Porsche PCM3 User Manual

Dear Owner,
in this operating manual you will learn about the
various functions of the PCM (Porsche
Communication Management) and the control
options. Get acquainted with the operation of your
PCM while the vehicle is at rest. In order to take
advantage of its expanded scope of features, your
full concentration is required during this learning
process. In addition, attempting to drive while
learning these functions will draw your attention
away from the road, thus putting yourself and
others at risk of an accident.
On-board literature
Keep the on-board literature in the vehicle at all
times and if you ever come to sell your vehicle,
please hand it over to the new owner.
Suggestions
Do you have any questions, suggestions, or ideas
about your vehicle or the on-board literature?
Please write to us:
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Vertrieb Customer Relations
Porschestraße 15-19
71634 Ludwigsburg Germany
Orientation aids in the operating manual
This operating manual contains four orientation
aids to help you quickly locate the information you
require. They are each shown against a yellow
background.
The master table of contents offers you an
overview of the structure of the entire manual.
In the section table of contents you will find
detailed listings of the individual topics.
The index enables you to find the various topics
with the help of keywords.
At the back of the operating manual you will also
find a glossary, where the terms and
abbreviations used are explained.
Equipment
There may be some differences in equipment and
technology with respect to the illustrations and
descriptions due to the ongoing further
development of the systems and the different laws
in individual countries.
The equipment versions shown are not always
included as standard. Some of the functions
described in this operating manual are optional
equipment and may not be available in your PCM.
If this is the case, the relevant menu items will not
be available to you.
WARNING!
For your own protection and longer service life
of your car, please follow all operating
instructions and special warnings. These
special warnings use the alert symbol,
followed by the words Danger, Warning,
Caution, & Notice. These special warnings
contain important messages regarding your
safety and/or the potential damage to your
Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious
mechanical failure, serious personal injury or
death.

Porsche PCM3 Specifications

General

Display Size	6.5 inches
Navigation	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes
CD Player	Yes
DVD Player	Yes
MP3 Playback	Yes
External Media Support	USB
Compatibility	Porsche vehicles

Summary

PCM Controls

Important Information on Operation and Road Safety

Crucial safety guidelines and warnings for operating the PCM system.

Controls and Their Functions

Detailed explanation of all buttons, knobs, and the touchscreen interface.

PCM Basic Functions

Fundamental operations like powering on/off, volume control, and basic settings.

Making Personal Settings

How to customize audio sources, display preferences, and other user settings.

Configuring the PCM Display

Adjusting display brightness, date/time, language, and regional settings.

Making Sound Settings

Fine-tuning audio output with bass, treble, balance, fader, and special sound modes.

TUNER

Radio Operations

Covers tuning, storing stations, traffic program, and radio mode settings.

Satellite Radio

Information on enabling and using satellite radio service and tuning channels.

DISC

CD-Audio/DVD-Audio/DVD-Video

iPod* Mobile Digital Device

USB

PHONE

Bluetooth® Operation

Connecting and using cell phones via Bluetooth for hands-free calls.

Operating the PCM Telephone

Using the internal telephone, inserting SIM, entering PIN, and making calls.

PCM Phonebook

Text Messages (SMS)

INFO

Displaying Traffic Messages (XM NavTraffic)

Individual Vehicle Settings

Rear View Camera

TRIP

Trip Computer (Trip Data Display)

Logbook

The Sport Display

NAVI

General Operation

Entering an Address

Step-by-step guide to inputting destination details like country, town, and street.

Starting and Stopping Route Guidance

Initiating, ending, and managing route guidance sessions and alternatives.

Storing a Destination

Points of Interest

MAP

Map Display

Voice Control

Learning About Voice Control

Introduction to Operation

Commands

Overview of local and global voice commands supported by the system.

Basic Functions of the Voice Control System

Performing Voice Adaptation