Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual page 158

Changing selector-lever position
The selector lever is blocked in the P position
when the ignition is switched off.
When the ignition is switched on, the selector lever
can be moved from position P and N only when
the release button is pressed, and when the brake
pedal is pressed.
Release button
The release button (arrow) in the selector
lever prevents the gear from being changed
unintentionally.
The release button must be pressed when
shifting to position R or P.
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Driving and Driving Safety
Starting
The engine can be started only if the brake
pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in
position P or N.
Driving off
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Only select the desired position for driving off
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
brake pedal is pressed.
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Since the vehicle crawls when in gear, do not
release the brake until you are ready to drive
off.
Driving off on hills
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when
driving off on hills. The vehicle is held on the slope
for a short time during the change from the brake
pedal to the accelerator to facilitate driving off
immediately after the brake is released.
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Please see the chapter "HOLD FUNCTION:
DRIVE-OFF ASSISTANT, STANDSTILL
MANAGEMENT" on page 166.
Stopping
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For a brief stop, e.g. at traffic lights, leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the
vehicle with the brake pedal.
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Do not hold the vehicle on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the
electric parking brake instead.
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Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
electric parking brake and move the selector
lever to position P.
Parking
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Go easy on the accelerator!
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When parking or maneuvering in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of
the footbrake.
Indicator for selector-lever position and
engaged gear
When the engine is running, the display shows the
selector-lever position and engaged gear.
If the selector lever is between two positions
– Effects:
The corresponding selector-lever position in
the instrument panel flashes and the warning
"Activate brake" or "Engage gear selector
properly" appears on the multi-function
display.
– Action required:
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.