2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA Owners Manual

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Rain sensor operation, front windshield
wipers
In rain sensor mode, the amount of rain on the
windshield is measured. Wiper speed is
automatically adjusted accordingly.
At a speed of less than approx. 2 mph (4 km/h),
rain sensor operation is automatically activated if
the windshield wiper is switched on. If you exceed
a speed of approx. 5 mph (8 km/h), the system
changes to the preselected wiper speed.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
stalk is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on. To switch the rain sensor on again:
f
Move wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
position 1
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
or
Operate windshield washer system 5.
Switch-on is confirmed by three wipes
of the windshield.
or
Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor
using switch A .
Note on operation
In the multi-function display on the instrument
panel, you can configur e the rain sensor to
activate automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the wiper stalk is set to
position 1.
For information on adjusting rain sensor activation
when the ignition is switched on:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING RAIN
SENSOR ACTIVATION” on page 143.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
f Move switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of
the windshield.
f Move switch A downwards –
low sensitivity. Headlight washer system
The washer sprays only while low beam or
high beam is activated.
f
Press button B under the wiper stalk.
After every 10 wipes on the windshield, the
headlights are cleaned automatically as well.
The wipe count starts from zero again when the
low beam is switched off.

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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Rear window wiperSwitching on intermittent operation of rear
window wiper
fPush switch C upwards to detent position INT .
Switching off intermittent operation of rear
window wiper
f Push switch C downwards to detent
position OFF. Manual wiping
f
Push switch C on the wiper stalk all the way
down from detent position OFF or all the way
up from detent position INT.
The washer system wipes as long as the
switch is pressed down.
Switching on the rear window wiper when
reverse gear is engaged
In the multi-function display, you can configure the
rear wiper to automatically perform a series of
wipes when it rains or when the windshield wipers
are used while reverse gear is engaged.
For information on configuring the automatic
function for activating the rear wiper when reverse
gear is engaged:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING ACTIVATION
OF THE REAR WIPER WHEN REVERSE GEAR IS
ENGAGED” on page 143. Maintenance note
f
Clean the wiper blades with window cleaner at
regular intervals, especi ally after washing the
vehicle in a car wash.
We recommend Porsche window cleaner. If the
wiper blades are very dirty (e. g. soiled with
insect remains), they can be cleaned with
a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be due
to the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, wax residues may adhere to the
windshield. These wax residues can be
removed only by using window cleaner
concentrate.
f Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
page 259.
Contact your authorized Porsche dealer for more
information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
f Replace damaged wiper blades immediately.

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Instrument Panel USA
Models...................... 107
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................. 109
Tachometer ................. .............................. 110
Speedometer ............... .............................. 110
Multi-Function Displa y ................................. 110
Engine Oil Temperatur e Gauge .................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gauge ....................... 110
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge.......................... 111
Fuel Gauge .................. .............................. 111
Digital Speedometer ................................... 112
Upshift Prompt Indica tor ............................. 112
Odometer .................... .............................. 112
Reset Button for Trip Counter Display/
Brightness Setting for Instrument Lighting ... 112
PDK Display for Selector-Lever Position/
Engaged Gear.............. .............................. 112
Battery/Alternator ... ................................... 113
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 114
Acoustic Signals ..... ................................... 114
Operating the Multi-Function Display in the
Instrument Panel .......... .............................. 115
Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Function
Display ............................................ .......... 138
Overview of Warning Messages ................... 152

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
A – TachometerThe start of the red zone on the tachometer or
rev-counter scale is a visual warning of the
maximum permissible engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.B – SpeedometerThe analogue display B is located on the left next
to the tachometer in the instrument panel.C – Multi-Function DisplayFor information on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY IN THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 115.
D – Engine Oil Temperature GaugeA warning message will appear on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
f Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately if the red zone is reached.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.E – Coolant Temperature GaugeIf the cooling system is in any way faulty, consult
a qualified specialist workshop. We recommend
that you have an authorized Porsche dealer to do
this work, as they have the trained workshop
personnel and the necessa ry parts and tools for
this type of work.
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy
engine loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when engine
is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high.
Coolant temperature warningThe temperature gauge warning light will
illuminate if the coolant temperature is too high.
The warning message “Engine temperature too
high” will also appear on the multi-function display
in the instrument panel.
f Switch off engine and allow to cool.
f Check radiators and air guides in front end of
vehicle for obstructions.
f Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
f Have the fault corrected.
f Please see the chapte r “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 257.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Note on operation
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, “stone guards”, etc.).