Selector Lever Positions - Porsche Cayenne Owner's Manual

Display
Indicator for selector lever position and
engaged gear
When the engine is running, the selector lever po-
sition and engaged gear are indicated.
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Shifting Gear, Traction Systems
If there is a fault in the transmission:
– An X appears instead of the current gear indi-
cation on the multi-purpose display of the in-
strument panel.
The transmission no longer shifts.
f To remedy the fault, immediately consult an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.

Selector Lever Positions

P – Parking lock
In selector lever position P, the driven wheels are
mechanically locked.
f Engage parking lock only when vehicle is
stationary.
f Engage parking lock after applying the park-
ing brake and release it before releasing the
parking brake.
f Always apply the parking brake before leaving
the vehicle.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector
lever position P.
R – Reverse
f Select reverse only if car is stationary and the
brake is applied.
N – Neutral
Selector lever position N must be selected for
towing or in car washes, for example.
f Select the desired position for moving off
(D, M or R) only when the engine is idling and
when depressing the brake pedal.