Using The Pcm; Important Information On Operation And Road Safety - Porsche PCM3.1 Operating Manual

Important information on

Using the PCM

operation and road safety
The PCM (Porsche Communication Manage-
ment) system is the central control unit for the ra-
dio, TV tuner, disc mode (CD/DVD, USB, iPod and
an external audio source), sound settings, on-
board computer, navigation system and tele-
phone.
To avoid danger or injury to yourself and others
while using your PCM, you must take the following
into consideration:
WARNING!
Accident hazard. Distraction could result in
you losing control of the vehicle.
û Operate your PCM only when you are safely
in control of your vehicle and traffic condi-
tions permit. If in doubt, stop the vehicle
and operate the PCM while the vehicle is
parked.
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Using the PCM
CAUTION!
Injury hazard. Opening the housing or a dam-
aged housing represents a hazard due to invis-
ible laser radiation.
û The PCM is a Class 1 laser product. Do not
open the housing.
The PCM does not contain any user-service-
able parts. Any maintenance work must be
performed exclusively by qualified service
experts.
WARNING!
Accident hazard. The navigation system is
only intended as an aid to the driver and makes
recommendations on the routes to take. This
does not release you from full responsibility for
observing road safety, traffic conditions, legal
road traffic regulations and any other relevant
regulations while driving your vehicle.
As the driver, you must assess the traffic situ-
ation. You have sole responsibility for road
safety while driving your car.
û Continue to pay attention to the traffic situ-
ation.
WARNING!
Injury hazard. The telephone must not be
used near explosives or flammable materials
(e.g. at a petrol station) or near operations in-
volving explosives.
Mobile phones must be switched off in certain
hazardous areas such as near petrol stations,
fuel depots, chemical plants and demolition
work in progress using explosives, for exam-
ple. They can interfere with technical equip-
ment.
û Please heed appropriate warnings.
û Observe statutory regulations and local re-
strictions when using the telephone.