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Driving and Driving Safety
Loading level
Risk of damage to chassis parts, assemblies and
the vehicle underbody.
The vehicle may bottom when driven down from
curbs, for example, if the ground clearance is
insufficient at loading level.
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Always switch to normal level before
moving off.
This setting makes it easier to load the luggage
compartment.
The vehicle is lowered by around 2.05 in. (52 mm)
(front axle) and 2.17 in. (55 mm) (rear axle)
compared to normal level.
The vehicle is automatically raised to normal level
at speeds exceeding approx. 3 mph (5 km/h).
Setting the level manually
Preconditions
– Engine is switched on.
– Doors are closed.
Information
The last selected level is stored in the memory
after the ignition is switched off.
A
- Special terrain level (high level II)
B
- Terrain level (high level I)
C
- Normal level
D
- Low level
E
- Loading level
Raising the vehicle
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Briefly press rocker switch forward
.
The vehicle is raised one level.
Lowering the vehicle
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Briefly pull rocker switch to the rear
.
The vehicle is lowered one level.
Indication of selected level
The selected level is indicated by light-emitting
diodes next to the rocker switch (
illustration
).
The corresponding light-emitting diode next to the
rocker switch flashes during the adjustment
process. It then lights up continuously.
The level change is also indicated on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel.
Exceptions
Automatic changes from normal level to low level
and back are not indicated on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
Warning message
Various messages will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if there is
a system fault.
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For more information on warning messages on
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
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Adjust your driving style according to the
modified conditions.
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Contact an authorized Porsche dealer in order
to correct a system fault.
NOTICE