2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA ignition

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External Power Supply,
Jump-Lead StartingIf the battery is flat, the battery of another vehicle
can be used for starting or as an external power
supply with the help of jump leads.
Both batteries must be 12 V batteries.
The capacity (Ah) of the do nor battery must not be
substantially less than that of the flat battery.
The flat battery must be connected correctly to
the vehicle’s electrical system.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit, damage and explosion,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely
insulated alligator clips.
f Follow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
f When connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get ca ught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
f The vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive
terminals are connected.
f The cable clamps must not be allowed to
contact each other when one end of the
jumper cables are connected to a battery. f
Carefully ensure that tools or conductive
jewelery (rings, chains, watch straps) do not
come into contact with the positive jumper
cable or the positive battery post.
f Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator.
Danger of caustic burns.
f Do not lean over the battery.
Danger of gas explosion.
f Improper use of booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
f Keep sources of ignition away from the
battery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
f A discharged battery can freeze even at
14 °F ( −10 °C). Before connecting jumper
cables, a frozen battery must be thawed out.
+ = Positive terminal for jump-lead starting
– = Ground point for jump-lead startingExternal power supply/jump-lead startingAlways observe the sequence below:
1. Open the cap on the positive terminal for
jump-lead starting ( +).
2. Attach the positive lead first to the positive terminal for jump-lead starting ( +), then to the
positive terminal of the donor battery.
3. Connect the negative lead first to the negative
terminal of the donor battery, then to the
ground point for jump-lead starting ( –).

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4. Leave the engine of the donor vehicle running at a higher engine speed.
5. Start the engine. An attempted start using jump leads should
not last more than 15 seconds. Then wait for
at least one minute.
6. Disconnect the negative lead from the ground
point for jump-lead starting ( –) first, then from
the negative terminal of the donor battery.
7. Disconnect the positive lead from the positive terminal of the donor ba ttery first, then from
the positive terminal for jump-lead starting ( +).
8. Close the cap on the posi tive terminal for jump-
lead starting ( +).Charging the batteryAutomotive batteries loose their efficiency when
not in use. The charge available in your battery can
be measured with a battery hydrometer. We
recommend that the battery voltage be tested by
your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate
equipment.
If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the
battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
A discharged battery allo ws rapid formation of
sulfates, leading to premature deterioration of the
plates.
Danger!
Hydrogen gas genera ted by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
f Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
f Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a
frozen battery to thaw out first.
f If you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doctor.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
f Always observe the instructions provided by
the charger manufacturer.
1. Connect the charger to the jump-lead starting terminals.
Only plug into the mains and switch the
charger on when it is connected up correctly.
2. Switch on the charger.
3. After charging the battery, first switch off the charger and then disconnect it.
f Please see the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
INTO OPERATION” on page 305.
Changing the Remote Control
BatteryNote
f Please observe the regulations for disposing
of batteries.Car keyIf the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, the message “Replace ignition key battery”
will appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel.
The battery should be changed in this case.

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Removing headlights1. Switch off the ignition and remove the ignition
key, or pull out the control unit on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
2. Open the engine compartment lid.
3. Take a socket wrench out of the tool kit.
4. Place the socket wrench on the release and turn in direction of arrow until you feel and hear
the headlight being released. 5. Pull headlight approx. 4 in. (10 cm) forward
out of the fender.
6. Press back the releas e tab of the connector A
and pull connector off.
7. Press the release lever on the underside of the rapid-action coupling on the breather hose B
up and pull it off.
8. Pull headlight out completely.
Installing headlights1. Move the headlight release mechanism to unlock position. Insert the headlight into the
guide rails, attach the connector A and
breather hose B and then slide the headlight
fully into the fender.
2. Press the headlight to the rear and simultaneously turn the socket wrench in
direction of arrow. You should feel and hear the
headlight locking mechanism engage.
3. Check that the headlight is seated securely.
4. Remove the socket wrench and place it in the tool kit.
5. Close engine compartment lid.

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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.

Tire Pressure and Technical Data
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Filling CapacitiesOnly use fluids and fuels approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer can advise you.Driving PerformanceThe specifications refer to a vehicle with DIN curb weight witho ut performance-reducing additional equipment (e.g. special tires).
Engine oil change quantity without/with oil filter Approx. 2.17
US gallons (8.2 liters)/approx. 2.38 US gallons (9.0 liters)
Fuel tank Panamera S:
Approx. 80 litres, of which approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters) are reserve
Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo: Approx. 100 litres, including approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters)
reserve
Fuel octane rating The engine is designed to provide optimum perf
ormance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium
fuel with 98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) is us ed. If unleaded fuels with octane ratings of less than
98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) are used, the engine’s knock control automatically adapts the
ignition timing. Porsche recommends that you use fuel with at least 95 RON/85 MON (90 CLC or
AKI) in your vehicle.
Window/
headlight cleaning system Approx. 1.45 US gallons (5.5 liters)
Maximum speed Acceleration 0 – 60 mph
(96 km/h) Acceleration 0 – 62 mph
(100 km/h) (values in brackets relate to Sport Plus mode)
Panamera S 176 mph (283 km/h)5.2 seconds5.4 (5.2) seconds
Panamera 4S 175 mph/h (282 km)4.8 seconds5.0 (4.8) seconds
Panamera Turbo 188 mph (303 km/h)4.0 seconds4.2 (4.0) seconds

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Index
Switching on and off .......................................... 170
Automatic (PDK transmission) Rocker switches on the st eering wheel .................. 61
Automatic brake differential (ABD) Functional description . ....................................... 204
Automatic driving light assistant Adaptive light system .. ......................................... 92
Automatic headlight levelling Functional description . ......................................... 94
Automatic speed control (cruise control) Accelerating ........ ...................................... ........ 177
Decelerating........................................... ........... 177
Functional description . ....................................... 176
Interrupting operation.. ....................................... 177
Storing speed.. .................................................. 176
Switching off .................. ................................... 178
Switching on .................. ................................... 176
Automatic transmission...... .......................................... 193
AUX interface, installation position ................................ 192
Auxiliary high-beam headlight Changing bulb ................ ................................... 311
Installing headlights..... ....................................... 309
Removing headlights ....... ................................... 309
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system .. ..................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
weight of child) ........... ......................................... 53
Battery ........................................ ............................... 191
Care ................... ...................................... ........ 304
Changing in car key .... ....................................... 307
Charge state ... .................................................. 303
Charging ............. ...................................... ........ 307
General information..... ....................................... 303
Jump-lead starting .......... ................................... 306
Location.............. ...................................... ........ 303
Procedure after connectio n ................................ 305
Replacing .................................................. ........ 305
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication .......... 113
Winter driving ..................... ............................... 304
Before driving off .............. .............................................. 4
Belt tensioner Functional description . ......................................... 45 Belts...................
.......................................... ................ 44
Adjusting belt height .......................... ................... 47
Belt tensioner functional description ...................... 45
Care instructions........... ..................................... 276
Fastening ..................... ....................................... 46
Opening ............ ...................................... ............ 46
Warning light on the tach ometer ............................ 45
Bi-Xenon headlight Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Installing headlights ....... ..................................... 309
Removing headlights ......... ................................. 309
Brake booster ........................ ..................................... 174
Brake fluid Changing .............. ............................................. 259
Warning light on speedometer
............................. 259
Brake pads Breaking in new brake pa ds .................................... 6
Warning message, brakes . ................................. 174
Brake pedal............. .................................................... 173
Brake wear Warning message ............. ................................. 174
Brakes Applying/releasing parkin g brake ........................ 171
Brake pad warning messag e ............................... 174
Brake pedal ...................... ................................. 173
Brake wear warning mess age ............................. 174
Break in new brake pads ........................................ 6
Footbrake.......... ................................................ 172
Test stand ......... ................................................ 253
Break in hints ..................... ............................................. 6
Breaking in Engine ................. ................................................. 6
Engine oil and fuel consumption during break-in
period ...................................... ............................. 6
Hints .................... ................................................. 6
New brake pads and brake discs ............................ 6
New tires .......... .................................................... 6
Brief overview Air conditioning, front co ntrol panel ....................... 68
Air conditioning, rear co ntrol panel ........................ 69
Opening and locking the ve hicle from outside ......... 21
Windshield wipers ............. ................................. 101
Bulbs Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Changing bulb for licence plate light .................... 313
Changing bulb for side ma rker light ..................... 313 Changing bulb for
side turn signal light................ 312
CCar care
Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270
Washing the vehicle, inst ructions ........................ 270
Wheel bolts ..................... .................................. 293
Windows ............. .............................................. 272
Car key (remote control) Emergency operation of key in ignition lock ......... 166
Locking vehicle door ....... .................................... 24
Unlocking vehicle door . ........................................ 23
Car Telephone ...................... ...................................... 190
Care instructions Air bags.............. .............................................. 276
Alcantara ............ .............................................. 276
Alloy wheels .................... .................................. 274
Car washing .................... .................................. 270
Carpet ................ .............................................. 275
Cleaning the engine comp artment....................... 272
Fabric linings............... ...................................... 276
Headlights, plastic componen ts, adhesive foils .... 274
Laying up your Porsche ..................................... 276
Leather............... .............................................. 275
Mats................... .............................................. 275
Paint .................. .............................................. 271
Radar sensor ......................................... ...........
274
Reversing camera ........... .................................. 274
Seals.................. .............................................. 275
Seat belts ....... .................................................. 276
Ultrasound sensors, Park Assist .......................... 274
Undercoating ......................................... ........... 273
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment ............ 270