Questions About Mobile Phones - Porsche PCM Compatibility And Connection

FAQ

Questions about mobile phones

Can I still use the car's mobile phone
preparation without a Bluetooth®-enabled
mobile phone?
No, unfortunately this is not possible.
Can I use the mobile phone preparation
with any Bluetooth®-enabled mobile phone?
Your mobile phone must support the Bluetooth®
Handsfree Profile (HFP).
Why do mobile phones differ in terms
of their operation and functions?
The implementation of the Bluetooth®
standard tends to vary among manufacturers
and models, and even in different firmware
versions of the same phone. As a result, your
mobile phone's behaviour when used in the car
may differ from that of other mobile phones
and you may not be able to use all the options
provided by your PCM with mobile phone
preparation.
There is a detailed functional overview of mobile phone models that have been compatibility-tested by Porsche, starting on page 45. An explanation of the terms used here can be found in the glossary, starting on page 40.
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Why is a mobile phone's firmware such
an important factor?
Often, new mobile phone firmware versions
not only offer new functions, but also fix bugs
present in previous firmware versions. So please
ensure that the firmware on your phone is as
up-to-date as possible.
Can I pair a second phone with the car?
Yes. Before pairing a second Bluetooth® phone,
however, you should terminate the connection
with your current device.
Do I need a cradle to use my phone
with the car's mobile phone preparation?
To use your Bluetooth® mobile phone with the
car's mobile phone preparation, no mobile
phone cradle is strictly required. Some markets
offer a smartphone compartment with the new
PCM system. By inserting the mobile phone
into the smartphone compartment, the radio
signals are transmitted to the car's external
aerial, which improves the phone reception in
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the car and reduces radiation in the interior.
However, in markets where a smartphone
compartment is not offered, the use of a mobile
phone cradle is recommended to improve
reception in the interior and charge the mobile
phone battery.
What happens when there are several mobile
phones in the car at the same time?
The car's mobile phone preparation can be
connected to a maximum of two mobile
phones. You can, however, pair up to 20 devices
in the car and then actively switch between
these devices. When the system starts up, it
automatically searches for the most recently
connected mobile phone. If the system does
not find this device within 15 seconds, it then
searches for any other paired phones.
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Can I send text messages using the mobile
phone preparation?
Yes. The system is able to send both text and
e-mail messages. However, your mobile phone
must also support this feature. To simplify text
entry, you can select the appropriate text
from a range of templates or create your own
templates.
Where can I find more information about the
pairing process and operation of the car's
mobile phone preparation?
You can find more details about the operation
of the mobile phone preparation in the PCM
operating instructions.
Who can I contact when having problems
with Bluetooth®-enabled phones?
If you have any questions about your mobile
phone, please contact the retailer or mobile
phone provider from whom you purchased
the device. The conditions of the respective
phone manufacturer exclusively apply.