Driving and Driving Safety 191
Selector lever position
Indicator for selector lever position and
engaged gear
When the engine is running, the selector lever
position and engaged gear are indicated.
If there is a fault in the transmission:
–An X appears instead of the current gear
indication on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel.
The transmission no longer shifts.
f To remedy the fault, immediately consult an
authorized 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 par-
king 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The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector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.