHTRAY/
STORAGE COMPARTMENT” on page 217.
2.
Take a screwdriver from the tool kit, insert it
into the opening for the emergency release
(yellow plastic part) and press against the
spring force.
At the same time, fully press in the release
button in the selector lever and pull the
selector lever back.
Driving Programs for On-Road and
Off-Road Driving
Various driving programs with special
transmission and chassis control systems (such
as ABS, off-road ABS, PSM, etc.) are provided in
your Porsche to ensure the best possible driving
dynamics combined with maximum driving safety:
– Off-road driving programs
– On-road driving program
Depending on which driving program is selected,
the transmission and chassis control systems are
automatically adapted to the requirements for off-
road or on-road driving.