2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA coolant

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Maintenance and Car Care
1. If the engine is hot, cover the reservoir cap
with a cloth.
Open cap carefully and allow any overpressure
to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
2. Read off the engine coolant level. Top up with coolant if necessary.
Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water
in equal parts.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50 % provides antifreeze protection
down to –31 °F (–35 °C).
Do not top up over the plus marking.
3. Screw the cap on the reservoir closed until it locks securely.
4. Have the cooling system checked. Please contact a qualif ied 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. Maintenance notes
If pure water is added in an emergency, the mixing
ratio will have to be corrected.
A significant loss of coolan
t indicates a leak in the
cooling system.
f The cause must be eliminated without delay.
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.
Radiator fansThe radiators and radiator fans are in the front
of the vehicle.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
The fans can start running when a certain
temperature is reached, even with the
engine switched off.
f Exercise extreme care when working close to
the radiator fans and make sure the engine is switched off.
Brake FluidRegular checking of the brake fluid is part of
servicing.
The fluid level should always be between the
MIN and MAX markings.
A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear
and automatic readjustment of the disc brakes
is normal.
However, if the fluid level falls significantly or
goes below the MIN marking, the brake system
may have developed a leak.
fHave the brake system checked immediately.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized

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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.

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

Index
333
Wheel bolts ....................................................... 293
Windows ............ ...................................... ......... 272
Carpet, care instructions .. ............................................ 275
Catalytic converter .......... ............................................ 263
Emission control (Check Engine) ......................... 114
Center armrest Opening rear storage tr ay .................................. 220
Central locking .................... .......................................... 31
Emergency operation in th e event of a fault ........... 35
Locking vehicle door with car key
(remote control) ............. ...................................... 24
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive .... 24
Opening and locking vehicle door from inside ......... 31
Unlocking vehicle door with car key
(remote control) ............. ...................................... 23
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive . 23
Central locking system Functional description .......................................... 20
When disconnecting batt ery ................................ 304
Changing bulb for licence pl ate light.............................. 313
Changing the remote contro l battery ............................. 307
Chassis control systems Overview (PTM, PSM, PA SM, PDCC) .................... 201
Chassis number, position . ............................................ 323
Chassis setup Functional description ........................................ 208
Selecting............ ...................................... ......... 208
Check Engine (emission control) Functional description ........................................ 114
Warning light ................. .................................... 114
Warning light on the tach ometer.......................... 114
Child lock Enabling/disabling opening rear doors from
inside ................. ...................................... ........... 32
Enabling/Disabling power windows switches in
the rear doors ............... ...................................... 88
Switching rear control pa nel on/off ....................... 80
Child restraint anchorages ............................................. 57
Child restraint system Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system.. ...................................... 56
Child seat Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system.. ...................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
weight of child) .......... .......................................... 53 Child seat bracket..............
............................................56
Chrono................... .......................................... ...........135
Cleaning the engine compar tment .................................272
Closing Closing slide/tilt roof .... ........................................88
Closing tailgate automati cally ................................28
Locking vehicle door from inside .......... .................31
Persons/animals remaining in the vehicle ...............24
Tailgate ............... ................................................26
Vehicle door with car key (remote control)..............24
Vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) ...24
Cockpit Adjusting lighting .......... ........................................95
Cooling system, temperat ure gauge ....................110
Engine oil temperature ga uge .............................110
Fuel gauge ...... ..................................................111
Odometer ............ ..............................................112
Speedometer....... ..............................................110
Tachometer ..................... ..................................110
Warning and indicator ligh ts, overview .................107
Comfort memory ................... ........................................40
Comfort pressure Selecting ......... ..................................................131
Speed warning ................. ..................................131
Compressor ........... .......................................... ...........279
Control systems Overview (PTM, PSM, PASM , PDCC).....................201
Coolant Antifreeze ........ ..................................................257
Checking level.............. ......................................257
Cooled glove box ............... ..........................................219
Cooling system Warning on multi-function display .........................110
Cornering light Dynamic .............. ................................................94
Installing headlights ...... ......................................
309
Removing headlights ........ ..................................309
Static .................. ................................................94
Courtesy lighting, Entry func tion......................................95
Crankcase ventilation ......... ..........................................263
Cruise control Accelerating .................... ..................................177
Decelerating .... ..................................................177
Functional description ... ......................................176
Interrupting operation ... ......................................177
Storing speed ......................................... ...........176Switching off ..................
................................... 178
Switching on .................. ................................... 176
Cupholder Front ................. ............................................... 222
Rear .................. ............................................... 223
DData bank for vehicle data, position .............................. 323
Daytime driving lights ....... ............................................. 94
Defrosting windshield ....... ............................................. 73
Air-conditioning system ........................................ 73
Dimensions.......... ........................................... ............ 330
Dimmer Adjusting brightness of inst rument lighting............. 95
Displacement, Technical da ta....................................... 324
Display on multi-function display Overview of warning messages .......... ................ 152
Display on the multi-function display Overview of warning me ssages .......................... 152
Displaying average fuel co nsumption ............................ 120
Door De-icing door lock....... ....................................... 270
Locking if persons/animals are remaining in
vehicle ................................... ............................. 24
Locking with car key (remot e control) ................... 24
Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) ......... 24
Malfunctions when opening and closing ................. 35
Switching child lock for re ar doors on/off .............. 32
Unlocking with car key (rem ote control)................. 23
Unlocking with Porsche Entr y & Drive (keyless) ...... 23
Door locking, automatic.... ............................................. 25
Door mirror Adjusting ....................... ..................................... 58
Adjusting as parking aid . ...................................... 60
Folding in ....................... ..................................... 59
Folding out..................... ..................................... 59
Storing settings (memor y) .................................... 59
Door opening ....... ........................................... .............. 25
Drinks holder Front ................. ............................................... 222
Rear .................. ............................................... 223
Drive-Off Assistant ............ ........................................... 206
Driver memory ..... ........................................... .............. 40
Driving Winter................ ............................................... 199

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Index
Driving light assistantAdaptive light system .. ......................................... 92
Automatic headlight le velling, functional
description ...... ....................................... ............. 94
Daytime driving lights .. ......................................... 94
Dynamic cornering light ........................................ 94
Low beam ........... ...................................... .......... 93
Static cornering light ... ......................................... 94
Switching on .................. ..................................... 92
Driving off Launch Control ............... ................................... 196
Driving performance, Techni cal data ............................. 329
DVD Installation location ..... ....................................... 191
Navigation ........... ...................................... ........ 191
Player ................. ...................................... ........ 191
Dynamic cornering light ..... ............................................ 94EElectric parking brake
Automatic parking brake release upon
driving off ....... .................................................. 171
Emergency braking functi on ............................... 171
Operating ............ ...................................... ........ 171
Releasing .................................................. ........ 171
Testing on brake test st and ................................ 253
Warning light .................. ................................... 171
Emergency flasher Switching emergency flashe r on/off ...................... 97
Emergency key ..... ........................................................ 20
Emergency operation Of ignition key in igniti on lock.............................. 166
Emergency unlocking Of filler flap ................ ....................................... 267
Of slide/tilt roof .......... ......................................... 89
Of tailgate ...................... ..................................... 35
Emission control (Check Engine)
Functional description . ....................................... 114
Warning light on the tach ometer ......................... 114
Emission Control System ... .......................................... 262
Engine Break in hints ............. ........................................... 6
Checking oil level ........ ....................................... 121
Cooling system.... ...................................... ........ 110
Oil-level gauge ................ ................................... 121 Starting .............
................................................ 167
Starting automatically (Auto Start Stop function) ... 169
Starting manually (Auto Star t Stop function) ......... 169
Stopping .............. ............................................. 168
Stopping automatically (Auto Start Stop
function) ............ ................................................ 169
Technical data .................. ................................. 324
Engine drag torq ue control (MSR)
Functional description.... ..................................... 204
Engine oil ............ ........................................................ 254
Change ................ ............................................. 256
Change quantity ............ .....................................
329
Consumption ........ ............................................. 324
Engine oil pressure ....... ..................................... 152
Filler opening ................ ..................................... 256
General information ....... ..................................... 254
Oil-level warning on the mult i-function display ........ 255
Performance class ............ ................................. 256
Temperature gauge .......... ................................. 110
Topping up ........... ............................................. 255
Viscosity ........... ................................................ 256
Entry & Drive Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive .... 24
Switching off interior surveillance with
Porsche Entry & Drive ... ..................................... 248
Unlocking vehicle door with
Porsche Entry & Drive ... ....................................... 23
Entry function ...... .......................................... ................ 95
Error messages Overview of warning mess ages ........................... 152
Exhaust pipes...... ............................................................ 3
Exterior mirror heating Switching on/off ........... ....................................... 84
External audio source, inter face.................................... 192
FFabric linings (care instruct ions) .................................... 276
Fastening points in luggage compartment...................... 227
Faults Emergency operation of ig nition key in ignition
lock ..................... ............................................. 166
Emergency operation of po werlift tailgate .............. 35
Emergency operation of slid e/tilt roof.................... 89
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap .................. 267
Overview of warning mess ages ........................... 152 ParkAssist ..........
.............................................. 241
Power windows ................... ................................ 88
Slide/tilt roof .......................................... ............. 89
When opening and closin g.................................... 35
Filler flap
Emergency unlocking ...... .................................. 267
Filling capacities Coolant .............. .............................................. 329
Engine oil........................ .................................. 329
Fuel........................................ .......................... 329
Overview ............ .............................................. 329
Overview of fluids and fuels ................. ............... 329
Washer fluid .................... .................................. 329
Filter Air cleaner, maintenance instructions .................. 261
Particle filter, maintenance instructions ............... 261
Fire extinguisher, storage lo cation ................................ 321
First aid kit ........ .............................................. ........... 279
Floor mats, care instructio ns ....................................... 275
Fluids and fuels Coolant .............. .............................................. 329
Engine oil........................ .................................. 329
Fuel........................................ .......................... 329
Washer fluid .................... .................................. 329
Footbrake, safety notes..... .......................................... 172
Four-wheel drive Functional description .. ...................................... 202
Front seat Adjusting ............ ................................................ 39
Retrieving settings (mem ory)
................................ 41
Storing settings (memor y) .................................... 41
Front seats ............ .......................................... ............. 38
Front windshield wipers Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity .................... 103
Switching on rain sensor .................................... 102
Windshield wiping plus wa sher system ................ 102
Windshield, fast wiping..... .................................. 102
Windshield, slow wiping ...................................... 102
Wiping windshield once (one-touch operation) ...... 102
Fuel Economy ............ .............................................. 264
Evaporation control ......... .................................. 269
Fuel can ......... .................................................. 267
Fuel gauge...... .................................................. 111
Fuel reserve warning ... ...................................... 112
Fuels containing ethanol ..................................... 268

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Index
LLATCH system .............................................................. 56
Fastening ....................... ..................................... 56
Installing a child seat ... ......................................... 56
Prescribed installation dire ction of child seat.......... 53
Launch Control .................. .......................................... 196
Leather, care instructions .................................... ........ 275
Level control Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 209
Warning message on the mult i-function display ..... 210
Light Headlight flasher......... ......................................... 96
Switching on Welcome Home function ................... 95
Switching on when entering the vehicle.................. 95
Light switch AUTO function ................ ..................................... 92
Overview ............. ...................................... .......... 92
Switching on AUTO positi on .................................. 92
Lights Care instructions ........ ....................................... 274
Replacing Bulbs .............. ................................... 308
Switching front reading lig ht on/off ....................... 98
Switching front reading light s on/off automatically.. 99
Switching on when entering the vehicle.................. 95
Switching on when leaving the vehicle ................... 95
Load Disengaging luggage comp artment cover ............ 231
General information on lo ading............................ 228
Loading and securing ski bag ............................. 231
Position of tie-down ri ngs ................................... 227
Removing/installing retractable luggage
compartment cover ........ ................................... 229
Retractable luggage compartment cover,
pulling out/retracting .. ....................................... 229
Loading Disengaging luggage comp artment cover ............ 231
General information..... ....................................... 228
Loading and securing ski bag ............................. 231
Position of tie-down ri ngs ................................... 227
Removing/installing retractable luggage
compartment cover ........ ................................... 229
Retractable luggage compartment cover,
pulling out/retracting .. ....................................... 229
Loading information ........... .......................................... 236 Loadspace
Open
ing and closing the floor................ .............. 227
Overview .............. ............................................. 227
Position of tie-down ring s .................................... 227
Lock, child lock
Enabling/disabling opening rear doors from
inside ................ ...................................... ............ 32
Enabling/disabling power windows switches in
the rear doors .............. ....................................... 88
Switching rear control pa nel on/off........................ 80
Locking Emergency operation in th e event of a fault............ 35
Locking the tailgate ....... ....................................... 26
Locking vehicle door from inside ........................... 31
Locking vehicle door with car key
(remote control) ............ ....................................... 24
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive .... 24
Persons/animals remaining in the vehicle ............... 24
Tailgate ............. ...................................... ............ 26
Vehicle door with car key (remote control) ............. 24
Vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) ... 24
Low beam Installing headlights ....... ..................................... 309
Removing headlights ......... ................................. 309
Switching on/off ........... ....................................... 92
Luggage General information on lo ading ............................ 228
Loading and securing ski bag ............................. 231
Position of tie-down ring s .................................... 227
Retractable luggage compartment cover,
pulling out/retracting ..... ..................................... 229
Luggage compartment Closing the tailgate ....... ....................................... 26
Opening and closing the floor................ .............. 227
Opening the tailgate ...... ....................................... 25
Overview .............. ............................................. 227
Position of tie-down ring s .................................... 227
Luggage compartment cover Disengaging ...... ................................................ 231MMaintenance work
Adding washer fluid ....... ..................................... 259
Changing air cleaner ..... ..................................... 261
Changing particle filter ....................................... 261 Checking engine-oil leve
l .................................... 254
Checking the coolant level and adding coolant ..... 257
Notes on maintenance ..... .................................. 252
Topping up engine oil .. ...................................... 255
Malfunctions
Emergency operation of ignition key in ignition
lock.................... .............................................. 166
Emergency operation of slid e/tilt roof ................... 89
Emergency operation of ta ilgate ........................... 35
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap.................. 267
Overview of warning me ssages .......................... 152
ParkAssist .......... .............................................. 241
Power windows ................... ................................ 88
Powerlift tailgate ......... ........................................ 30
When opening and closin g.................................... 35
Memory ................... .................................................... 40
Retrieving seat settings ....................................... 41
Retrieving vehicle settin gs.................................... 41
Storing seat settings ... ........................................ 41
Storing vehicle settings ........................................ 41
Memory buttons..... .......................................... ............. 41
Minor repairs In the event of a flat ti re ..................................... 293
Storage location of warnin g triangle.................... 279
Mirrors Adjusting exterior mirror s..................................... 58
Adjusting exterior mirrors as parking aid ............... 60
Folding in exterior mirr ors .................................... 59
Folding out exterior mirr ors .................................. 59
Storing exterior mirror sett ings (memory).............. 59
Switching automatic anti-dazzle function on
and off ............... ................................................ 60
Vanity mirror ................... .................................... 64
MONO button Air-conditioning system ........................................ 74
Motion sensor (int er
ior surveillance)
Switching off with bu tton in door handle
(Porsche Entry & Drive) ...................................... 248
Switching off with car ke y .................................. 247
Multi-function display Activating functions, opening menus and
viewing options ............... .................................. 117
Browsing through long li sts ................................ 117
Checking oil level ........ ...................................... 121
Display areas .................. .................................. 116
Menu overview .................... .............................. 117