Maintaining Your Porsche’s Navigation System: Updates and Tips
Understanding your Porsche’s navigation system is an important part of maintaining your vehicle.
Here are some tips and tricks for Porsche navigation maintenance so you can keep your vehicle in top shape both on and off the road.
Porsche Navigation Maintenance: What You Need to Know
Software Updates
It’s a good idea to regularly check for and timely install general software updates, as Porsche Connect frequently pushes out new versions of various systems. Updates can improve performance, fix bugs and glitches, and prevent software crashes. They can also increase system responsiveness, which can lead to higher navigation accuracy.
Navigation Software
Keeping the navigation software up to date is an important aspect of its maintenance and can help to ensure routes are accurate and avoid navigation errors. Porsche Connect allows you to update the system’s maps twice per year in the regions that are relevant to you. If you’re experiencing issues with the navigation software itself, it’s a good idea to check Porsche Connect to make sure you have proper connectivity and an active subscription.
Infotainment System
If you’re having trouble accessing the navigation option through your Porsche’s infotainment system, the first step is to reboot it by holding the power button for 10 to 15 seconds. If that doesn’t work, you may want to take your vehicle into a Porsche Center to have a mechanic run a system diagnostic to troubleshoot the issue.
Cleaning
When cleaning your Porsche’s infotainment center, a microfiber cloth and light cleaning solution are the best options, as they provide a gentle clean that won’t scratch the screen or damage its sensitivity. Porsche has its own recommended solution, the 2-in-1 Display Cleaner.
It’s important to avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cloths like paper towels, as they can damage the screen and lead to reduced sensitivity and improper calibration. You should also avoid putting too much pressure on the screen or scrubbing too harshly even when using a microfiber cloth. Finally, turning the screen off and parking in a shaded area can help you see smudges and debris more clearly.
Persistent Issues
If issues continue beyond initial fixes, it’s important to contact your local Porsche Center as soon as possible to avoid further escalating the issue. Heeding early warnings, such as dashboard alerts and touchscreen error codes, can help your Porsche technician diagnose the problem more easily and get you back on the road in a timely manner.
Vehicle maintenance of any kind is always important, and the navigation system of your Porsche is no exception. If you are having trouble with your Porsche’s navigation software, visit us here at Porsche West Broward in Davie, FL to schedule service with one of our qualified technicians.