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Alarm System and Theft Protection
Immobilizer
There is a transponder (an electronic component),
containing a stored code, in each key.
Before the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobiliser can be deactivated and
the engine started only using an authorised
ignition key.
Locking the Steering Column
Vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive
Unlocking the steering column automatically
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Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Locking the steering column automatically
f
Remove the ignition key.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
Unlocking the steering column automatically
f
Turn the control unit out of ignition lock
position
0
.
Locking the steering column automatically
f
Open the driver’s door (with the ignition
switched off).
Locking the steering column manually
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Once the ignition is switched off, turn the
control unit to ignition lock position
3
again
and hold it there for
2 seconds
.
The steering column locks with an
audible click.
Theft Protection
When leaving the vehicle, always:
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Close all door windows.
f
Close the slide/tilt roof.
f
Remove the ignition key (or switch ignition off
on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive).
f
Lock the glove box.
f
Close all storage compartments.
f
Remove valuables, vehicle registration
documents, telephone and house keys from
the vehicle.
f
Cover the luggage compartment with the
retractable luggage compartment cover.
f
Close the tailgate.
f
Lock all doors.
