2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA height

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Maintenance and Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardou s area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
f O n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
f Ensure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially
cautious of devices such as hot water heaters
which ignite a flame intermittently.
f Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Be alert and cautious around the engine at all
times while it is running. If you have to work on
the engine while it is running, always put the
parking brake on and put the PDK selector
lever in position P or N.
f In particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get caught in the fan, belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The fans can start or continue running as a
function of temperature,
even with the engine
switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the
engine off and exercise extreme caution.
f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic
ignition system. When the ignition is on, high
voltage is present in all wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exercise
extreme caution when working on any part of
the engine while the ignition is on or the engine
is running.
f Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. The jack
supplied with the car is not adequate for this
purpose.
Switch off level control of air suspension and
height adjustment.
Please see the chapter “RAISING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM, TROLLEY JACK
OR STANDARD JACK” on page 290.
f When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive). f
Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.
f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty
coverage.
f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, washer fluid,
brake fluid or coolant, are hazardous to your
health.
Keep these fluids out of children's reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the
appropriate regulations.
f Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried in your
vehicle. Please make enquiries before driving
abroad.

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fStart washing the vehicle by thoroughly
wetting the paintwork and rinsing the heavy
dirt off.
f After washing the vehicle, rinse it thoroughly
with water and rub it dry with chamois-leather.
Do not use the same chamois for rubbing
dry as you use for cleaning the windshield
and windows.
Warning!
Risk of accidents! Reduced or uneven
braking action may be caused by wet
brakes.
f After washing the vehicle, test the brakes
and steering and briefly brake the discs dry.
When doing so, make sure that vehicles travelling behind you are not affected. Cleaning in car washes
Optional add-on parts or parts that project beyond
the contours of the vehi
cle may be damaged by
design features of car washes.
The following parts are particularly at risk:
– Windshield wipers and rear wiper (always switch them off – wiper stalk in
position 0 – to prevent them wiping
unintentionally in intermittent or sensor
operation).
– Exterior mirrors (always fold in).
– External antenna (always unscrew).
– Roof transport system (always remove completely).
– Spoiler.
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire height, the greater the risk of damage).
f Please consult the operator before using
automatic car washes.
f All parts not reached by a car wash, such
as door and lid seams or door sills, must
be washed and polished by hand.
Paint careIn order to protect the pa int on your vehicle in
the best possible way against mechanical and
chemical damage, you should
– preserve it regularly,
– polish it if necessary,
– remove spots and stains, and
– repair damaged paintwork.
General Notes
f Never rub a dusty vehicle with a dry cloth,
because the grains of dirt will damage
the paintwork.
f Do not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes as these remove
the matt effect.
Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due
to weathering.
f Preserve paint regularly.
f Apply paint preservative after washing the
vehicle and polish it smooth to preserve
the paintwork.
This keeps the paint shin y and elastic. Dirt is
prevented from adhering to the paint surface and
industrial dust is prevented from penetrating
the paint.

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Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your Vehicle
Danger!
Ignoring the following instructions may
cause serious personal injury or death.
f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle
is a potentially hazardou s area. If you are not
fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do
not attempt the adjustments described on the
following pages.
f O n l y w o r k o n y o u r v e h i c l e o u t d o o r s o r i n a w e l l
ventilated area.
f Ensure that there are no open flames in the
area of your vehicle at any time when fuel
fumes might be present. Be especially
cautious of devices such as hot water heaters
which ignite a flame intermittently.
f Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
down sufficiently. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
f Be alert and cautious around the engine at all
times while it is running. If you have to work on
the engine while it is running, always put the
parking brake on and put the PDK selector
lever in position P or N.
f In particular, be very careful to ensure that
items of clothing (ties, shirt, sleeves etc.),
jewelry, long hair, hand or fingers cannot get caught in the fan, belts or other moving parts.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front
of the car.
The fans can start or continue running as a
function of temperature,
even with the engine
switched off.
Carry out work in these areas only with the
engine off and exercise extreme caution.
f Your Porsche is equipped with an electronic
ignition system. When the ignition is on, high
voltage is present in all wires connected with
the ignition system; therefore, exercise
extreme caution when working on any part of
the engine while the ignition is on or the engine
is running.
f Always support your car with safety stands if it
is necessary to work under the car. The jack
supplied with the car is not adequate for this
purpose.
Switch off level control of air suspension and
height adjustment.
Please see the chapter “RAISING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM, TROLLEY JACK
OR STANDARD JACK” on page 290.
f When working under the car without safety
stands but with the wheels on the ground,
make sure the car is on level ground, the
wheels are blocked, and that the engine
cannot be started.
Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive). f
Do not smoke or allow an open flame around
the battery or fuel.
Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.
f Incomplete or improper servicing may cause
problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt
about any servicing, have it done by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Improper maintenance during the warranty
period may affect your Porsche warranty
coverage.
f Supplies of fluids, e.g. engine oil, washer fluid,
brake fluid or coolant, are hazardous to your
health.
Keep these fluids out of children's reach and
dispose of them in accordance with the
appropriate regulations.
f Some countries require additional tools and
special spare parts to be carried in your
vehicle. Please make enquiries before driving
abroad.
Note
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids) are not
supplied as standard with the vehicle. Your
authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.

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Minor Repairs
Snow chains
Warning!
Risk of damage to body, axle or brake
components.
f Use only the fine-link snow chains recom-
mended and authorized by Porsche so that
sufficient clearance between the wheel well
and the chain is assured.
f Please see the chapter “WHEELS, TIRES” on
page 325.
f Follow instructions issued by the supplier of the chains.
Fit snow chains only on the rear axle.
f Remove spacers if snow chains are mounted.
f Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice
and snow from the wheel well.
f Vehicles with snow chains must not be driven
faster than 30 mph (50 km/h) .
Different states and countr ies have varying statu-
tory requirements regarding maximum speed.
f Check with local authorities for possible
restrictions.
f Remove chains as soon as the roads are free
of ice and snow.
Example of InscriptionInscription on radial tireA – Tire size
Example: P 265/40ZR18 (101Y)
–P - The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
– 265 - Indication of tire width in mm
– 40 - Indication of tire height to tire width ratio
in percent
– ZR - Belt type code letter for radial
– 18 - Indication of rim diameter in inches
– 101 - Load capacity coefficient –
Y - Speed code letter
– XL (Extra Load) - Tire with increased load
rating
B – TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
–DOT The DOT symbol indicates that the tires
comply with the requirements of the
US Department of Transportation and provides
information about:
– first two-digit code means manufacture’s identification mark.

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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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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
Dimensions
Panamera S, Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Length 195.67 in. (4970 mm)
76.02 in. (1931 mm)
83.23 in. (2114 mm)
55.83 in. (1418 mm)
114.96 in. (2920 mm)
Width without exterior mirrors
Width with exterior mirrors
Height at DIN curb weight
Wheelbase
Ground clearance at maximum gross weight
3.31 in. (84 mm) 4.41 in. (112 mm)
Tr a c k s
18-inch wheels, front/rear 65.28 in. (1658 mm)/
65.42 in. (1661.6 mm)
19-inch wheels, front/rear 65.20 in. (1656 mm)/64.80 in. (1645.8 mm)
20-inch wheels, front/rear front: 64.80 in. (1646 mm)
rear: 11J x 20 wheel, 64.24 in. (1631.8 mm)
rear: 10.5J x 20 wheel, 64.48 in. (1637.8 mm)

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

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Index
Switching on and off .......................................... 170
Automatic (PDK transmission) Rocker switches on the st eering wheel .................. 61
Automatic brake differential (ABD) Functional description . ....................................... 204
Automatic driving light assistant Adaptive light system .. ......................................... 92
Automatic headlight levelling Functional description . ......................................... 94
Automatic speed control (cruise control) Accelerating ........ ...................................... ........ 177
Decelerating........................................... ........... 177
Functional description . ....................................... 176
Interrupting operation.. ....................................... 177
Storing speed.. .................................................. 176
Switching off .................. ................................... 178
Switching on .................. ................................... 176
Automatic transmission...... .......................................... 193
AUX interface, installation position ................................ 192
Auxiliary high-beam headlight Changing bulb ................ ................................... 311
Installing headlights..... ....................................... 309
Removing headlights ....... ................................... 309
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system .. ..................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
weight of child) ........... ......................................... 53
Battery ........................................ ............................... 191
Care ................... ...................................... ........ 304
Changing in car key .... ....................................... 307
Charge state ... .................................................. 303
Charging ............. ...................................... ........ 307
General information..... ....................................... 303
Jump-lead starting .......... ................................... 306
Location.............. ...................................... ........ 303
Procedure after connectio n ................................ 305
Replacing .................................................. ........ 305
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication .......... 113
Winter driving ..................... ............................... 304
Before driving off .............. .............................................. 4
Belt tensioner Functional description . ......................................... 45 Belts...................
.......................................... ................ 44
Adjusting belt height .......................... ................... 47
Belt tensioner functional description ...................... 45
Care instructions........... ..................................... 276
Fastening ..................... ....................................... 46
Opening ............ ...................................... ............ 46
Warning light on the tach ometer ............................ 45
Bi-Xenon headlight Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Installing headlights ....... ..................................... 309
Removing headlights ......... ................................. 309
Brake booster ........................ ..................................... 174
Brake fluid Changing .............. ............................................. 259
Warning light on speedometer
............................. 259
Brake pads Breaking in new brake pa ds .................................... 6
Warning message, brakes . ................................. 174
Brake pedal............. .................................................... 173
Brake wear Warning message ............. ................................. 174
Brakes Applying/releasing parkin g brake ........................ 171
Brake pad warning messag e ............................... 174
Brake pedal ...................... ................................. 173
Brake wear warning mess age ............................. 174
Break in new brake pads ........................................ 6
Footbrake.......... ................................................ 172
Test stand ......... ................................................ 253
Break in hints ..................... ............................................. 6
Breaking in Engine ................. ................................................. 6
Engine oil and fuel consumption during break-in
period ...................................... ............................. 6
Hints .................... ................................................. 6
New brake pads and brake discs ............................ 6
New tires .......... .................................................... 6
Brief overview Air conditioning, front co ntrol panel ....................... 68
Air conditioning, rear co ntrol panel ........................ 69
Opening and locking the ve hicle from outside ......... 21
Windshield wipers ............. ................................. 101
Bulbs Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Changing bulb for licence plate light .................... 313
Changing bulb for side ma rker light ..................... 313 Changing bulb for
side turn signal light................ 312
CCar care
Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270
Washing the vehicle, inst ructions ........................ 270
Wheel bolts ..................... .................................. 293
Windows ............. .............................................. 272
Car key (remote control) Emergency operation of key in ignition lock ......... 166
Locking vehicle door ....... .................................... 24
Unlocking vehicle door . ........................................ 23
Car Telephone ...................... ...................................... 190
Care instructions Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Car washing .................... .................................. 270
Carpet ................ .............................................. 275
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Mats................... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Radar sensor ......................................... ...........
274
Reversing camera ........... .................................. 274
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Ultrasound sensors, Park Assist .......................... 274
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270