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Equipment
Because Porsche vehicles undergo continuous development, equipment and specifications may not be as illustrated or described in these instructions. Items of equipment are sometimes optional or vary depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold. For information on retrofitting options, please contact an authorized Porsche dealer. Owing to the different legal requirements in individual countries, the equipment in your vehicle may vary from that described in this Owner's Manual. If your Porsche is fitted with any equipment not described in these instructions, your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to provide information regarding correct operation and care of the items concerned.
Further information on the services
Detailed information about the services is available at porsche.com/connect.
The Porsche Connect operating instructions
The Porsche Connect operating instructions do not replace the Owner's Manual. You can find further information about your vehicle in the Owner's Manual. Pay particular attention to the warning and safety instructions.
Warnings and Symbols
Various types of safety instructions are used in these instructions.
| DANGER | Serious injury or death |
|---|---|
| Failure to observe warnings in the "Danger" category will result in serious injury or death. |
| WARNING | Possible serious injury or death |
|---|---|
| Failure to observe warnings in the "Warning" category can result in serious injury or death. |
| CAUTION | Possible moderate or minor injury |
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| Failure to observe warnings in the "Caution" category can result in moderate or minor injuries. |
| NOTICE | Possible vehicle damage |
|---|---|
| Failure to observe warnings in the "Notice" category can result in damage to the vehicle. |
1 Information
Additional information is indicated using the word "Information".
- ✓ Prerequisites that must be met in order to use a function.
- ○ Instructions that must be followed.
1. Instructions are numbered in cases where a sequence of steps must be followed.
▶ Indicates where you can find more information on a topic.
Contents
Set up & Use
- Installing & Using ..... 3
Apple CarPlay
- Apple CarPlay™ ..... 7
My Porsche & Apps
- My Porsche ..... 13
- Porsche Car Connect ..... 18
- Porsche Connect App ..... 24
- Porsche Track Precision App ..... 26
Navigation & Infotainment
- E-Charging ..... 9
- Event Info ..... 10
- Flight Info ..... 11
- Fuel Prices ..... 12
- News ..... 14
- Online Search ..... 16
- Online map update ..... 15
- Parking Information ..... 17
- Portal List POIs ..... 27
- Real-time Traffic Information ..... 28
- Satellite Map ..... 29
- Twitter ..... 30
- Voice POI ..... 31
- Weather ..... 33
Index ..... 34
Installing & Using
Depending on model, country and equipment, registration processes and features of the Porsche Connect services may deviate.
Registration and activation
Logging in with Porsche ID
- ✓ E-mail for registration at My Porsche has been received.
- ✓ Porsche ID account is activated.
- Call up My Porsche. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password). The homepage shows the 8-digit pairing code, which you need for using Porsche Connect services in your vehicle.
- Note the pairing code for entry in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Information
If you have not received an e-mail for registration with the associated Porsche ID, please contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
Activating services via My Porsche
Activation is required before using Porsche Connect services for the first time.
- Log in to My Porsche with the Porsche ID. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Select the Services tab.
Available services are displayed.
- Select, activate and configure the desired service.
Information
- In some countries, verification of customer identity is required for use of the embedded SIM card for legal reasons. For this purpose, customer identity must be checked by means of an identification 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 personal verification, please also refer to Videos & Instructions as well as Questions & Answers on www.porsche.com/connect.
Connecting and pairing the vehicle
Establishing data connection via embedded SIM
- ✓ There is no SIM card in the SIM card reader.
- ✓ PCM phone is switched on. ( ➤ Porsche button ➤ SIM button ➤ SET PHONE ➤ Phone ➤ Switch on PCM phone)
The data connection is established immediately when the ignition is switched on.
Information
If a data connection cannot be established, check the following:
- PCM phone is switched on.
- The vehicle is in an area with sufficient network reception (not a coverage blackspot).
- Restart the PCM if necessary.
Establishing a data connection via an external SIM card
An inserted external SIM card deactivates the function of the embedded SIM. Additional costs may be incurred for the data connection (e.g. due to data roaming).
NOTICE
Risk of damage to the PCM owing to incorrect use of SIM cards.
If you are using a SIM card adapter, the SIM card can fall out of the adapter due to vibrations and parts of the card may remain stuck in the drive.
▶ Do not use a SIM card adapter.
✓ PCM phone is switched on. ( ☑ PHONE button ☑ CPT button ☑ SET PHONE ☑ Phone ☑ Switch on PCM phone)
✓ SD and SIM card reader cover A is open.
- Insert the SIM card B (mini-SIM, dimensions: 0.98 x 0.59 in. (25 x 15 mm). The missing corner must be pointing front left with the chip facing down.
- SIM card with PIN:
- Enter the PIN code of the external SIM card and confirm with OK.
- Select Store PIN.
- Select Enable to enable the data connection. Activate ☑ Always enable to disable the repeated prompt. The data connection is established.
To remove the external SIM card, press and remove the inserted card.
1 Information
If a data connection cannot be established, check the following:
- PCM phone is switched on.
- External SIM card has sufficient data volume and is inserted correctly.
- External SIM card is not damaged and is working properly.
- APN settings (Internet access) are correct. The APN settings can be checked by contacting the network provider.
- In foreign countries: Data roaming is allowed on the external SIM card and enabled in the PCM.
- The vehicle is in an area with sufficient network reception (not a coverage blackspot).
- Restart the PCM if necessary.
Establishing data connection via external WiFi hotspot
✓ There is no SIM card in the SIM card reader.
✓ Vehicles with embedded SIM: PCM phone is switched off. ( ☑ PHONE button ☑ CPT button ☑ SET PHONE ☑ Phone ☑ Switch off PCM phone)
- PHONE button ☑ CPT button ☑ SET PHONE ☑ WiFi settings
- If necessary, activate the WiFi function via Activate WiFi.
- Activate Use external data connection.
- Select Connect to WiFi hotspot.
- Search for WiFi hotspot (e.g. public hotspot or the cellphone's personal hotspot) and enter WiFi access data in the PCM. Be aware of upper and lower case when entering the data.
A connection is established to the external WiFi hotspot.
Logging Porsche Connect user (Porsche ID) into the PCM
A pairing code must be entered in the PCM for certain services in order to retrieve personal settings from My Porsche.
- HOWE button ☑ Apps ☑ CPT button
- Login Porsche Connect ☑ Create new user ☑ Enter pairing code.
- Enter the pairing code that is displayed after you have successfully activated the services under My Porsche.
Configuring & Using
Using services via My Porsche
Activated services can be configured and used via My Porsche. (country-dependent)
- Call up My Porsche. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Select Services.
For further information on using services: www.porsche.com/connect.
Updating content in the PCM
- HOWE button ☑ Apps ☑ CPT button ☑ Reload servicesThe contents of the purchased services are updated.
Displaying service information
- HCRVIS button ☑ Apps ☑ CIPT button Service information Information about the services purchased and the contract duration is displayed.
Logging out Porsche Connect user (Porsche ID) in the PCM
✓ A Porsche Connect user has been created and registered.
- HCRVIS button ☑ Apps ☑ CIPT button
- Logout Porsche Connect
The user currently logged in is logged out.
1 Information
- The Porsche Connect services (including the Car Connect services, but not the Safety and Security services) offer a free inclusive period, which varies in length for each services package and country, but is always at least 3 months. Further information about the free inclusive periods as well as subsequent costs and information about the availability of individual services for your country is available online at www.porsche.com/ connect. or from your authorized Porsche dealer.
- Depending on the country, the Porsche Connect Services can be used via the embedded SIM card or a data-enabled external SIM card. A separate, fee-based contract with a cellphone service provider is required for the external SIM card.
- Additional costs may be incurred for receiving data from the Internet, depending on the cellphone rate plan, particularly when the system is used in foreign countries. We recommend a data flat rate.
- Service availability and scope, as well as service providers, may vary from country to country, model year, device and tariff.
Topics
On the following pages, the content is arranged in topics in alphabetical order.
Apple CarPlay™
Apple CarPlay™ makes iPhone® apps available in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). You can use the Siri® voice recognition system to send and answer text messages as well as process voice commands.
Opening Apple CarPlay™ in the PCM
- iPhone® 5 or later, iOS® 7.1 or higher.
- Siri® and Apple CarPlay™ have been enabled in the settings of the iPhone® you are using.
- iPhone® is connected to the USB port in the center console.
- Confirm that you wish to use Apple CarPlay™. The available apps are displayed.
- HOME button ➤ Menu ➤ Apple CarPlay
Information
- We recommend that you install the latest iOS® version.
- Only those apps in the iPhone® you are using that are supported by Apple CarPlay™ are displayed. For information on supported apps, visit www.apple.com/ios/carplay.
- The displayed content and features of Apple CarPlay™ are provided solely by the connected iPhone®.
- If you use Apple CarPlay™, you can only use the connected iPhone® for making calls. Cellphones that are connected via Bluetooth® to the PCM are automatically disconnected. An inserted SIM card cannot be used for making calls while this app is in use.
- Some apps require an active data connection. You may incur additional charges, depending on your cellphone tariff, and particularly if using abroad. The use of a flat-rate data plan is recommended.
Operating Apple CarPlay™ with the PCM
All available apps can be operated using the touchscreen, the rotary push button and the Undo button of the PCM.
- To open the main menu in Apple CarPlay™, press the Home button on the touchscreen of the PCM.
- To change to the main functions of the PCM, press the HOME button ➤ Select Porsche.
- or -
Operating Apple CarPlay™ with Siri® voice recognition
Activating Siri®
- Siri® has been enabled in the settings of the iPhone® you are using.
- The ignition and PCM are switched on.
- There are no active phone calls.
- ParkAssist is not active.
- PCM voice control is not active.
- Press and hold the ▶ button on the control lever.
- or -
- Say the desired voice command.
Deactivating Siri®
- Voice control is active and awaiting a voice command.
- Press the ▶ button on the control lever. A fading acoustic signal sounds.
- - or -
Apple CarPlay™
- A Say the voice command Cancel or End.
- - – or – Press any button on the PCM. The relevant function is activated.
1 Information
- Briefly pressing the ■ button on the control lever activates the voice recognition function of the PCM.
Switching between Apple CarPlay™ and using the iPhone® as an iPod ®
If the iPhone® is connected as an iPod® after it has been connected to the USB port in the center console, Apple CarPlay™ cannot be used. You can switch between using the iPhone® as an iPod® and Apple CarPlay™ using the Device Manager.
- Select ■ or ■ in the footer (depending on the connection status).
- Select Smartphone link.
- Select the iPhone® you are using.
- Select Use as iPod
- - – or – Use with Apple CarPlay™.
1 E-Charging
With the E-Charging service, e-charging stations in the current vicinity, at the destination or at another location can be displayed in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The selected e-charging station can be adopted as a navigation destination and saved as a favorite.
Displaying e-charging stations
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ➤ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps
- Select E-charging stations
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for a certain e-charging station.
- Nearby: Displays e-charging stations in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, e-charging stations at the destination are displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover was entered, e-charging stations in the vicinity of the stopover location are displayed.
- At another location: E-charging stations at a desired location are displayed.
- Select e-charging station. Information such as availability of e-charging stations and price information is displayed.
- Select Save to save the e-charging station as a favorite or Start to start route guidance to the e-charging station.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps
- Select the desired setting.
- B With the Event Info service, events in the current vicinity, at the destination or at another location can be displayed in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The address of the selected event can be adopted as a navigation destination and saved as a favorite.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- 1. ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps ▼
- Select Event Info ☑
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for a certain event.
- Nearby: Displays events in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, events at the destination are displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover is entered, events in the vicinity of the stopover location are displayed.
- At another location: Events at a desired location are displayed.
- Select event category (e.g. Concerts).
- Select event.
- Select Save ☑ to save the event location as a favorite or select Start ☑ to start route guidance to the event location.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps ▼
- Select the desired setting.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑ ☑ ✓ ☑ button ➤ Apps ☑
- Select Flight Info ✓
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for a specific flight number or airport.
- Nearby: Displays airports in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, airports at the destination are displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover is entered, airports in the vicinity of the stopover location are displayed.
- At another location: Airports at a desired location are displayed.
- Select Airport ➤ Arrivals or Departures (Fig. ) ➤ Flight.
- Select Save ☑ to save the airport as a favorite or select Start ☑ to start route guidance to the airport.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑☑☑☑ button ➤ Apps ▼
- Select Fuel Prices ☑
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for a certain gas station.
- Nearby: Displays gas stations in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, gas stations at the destination are displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover was entered, gas stations in the vicinity of the stopover location are displayed.
- At another location: Gas stations at a desired location are displayed.
- Select a gas station.
- Select Save ✓ to save the gas station as a favorite or Start ☑ to start route guidance to the gas station.
- ☑☑☑☑ button ➤ Apps ▼
- Select the desired setting.
- ✓ E-mail for registration at My Porsche has been received.
- ✓ Porsche ID account is activated.
- Open My Porsche. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Enter login data (Porsche ID and password) and open My Porsche.
- ✓ E-mail for registration at My Porsche has been received.
- ✓ Porsche ID account is activated.
- Open My Porsche. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Select the Services tab.
- ✓ E-mail for registration at My Porsche has been received.
- ✓ Porsche ID account is activated.
- Open My Porsche. (Displayed at the top left of the Porsche website, depending on country.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Select the Services tab.
- Call up My Porsche.
- Depending on the country, access it at the top left on the Porsche website.
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Manage services ➤ News ➤ Configure News
- Select the desired option:
- New ☑: For adding new news feeds to the list.
- Search ☑: For locating individual news feeds in the news list.
- Delete ☑: For deleting individual news feeds from the list.
- Pencil icon ☑: For editing news feeds that have already been added.
- Select New
- Enter the URL of a news portal in the input field. A suggested list of suitable news feeds is displayed.
- Continue configuring news feed (enter news feed description) and then select Save.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ✓ Pairing code is entered in the PCM.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑ = 1/1 button ➤ Apps
- Under News ☑ select the desired news channel and news articles from the list. News text is displayed in the PCM.
- Select Read out to read out the text using the voice function.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- △ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- N/AV button $>$ CPT button $>$ SET NAV
- Select Navigation database update ∰ Online update.
- Select download package. If more recent navigation maps are available, select desired region.
- Select Start to start the update.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- △ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- 122 button ➤ Online search
- Enter search criteria (e.g. city, street, name).
- Select the correct entry from the list of suggestions.
- Select Start to start route guidance to the selected destination.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps
- Select Parking Information
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for a certain parking lot.
- Nearby: Displays parking lots in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, parking lots at the destination are displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover is entered, parking lots in the vicinity of the stopover location are displayed.
- At another location: Parking lots at a desired location are displayed.
- Select a parking lot. Information such as parking charge and opening times is displayed.
- Select Save to save the parking lot as a favorite or select Start to start route guidance to the parking lot.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps ☑ ☑ ☑ button
- Select the desired setting.
- Various apps are available for your vehicle, depending on the country (download from Apple® App Store or GOOGLE® Play Store).
- DANGER: Setting and operating while driving Operating and making settings for the app while driving could distract you from the traffic situation. You may lose control of the vehicle. Operate and adjust settings only while the vehicle is stationary.
- Porsche Car Connect provides for the networking of vehicle and cellphone. This allows vehicle-specific information to be retrieved directly using the cellphone and selected vehicle settings to be made via the app.
- If there is no active contract for the vehicle, the Porsche Car Connect App menu item is grayed out. Even when the function is deactivated, location information for your vehicle is transmitted if your vehicle breaks down, if you make an emergency call or if the vehicle is stolen.
- The functions of the app are divided into three groups in accordance with the services subscribed to.
- Vehicle status
- Trip mileage statistics
- Comfort and safety
- Since it is possible to access vehicle-specific data and other functions through the Porsche Car Connect app, it is recommended that this data be protected from unauthorized third-party access.
- Use of the app may incur additional costs with your service provider since the data is transmitted via cellphone communications networks.
- Even when the function is activated, location information for your vehicle is transmitted if your vehicle breaks down, if you make an emergency call or if the vehicle is stolen.
- Please inform all persons using the vehicle that communication may be disabled.
- Vehicle: Settings
- Car Connect: Privacy
- A: Call up main menu (Home)
- B: Update contents
- C: Time of last update
- D: Content display area, display of selected level (horizontal navigation by swiping)
- E: Toolbar
- Select Status in the toolbar (see E). The following information on the current status can be displayed:
- Information on vehicle data (e.g., ignition, speed, or fuel)
- Display fuel/range: Display further content by swiping horizontally in the display area (see D)
- Display geographical range of the vehicle, which is based on the range of the combustion engine
- Display geographical electric range of the vehicle, which is based on the remaining range of the high-voltage battery (on E-Hybrid vehicles)
- Information on forthcoming maintenance
- Refer to the tire pressure plate and the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) display.
- ✓ Porsche Entry & Drive
- ✓ Driver's door is fully closed.
- ✓ Vehicle key is located outside the vehicle during locking.
- Select Remote control in the toolbar (see E)
- Press and hold Lock for at least 1 second. The vehicle doors and the tailgate are locked. The alarm system is activated and the lock symbol is displayed.
- Select Remote control in the toolbar (see E)
- Press and hold Fold in for at least 1 second. The door mirrors fold in.
- Select Trip in the toolbar (see E). Current driving data is displayed. Display further information by swiping horizontally in the display area (see D).
- Select Info in the toolbar (see E). The following information can be displayed:
- Model designation
- Vehicle color
- License plate
- Vehicle identification number (VIN)
- Select Notifications in the main menu (Home).
- A: Back to the main menu (Home)
- B: Update contents
- C: Unread notification
- D: Delete button
- E: Toolbar
- Select All in the toolbar (see E). By changing the menu items in the toolbar, the notifications are filtered according to subscribed service (e.g. PVTS).
- Select notification.
- Select the delete button. Notifications are deleted centrally, i.e. on all cellphones connected to the relevant vehicle. Deleted notifications cannot be recovered.
- Select Precool/heat function in the main menu (Home).
- Select Climate in the toolbar.
- Select Start precool/heat/Stop precool/heat. An animation showing the air flow is displayed or hidden.
- Air flow and air distribution are regulated automatically, irrespective of which settings were active when the vehicle was parked.
- The precool/heat function in your vehicle is only activated when the high-voltage battery is sufficiently charged. For further information on the high-voltage battery charging process, please refer to the separate Owner's Manual.
- Please note that the charge status of the highvoltage battery can be reduced or the charging process delayed by precooling/heating.
- ✓ Battery is sufficiently charged.
- Select Timer in the toolbar.
- Select precool/heat timer.
- Select One-time.
- Set date and time.
- Select S in the header. Data is saved and displayed. Select On/Off to activate/deactivate the precool/heat timer.
- ✓ Battery is sufficiently charged.
- Select Timer in the toolbar.
- Select precool/heat timer.
- Select Repeat.
- Set date and time.
- Select S in the header. Data is saved and displayed. Select On/Off to activate/deactivate the precool/heat timer.
- Select Vehicle in the main menu (Home).
- A: Call up main menu (Home)
- B: Update contents
- C: Cellphone position
- D: Vehicle position - if the vehicle position is not accessible (e.g. if the vehicle has been parked in an underground vehicle park), the vehicle position is not displayed on the map
- E: Change map view (Standard, Satellite, Hybrid)
- F: Toolbar
- ✓ The ignition is switched off.
- Please use this function carefully. Local residents may be disturbed by use of the horn. Country-specific regulations may apply.
- A vibration signal is only emitted if vibration is activated in the general settings of your cellphone.
- ✓ The ignition is switched off.
- Press and hold Flash in the toolbar for at least 1 second (see F).
- The turn signals are activated for three seconds. A light symbol is displayed in the toolbar.
- Select Route in the toolbar (see F).
- Select ☑ in the header. Navigation is started. Vehicle or pedestrian navigation can be selected in the toolbar.
- Select Safety in the main menu (Home).
- A: Call up main menu (Home)
- B: Update contents
- C: Toolbar
- D: Activate/deactivate special modes
- E: Duration
- Select Status in the toolbar (see C).
- Select special mode.
- Enter duration.
- Select ☑ in the header. Data is saved and displayed. Select On/Off to activate/deactivate special mode.
- Service mode: When the mode is activated, no theft alarm is triggered if the vehicle is being serviced (e.g. battery is disconnected).
- Transport mode: When the mode is activated, no theft alarm is triggered if the vehicle is moved with the ignition switched off (e.g. on a ferry).
- Disarmed mode: When the mode is activated, monitoring of the Driver Card is deactivated so that a missing Driver Card no longer triggers an alarm.
- Select Fence in the toolbar (see C).
- Select Geo Fence/Speed Fence.
- Select the desired Fence. A tick appears next to the selected Fence.
- Select ☑ in the header. Data is saved and displayed. Select On/Off to activate/deactivate Fence.
- Geo Fence: A geographical area is defined. If the vehicle enters or leaves this area, an alarm message is sent.
- Speed Fence: A limit speed is specified. If this limit speed is exceeded, an alarm message is sent.
- Select Fence in the toolbar (see C).
- Select Geo Fence/Speed Fence.
- Select Define new Geo Fence/Define new Speed Fence.
- Specify area.
- Enter name.
- Select 1 in the header. The added Fence is displayed.
- Select Fence.
- A tick appears next to the selected Fence.
- Select 1 in the header.
- Data is saved and displayed.
- Select On/Off to activate/deactivate Fence.
- Select Fence in the toolbar (see C).
- Select Geo Fence/Speed Fence.
- Select 2 in the header.
- Select the Fence to be edited.
- Change area/value.
- Select 1 in the header.
- Enter name.
- Select 1 in the header.
- Data is saved and displayed.
- Select 2 in the header.
- Select Fence.
- A tick appears next to the selected Fence.
- Select 1 in the header.
- Select On/Off to activate/deactivate Fence.
- Theft notification: Establish connection to Security Operating Centre (SOC)
- Breakdown notification: Establish connection to Porsche Assistance. Depending on the selected country in which you require help, your vehicle data may be acquired and transferred (e.g. telephone number, vehicle type, vehicle position)
- Select Emergency calls in the toolbar (see C).
- Select Theft/Report breakdown.
- Push call switch to the right.
- Select Settings in the main menu (Home).
- Passcode: Activate, deactivate or change
- Notifications: Switch push notifications on and off.
- Units: Change or call up units from the vehicle.
- User account: Display booked services, reset app.
- Diagnosis: Display the status of the connection between the app and Porsche Car Connect Server and the connection between the Porsche Car Connect server and the vehicle, send the diagnostic log (report problem).
- Info: Show information about the app.
- Operate and adjust settings only while the vehicle is stationary.
- Porsche Connect App is installed on your cellphone (download from Apple® App Store or GOOGLE® Play Store).
- Porsche Connect App is started.
- The cellphone WiFi function is activated.
- The PCM WiFi function is activated.
- Select Login or Registration.
- Enter the Porsche ID and password.
- Select Login.
- Open the Device Manager using ☑ or ☑ in the footer (depending on the connection status).
- Establish connection via WiFi hotspot (wireless Internet access) in the PCM (Data connection is established via an external SIM card or an embedded SIM).
- a. Select Porsche Connect App > Configure WiFi hotspot in PCM in the Device Manager.
- b. Enter the WiFi access data for the personal hotspot (Hotspot name and Hotspot password) in the WiFi settings of your cellphone.
- Press button HOWE.
- Select Apps.
- Available contents of the Porsche Connect App are displayed.
- Select a navigation destination or calendar entry in the app.
- a. Online search: Select destination using the online search function.
- b. Contacts: Select a contact including address data.
- c. Calendar: Select a calendar including address data.
- d. Pictures: Select a destination using a saved picture.
- Use the ☑ symbol to add the destination to the MyDestinations favorites list. Entries already added to the favorites list are marked with a check mark.
- If the Porsche Connect App is connected to the PCM, the content of the MyDestinations favorites list is transferred to the PCM. If necessary, you may have to refresh the PCM display manually using the HOWE button ➤ Apps.
- Using HOWE button ➤ Apps ➤ Select MyDestinations or Calendar.
- or -
- NAV button ➤ Stored destinations ➤ Select MyDestinations.
- Start route guidance in order to transfer the destinations.
- ✓ A separate app for the music service is downloaded or the music service is registered.
- ☑ Please note the information from the music service provider.
- ✓ Porsche Connect App is connected to the PCM.
- or –
- or –
- ✓ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- Detailed information on installation and the Porsche Track Precision App functions are available in the app itself and at www.porsche.com or from your authorized Porsche dealer.
- Adapt your driving style and maneuvers to your personal ability, the road, and weather conditions, as well as the traffic situation.
- Only use the Porsche Track Precision App on closed circuits away from public roads.
- Operate and adjust settings only while the vehicle is stationary.
- Call up My Porsche. (Depending on the country, access it at the top left on the Porsche website.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Manage services Portal List POIs - Configure Portal List POIs
- Select the desired option:
- Upload destination list: Adds new destination lists.
- Search : Searches for individual destination lists.
- Delete : Deletes individual destination lists from the list.
- Pencil icon : Edits destination lists that have already been added.
- Select Upload destination list.
- Select destination list using Browse. The following file formats can be uploaded: csv, asc, gpx, kml.
- Select the icon for displaying the destinations in the PCM and Save settings.
- Set destination list available in vehicle via Update destination lists in the vehicle.
- Select Update.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- △ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ✓ Pairing code is entered in the PCM.
- ✓ Destination lists (portal list POIs) are uploaded in My Porsche.
- △ Please see chapter "Adding a new destination list" on page 27.
- WAV button ➤ button ➤ Points of interest
- Navigation database update ➤ Online update ➤ Portal POIs
- Select download package and start download process. As soon as the download process is completed, the POI icons are displayed on the map.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- △ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- MAP button ➤ Select Side menu ➤
- Select Online Traffic.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- MAP button ➤ Select Side menu ➤
- Activate Satellite Map.
- Call up My Porsche.
- (Depending on the country, access it at the top left on the Porsche website.)
- Log in using your personal access data (Porsche ID and password).
- Manage services ➤ Twitter ➤ Configure Twitter
- Connect vehicle to Twitter (log on to personal Twitter account in My Porsche).
- Select the desired option:
- New ✓: For publishing new status updates.
- Search ✓: For filtering individual status updates in the list.
- Delete ✓: For deleting individual status updates from the list.
- Pencil icon ✓: For editing status updates that have already been published.
- Select New
- Write status update and add predefined vehicle data (e.g., destination or arrival time).
- Select Save.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ✓ Pairing code is entered in the PCM.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- Press button ✓
- Select Apps ➤ Twitter ✓.
- Select the desired option:
- Home: Current Twitter status updates.
- My tweets: Configured status update. Please see chapter "Configuring Twitter in My Porsche" on page 30.
- Trends: Popular hashtags.
- ✓ The ignition is switched on.
- ✓ There are no active phone calls.
- ✓ ParkAssist is not active.
- ✓ Twitter status update is selected.
- Briefly press ✓ on the control lever. A rising acoustic signal is heard and the symbol ✓ for voice control appears on the PCM.
- Say voice command: Read out tweet. The selected tweet is read out.
- Only make or receive calls using hands-free equipment.
- Observe warnings, as well as statutory regulations and local restrictions.
- ✓ The Bluetooth® function of the cellphone is activated and is visible for other devices.
- ✓ The PCM Bluetooth® function is activated.
- PHCINE button ☑ Connect phone
- - or -
- Select Search for new phone and select the cellphone from the device list.
- Search for available devices in the Bluetooth® menu of the cellphone. To display the PCM, select the PHCINE button. The display Connect phone must be visible for the connection procedure.
- Select the PCM from the list of available devices. The Bluetooth® device name of the PCM can be displayed by selecting PHCINE button · CIPT button · SET PHONE · Bluetooth · Bluetooth name.
- Depending on the Bluetooth® capability of the cellphone, it is possible to access the content of the phone book, call lists and messages. It is also possible to transfer an ongoing conversation to the cellphone after parking the vehicle and continue it outside the vehicle if the cellphone supports this function.
- You will find an overview of compatible cellphones on the Porsche website for your country under: Models · Your model (e.g. 911 Carrera) · Download Brochures · Via Bluetooth®
- Do not use voice control in an emergency.
- Enter the emergency number via the touch display.
- The Sound and CAR main menus cannot be operated via voice control.
- The voice control function does not support all system languages.
- Press the ■■ button on the control lever. A rising acoustic signal is heard and the symbol ■■ for voice control appears on the PCM.
- Say the voice command.
- ✓ Voice control is active.
- Press the ■■ button on the control lever. A fading acoustic signal sounds.
- - or –
- - Say the voice command Cancel/End.
- - or –
- - Press any button on the PCM.
- Press the ■■ button on the control lever. A fading acoustic signal sounds.
- Activated by briefly pressing the voice control of the PCM.
- Activated by pressing and holding Siri® voice recognition.
- Ends ongoing notices from the voice control function.
- Jumps to the next part of the notice.
- Cancels an ongoing dialog.
- Navigation and traffic notices are not issued during a dialog.
- When the voice control function is activated, list entries can be selected using the voice control, the rotary push button or the touchscreen.
- If the spoken voice command is not understood or if it cannot be interpreted, then voice control responds with the question Excuse me? and the voice command can be repeated after that. After the second attempt, the PCM offers help.
- Depending on the selected menu language and the selected country (via the ■■ button ➤ Menu Destination input), destinations have to be spelled out when inputting the destination, if necessary.
- Speak clearly and at a normal volume.
- Speak louder when traveling at higher speeds.
- Stress voice commands evenly, without long pauses in your speech.
- Do not speak when the voice control function is making an announcement.
- Reduce disruptive noises by closing the doors, windows and sliding roof.
- Only the driver should issue voice commands, as the hands-free microphone is pointed toward the driver's side.
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ✓ Voice control is activated.
- Say the voice command:
- or –
- Specify the destination, location or other POI (e.g. Porsche Museum).
- ✓ Data connection is established.
- ✓ Porsche Connect services are activated in My Porsche.
- ▶ Please see chapter "Installing & Using" on page 3.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps ☑
- Select Weather ☑
- Select the desired option:
- Search: Searches for certain weather information.
- Nearby: Displays weather information in the vicinity of the vehicle.
- At destination: If route guidance is active, weather information at the destination is displayed.
- At stopover: If route guidance is active and a stopover is entered, weather information in the vicinity of the stopover location is displayed.
- At another location: Weather information at a desired location is displayed.
- In order to receive weather information, scroll (swipe) to the next page.
- ☑ ☑ ☑ ☑ button ➤ Apps ☑ ☑ ☑ button
- Select the desired setting.
Changing settings
Various settings such as sort criteria can be selected.
Event Info
Event Info
Displaying event info
Changing settings
Various settings such as sort criteria (e.g. according to distance or date) can be selected.
Flight Info
You can use the Flight Info service to send current flight information directly to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). Information such as arrival, departure, terminal, airline, and aircraft type is displayed clearly for selected flights. The selected airport can be adopted as a navigation destination and saved as a favorite.
Displaying flight information
Flight information such as arrival, departure, terminal, airline, and aircraft type is displayed.
Fuel Prices
Fuel Prices
With the Fuel Prices service, gas stations in the current vicinity, at the destination or at another location can be displayed in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The selected gas station can be adopted as a navigation destination and saved as a favorite.
Displaying fuel prices
Information such as e.g. phone number is displayed.
Changing settings
Various settings such as sort criteria (sorting of service stations according to distance or price) can be selected.
My Porsche
My Porsche is the central platform for managing your vehicles, using relevant services and is the starting point for other available functions and services. You access My Porsche using your personal Porsche ID. All data is synchronized seamlessly through your account (or through your Porsche ID) and can be retrieved on various devices and through various channels. The platform also provides various options for arranging service appointments, for example. The services and functions that are available depend on model, country and equipment.
Logging into My Porsche
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If you have not received an e-mail for registration with the associated Porsche ID, please contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
Configuring services
Available services are displayed. 4. Select the desired service. 5. Configure the service.
Adding a navigation destination
Available services are displayed. 4. Select the Navigation Plus service. 5. Select Add new destination. 6. Enter destination data.
The destination is displayed in My Porsche and can be edited, selected, deleted or sent to the vehicle.
News
A You can use the News service to display selected news feeds (news channels) in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). You can read out news from the PCM using the voice control feature.
News
Configuring News in My Porsche
Five news feed channels are predefined in the PCM by default. Other news feeds can be added individually via My Porsche.
Adding a new news feed
Managing news in the PCM
Online map update
With the Online Map Update service, the navigation system maps can be updated via the Internet.
Updating navigation system maps
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Up to 3 regions can be updated per update. If additional regions are required, contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
Online Search
Online Search
You can use the Online search service to search destinations using the Internet (e.g. restaurants or shopping facilities at the destination). The search results provide additional information such as phone numbers and opening times in addition to the name and address.
Searching for POIs via the Internet
Parking Information
With the Parking Information service, vacant parking lots, e.g., at the destination, can be displayed in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Displaying parking lots
Changing settings
Various settings such as sort criteria can be selected.
Porsche Car Connect
Porsche Car Connect
Remote Services
The following content is available via the Remote Services:
Safety Services
With this service, the app is able to automatically trigger a breakdown call or, or provide support if breakdown assistance is required.
Security Services
The functions of the Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) are available via this service.
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Privacy
Communication between the vehicle and the Porsche Car Connect App and My Porsche is suppressed when privacy mode is active. No vehicle-specific information is transmitted. This means that no vehicle settings can be configured using the app or My Porsche.
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Activating Privacy
Main menu (Home)
The main menu is the central access point to the Porsche Car Connect app. The available main functions depend on the service subscribed to. The app can be connected to several vehicles.
| Function | Subscribed service |
|---|---|
| My Car | Remote Services |
| Notifications | Independent of subscribed service |
| Precool/heat function | Remote Services |
| Auxiliary Heater | Remote Services |
| Vehicle position | Remote Services or Security Services or Safety Services |
| Safety |
My Car
Select My Car in the main menu (Home).
Display and controls
Displaying status
Remote control
The status of the doors, windows, tailgate, bonnet, and sunroof can be displayed. When the vehicle is not completely locked, the relevant areas (e.g., the tailgate) are marked red on the vehicle. When the vehicle is locked, a lock system is displayed. Depending on availability, the door mirrors can also be folded and the vehicle locked.
Lock vehicle
Folding in door mirrors
Trip (driving data)
Info
Stored information regarding the color and license plate can be changed in My Porsche. Further information is available on www.porsche.com/connect.
Notifications
Porsche Car Connect generates notifications to provide information on certain events. Push notifications can be enabled in the cellphone to activate these notifications.
Display and controls
Display and filter all notifications
Deleting notifications
Precool/heat function
The availability of the function depends on the vehicle type and configuration. Further information is available from an authorized Porsche dealer.
Precooling/heating the vehicle immediately
Precool/heat can be activated and deactivated immediately.
Information
Setting and activating precool/heat timer (one-off)
Setting and activating precool/heat timer (repeat)
Vehicle position
The vehicle position function shows both the position of the vehicle as well as the position of the cellphone on a map. The route from the current position of the cellphone to the vehicle can be calculated. Moreover, the vehicle horn and turn signals can be activated to find the vehicle e.g. at a parking lot.
Display and controls
Activating horn
- Press and hold Horn in the toolbar for at least 1 second (see F). The horn is activated for three seconds. A trumpet system is displayed in the toolbar.
Information
Activating turn signals
Displaying route to the vehicle
This function navigates you from the current cellphone position to your vehicle.
Safety
You have access to functions for vehicle protection, safety and breakdown situations via the safety function.
Display and controls
Configuring and activating status (special modes)
The functions of the Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (PVTS) can be remotely activated/deactivated using the app.
The PVTS vehicle equipment (with or without Driver Card/Remote Keypad) is affected by the insurance and legal requirements in the relevant country.
In certain countries, the maximum duration is restricted due to insurance requirements.
Activating Fence
A notification is created when one of the limits is crossed or reached.
Adding Fence
Editing Fence
Emergency calls
There are two different types of emergency call:
Additional charges may be incurred in the event of a false alarm. Further information can be found in your service contract.
Settings
Porsche Connect App
Porsche Connect App
The Porsche Connect App enables you to transfer personal POIs (points of interest), destinations from your address book or appointments from your cellphone to the PCM.
You can access music tracks with the music streaming function once the necessary apps have been installed or you have created an account.
WARNING
Setting and operating while driving
Operating and making settings for the app while driving could distract you from the traffic situation. You may lose control of the vehicle.
Installing & Using Porsche Connect App
Logging into Porsche Connect App using Porsche ID
Connect Porsche Connect App to the PCM via WiFi
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The WiFi access data of the PCM can also be displayed using
PHONE button ➤ CRT button ➤ SET PHONE ➤ WiFi settings ➤ Configure WiFi hotspot in PCM.
Calling up app content in the PCM
Transferring a navigation destination and calendar entry to the PCM
Porsche Connect App is connected to the PCM.
Playing back music service via the PCM
NOTE button ➤ Apps ➤ Select the required music service
Porsche Track Precision App
Porsche Track Precision App
The Porsche Track Precision App can be used to connect to the vehicle via a wireless local network (WiFi). This enables driving data to be displayed, recorded, and analyzed directly on a smartphone. You do not necessarily need a SIM card/data connection to use the Porsche Track Precision App.
For information on establishing a WiFi connection in the PCM:
| DANGER | Loss of control over the vehicle |
|---|---|
| Driving at excessive speeds and risky maneuvers may lead to loss of control over the vehicle.
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| DANGER | Setting and operating while driving |
|---|---|
| Operating and making settings for the app while driving could distract you from the traffic situation. You may lose control of the vehicle.
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Information
Since vehicle-specific data can be accessed using the Porsche Track Precision App, it is recommended to protect this data from unauthorized access by third parties.
Portal List POIs
Configuring Portal List POIs in My Porsche
Adding a new destination list
Displaying portal list POIs in the PCM
Real-time Traffic Information
The Real-time Traffic Information service highlights the current traffic situation in color on the map view of the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Displaying real-time traffic information
The icon turns red when the function is active and white when the function is inactive.
Satellite Map
The Satellite Map service provides an extended map display. Satellite Map displays satellite data of buildings and terrain from an aerial perspective.
Activating Satellite Map
You can use the Twitter service to combine tweet templates from the Porsche Connect portal with vehicle data such as the current location and then send the templates. Porsche Communication Management (PCM) can display tweets from Twitter accounts you subscribe to.
Configuring Twitter in My Porsche
Adding a new Twitter status update
Managing Twitter in the PCM
Reading out tweets
You can read out recent tweets from the PCM using the voice control feature.
Activating voice control and reading out tweets
Voice POI
You can search for points of interest by voice recognition using the Voice POI service. Search results can be added to the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) as navigation destinations. The Voice POI service is not available in all languages and markets.
Connecting a cellphone via Bluetooth®
WARNING
Risk of accident due to using cellphone
Using cellphones while driving can distract the driver from what is happening with the traffic and result in the driver losing control of the vehicle.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Cellphones must be switched off in certain danger areas, e.g. near service stations, fuel depots, chemical plants or during blasting work. They can disrupt technical equipment.
Connecting a new cellphone
A 6-digit Bluetooth® code is generated and displayed in the PCM and on the cellphone. 3. Compare the Bluetooth® code in the PCM and on the cellphone. 4. If the Bluetooth® code in the PCM and on the cellphone match, confirm. Enter the PIN for the external SIM card in the PCM if necessary. When the phone is successfully connected, the numeric input (Keypad menu △) is displayed in the PCM.
Connecting a cellphone (Windows® and iOS® operating system)
For cellphones with Windows® and iOS® operating systems, it is recommended to start connection from the cellphone:
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Opening voice control
WARNING
Impaired voice recognition
Your voice may change in stressful situations. This could lead to the desired phone connection not being established, or not being established fast enough.
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Deactivating voice control
Further voice control button functions
The ■■ button on the control lever can activate different functions, depending on the application:
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To ensure problem-free communication with the voice control function, the following points should be noted:
Using the online search
Online search
Internet search
The results are displayed in a list in the PCM together with a name, address and telephone number, if available.
Weather
With the Weather service, weather information at the destination, for example, can be displayed in the Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Displaying weather
Changing settings
Various settings can be selected.
