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Wheel Bolts fAlways clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
f Wheel bolts must not be greased.
f Replace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use genuine Porsche wheel bolts
assigned especially to this model or wheel
bolts of similar quality that have been
manufactured according to Porsche
specifications and production requirements.
Tightening torque
Tightening torque for wheel bolts: 160 Nm
(118 ftlb.) .
Security wheel boltsThe adapter (wrench socket) for the security
wheel bolts is stored in the tool tray under the
luggage compartment floor.
fIf the wheels have to be removed at the
workshop, do not forget to hand over the
socket for the security wheel bolts along
with the car key.
f To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-
theft protection, the adapter must be used
between the wheel bolt and the wheel
bolt wrench.
f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
that it engages fully in the teeth of the
wheel bolt.
Flat Tire 1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving lane as possible.
The vehicle must be parked on a firm and flat
surface offering adequate grip.
2. Switch emergency flasher on.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Put the vehicle in 1st gear or move the PDK selector lever to position P.
5. Straighten the front wheels.
6. Remove the ignition key, or the control unit on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, in order to
lock the steering and pr event the engine from
being started.
7. Get all passengers to leave the vehicle.
8. Set up the warning triangle at a suitable distance.Filling in tire sealantThe tire sealant and compressor with pressure
tester can be found in the tool tray under the
loadspace floor in the luggage compartment.
The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tire tread.
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency solution so you can drive to the
nearest workshop. Even if the tire is air-tight,

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Licence Plate LightsChanging bulb
(C5W)
1. Open the tailgate.
2. Position the blade of a screwdriver at the left on the light cover and lever off the light cover.
3. Remove bulb and replace it.
4. Clip in the light cover.
5. Close the tailgate and check operation of bulb.
Side Marker LightChanging bulb (W5W)1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
a screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the wheel housing liner parallel to the side marker
light housing (in direction of travel).
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring of the side marker light
housing. 1. Press the cable retaining clip and detach the
cable from the bulb holder.
2. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and remove it.
3. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
4. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise as far as it will go.
5. Push the cable onto the bulb holder until it audibly engages.

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Height adjustment
1. Switch ignition on.
2. Switch on low beam.
3. Open engine compartment lid.
4. Place allen key (6 mm) on adjusting screw.
5. Adjust low beam in direction of the arrow.
TowingCertain state statutes and local ordinances
prohibit towing with a chain, rope or even a tow
bar. In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper precedures. Consult your
authorized Porsche dealer for details.
Flat bed towing is the pref
erred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Tips on driving
f Always observe the laws governing towing and
tow-starting.
f Exercise extreme care when your vehicle is
being towed.
– If a turn signal is operated when the ignition and emergency flasher is switched on, only the
turn signal on the corresponding side of the
vehicle lights up. The emergency flasher is
switched back on again when the turn signal is
switched off.
Warning!
Risk of accidents. No power assistance is
available on the towed vehicle when its
engine is not running. Greater force is
therefore required when braking and
steering.
f Exercise extreme care when your vehicle is being towed.
When the engine is not running, adequate
lubrication of the transmission is not guaranteed.
Observe the following points to avoid damage to
the transmission.
Panamera STowing a vehicle with PDK transmission on all
four wheels
Caution!
We urge that wherever possible, a car
transporter or trailer be used to transport a
Panamera vehicle that cannot move under
its own power. This is the safest way to
transport a down vehicle.
For those instances where a car transporter or
trailer is not available, the vehicle may be towed
on all four axles only, provided the following
conditions are strictly me t. Failure to meet these
conditions will result in serious and expensive
damage to the PDK transmission.

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If the vehicle's transmission or shifter is already
damaged, serious damage will result if the vehicle
is not towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Porsche cannot be held responsible for damage
incurred in cases where a vehicle has been transported on one or both of its axles.
fThe vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in em ergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
a trailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display.
f The vehicle must always roll on all four wheels
when towed.
The ignition must be switched on so that the
brake lights and turn signal lights operate and
the steering lock cannot engage.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances ar
e greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter
or on a trailer.
Panamera STowing a vehicle with PDK transmission on
one axle
f The vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in emergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
a trailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display.
f Switch ignition off.
The ignition key must remain in the ignition
lock so that the steering wheel lock does
not engage.
The control unit must be removed from the ignition lock and the ke
y inserted in vehicles
with Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Please see the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
page 165.
f Make sure that the vehicle is
adequately illuminated.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances are greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter or
on a trailer.
Panamera 4S, Panamera TurboTowing a vehicle with PDK and all-wheel drive
Caution!
We urge that wherever possible, a car
transporter or trailer be used to transport a
Panamera vehicle that cannot move under
its own power. This is the safest way to
transport a down vehicle.
For those instances where a car transporter or
trailer is not available, the vehicle may be towed
on all four axles only, provided the following
conditions are strictly met. Failure to meet these
conditions will result in serious and expensive
damage to the PDK transmission.

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If the vehicle's transmission or shifter is already
damaged, serious damage will result if the vehicle
is not towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Porsche cannot be held responsible for damage
incurred in cases where a vehicle has been
transported on one or both of its axles.
f
The vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in emergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
atrailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f The vehicle must have all four wheels on the
ground when being towed or it must be
transported on a car transporter.
The vehicle must not be raised at one axle,
irrespective of whether it is the front or
rear axle.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display. f
Switch off the ignition or leave the engine
running. The ignition key must remain in the
ignition lock so that the steering wheel lock
does not engage.
The control unit must be removed from the
ignition lock and the key inserted in vehicles
with Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Please see the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
page 165.
f Make sure that the vehicle is
adequately illuminated.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances are greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter or
on a trailer.
Pulling out a vehicle stuck in snow,
sand, etc.fAlways pull out the stuck vehicle with the
greatest care.
f Do not pull out the vehi cle abruptly or at
an angle.
f If possible, pull the vehicle out backwards in
its own tracks.

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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside of the vehicle for any interference.
Tying down vehicle on flat bed1. Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the
opening in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on ho ist cable, but do not
disconnect.
Use hoist cable as safety cable.
Transporting the vehicle on car trains,
ferries and car transportersf Tie the vehicle down only at its wheels.
f Deactivate interior surveillance and the
inclination sensor.
f Please see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on page 247.

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Tire Pressure and Technical DataVehicle Identification Data ............................ 323
Engine Data................................................ 324
Wheels, Tires.............. ................................ 325
Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/20 °C) .... 326
Weights...................................................... 328
Filling Capacities ......... ................................ 329
Driving Performance ... ................................ 329
Dimensions .................... ............................ 330

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Wheels, TiresfApproval of tire and wheel sizes is grante d based on extensive testing. Your authorize d Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you about the current
approval status.
By fitting tires that have been approved by Porsche, you can be sure that you have the best possible tires for your Porsche.
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “105 ”) and code letter (e.g. “V”) for permitted top speed are minimum requirements.
When fitting new tires or changing tires: Please see the chapter “TIRES AND WHEELS” on page 280.
f Snow chain clearance can only be guaranteed for the tires marked
1). Snow chains can only be fitted on the rear wheels. Maximum speed
30 mph (50 km/h). Only use fine-link cross-ty pe or edge chains approved by Porsche.
Panamera S, Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
18-inch wheel front axle/rear axle
8J x 18, Rim offset 59 mm/9J x 18, Rim offset 53 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
245/50 ZR 18 (100Y)/275/45 ZR 18 (103Y)
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
245/50 R 18 100V/275/45 R 18 103V
1)
19-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9J x 19, Rim offset 60 mm/
10J x 19, Rim offset 61 mm 9J x 19, Rim offset 60 mm/
10J x 19, Rim offset 61 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
255/45 ZR 19 (100Y)/285/40 ZR 19 (103Y) 255/45 ZR 19 (100Y)/285/40 ZR 19 (103Y)
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
255/45 R 19 100V/285/40 R 19 103V
1)
255/45 R 19 100V/285/40 R 19 103V
1)
20-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
11J x 20, Rim offset 68 mm 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
11J x 20, Rim offset 68 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) XL/295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) XL 255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) XL/295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) XL
20-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
10.5J x 20, Rim offset 65mm 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm
/
10.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
255/40 R 20 101V XL/285/35 R 20 104V XL
1)
255/40 R 20 101V XL/285/35 R 20 104V XL
1)