Random questions for first time PCM user

[Flying ace]

After spending my first 2 days with my 23 Taycan, I can't figure out some settings/features. I'm hoping people who have a lot of experience with this generation PCM have info on availability:

1. XM radio. When on the "List" view, under each radio station/channel name, there is a short description of the channel, and the tile to the right just displays channel logo.
Is there any way to have this screen display artist name, song or logo?

The only way I can see it is in the "Play" screen.

2. Is there any way to set my own defaults for Normal, Sport/+, and Range modes?

I can't figure out under what conditions it resets, as sometimes after a short shutdown, it retains my settings. Is the only saveable configuration Individual?

3. Is there a way to toggle and select certain Point of Interest markers defaults on the map? Currently it defaults to all POIs but it's also not clear what is being prioritized, I could be literally parked next to a fast charge station and it wouldn't display it. Hilariously, it also shows gas stations, literally useless.

4. After selecting a route, does PCM provide an alternative route?

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[Tooney]

4. After selecting a route, does PCM provide an alternative route?

My 22 4S has PIRM option and it does provide alternative routes when a new destination is entered.
(There is an option in nav settings to enable displaying routes at start.) Not sure what happens if PIRM option was not included in the car.
While driving with destination in nav, the nav <. . . > setting menu will provide alternative route choices.

 

[rim23]

After spending my first 2 days with my 23 Taycan, I can't figure out some settings/features. I'm hoping people who have a lot of experience with this generation PCM have info on availability:

1. XM radio. When on the "List" view, under each radio station/channel name, there is a short description of the channel, and the tile to the right just displays channel logo.
Is there any way to have this screen display artist name, song or logo?

The only way I can see it is in the "Play" screen.

2. Is there any way to set my own defaults for Normal, Sport/+, and Range modes?

I can't figure out under what conditions it resets, as sometimes after a short shutdown, it retains my settings. Is the only saveable configuration Individual?

3. Is there a way to toggle and select certain Point of Interest markers defaults on the map? Currently it defaults to all POIs but it's also not clear what is being prioritized, I could be literally parked next to a fast charge station and it wouldn't display it. Hilariously, it also shows gas stations, literally useless.

4. After selecting a route, does PCM provide an alternative route?

1. This thing may not recognize songs correctly. When it doesn’t know that, it doesn’t write the song name. Most of the time it works for me. Though, I’m not sure about radio itself as I’ve mostly using digital radio app.

2. Only the Normal can remember the suspension settings. And nothing else. If you want custom settings, you have to use individual settings (not sure if you have it without sport chrono package)

3. It may not know all the charging stations as each manufacturer uses some “roaming” data from a desired supplier.

4. Yup, it does. Cannot tell you how to do that as I cannot remember the steps..… Try to play with it.

 

[SergeyIndy]

1. XM is very limited in this version of the PCM with no configurable views or features. The previous version 6 that runs on our 2020 Cayenne for example has many more features such the ability to rewind by scrolling the live marker or tagging artists and songs to be alerted when they are playing.

2. Default Saving for Modes. The way I understand it to work is that some settings are retained and others only retained if saved into the Individual mode. For example, Chassis setup and height appear to be saved from drive to drive but Recoup and Sport Sound are not.

3. POIs should be configurable from showing none, some, or all.

4. PCM map route feature is configurable to show or not who Alternate routes.

 

[Flying ace]

1. XM is very limited in this version of the PCM with no configurable views or features. The previous version 6 that runs on our 2020 Cayenne for example has many more features such the ability to rewind by scrolling the live marker or tagging artists and songs to be alerted when they are playing.

2. Default Saving for Modes. The way I understand it to work is that some settings are retained and others only retained if saved into the Individual mode. For example, Chassis setup and height appear to be saved from drive to drive but Recoup and Sport Sound are not.

3. POIs should be configurable from showing none, some, or all.

4. PCM map route feature is configurable to show or not who Alternate routes.

Thanks!

Why would a newer version of PCM be stripped of very unique features than compared to an older version?

Re#3, do you know where in the instructions manual where to configure POIs?

 

[W1NGE]

Suggest reading the Owner's Manual....

Press NAV, Finder, then ...

Also enable in NAV / MAP ( "..." bottom right of map then scroll to Navigation Settings then Map Settings and fill your boots)

 

[Flying ace]

I saw that displays it, but nowhere to select certain ones. Sorry Bear with me. Didn't mean to use you as tech support!

 

[Tooney]

I saw that displays it, but nowhere to select certain ones. Sorry Bear with me. Didn't mean to use you as tech support!

This forum, and @W1NGE in particular, provide excellent Taycan tech support. We keep our questions and learnings coming.

 

[SergeyIndy]

Thanks!

Why would a newer version of PCM be stripped of very unique features than compared to an older version?

Re#3, do you know where in the instructions manual where to configure POIs?

My only explanation for very bare XM implementation is because Taycan PCM is based on a different platform with many more music options available. I was surprised to see basic XM features that existed since PCM ver 3 are not there.

I spent time with the Map and Nav settings and sure enough there is no way to filter POIs. Only option is to Display them or not. Another disappointment.

 

[Flying ace]

here's another one - is there a way to quickly mute and unmute the audio? I haven't found an easy way and resort to pushing and holding the volume button.

 

[sveinaan]

Just push the Rotary knob on steering wheel to mute audio. And once more to unmute.

 

[Flying ace]

Just push the Rotary knob on steering wheel to mute audio. And once more to unmute.

I literally just figured this out 3 days ago. Lol

 

[Tooney]

This guy has a couple of in-depth videos describing how to operate and set-up Taycans (pre-2025s):
How to operate your new 2022 Porsche Taycan, Abridged version!
How To set up and operate your All new Taycan!

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