Switching off PSM

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Press the PSM button. PSM switches off after a short delay.

When PSM is off, the PSM OFF warning light in the instrument panel and the indicator light in the switch light up.

When braking, the vehicle is also stabilized when PSM is switched off!
One-sided wheel spin is also prevented when PSM is switched off!

PSM should always be switched on for normal driving.

In the following exceptional cases, it can be advantageous to switch off the PSM temporarily:

On a loose surface and in deep snow
When rocking the vehicle free
When using snow chains
On extremely rough ground (if one or more wheels have little or no road grip - engine performance is reduced)