
Opening and Locking
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Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a
gong alarm
are
standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong
alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while
the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your
reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and
to lock the doors.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the key
in the ignition lock, especially if children and/or
pets are left unattended in the vehicle. They can
operate power windows and other controls. If the
engine is left running, they may accidentally
engage the shift lever. Serious personal injury or
death could result from loss of control of the
vehicle.
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Always remove the ignition key.
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Always set the electric parking brake.
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Lock the doors with the key or with the remote
control.
The steering column will lock when you remove
the key while you are driving or as the car is rolling
to a stop. You will not be able to steer the car.
Serious personal injury or death could result from
loss of control of the vehicle.
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Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
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Apply the electric parking brake.
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Close windows.
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Close sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof
system.
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Remove ignition key (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
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Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio
control module, cell phones, house keys) from
the car.
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Lock the glove compartment.
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Close storage trays.
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Lock doors.
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Cover luggage compartment with the luggage
compartment cover.
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Close the tailgate.
Unattended Vehicle
WARNING
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Steering Column
Lockup
WARNING
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