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Porsche Hill Control (PHC)
Porsche Hill Control (PHC) is an assistance system
that helps the driver when driving slowly downhill (e.
g. on steep slopes or on wintry mountain roads) both
when driving forward and reversing. The system
limits the speed through targeted braking at all four
wheels. ABS remains active to prevent the wheels
from locking.
WARNING
Reduced braking effect
As with all brakes, the braking effect is impaired on
slippery surfaces (e.g. on icy roads or loose surfa-
ces), which can lead to accidents.
e Always adapt your driving style to the driving
situation.
Using Porsche Hill Control (PHC)
Selecting PHC and establishing readiness
Fig. 158: Control lever for driver assistance systems
R Switch driver assistance systems on/off
S Switch between driver assistance systems
1 Set readiness/increase speed
2 Reduce speed
3 Interrupt PHC operation (CANCEL)
4 Resume PHC operation (RESUME)/restore readiness
bb Control lever for driver assistance systems is
switched on (button R).
1. Press button S.
The options menu for the driver assistance sys-
tems appears on the instrument cluster.
2. Select PHC using the left rotary knob on the
steering wheel and press to confirm.
Porsche Hill Control (PHC) is selected.
PHC selected
The gray symbol on the instrument
cluster indicates that PHC is selected.
e Press the control lever forward (Fig. 158) 1.
Porsche Hill Control (PHC) is ready.
PHC readiness
The white symbol on the instrument
cluster indicates readiness. The require-
ments for activating PHC are met. There
is no speed stored.
Activating PHC operation
bb Porsche Hill Control (PHC) is ready.
bb The vehicle is traveling at more than approx.
0 mph (0 km/h) and less than approx. 20 mph
(30 km/h).
bb The gradient must be at least approx. 7%.
PHC control active
The red symbol on the instrument clus-
ter indicates that control is active. A
speed is stored.
Information
The active system switches back to operational
readiness when the gradient is less than approx. 7%.
Changing the speed
bb PHC is active.
e Press the brake or accelerator pedal.
– or –
e Press the control lever forward (Fig. 158) 1 (in-
crease speed) or pull it back (Fig. 158) 2 (reduce
speed).
Switching off PHC
e Press button R on the control lever.