2009 PORSCHE PANAMERA ESP

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Changing fusesIn order to prevent damage to the electrical
system due to short circuits and overloads,
the individual circuits are protected by fuses.
One fuse box is located in the luggage
compartment. Two additional fuse boxes are
located in the outer en ds of the dashboard.
1. Switch off the load with the defective fuse.
2. Open the fuse box cover.
3. Remove the corresponding fuse from its slot using the plastic gripper D in order to check it.
A blown fuse can be iden tified by the melted
metal strip.
4. Replace only with fuses of the same rating. We recommend that you use genuine Porsche
fuses for replacement.
Note
f If a fuse blows repeatedly:
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.
A - Fuse carrier
B - Fuse carrier
C - Relay carrierOpening fuse box and relay box cover in
luggage compartment
f Open the luggage compartment floor and
remove the tool storage box.
D- Plastic gripperOpening fuse box cover at the left and right
of the dashboard
1. Carefully lever off the plastic cover with
a screwdriver (arrow ) and remove it.
The positions of the fuses are shown on the
inside of the cover.
2. Carefully remove the fuses using the plastic gripper D.
f Spare fuses can be found in both fuse box
covers (left: 7.5 and 10 A; right: 20 and 25 A).

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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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If the vehicle's transmission or shifter is already
damaged, serious damage will result if the vehicle
is not towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Porsche cannot be held responsible for damage
incurred in cases where a vehicle has been transported on one or both of its axles.
fThe vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in em ergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
a trailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display.
f The vehicle must always roll on all four wheels
when towed.
The ignition must be switched on so that the
brake lights and turn signal lights operate and
the steering lock cannot engage.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h). Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances ar
e greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter
or on a trailer.
Panamera STowing a vehicle with PDK transmission on
one axle
f The vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in emergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
a trailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display.
f Switch ignition off.
The ignition key must remain in the ignition
lock so that the steering wheel lock does
not engage.
The control unit must be removed from the ignition lock and the ke
y inserted in vehicles
with Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Please see the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
page 165.
f Make sure that the vehicle is
adequately illuminated.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances are greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter or
on a trailer.
Panamera 4S, Panamera TurboTowing a vehicle with PDK and all-wheel drive
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 met. Failure to meet these
conditions will result in serious and expensive
damage to the PDK transmission.

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If the vehicle's transmission or shifter is already
damaged, serious damage will result if the vehicle
is not towed with all four wheels off the ground.
Porsche cannot be held responsible for damage
incurred in cases where a vehicle has been
transported on one or both of its axles.
f
The vehicle must not be towed if the PDK
transmission is in emergency operation mode
(yellow or red “Gearbox emergency operation”
warning message). The vehicle must be
transported with a car transporter or on
atrailer.
f If a selector lever emergency release was
performed, the vehicle must not be towed.
The vehicle must be transported with a car
transporter or on a trailer.
f The vehicle must have all four wheels on the
ground when being towed or it must be
transported on a car transporter.
The vehicle must not be raised at one axle,
irrespective of whether it is the front or
rear axle.
f Move PDK selector lever to position N.
To properly engage selector-lever position N
on the display and at the selector lever, the
engine must be started once before towing
the vehicle.
The vehicle can be towed as soon as the
selector lever is in position N and selector-
lever position N appears on the display. f
Switch off the ignition or leave the engine
running. The ignition key must remain in the
ignition lock so that the steering wheel lock
does not engage.
The control unit must be removed from the
ignition lock and the key inserted in vehicles
with Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Please see the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
page 165.
f Make sure that the vehicle is
adequately illuminated.
f Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph
(50 km/h).
Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km).
If towing distances are greater, the vehicle
must be transported with a car transporter or
on a trailer.
Pulling out a vehicle stuck in snow,
sand, etc.fAlways pull out the stuck vehicle with the
greatest care.
f Do not pull out the vehi cle abruptly or at
an angle.
f If possible, pull the vehicle out backwards in
its own tracks.

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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
Weights1)Curb weight includes 175 lbs (75 kg) driver and baggage.2)The maximum vehicle weight and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the maximum load will be correspondingly less.3)Only use roof transport systems from the Po rsche Tequipment range for your vehicle or roof transport systems that have been tested and approved
by Porsche. Panamera S Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Curb weight (depending on equipment)
per DIN 70020 3968 lbs – 4497 lbs
(1800 kg – 2040 kg) 4101 lbs – 4597 lbs
(1860 kg – 2085 kg) 4343 lbs – 4729 lbs
(1970 kg – 2145 kg)
per 70/156/EEC
1)
4143 lbs – 4672 lbs
(1875 kg – 2115 kg) 4276 lbs – 4772 lbs
(1935 kg – 2160 kg) 4518 lbs – 4904 lbs
(2045 kg – 2220 kg)
Maximum axle load, front
2)
2568 lbs (1165 kg) 2590 lbs (1175 kg) 2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Maximum axle load, rear
2)
2943 lbs (1335 kg) 2954 lbs (1340 kg) 2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross vehicle weight
2)
5302 lbs (2405 kg) 5379 lbs (2440 kg) 5512 lbs (2500 kg)
Roof load
Maximum roof load
3)
175 lbs (75 kg)