Immobiliser; Steering Column Lock; Theft Protection - Porsche Turbo 2007 Driver Manual

Immobiliser

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.
Key:
Switching off the immobiliser
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
Switching on the immobiliser
f Remove ignition key.
Porsche Entry & Drive:
Switching off the immobiliser
f Switch ignition on.
Switching on the immobiliser
f Switch ignition off.
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Alarm System and Theft Protection

Steering column lock

Vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is automatically locked
when the ignition key is withdrawn from the
ignition lock.
The steering column is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
The steering column is automatically locked
when the ignition is switched off and the vehicle is
locked.
Manually locking the steering column on
vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive
f Depress the clutch on vehicles with manual
transmission.
f Once the ignition is switched off, turn the
control unit again to ignition lock position 3
and hold it there for 2 seconds.
The steering column is locked.
The steering column is automatically unlocked
by turning the control unit from ignition lock
position 0.

Theft protection

When leaving the vehicle, you should always:
f Close all door windows,
f Close sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof
system,
f Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive),
f Lock the glove compartment,
f Close oddment trays,
f Remove valuables, vehicle registration
documents, telephone and house keys from
the car,
f Cover luggage compartment with the luggage
compartment cover,
f Close rear lid and rear window and
f Lock the doors.