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By using the Precool/Preheat function, you can set a preferred interior temperature for your car before you get in, whatever the time of year.
This article applies to:
Taycan from model year 2020
Panamera (E-Hybrid) from model year 2020
Macan Electric from model year 2024
Cayenne (E-Hybrid) from model year 2018
Please note, this article doesn’t apply to the Cayenne with auxiliary heating.
By using the Precool/Preheat function, you can set a preferred interior temperature for your car before you get in, whatever the time of year.
This article applies to:
Taycan from model year 2020
Panamera (E-Hybrid) from model year 2020
Macan Electric from model year 2024
Cayenne (E-Hybrid) from model year 2018 Cayenne Electric from model year 2026
Please note, this article doesn’t apply to the Cayenne with auxiliary heating.
A default time of 60 minutes for fully electric cars or 30 minutes for PHEV is set automatically. Precooling/preheating can be turned off using the same method.
You will have an overhead view of the interior of your car, displaying your seat areas, which allows you to set your preferred temperature for each area individually. To activate heating or cooling, simply tap the toggle button for the desired area. If your Porsche is equipped with seat heating or cooling, it will also be activated.
You can then set your desired temperature using the slider below the overhead view and activate the precooling/preheating by tapping the Start precool/heat button.
A default time of 60 minutes for fully electric cars or 30 minutes for PHEV is set automatically. Precooling/preheating can be turned off using the same method.
You can also set a departure timer that will precool or preheat your car to your preferred temperature.
After the defined temperature has been reached, the climatization continues for another 10 minutes in case you arrive slightly later than your set departure time.
You can also control precooling and preheating from within your car itself via the PCM. Please note that depending on the model/model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described.
You can also control precooling and preheating from within your car itself via the PCM. Please note that depending on the model/model year of your car, there may be slight differences in how the buttons in the steps below are described.
Switching precooling/heating on or off in PCM
Please note: turning it off will also deactivate any timers.
For more details, please refer to the Owner's Manual, selecting your model and typing Air conditioning into the search field.
The timer can be set to start once (single timer) or at regular intervals (recurring timer). After the defined temperature has been reached the climatization continues for another 10 minutes in case you arrive slightly later than your set departure time.
To delete a timer in your PCM, proceed as follows:
Home > Charging > Departure or Timer > Swipe the timer you want to delete from right to left.
You will need to ensure the following when using precooling/preheating:
If you’re experiencing issues with precooling/preheating, try one or a combination of the following:
If you have any further questions, please contact customer service (contact details below) or your local Porsche Center.
If you require further guidance, we can assist you in finding the right solution.