2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA warning lights

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Driving and Driving Safety
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.

Alarm System and Theft Protection
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Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment MonitoringThis device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation of this device is subject to the following
two conditions:
– It may not cause harmful interference, and
– it must accept any interference received including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly ap-
proved by Porsche could void the user’s authority
to operate this equipment.
The alarm system monitors the following alarm
contacts:
– Alarm contacts in doors, tailgate, engine compartment lid and headlights
– Interior surveillance: Movement in the interior when the vehicle is locked, e.g. attempted
theft after breaking a window.
– Inclination sensor: Tilting of the vehicle (e.g. attempt to tow away the vehicle).
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted,
the alarm horn sounds for approx. 30 seconds
and the emergency flasher flashes on and off.
After 5 seconds of interruption, the alarm is
triggered again. This cycle is repeated ten times.Switching onf The alarm system is activated when the vehicle
is locked. Switching offfThe alarm system is deactivated when the
vehicle is unlocked. Note on operation
f
If you unlock the vehicle with the emergency
key in the door lock, you must switch the
ignition on (ignition lock position 1) within
10 seconds of opening the door in order to
prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
The vehicle is locked ag ain automatically after
20 seconds if no doors are opened.
Switching off the alarm system if it is
triggeredf Unlock vehicle doors with the remote control
or
Switch on ignition.Switching off interior surveillance and
inclination sensorIf people or animals are remaining in the locked
vehicle or the vehicle is being transported on
a train or ship, for example, the interior
surveillance system and inclination sensor must
be switched off temporarily.
f Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
USA: KR55WK50138
Canada: 7812D-5WK50138

Maintenance and Car Care
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Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
f Keep brake fluid out of children's reach.
f Immediately rinse off spilled brake fluid with
clean water.
f If brake fluid gets into your eye, immediately
rinse with clean water for a few minutes. Then
see a doctor immediately.
f Please note all the info rmation on the refill container of the brake fluid.
Changing brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture from the air
over time. The absorbed water can impair
braking efficiency.
fIt is important therefore to have the brake fluid
changed in accordance with the change
intervals specified in the “Maintenance”
booklet.
The warning light on the instrument panel and the
warning message on the multi-function display
alert you to the fact that the brake fluid level is
too low and could indicate brake circuit failure
if the pedal travel is greater than normal.
Note on operation
If the warning light and warning message appear
when driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Do not continue driving.
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.
Washer Fluid We recommend window cleaner concentrates
approved by Porsche for either summer or winter,
depending on the season. Your authorized
Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
The washer fluid reservoir for windshield, rear
window and headlights is located at the rear left in
the engine compartment (blue screw cap).
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada

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FuelWhen the ignition is on, the fuel level is displayed
on the instrument panel.
fPlease see the chapter “FUEL GAUGE” on
page 111.
Warning!
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
f Fire, open flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
f Avoid contact with skin or clothing, since injury
to your skin may occur.
f Do not inhale fuel vapors, since they may make
you ill and possibly cause death if inhalation is
prolonged and occurs in a closed space.
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine:
f Never drive the tank dry.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on.
f Please see the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY” on
page 264. To avoid permanent damage
to the functionality of
the catalytic converters and oxygen sensors, use
unleaded fuel only.
The engine is designed to provide optimum
performance and fuel consumption if unleaded
premium fuel with 98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded fuels with octane ratings of less than
98 RON/88 MON 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 in your vehicle.
The emission control system can be damaged in
various ways (e.g. fueling incorrectly, shortage of
fuel, tow-starting).
f Please see the chapter “HOW EMISSION
CONTROL WORKS” on page 263. Note on operation
Information on the fuel quality can normally
be found on the pump.
If this is not the case, ask a fuel station attendant.
If the recommended fuel
is not available, you
can also use unleaded regular fuel (91 RON/
82.5 MON) in an emergency.
However, this could reduce performance and
increase fuel consumption.
f Avoiding driving at full throttle.
In some countries the available fuel quality may
not meet requirements and can result in coking
around the inlet valve.
In this case, the fuel may be mixed with the
additive sold and recommended by Porsche after
consulting a authorized Porsche dealer.
Porsche part number 000 043 206 89.
f Observe the instructions and mixture ratios
stated on the container.
It is important that the service intervals,
particularly the oil change intervals, are
observed in accordance with the specifications
in the “Maintenance” booklet.

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Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic
conditions, and driving conditions (distances,
loads).
f Only use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement. Only
this battery meets the spec ific requirements of
the vehicle.
f Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after a fully
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and
a message appears on the multi-function display
in the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be corrected with a few
simple steps:
1. Start the engine. To do this, turn the igni tion key or the control
unit (on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive)
to ignition lock position 2, twice .
2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few steering movements to the left and right and
then drive a short distance in a straight line
until the PSM warning light goes out and the
message is erased from the multi-function
display in the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer to have the fault corrected.
4. After the warnings go out: Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Store the end position for the power windows. For information on storin
g the end positions for
the power windows:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS AFTER
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE BATTERY” on
page 88.
6. Teach tires on vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring.
For information on teaching the Tire Pressure
Monitoring system:
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
MONITORING (TPM)” on page 127.
7. Store end position on vehicles with a slide/ tilt roof.
For information on storing the end position for the
slide/tilt roof:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE SLIDE/TILT ROOF” on
page 90.

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Changing the battery (CR 2032, 3V)
1. Remove the emergency key.
2. Lever off the cover on the back of the key
housing using a small screwdriver.
3. Change the battery (check polarity).
4. Re-fit cover and press together firmly.
5. Insert the emergency key.
Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. The
headlights are under high voltage when
installed.
f Exercise extreme care when working close to
the headlights.
Risk of short circuit.
f Always switch off the relevant load when
changing bulbs.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a high wattage can
damage the housing.
f Only use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
f Bulbs must be clean and free from grease.
f Never touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when
replacing bulbs.
f Always carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, it is mandatory to
carry spare bulbs.
Headlights
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion
and excessive temperatures.
f Do not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards”
or films) on or around the headlights.
f Use soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may
chemical cleaners or other volatile cleaning
fluids be used.
f To prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
Note
The headlights can mist up due to temperature
and humidity.
f To ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover
the gap between headlight and body.

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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.