I Have Features Missing From Build Sheet!

[RED!]

I'll start with my car is Canadian, late 2024, running the same PCM hardware as a 2025.

I've reviewed my build sheet, and what I should expect and I've noticed my car doesn't have paid for, listed, features activated!
I've called Porsche and they assure me that I SHOULD have these features.
I've been to the Dealership and they tell me they can't turn on the features.
I'm going to go back again, but before I do, I'm curious how often this happens, and what "fixes" it.

Obvious ones, (there may be more and I just don't recognize it, how would I know if all the suspension electronics are working as designed? and the Range mode features?)

1) PDLS+ not enabled, no menu to activate and change settings - nothing. I'm told by Porsche support it's enabled and I'm supposed to have it. Dealer says they have no way of activating it.
2) KA6 Surround View: I don't have the surround view capabilities, just the basic camera front/rear. Nothing like the videos showing how you can choose other cameras, angles, etc.
3) Roll up the windows with the fob - Canadian cars SHOULD be able to do this, again, no joy

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[SergeyIndy]

I think it is almost impossible to not have features listed on the build sheet. Please share, the build sheet, so we can confirm the features. Some are part of Standard Equipment based on trim and region and others are Options listed on the window sticker.

PDLS+ on the Taycan is a little different from other cars, but the basic difference is that the headlights swivel and follow the curve with no menu option to activate it plus a few other things. This is a reference from a while back from a Canadian owner:
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...tem-pdsl-full-led-vs-matrix.14597/post-242658

Surround View is part of the 4 camera system: front/rear and under mirrors. Please show us the PCM screen when Surround View is on so we can review that. There are 2 different kinds of Surround View and we discussed the differences at length and pros/cons on this forum awhile back. We can go into it as soon as we confirm your exact build sheet details.

Roll up windows is not something I have seen on a Porsche, but I do not use that feature, however, if I would think I have it, then I would look in the manual on how to initiate it.

 

[MTGBUK]

Have you tried holding the lock button on the fob to roll up the windows? This is the only way I have seen on the Taycan. If you are looking for the window close to automatically close on a single button press then I have yet to see it. Mainly aftermarket if you want that. Not many car companies will have that as a feature. Imagine a child sticking a part of body out of window and you accidently lock the car. Safety first.

 

[RED!]

Have you tried holding the lock button on the fob to roll up the windows? This is the only way I have seen on the Taycan. If you are looking for the window close to automatically close on a single button press then I have yet to see it. Mainly aftermarket if you want that. Not many car companies will have that as a feature. Imagine a child sticking a part of body out of window and you accidently lock the car. Safety first.

I’m totally familiar with the Porsche implementation of the window roll feature. I have it on my other cars. The answer is that it’s not there, doesn’t work. I’ve held the button for a loooong time as well just to see. No joy

 

[RED!]

I think it is almost impossible to not have features listed on the build sheet. Please share, the build sheet, so we can confirm the features. Some are part of Standard Equipment based on trim and region and others are Options listed on the window sticker.

PDLS+ on the Taycan is a little different from other cars, but the basic difference is that the headlights swivel and follow the curve with no menu option to activate it plus a few other things. This is a reference from a while back from a Canadian owner:
https://www.taycanforum.com/forum/t...tem-pdsl-full-led-vs-matrix.14597/post-242658

Surround View is part of the 4 camera system: front/rear and under mirrors. Please show us the PCM screen when Surround View is on so we can review that. There are 2 different kinds of Surround View and we discussed the differences at length and pros/cons on this forum awhile back. We can go into it as soon as we confirm your exact build sheet details.

Roll up windows is not something I have seen on a Porsche, but I do not use that feature, however, if I would think I have it, then I would look in the manual on how to initiate it.

I’ll grab you a picture of the camera screen, but suffice it to say that when I search for videos I see both options and my pcm is showing the basic although you can see I have the full version on the build sheet.

 

[MTGBUK]

PDLS+ if like the Macan should swivel unless it is only high beam assist. If the Matrix is implemented you may need to push the indicator stalk forward to activate. You need to be over a certain speed and green headlight icon will turn blue when the matrix feature is active. This is for the 26 Macan but your surround view screen should look similar to this with the same icons. I am in the UK so there may be some differences.

 

[RED!]

PDLS+ if like the Macan should swivel unless it is only high beam assist. If the Matrix is implemented you may need to push the indicator stalk forward to activate. You need to be over a certain speed and green headlight icon will turn blue when the matrix feature is active. This is for the 26 Macan but your surround view screen should look similar to this with the same icons. I am in the UK so there may be some differences.

The macan is definitely different, but similar.

I have high beam assist but my build code should show me full matrix which gives extra menu options, as in this picture.

For the park assist surround I’m supposed to be able to get a 3D view outside the car.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Thank you for sharing the build sheet. Everything is clear to me now. This is what's going on.

1. Regardless of the light setup which for J1.1 LED or Matrix LED, High Beam Assist is standard, although in other models that is part of the plus list of features of the PDLS+. You have the Matrix LED so you will have full PDLS+ set of features with the main difference a swiveling beam when you turn the wheel. There is nothing to turn on as this is automatic and you can look up all it does in the online manual for 2024 Taycan for your region as there may be differences for Canada vs. the US at what speeds for example is does it or how far it will throw the beam or how wide it can make the beam at the intersection. These are all part of the PDLS+ feature set, not to be confused with the Matrix features that are totally separate and not part of this discussion. You can simply drive and see if your beam swivels as you go on a curvy road.

2. Surround View while listed is the basic one (call it 2D) and the main difference is that it has a Curb Side/Side view, vs. a more enhanced version that comes with Remote Park option that has the 3D view that you can spin around. Please capture your screen so we can confirm, as this is how you tell the difference. I have Remote Park option so mine is 3D kind, so I do not have the Curb view of 2D. That was one of the discussions on the forum about pros/cons and some specifically went for 2D as they wanted the Curb View.

 

[d00d]

Exterior Lights is where you should have the two Matrix options (page 149 and 150 in manual), and I see you have them.
PDLS+ isn't configurable, but with automatic headlights enabled on the dashboard, around corners above 5 km/h you should see added front side lighting.

 

[RED!]

Answers to both of the above:
1) my understanding is that PLDS+ includes the matrix functionality. The photo I shared with the menu options showing that is not from my car. I understand that as an American you don’t have those options, your system is nerfed, Canadian systems shouldn’t be. I do not have those options on my Canadian car, although Porsche acknowledges that I should.

2) I get the side view but not surround cameras, although I have the option for the surround cameras (according to Porsche 1-800 people) in the interest of expediency, I grabbed an online photo that looks like what I see

 

[SergeyIndy]

Please let's not confuse PDLS+ and Matrix functionality. They are not the same in Porsche speak that is precise. For example, on my Macan ICE I have LED lights (no Matrix ever available on Macan ICE) but I have PDLS+ that swivel lights and light up corners.

Matrix functions are totally different and since I cannot help you with those because I am in the US, there should be some Matrix options in the PCM to enable/disable. But again, this is easy to test as you go on a highway to see if you get the magic carpet view and that the road signs are not reflective to blind you.

This is from the simulator that is now for J1.2 but it shows the option of Lane Illumination for Matrix beam, so check your Exterior Lights menu for it, which would confirm Matrix function.

Surround View looks right as a 2D version. If you click the last icon, that should be that curb split view from the side cameras, and if so, then you have the right version of the Surround View.

 

[d00d]

Looking at the headlights, are they in black (LED-Matrix Design Headlights in Black incl. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS+))?
If so, you have the hardware, and my assumption would then be the dealer needs to program it with PIWIS to enable functions.

 

[RED!]

Answers to both above questions:
1) Yes, on a 2024 all lights are Matrix, and I don't have the matrix menu options, although Porsche says I should have it, the dealer says they can't activate it (I was just there an hour ago)
2) Park assist, what you're describing is the basic, I have the "KA6 Surround View" PLUS the front and back cameras, so I should have the cameras for the Birds Eye, 360, zoom into different cameras.

How to Use the 3D Surround View Camera | Porsche TaycanYouTube · Porsche Centre CalgaryFeb 15, 2021

 

[d00d]

The dealer should be able to activate Matrix with their PIWIS tool then.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Hey @RED! there are 2 types of Surround View, you have the 2D and it is accurate what you have as listed. I meant to say that there is a 3D kind that is part of a so called Active Parking support with Remote Park where you can control your car remotely when not in the car via the App, that option adds 3D that you do not have. My point is that there is nothing missing from Surround View since you have the Standard Version.

Here is full explanation as they added it starting in 2022:

Matrix is a different story, so if you do not see any PCM menu options, then you got US coded car that was sold in Canada and that you need to have it enabled. I am about to enable mine, but that is with someone who has PIWIS and you need to buy a PIWIS connector $45 and spend money $600-$1,200 USD depending on vendor to activate it via a computer that the vendor installs PIWIS software to access the car. This certainly should be free in Canada, so I would demand Porsche Canada enable it for you for free.

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