2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA display

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Air Conditioning
Temperature and air quantity, front control panelSetting temperatureFor personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted individually between 60 °F (16 °C)
and 87 °F (29.5 °C).
Recommendation: 72 °F (22 °C)
The selected temperature is shown on the display
above the button .
Increasing temperature
f Press button for the relevant air-
conditioned area upwards.
The preset temperature value is shown on
the air-conditioning display.
Temperature and air quantity on the rear control panel
(4-zone air-conditioning)Reducing temperature
fPress button for the relevant
air-conditioned area downwards.
The preset temperature value is shown
on the air-conditioning display.
If LO or HI appears on the display, the system is
operating at maximum coo ling or heating power.
Automatic mode is switched off. Note on operation
If one air-conditioned area is set to LO
or HI,
the other air-conditioned areas are also set
to LO or HI.
Pressing the button selects the preset
temperature.
Note
The air-conditioning system always cools and
heats the passenger compartment to the preset
temperature at maximum cooling or heating
temperature.
Setting the temperature temporarily to a lower or
higher value does not cool or heat the passenger
compartment to the desired temperature more
quickly.

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Setting air quantityThe selected air quantity is shown in a bar display
above the button . The more bars that are
displayed, the more air flows into the passenger
compartment.
Increasing air quantity
fPress button for the air quantity to the
relevant air-conditioned area upwards.
Reducing air quantity
f Press button for the air quantity to the
relevant air-conditioned area downwards.
Press button for the relevant air-conditioned
area to switch back to automatic mode.
If the air quantity was reduced so much that OFF
appears on the air-conditioning system display,
the supply of air from the outside is interrupted.
Warning!
Risk of accidents due to impaired vision.
The windows can mist up if the air quantity
setting is OFF.
f Only select air quantity setting OFF for short
periods.
f If windows mist up, press for the left and
right vehicle side on the front control panel upwards (increase air quantity).
Air distribution, front control panelSetting air distribution manuallyFront control panel
f Press button .
The air flows to the windshield and the
side windows.
f Press button .
The air flows from the central and side vents.
The air vents must be open.
f Press button .
The air flows to the footwell.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Air distribution, rear control panel
(4-zone air conditioning)Rear control panel (4-zone air-conditioning)
f Press button .
The air flows from the central vents and the
vents in the door pillars. The air vents must
be open.
f Press button .
The air flows from the ce ntral vents, into the
footwell and from the vent in the door pillar.
f Press button .
The air flows into the footwell and from the
vent in the door pillar.
The indicator light on the button lights up.

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Cancelling manual air distributionfPress the relevant air distribution button again.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
or
Press button for the relevant
air-conditioned area.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Air quantity and distribution are controlled
automatically and variations are compensated.
Air distribution in the rear air-conditioned
areas when MONO or REAR mode is
activated (4-zone air conditioning)If the button or is pressed on the front
control panel, air flows from the central and side
vents in the rear of the vehicle.
If the button is pressed on the front control
panel, air flows into the footwells in the rear of
the vehicle.
For information on MONO mode:
fPlease see the chapter “ACCEPTING
SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE
ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.
For information on REAR mode:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING REAR AIR-
CONDITIONED AREAS WITH THE FRONT
CONTROL PANEL – REAR MODE (4-ZONE AIR
CONDITIONING)” on page 81.
Disabling control panel for rear
air-conditioned areas (4-zone air-
conditioning)The power window buttons on the rear doors and
the rear control panel on the center console can
be deactivated by pressing the safety button in the
keypad on the driver’s door.
Switching child protection on/off
fPress the safety button to switch child
protection on and off.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
A lock symbol appears in the displays on
the operating unit for the rear air-conditioned
areas.

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Adjusting rear air-conditioned areas with
the front control panel – REAR mode
(4-zone air conditioning)Switching on REAR mode
fPress button and keep it pressed for
approx. 2 seconds.
REAR appears on the air-conditioning display.
The rear air-conditioned areas can be
controlled from the front control panel.
Switching off REAR mode
f Press button and keep it pressed for
approx. 2 seconds.
REAR disappears from the display. Note on operation
f
The function is ended automatically
approximately 4 seconds after the last
settings are adjusted.
Recommended air-conditioning settings
for lone driversMONO mode is recommended for maximum
passenger compartment comfort.
For information on activating MONO mode:
fPlease see the chapter “ACCEPTING
SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE
ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.
Reducing the air quantity in the rear
air-conditioned areas does not improve
passenger comfort in the front areas
(4-zone air-conditioning only).
For information on adju sting the air quantity:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
QUANTITY” on page 79.
Extended ventilation panelThe extended ventilation panel on top of the
dashboard can be activated or deactivated
separately in the multi- function display on the
instrument panel.
The air flow in the passenger compartment is
more diffuse and less direct.
The automatic control on the air-conditioning
system adjusts the air flow quantity automatically.
For information on activating the extended
ventilation control:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146.

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Air vents, glove boxCooled glove boxCooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
The air vent can be opened and closed manually.
Note
Cold air may flow around the glove box lid and into
the passenger compartment.
f If the outside temperatur e is low, close the air
vents in the glove box to ensure the passenger
compartment is heated as efficiently as
possible.
Multi-function displayAir-conditioning settings on the
multi-function displayAdditional settings relating to vehicle air-
conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
For information on air-conditioning settings
on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146. Air flow
Three air flow settings - “low”, “medium” and
“high” - are available in automatic mode:
–“
Soft ”:
Recommended for passengers sensitive
to drafts with a preference for gentle
air-conditioning.
–“ Normal”:
Default setting.
–“ Strong ”:
Stronger ventilation in the passenger
compartment.
The air flow is clearly noticeable.
Cooler central vents
The temperature of the air blown from the two
central vents is reduced if the passenger
compartment temperature control is not adjusted.
This setting is recommended for passengers with
a preference for a fresh air flow to the head/upper
body area.

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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield WipersNote on operation
If the ignition key is removed and the door is
opened while the lights are on, an audible signal
(gong) warns of possible battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to legal requirements.
Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light SystemThe automatic driving light assistant is a comfort
function. Your Porsche’s driving light (low beam) is
switched on and off automatically depending on
the ambient brightness.
The automatic driving light assistant also controls
the daytime driving lights, the Automatic Coming
Home lights and the dy
namic cornering light.
The automatic driving light assistant is activated
when the light switch is set to the position .
Despite possible support by the driving light
assistant, it is the responsibility of the driver to
switch on the driving ligh t using the conventional
light switch in accordance with the relevant
national regulations.
Activating the headlights using the driving light
assistant therefore does not absolve the driver
of responsibility for correct operation of the
driving light.
Warning!
Risk of accidents if yo u drive your vehicle
without lights.
f Always carefully monitor the automatic driving light control.
Light SwitchLight is switched off.
The daytime driving lights are switched on
when the ignition is switched on, provided
that they are activated on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel.
For information on activating/deactivating
daytime driving lights:
fPlease see the chapter “ACTIVATING
AND DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC
DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS” on
page 142.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
Side marker lights , licence plate light,
instrument lighting, daytime driving lights
switched off.
Low beam/driving light
Only with ignition on.
Rear fog light
Pull the switch in the low beam position.
Indicator light lights up.

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Note
In the event of a fault in the automatic driving light
assistant/adaptive light system, the warning light
for the adaptive light system lights up in the
instrument panel and a warning message appears
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Low beam/driving lightIf the light switch is set to the position , the
low beam is switched on automatically in the
following situations:
–Dusk
– Darkness
– Driving through tunnels
–Rain
– Highway driving (daytime driving lights
deactivated)
When the low beam is switched on, the indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Note on operation
Fog is not recognized.
f In the event of fog, the headlights must
be switched on manually.
Highway function in daylight
The low beam is switched on automatically at
vehicle speeds of more than approx. 90 mph
(140 km/h) in daylight conditions and when
daytime driving lights are deactivated.
If the vehicle is travelling at speeds of less than
approx. 40 mph (65 km/h), the low beam
switches off after a delay of approx. 4 minutes,
if the external lighting conditions permit. Highway function in darkness
The distribution characteristics of the low beam
change if the vehicle is travelling at speeds of
more than approx. 80 mph (130 km/h) in
darkness.
The light beam becomes longer and the field of
vision increases.
Rain function
The low beam is switched on automatically after
five seconds of continuous wiper operation.
If the wipers have not been used for approx.
4 minutes, the low beam is switched off.

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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Automatic headlight levellingWhen the ignition and low beam are switched on,
the level of the headlight beam automatically
changes in accordance with the vehicle load.
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
kept constant during acceleration and braking.
Note on operation
Automatic headlight levellin g is also available
when the light switch is set to the position
(low beam/driving light).
Daytime driving lightsIf the light switch is in po sition (light switched
off), the daytime driving lights are switched on
automatically when the ignition is switched on.
If the light switch is in position , the daytime
driving lights are switched on automatically during
daylight when the ignition is switched on.
If the light switch is in position (low beam/
driving light), the daytime driving lights are not
active.
You can switch the daytime driving lights on and
off on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel (not available in Canada).
Regulations for switching daytime driving lights on
and off vary according to the legal requirements in
each country.
For information on setting the daytime driving
lights:
f Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING AND
DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC DAYTIME DRIVING
LIGHTS” on page 142.
Static cornering lightThe static cornering light switches on if the
steering wheel is turned sharply.
Note on operation
The static cornering light is also available when
the light switch is set to the position (driving
light/low beam).Dynamic cornering lightAt speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the low
beam light is swivelled in the direction of the curve
to illuminate the road more clearly, depending on
the speed of the vehicle and the extent to which
the steering wheel is turned.
In the event of a fault in the dynamic cornering
light, the warning light for the adaptive light
system flashes in the instrument panel and
a warning message appears on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
fPlease see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.