Porsche Taycan 2020-2023 User Manual

The Porsche Taycan, first introduced in 2020 and currently produced through 2023, is an all-electric sports car that combines speed, performance, and style. The Taycan marks Porsche’s first foray into the world of electric vehicles, and it has garnered praise for its sleek design and impressive performance capabilities. The Taycan is available in several different trims, including the Taycan 4S, Taycan Turbo, and Taycan Turbo S, each offering varying degrees of luxury and performance. With its powerful electric motor and advanced battery system, the Taycan delivers both impressive acceleration and range. The car is also equipped with a variety of high-tech features, such as adaptive suspension, all-wheel drive, and a state-of-the-art infotainment system. Overall, the Porsche Taycan is a cutting-edge electric sports car that merges advanced technology with the classic Porsche driving experience.

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On-board literature
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Equipment
Because our vehicles undergo continuous development, equipment and specifications may not be as illustrated or described by Porsche in this manual. Items of equipment are sometimes optional or vary depending on the country in which the vehicle is sold. For more information on retrofit equipment, please contact your Porsche partner. Because of different legal requirements in individual countries, the equipment in your vehicle may vary from that described in this manual. Should your Porsche be fitted with any equipment not described in this manual, your Porsche partner will be glad to provide information concerning correct operation and care of the items concerned.

Warnings and symbols

Various types of warnings and symbols are used in this manual.

• DANGER Serious injury or death Failure to observe warnings in the “Danger” category will result in serious injury or death.
• WARNING Possible serious injury or death Failure to observe warnings in the “Warning” category can result in serious injury or death.
• CAUTION Possible moderate or minor injury Failure to observe warnings in the “Caution” category can result in moderate or minor injuries.
• NOTICE Possible vehicle damage Failure to observe warnings in the “Notice” category can result in damage to the vehicle.

Information
Additional information is indicated using the word “Information”

Conditions that must be met in order to use a function.
Instruction that you must follow.

1. If an instruction comprises several steps, these are numbered.
   1. Notice on where you can find further important information on a topic.

Same Driving Pleasure, More Safety

Your Porsche: Extreme performance, extreme sportiness. A fascinating experience – no doubt about it. But only if you can remain relaxed whatever the situation. This is why safety for us is also a matter of maximum quality.
Here you can find out how you can play your

Perfect technology: a prerequisite for your safety
High-quality materials and excellent workmanship will keep your car on the road for many years to come. In order to achieve its full potential, the vehicle requires attention and care. That way, you will also be able to rely on your Porsche in critical situations.
Getting to know the special features of the electric vehicle

Electrical system
The voltage in the high-voltage vehicle electrical system and high-voltage battery is extremely dangerous. Touching damaged high-voltage cables, the on-board charger, the high-voltage heater, the highvoltage battery, the power electronics or the A/C compressor can result in a fatal electric shock.

All components of the electrical system are marked with warning stickers. The high-voltage cables are orange.

• Do not perform any work on the high-voltage vehicle electrical system, orange-coloured highvoltage cables, on-board charger, high-voltage heater, high-voltage battery, power electronics or A/C compressor.
• Never damage, remove or disconnect the orange high-voltage cables from the high-voltage vehicle electrical system.
• Do not touch components of the electrical system that have been damaged, such as following an accident.
• Never remove the high-voltage battery.

Restricted perception
The vehicle produces considerably less driving and running noise than a vehicle with a combustion engine. In certain situations – in zones with traffic calming, when reversing or parking, for example – other road users may not hear your vehicle.

• Activating E-Sound.
• Drive with extreme care and attention.

Checking the vehicle for damage and correct functioning

A vehicle with technical defects may be the cause of accidents, such as due to faulty operating behaviour.

• Check your vehicle regularly (at least once a month and before any long journey) to ensure it is in good technical condition. In particular, pay attention to the following:
  • Tyres are not damaged and have the right pressure and sufficient tread
  • Headlights, brake lights and direction indicators all work
  • Aerodynamic components are undamaged
  • Wiper blades are intact
  • Windscreen/windows are unobstructed without any cracks or damage to the glass
  • Exterior and interior mirrors are intact and correctly positioned
  • Sensors and cameras are without cracks or damage
  • Cooling air ducts, sensors and cameras are not obstructed (e.g. through films or stone shields, number plate holders)
• Only use telephones or 2-way radios inside the vehicle with an external antenna connected so as not to exceed the limits for electromagnetic radiation in the vehicle.

Checking tyres for damage

Damaged tyres may burst while you are driving. You may lose control of the vehicle.

• Depending on how often you drive and the conditions, but at least once a month, check tyres regularly for foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges. Remember to also check the side walls of the tyres.
• If in doubt, have the tyres and the entire wheel checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
• Do not continue driving with damaged tyres. Have damaged tyres replaced immediately: Go to a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche recommends a Porsche partner as they have trained workshop personnel and the necessary parts and tools.

Adjusting the tyre pressure

Excessively low or high tyre pressure irreparably
damages the tyre and the wheel, lengthens the
braking distance and greatly increases the risk of an
accident. If the tyre pressure is too low, power consumption can increase noticeably and the range may
decrease.

• Adapt tyre pressure to suit your specific tyres and the payload.
  • Please refer to chapter “Tyres and Wheels”
  • Please refer to chapter “Technical Data”
• Make sure that the settings in the Tyre Pressure Monitoring menu on the multi-function display correspond to the tyres fitted on the vehicle and the load condition of the vehicle.
  • Please refer to chapter “Configuring Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM) on the central display” on page 250.
• When a red tyre pressure warning appears on the instrument cluster: stop immediately in a suitable place and check the tyres for damage. Do not continue driving with damaged tyres. If necessary, remedy the damage with tyre sealant.
  • Please refer to chapter “Flat Tyre”

Checking the lights

If lights are faulty, your vehicle is not illuminated and
hard to see in conditions of poor visibility. Other
drivers will see you too late and you could be involved in an accident. The lights to check are:

• Parking light, dipped beam, driving lights, high beam
• Direction indicators, brake lights, reversing lights
• Fog lights
  • Check that all lights are working, and have defective lights repaired immediately

Checking aerodynamic components

Damaged or missing aerodynamic components (e.g. spoilers or underbody panelling) impair vehicle handling.

• Inspect your vehicle for signs of damage.
• Have damaged or missing components replaced immediately.

Keeping windows and wiper blades clean and in good working order

Dirty windscreens, windows and defective wiper
blades reduce visibility and dramatically increase the
risk of an accident.

• Keep the vehicle and windscreen/windows clean.
• Thaw frozen wiper blades and free them from the windscreen.
• Replace wiper blades regularly, or at the latest when they leave streaks on the windscreen
  • Please refer to chapter “Windscreen Wiper”

FAQ