2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA oil

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
flashes
Emergency brake function Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.PSM failureHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.Fault All-wheel dr. system
PSM on Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop if the fault persists.*All-wheel dr. system overloaded Porsche
Traction Management is overloaded.
Reduce load.Fault All-wheel dr. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode error Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode not available Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Spoiler failureDriving stability is impaired. Adjust your driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sunroof not closed fully Close the sunroof.
Warning light
for fuel gauge
indicator
lights upMind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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Fault Fuel indicatorHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Check fuel tank cap Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.Refill washer fluidFasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts.Air bag warning light failure Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left
or right.Heated steering wheel on Steering wheel heating is switched onHeated steering wheel off Steering wheel heating is switched offCheck steering oil level For vehicles with PDCC:
Power steering fluid level too low.
Please visit a qualified specialist workshop.*Ignition key not removedIgnition lock fault Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Key not recognized Make sure that you have the car key with you.Ignition lock faulty Have the fault corrected at a qua lified specialist workshop.*Replace ignition key battery Repla ce the battery in the car key.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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Ignition Lock, Steering
Lock ........................ 164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................ 167
Auto Start Stop Func tion ............................. 169
Electric Parking Brak e ................................ 171
Brakes ........................ .............................. 172
Cruise Control......... ................................... 176
Adaptive Cruise Contr ol .............................. 178
Car Audio Operation/Ti ps............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) .......................... .............................. 191
iPod
®, USB and AUX ........ .......................... 192
Voice Control ............... .............................. 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 193
Selector-Lever Positi ons ............................. 195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ........... 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System)....................... .............................. 207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ............................................ .......... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ............................................ .......... 209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) ... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus ” Mode ................... 212
Sports Exhaust Syst em .............................. 214
Retractable Rear Spoiler ............................. 214

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Compact disc player
Caution!
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
discs.
f Use only compact discs labeled as shown,
having no dirt, damage or warpage.
f Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part
of the player unit. Do not insert any object
other than a disc into the slot.Remember there
are no user-serviceable parts inside the
compact disc player.
f Do not allow the disc to sustain any
fingerprints, scrapes or stickers on the
surfaces. This may cause poor sound quality.
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
f When not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
away from dust, heat, damp and direct
sunlight.
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
can damage the disc. f
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information
regarding the use of cellular telephones
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular
telephones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws
and regulations on the use of cellular telephones
in the areas where you drive.
Danger!
Risk of an accident.
Severe personal injury or death can result in
the event of an accident.
Looking away from the road or turning your
attention away from your driving can cause
an accident and lead to serious personal
injury or death.
When using your cellular telephone, you should
always:
f Give full attention to your driving – pull off the
road and park before making or answering a
call if traffic conditions so require, and f
Keep both hands on the steering wheel – use
hands-free operation (if available) – pull off the
road and park before using a hand-held
telephone.
It is essential to observe the telephone
manufacturer’s instructions before operating
the telephone.
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
Porsche.
The transmission power must not exceed
10 W.
The devices must possess a type approval for
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
If you should require equipment with transmission
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
They are familiar with the technical requirements
for installing devices of this kind.
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
The improper installation of radios or telephones
or use of a radio or tele phone with a transmitting
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
lights to come on.
Improper installation of such equipment can
create a discharged battery or excessive current
draw from added equipment.

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“Sport” and “Sport Plus” Mode FunctionThe selectable chassis settings mean that the
vehicle can offer various modes for a sportier
overall setup.
When “Sport” or “Sport Plus” mode is selected, all
the vehicle’s control systems are intentionally
shifted towards greater agility and driving
performance:
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) is automa tically changed to
“PASM Sport” or “PASM Sport Plus” mode,
resulting in a stiffer suspension setup.
The vehicle switches to Low Level in “PASM
Sport Plus” mode.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE ACTIVE
SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM)” on
page 208.
– Just like PASM, PDCC is switched to the corresponding “Sport” or “Sport Plus” mode,
whereby the rolling movements of the vehicle
are reduced further, depending on the
selected mode.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DYNAMIC
CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC)” on page 211.
– The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear-changing map and shortens the gear
shifting times when Sport mode is activated.
Gear changes take place faster. f
Please see the chapter ““SPORT” AND “SPORT
PLUS” MODE” on page 195.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts sooner, and the engine is more responsive to
throttle inputs. When Sport mode is switched
on and the vehicle is travelling at a speed of
less than 25 mph (40 km/h), this function is
activated only after the driver has floored the
accelerator pedal or released it briefly.
– The rpm limiter characteristic is “harder”. In other words: the engine is immediately
throttled when the performance limits are
reached (only in manual selection mode on
vehicles with PDK).
– The turbo overboost briefly increases the engine boost pressure in the engine speed
range from 2,500 rpm to approx. 4,000 rpm.
As a result, torque in this speed range is
increased by 70 Nm (52 ftlb.). This
considerably improves acceleration and
flexibility, particularly in the medium engine
speed range. This does not affect the
maximum power. Quickly flooring the
accelerator pedal acti vates turbo overboost
in the engine control system. Overboost has
an effective operating time of approx.
10 seconds. After this time, it can be re-
activated by quickly flooring the accelerator
pedal again. – PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is
more sporty in “Sport Plus” mode. PSM
interventions are later than in Normal mode.
The driver can maneuver the vehicle with
greater agility at it s performance limits,
without having to dispense with the assistance
of PSM in emergency situations. This helps to
achieve optimal lap times, particularly on race
circuits with a dry road surface.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE STABILITY
MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on page 202.
– Adaptive cruise control regulates speed and distance more dynamically.
– The Auto Start Stop function is deactivated.
f Please see the chapter “AUTO START STOP
FUNCTION” on page 169.
– The rear spoiler extends earlier and retracts later (“Sport Plus” mode only).
f Please see the chapter “RETRACTABLE REAR
SPOILER” on page 214.
– The system switches from High Level.
f Please see the chapter “HIGH LEVEL” on
page 209.

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Warning messages
The warning message “Sport mode error”
appears on the multi-f
unction display in the
instrument panel in the event of a fault.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Note
After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is
automatically reset to Normal mode.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE ACTIVE
SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM)” on
page 208.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DYNAMIC
CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC)” on page 211.
Sports Exhaust SystemSwitching on and offThe sports exhaust system can be switched to
a sound-optimised mode when the ignition is
switched on.
fPress button .
When the sports exhaust system is switched
on, the indicator light on the button lights up.
Retractable Rear SpoilerThe rear spoiler improves driving stability at high
speeds and reduces fuel consumption at low
speeds.
Vehicles with a turbo engine have an enhanced
rear spoiler with a larger aerodynamically
effective spoiler surface thanks to additional flaps.Automatic modeAutomatic extension and retraction of the rear
spoiler depends on various conditions.

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“Sport Plus” mode deactivated
The rear spoiler extends automatically:
– to position A at approx. 55 mph (90 km/h).
– to position B at approx. 130 mph (205 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts automatically:
–from position B to position A at approx.
110 mph (180 km/h).
–from position A to the end position at
approx. 40 mph (60 km/h).
Additional rear spoiler position on vehicles
without a turbo engine
The rear spoiler also mo ves to an intermediate
position between A and B when extended at
speeds of between appr ox. 100 mph (160 km/h)
and 130 mph (205 km/h) and when retracted at
speeds of between appr ox. 110 mph (180 km/h)
and 90 mph (145 km/h).
“Sport Plus” mode activated
The rear spoiler extends straight to position B at
approx. 55 mph (90 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts from position B straight
to the end position at approx. 40 mph (60 km/h). If the automatic control system fails, the warning
message “Spoiler failure”
appears on the multi-
function display.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Warning!
Risk of accidents if the “Spoiler failure”
warning appears. Driving stability will be
adversely affected if th e rear spoiler retracts
or fails to extend. This is due to increased
rear axle lift at higher speeds. The rear axle
will tend to lift, reducing the road holding
characteristics of the car in higher-speed
turns.
f Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving behavior.
f Have the fault corrected.
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.
Manual modeWhen the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button
in the center console.
When the rear spoiler is in manual mode,
the indicator light on the button lights up.
The rear spoiler does not retract fully in
manual mode.

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Extending the rear spoiler manually
f
Press button briefly.
The rear spoiler extends to position A .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The rear spoiler is in manual mode.
Retracting a manually extended rear spoiler
f when the vehicle is stationary
Press and hold button until the rear
spoiler has reached its end position.
The indicator light on the button goes out.
The rear spoiler is in automatic mode.
f at speeds of up to approx. 55 mph
(90 km/h)
Press button .
The rear spoiler retracts and the indicator light
on the button goes out.
The rear spoiler is in automatic mode.
f at speeds of more than approx. 55 mph
(90 km/h)
Press button .
The rear spoiler remains extended and the
indicator light on the button goes out.
The rear spoiler is in automatic mode. “Sport Plus” mode deactivated
The rear spoiler extends automatically from
position A
to position B at approx. 130 mph
(205 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts automatically from
position B to position A at approx. 110 mph
(180 km/h).
“Sport Plus” mode activated
The rear spoiler extends automatically from
position A to position B at approx. 55 mph
(90 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts automatically from
position B to position A at approx. 40 mph
(60 km/h).
Warning!
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear sp oiler when the vehicle
is stationary.
f Make sure that no pe rsons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the spoiler.
f Do not push the vehicl e at the rear spoiler.