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There are so many 991 performance and safety enhancement systems designed by the Porsche engineers, it boggles the mind. After searching around, I'd discovered tons of separate posts but not one that covered them all. So, I've put together a comprehensive list of the features that are controlled by each of the center console buttons that may be useful as a sticky for reference purposes. Please provide comments and omissions and I will update.
-Steve
PSE (if equipped) & Sound symposer activated
PDCC (if equipped) response is increased
Throttle response increased when above 25mph or, after quickly depressing or releasing the accelerator
PDK (if equipped) up-shift points delayed & down-shift points increased with shift times reduced
Dynamic Engine Mounts (if Sports Chrono equipped) firmness increased
Oil cooler valve opens
Coasting & Auto Stop (if PDK equipped) Disabled
(if Sport Chrono equipped)
PDK (if equipped) up-shift points delayed & down-shift points increased with shift times reduced
Oil cooler valve opens
PSE (if equipped) & Sound symposer activated
Coasting & Auto Stop (if PDK equipped) disabled
Throttle response further increased
Dynamic Engine Mounts (if Sports Chrono equipped) are locked
PASM (if equipped) is set to firmest setting
PTV differential locking increased
PDCC (if equipped) response is increased
RPM limiter is harder
PSM/ABS less intrusive
Launch Control enabled (if PDK equipped)
7th gear is disabled
Dynamic cornering lights are more responsive
(if PASM equipped)
Damper firmness activated
PDCC (if equipped) response is increased
NOTE: May be disengaged after activated by the Sport or Sports Plus buttons
PSM (Porsche Stability Management) & ASR (Anti Slip control) are disabled (for extra traction in snow or faster track times)
NOTE: ABS (Anti-Lock Braking) & ABD (Auto Brake Differential) remain on
Spoiler control. To raise press one time
To lower less than 9mph, hold the button until the light goes out
To lower between 9pmp and 75mph, press one time
NOTE: automatically activated at 75mph and lowered below 50mph
(if sports exhaust equipped)
Opens the sport exhaust & sound symposer
NOTE: May be disengaged after activated by the Sport or Sports Plus buttons
Auto Shutoff Disable
NOTE: Auto Shutoff is also disabled if: battery needs charging, climate control system demands, engine temperature demands
Nice, this is a handy reference for sure. One thing though, as I've read here and elsewhere the Sport/Sport Plus or PASM buttons don't do anything in regards to activating PDCC... it is apparently always active regardless of Sport or PASM mode selected.
Both PDCC and dynamic motor mounts are always active. Like the other systems- throttle, PASM, etc- they are "on" but have a range of aggressiveness, responsiveness, whatever you want to call it. The ranges overlap a great deal. Nothing ever really "locks" it just goes to increasingly aggressive mapping.
Does steering ever change? News to me. I'm guessing this refers to effects of improved responsiveness of PDCC, PASM, PTV, etc.
Both PDCC and dynamic motor mounts are always active. Like the other systems- throttle, PASM, etc- they are "on" but have a range of aggressiveness, responsiveness, whatever you want to call it. The ranges overlap a great deal. Nothing ever really "locks" it just goes to increasingly aggressive mapping.
I stand corrected on this point. They are always on call. It is the programmed threshold that is effected by these controls.
Originally Posted by chuck911
Does steering ever change? News to me. I'm guessing this refers to effects of improved responsiveness of PDCC, PASM, PTV, etc.
In the 991 Porsche Identity brochure (http://files3.porsche.com/filestore....3-001a64c55f5c), more direct steering is a benefit of PDCC, PASM etc, and not a change in the steering ratio, as you propose? If true then it should appear after the word "therefore". Right? ,
One thing you can say about Porsche, you can set up your driving experience any which way you want it unlike some other companies that utilize preprogrammed driving modes.
Does anyone know if pushing the PSE without the Sport opens the Sound Symposer? My own aural impression is that it appears the Sound Symposer stays closed. But I can't rule out the more aggressive sound of sport setting being a result of the throttle mapping.
Does anyone know if pushing the PSE without the Sport opens the Sound Symposer? My own aural impression is that it appears the Sound Symposer stays closed. But I can't rule out the more aggressive sound of sport setting being a result of the throttle mapping.
PSE on, SS also on. PSE off, SS off. You can be in Sport and turn off PSE too.
One thing you can say about Porsche, you can set up your driving experience any which way you want it unlike some other companies that utilize preprogrammed driving modes.
I stand corrected on this point. They are always on call. It is the programmed threshold that is effected by these controls.
In the 991 Porsche Identity brochure (http://files3.porsche.com/filestore....3-001a64c55f5c), more direct steering is a benefit of PDCC, PASM etc, and not a change in the steering ratio, as you propose? If true then it should appear after the word "therefore". Right? ,
Thanks for the feedback,
-Steve
I dont see why the steering ratio could not be changed esp since the change to hydro-electric
01-01-2015, 06:55 PM
What do all those console buttons do?
