2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA rear seats

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Activating the automa
tic locking retractor
1. If a child restraint syst em must be fastened to
the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the air bag as possible.
2. Position child seat according to the child seat’s manufacturer instructions.
3. Pull the safety belt retr actor completely out. At
this point the locking mechanism is activated.
4. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle and make certain that it is properly latched.
Make no more adjustments to the seat.
5. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on the child restraint system. You may further
tighten the belt by pulling o n i t t o a l l o w m o re o f
it to retract.
Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do
not occur by moving the seat with the child
seat installed.
Releasing the safety belt
f Unbuckle the safety belt latch.
Then make certain that the belt has fully retracted.
At this point the automati c locking feature will be
disengaged.
Seek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation of a
Porsche child restraint system. LATCH child seats are the best option for
mounting a child seat in your Porsche. Such
LATCH child seats can be
installed only using the
LATCH system in the rear seats.
Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH
system ( Lower A nchorage and Tether for
Ch ildren) recommended by Porsche.
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Po rsche and the appropriate
child age groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH-
compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Always observe the separate installation
instructions for your child seat.
Using a LATCH child seat systemBoth of the rear seats are equipped with the
LATCH system (lower anchorage and anchor
points for tether straps on the back of the
backrests).
Markings on the right and left for the LATCH child
seat anchorage can be found on the seat cushions
of the rear seats.
The anchor bars A for the LATCH child seat
anchorage can be found directly under the
markings between backrest and seat cushion.
LATCH Child Seat System

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Child Restraint AnchoragesfPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR” on page 55.
If your child restraint seat or seats require the use
of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor
points provided behind each rear seat’s backrest.
To ensure proper installation, see your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Installing a LATCH child seat systemf Always observe the separate installation
instructions for your child seat.
1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the operating manual for the child
seat.
2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening points are engaged correctly.
3. If the child restraint seat or seats require the use of a tether strap, feed the tether strap B
through the head restraint. 4. Attach the tether strap to the anchor point
behind the backrest and pull it tight.

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If the electrical adjustment facility fails
f Adjust the mirror by pressing on the
mirror face.Folding in exterior mirrorsfPress button D.
Both exterior mirrors fold in automatically.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
f Fold in mirrors manually.Folding out exterior mirrorsfPress button D.
Both exterior mirrors unfold automatically.
Folding exterior mirrors in and out
automaticallyThe exterior-mirrors can be folded in automatically
after the vehicle is locked.
Folding exterior mirrors in automatically
f Press and hold the button on the car key for
at least 1 second.
or
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, press
and hold the locking button in the handle on the
driver’s door for at least 1 second.
The exterior mirrors fold in.
Folding exterior mirr ors out automatically
f Switch on ignition.
The exterior mirrors fold out.
Note
The exterior mirrors do not fold out automatically
after the ignition is switch ed on if they were folded
in manually using the button D.
If the electrical adj ustment facility fails
f Unfold mirrors manually.
Storing exterior mirror settingsOn vehicles with driver or comfort memory,
individual exterior mirror settings can be stored on
the person buttons on the driver’s side and on the
car key.
For further information on retrieving and storing
vehicle settings:
f Please see the chapter “STORING VEHICLE
SETTINGS” on page 40.Exterior mirror heatingThe exterior mirror heating is activated
automatically when the heated rear window is
switched on while the engine is running.
For information on switch ing on the heated rear
window:
f Please see the chapter “HEATED REAR
WINDOW/EXTERIOR MIRROR HEATING” on
page 84.

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Automatic anti-dazzle exterior mirrorThe exterior mirrors change to anti-dazzle
position automatically in synchronisation with
the interior mirror.
For information on the automatic anti-dazzle
function of the interior mirror:
fPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC ANTI-
DAZZLE INTERIOR MIRROR” on page 60.Swivelling down mirror glass as
parking aid When reverse gear is engaged, the mirror on the
passenger’s side swivels down slightly to show
the curb area.
f Please see the chapter “SWIVELLING DOWN
MIRROR GLASS AS PARKING AID” on
page 242.
Automatic anti-dazzle interior mirrorSensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light. The mirrors
automatically change to anti-dazzle position or
revert to their normal state, depending on the light
intensity.
Note on operation
The incidental light within the detection area
of the light sensor C must not be restricted
(e.g. by stickers on the rear window or items
of luggage in the luggage compartment). Switching off automatic anti-dazzle function
f
Press button B.
The indicator light A goes out.
Note on operation
The anti-dazzle function switches off
automatically if:
– Reverse gear is engaged or
– Interior lighting is switched on.
Switching on automatic anti-dazzle function
f Press button B.
Indicator light A lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid may escape
from broken mirror glass. This fluid irritates
the skin and eyes.
f If the electrolyte fluid sh ould come into contact
with the skin or eyes, rinse it off immediately
with clean water.
Seek medical attention if necessary.
Risk of damage to paintwork, leather, plastic
parts and clothing. Electrolyte fluid can be
removed only while it is still wet.
f Clean the affected parts with water.

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Steering WheelPDK shift buttonsPorsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-speed
transmission with an “automatic” and a “manual”
selection mode.
You can change temporarily to manual mode or
shift gear in manual mode with the shift buttons A
on the steering wheel. For more information on shifting with the
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK):
f
Please see the chapter “PORSCHE
DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 193.
Horn fPress button B to operate the horn.Air bag unitThe air bag unit C is located behind the padded
steering wheel boss.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the air bag is
a safety system designed to provide the driver
with maximum protection from injury in an
accident.
For information on the air bag system:
f Please see the chapter “AIR BAG SYSTEMS” on
page 47.
Heated steering wheelThe steering wheel heatin g can be switched on
and off with the button on the rear of the steering
wheel when the ignition is switched on.Switching steering wheel heating on/offf Press button.
The message “Steering wheel heating
switched on” or “Steering wheel heating
switched off” appears on the multi-function
display for 2 seconds.

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Sun VisorsfSwivel the sun visor down to prevent dazzle
from the front.
f If you are dazzled from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner brac ket and swivel it round
so that it is in front of the door window.
Vanity MirrorThe vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
closed with a sliding cover.
Caution!
Risk of injury.
f Keep the sliding cover closed while driving.
The vanity mirror lighting is switched on
automatically when the sliding cover is
opened (arrow ).

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Roll-Up Sunblinds, Rear Side
WindowsNote on operation
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear side windows can
be raised or lowered only when the rear side
windows are closed.
If child protection is activated, the roll-up sunblinds
on the rear side windows can only be operated
using the roll-up sunblind button in the front center
console or the power window buttons in the
driver’s door.
For information on child protection:
f Please see the chapter “DISABLING THE
CONTROLS IN THE REAR” on page 88.
For information on the roll-up sunblind button:
f Please see the chapter “RAISING/LOWERING
ROLL-UP SUNBLIND ON REAR WINDOW” on
page 66.
Raising roll-up sunblind on rear
side windowsfPull up the corresponding power window
button on the inside of the rear door or the
driver’s door.
or
If the rear roll-up blind is lowered, press and
hold the roll-up sunblind button on the front
or rear center console for approximately
1second.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear window and
the rear side windows are raised.
Lowering roll-up sunblind on rear
side windowsf Push down the corresponding power window
button on the inside of the rear door or the
driver’s door.
or
If the rear roll-up blind is raised, press and hold
the roll-up sunblind button on the front or rear
center console for approximately 1 second.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear window and
the rear side windows are lowered.

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Front roll-up sunblind buttonRoll-Up Sunblind, Rear WindowWhen the ignition is switched on, the roll-up
sunblind in the luggage compartment cover can
be raised and lowered.
fPress the front or rear roll-up sunblind button.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblind is raised or lowered
Rear roll-up sunblind buttonNote on operation
If child protection is ac tivated, the rear window
roll-up sunblind can only be operated using the
roll-up blind button in the front center console.
For information on child protection:
f Please see the chapter “DISABLING THE
CONTROLS IN THE REAR” on page 88.
Automatic lowering of the rear window
roll-up sunblind when reverse gear is
engagedIf the roll-up sunblind is raised when reverse
gear is engaged, the roll-up blind is lowered
automatically.
The roll-up sunblind is raised when the vehicle
drives forward again.
Preconditions
– The ignition must be switched on.
– The function must be activated on the
multi-function display.
For information on setting the automatic
lowering function:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING
REVERSING OPTIONS” on page 144.
Raising/lowering roll-up sunblind
on rear window