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Having just traded my Gen 1 for a Gen 2 and now trying to get to grips with the new PCM system, I search the 997 forums for some advice beyond that of the manual. Seeking out those nuances that can make the difference that do not always jump out of the page.[8|]

I couldnt find a thread capturing in one place such tips and tricks so would ask to either be pointed in the right direction or start a list here.

My offering as follows that I picked up at a shell garage when a guy said (about my Gen 1) 'I used to have one of those, do you know that......

if you hold down the lock button on the key fob, any open window will close'

I didnt know, and I have used ever since. [:)]

Hope this tip is of use to someone and look forward to reading some others

Darren

 
Darren, good post..
I have found some do and some don't, [&:] I was under the impression that the later 996 and the 997 had this feature removed due to the apparent dangers on things ie people getting caught in a clsoing window..
I'll try mine and see what the results are... I know my first 996 did but latter didn't...

I'll add a hint too.. If you car goes into sleep mode, just lift the door handle to reactivate it. The remote will work as normal then.

garyw
 
ORIGINAL: garyw

I'll add a hint too.. If you car goes into sleep mode, just lift the door handle to reactivate it. The remote will work as normal then.

garyw
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Oi! That was mine!!
On the PCM 3 Nav side of things I often find it easier to put in a route via the map than typing in all the info (given that the data base is not that great!), especially if it's to get to a POI or just the general area. Select a small scale which includes the destination, touch the screen to bring up the cursor arrows, touch it again as close as possible to your destination (the cursor will centre to the touch point) then zoom in and repeat as necessary. Then touch "options" and "Start guidance". Sounds a bit long-winded but is quick in practice.
Of course if you have no idea where the destination is in the first place this method does not work.........![:D]
 
You could also google you destination,take the co-ordinates and put them into the sat-nav,another quick way.
 
ORIGINAL: garyw

Darren, good post..
I have found some do and some don't, [&:] I was under the impression that the later 996 and the 997 had this feature removed due to the apparent dangers on things ie people getting caught in a clsoing window..
I'll try mine and see what the results are... I know my first 996 did but latter didn't...
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This is configurable with PIWIS: the factory default being OFF - quite a common request at OPC therefore to have it activated I suspect.
 
I think every car I've had over the last 10 years has had this feature fairly common and well known isn't it?
 
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