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Side Turn Signal LightChanging bulb (WY5W)fOpen the door.
Caution!
Danger of crushing if th e door is closed while
removing the turn signal light.
f Do not close the door while removing the turn signal light. f
Press the securing spring on the turn signal
light in through the opening in the fender with
your finger and remove the turn signal light.
1. Turn the bulb socket counter-clockwise and remove it.
2. Remove defective bulb and replace it.
f Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise as
far as it will go. 1. Insert front turn signal light.
2. Press in securing spring until it
engages securely.
f Check operation of bulb.

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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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1. Insert front side marker light.
2. Press in securing spring until it engages
securely.
f Check operation of bulb.
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes
and Long-Life BulbsDaytime driving lights, front side lights, front turn
signal lights, gas-discharge bulbs in Bi-Xenon
headlights, as well as additional brake lights and
interior lights have light-emitting diodes and long-
life bulbs.
The LEDs cannot be replaced individually.
Replacement of the long-life bulbs involves
a greater amount of installation work.
fHave defective LEDs and bulbs replaced in
a qualified specialist workshop.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Headlight AdjustmentfCheck tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F/20 °C)” on page 326.
f Please see the chapter “REPLACING BULBS”
on page 308.

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Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver's seat must be loaded by a person or a
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
must meet the prescribed values. After being
loaded, the car must be rolled a few meters so
that the suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the
vertical position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see
fig.) has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall)
in distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens
of the headlamp.The correc t position of the cutoff
is 3.0 in. (7.5 cm) at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°)
below a horizontal line, x cm from ground to the
center of the headlamp lens. Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
24.6 ft. (7.5 m) (this value is a rounded down
conversion from the 25-f
oot distance typical of
field aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft. (7.5 m)
distance is measured from the headlamp lens to
the viewing screen.
Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are
projected is perpendicular to the floor and the
vehicle's longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in
color, unobstructed, and wide and high enough to
accommodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the
vehicle's headlamp spacing.

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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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Filling CapacitiesOnly use fluids and fuels approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer can advise you.Driving PerformanceThe specifications refer to a vehicle with DIN curb weight witho ut performance-reducing additional equipment (e.g. special tires).
Engine oil change quantity without/with oil filter Approx. 2.17
US gallons (8.2 liters)/approx. 2.38 US gallons (9.0 liters)
Fuel tank Panamera S:
Approx. 80 litres, of which approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters) are reserve
Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo: Approx. 100 litres, including approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters)
reserve
Fuel octane rating The engine is designed to provide optimum perf
ormance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium
fuel with 98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) is us ed. If unleaded fuels with octane ratings of less than
98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) are used, the engine’s knock control automatically adapts the
ignition timing. Porsche recommends that you use fuel with at least 95 RON/85 MON (90 CLC or
AKI) in your vehicle.
Window/
headlight cleaning system Approx. 1.45 US gallons (5.5 liters)
Maximum speed Acceleration 0 – 60 mph
(96 km/h) Acceleration 0 – 62 mph
(100 km/h) (values in brackets relate to Sport Plus mode)
Panamera S 176 mph (283 km/h)5.2 seconds5.4 (5.2) seconds
Panamera 4S 175 mph/h (282 km)4.8 seconds5.0 (4.8) seconds
Panamera Turbo 188 mph (303 km/h)4.0 seconds4.2 (4.0) seconds

Index
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Index
AABD (automatic brake differential)
Functional description ........................................ 204
ABS (anti-lock brake system) Functional description ........................................ 207
Warning light on instrume nt panel ........................ 207
AC button Air-conditioning system ......................................... 71
AC MAX button Air-conditioning system ......................................... 72
ACC Adaptive cruise control ....................................... 178
Adaptive cruise control .... ............................................ 178
Display principle ............ .................................... 181
Exceptions ......... ...................................... ......... 186
Functional description ........................................ 178
Interrupting/resuming co ntrol ............................. 185
Operating principle......... .................................... 180
Operating states ................................... ............. 182
Radar sensor ................. .................................... 178
Setting the desired dist ance ............................... 183
Setting/changing desired speed ......................... 182
Switching on/off ............ .................................... 182
Warning messages ............ ................................ 185
Adaptive light system, driving light assistant .................... 92
Adhesive foils, care instru ctions.................................... 274
Adjusting the opening height of the powerlift tailgate ........ 30
Aftermarket Alarms.............. ........................................ 190
Air bag Air bag warning light in th e instrument panel .......... 51
Automatic deactivation of the passenger air bag .... 50
Care instructions ........... .................................... 276
Disposal ............. ...................................... ........... 48
Function ............. ...................................... ........... 49
Functional description .......................................... 47
Installation location .... .......................................... 47
Passenger air bag warning light ............................ 51
Air cleaner, maintenance in structions ............................ 261
Air suspension Overview ............ ...................................... ......... 209
Warning message on the multi-function display ..... 210 Air vents
Adjusting
............................. ................................ 82
Opening/closing............... .................................... 82
Air-conditioning compressor Information on air-conditio ning compressor ............ 75
Air-conditioning system Automatic load switch-off ...................................... 75
Child lock ........ .................................................... 80
Defrosting windshield ... ........................................ 73
Extended ventilation pane l .................................... 81
Front control panel ....... ........................................ 76
Functional description... ........................................ 76
Information on air-conditio ning compressor ............ 75
Rear control panel ........ ........................................ 77
Setting air distribution .. ........................................ 79
Setting air quantity ....... ........................................ 79
Setting automatic air-reci rculation mode ................ 75
Setting temperature ......... .................................... 78
Switching AC MAX mode on /off ............................. 72
Switching AC mode on/o ff .................................... 71
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off ......... 71
Switching air-recirculation mode on and off ............ 74
Switching automatic mode on/off .......................... 77
Switching MONO mode on /off ............................... 74
Switching REST mode on /off ................................ 71
Temperature sensor ......... .................................... 70
Using engine residual he at .................................... 71
Air-recirculation button Air-conditioning system . ........................................ 74
Alarm button .......... .......................................... ............. 19
Alarm system Avoiding false alarms ... ...................................... 249
Functional description... ...................................... 247
Persons/animals remaining in the locked vehicle .. 247
Switching off.................... .................................. 247
Switching off alarm ...... ...................................... 247
Switching off interior surveillance and
inclination sensor ......... ...................................... 247
Switching off passe nger compartment
monitoring system ........... .................................. 248
Switching on .................... ..................................
247
When disconnecting batter y ................................ 304 Alcantara, care instructio
ns ..........................................276
Alloy wheels Care instructions ............ ....................................274
Inscription...................... ....................................289
All-wheel drive Functional description . ........................................202
Aluminum rims Care instructions ............ ....................................274
Inscription...................... ....................................289
Antifreeze In coolant ...... ....................................................257
In washer fluid............ ........................................260
Anti-lock brake system (ABS) Functional description . ........................................207
Anti-slip control (ASR) Functional description . ........................................204
Armrest Opening front storage tr ay ..................................219
Opening rear storage tr ay ...................................220
Ashtray Front, emptying.............. ....................................224
Front, opening ............... ....................................224
Rear, emptying .............. ....................................224
Rear, opening ................ ....................................224
ASR (Anti-slip control) Functional description . ........................................204
Assistance when driving uphill Functional description . ........................................206
Audio Tips .................. ................................................189
Audio interface, installation position...............................192
AUTO (light switch) ........... ..............................................92
Driving light assistant . ..........................................92
AUTO button Air-conditioning system .........................................77
Auto Start Stop function Display .............. ................................................170
Exceptions......... ................................................169
Operating principle ......... ....................................169
Preconditions........................................ .............
169
Starting engine automati cally ..............................169
Stopping engine automati cally .............................169