2010 PORSCHE PANAMERA Oil consumption

6Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, the moving parts must still wear
in with each other. This we aring-in occurs mainly in
the first 2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:f Preferably take longer trips.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period. f
Do not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the br eak-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake discsNew brake pads and discs ha ve to be ”broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be
compensated for by pressing the brake pedal
harder. This also applies whenever the brake pads
and brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
f Break in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100
to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumptionDuring the break-in peri od oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
f Please see the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
Page 324.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road
conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and
oxidation of the lubricant.
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
refueling, add if necessary.

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function DisplayVehicle
Audio
Navigation
Map
Phone
Trip
Tire pressure
Sport Chrono
ACC
Info
Oil level
Settings
Limits
Station/track
Destination input
Start/Stop route guidance
Manual zoom
Show destination/position
Auto zoom
3D map
North up
Answer/Reject/End
Phonebook
Previous calls
Received calls
since
consecutive
to destination
Fill info
Tire info
Charge
Comfort press.
Adjust
Start
Stop
Round
IntMessages
Service intervals
Level
Ø Consumption
Display
Light/visibility
Locking
Air conditioning
Date/Time
Units
Language
Volume
Steering wheel op.
Fact. settings
Limit 1/Limit 2
Last destination
Stored destinations
POIs
Res.
Reset
Menu scope
Audio
Vehicle menu
Upper line
PCM display
Lower line
Shift request
Brightness
Exterior lights
Interior lights
Wiper
Revers. opt.
Door unlock
Door lock
Comfort Entry
Climate style
Vent. panel
Center cooler
Automatic air circ.
Time
Date
Summer time
Time Chrono
Speedometer
Temperature
Tire pressure
Boost pressure
Consumption
German/French …
ParkAssist
Warn. tones
Multif. key
Current speed
Setting the speed

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Displaying service intervals
The internal mileage count
er indicates when the
next vehicle service is due.
Available service interval displays:
–“ Service ”
–“ Intermediate service ”
–“ Oil change ” Displaying the selected chassis setting
You can view information
on the current chassis
setting.
Displaying and resetting average fuel
consumption
You can display and reset the average fuel
consumption if required.
Displaying average fuel consumption Resetting average fuel consumption
Note on operation
Resetting the average fuel consumption also
resets the “
consecutive ” vehicle data display in
the “Tr i p ” menu.
For information on the driving data display:
f Please see the chapter “TRIP INFORMATION”
on page 126.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
2. “Service intervals”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired service interval
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
2. “Level ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
2. “Consumption”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Info ”
> “Ø Consumption ”
2. “Reset ”
and confirm.

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Driving and Driving Safety
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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Maintenance and Car Care
Engine OilIt is important to perform oil changes regularly in
accordance with the intervals specified in your
Maintenance Schedule.Engine oil consumptionIt is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the
lubricant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil
level at all, even afte r 600 miles (1000 km) or
more. This is because the oil is gradually
becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it
appear that the oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an
expressway, making it then appear that oil is
excessively consumed after driving at high
speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater. If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed,
climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as
driving conditions will de
termine the rate of oil
consumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts.
Therefore, the engine oil should be checked
regularly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level checked with every refueling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if
engine rpm is above idle speed.
Checking Engine-Oil Levelf Check the oil level on the multi-function display
at regular intervals before refuelling.
f Please see the chapter “OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 121.
Warning!
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
f Keep engine oil out of children's reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
f Always protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1.06 US quearts (1 liter).
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 US quarts
(0.25 liters).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.

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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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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
Engine Data
Panamera SPanamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Engine type M 4820M 4840 M 4870
Number of cylinders 88 8
Displacement 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3) 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3) 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3)
Max. engine output
as per 80/1269/EEC 400 hp (294 kW)
400 hp (294 kW) 500 hp (368 kW)
At engine speed 6500 rpm6500 rpm 6000 rpm
Max. torque
as per 80/1269/EEC 370 ftlb. (500 Nm) 370 ftlb. (500 Nm) 518 ftlb. (700 Nm)
(overboost 570 ftlb. (770 Nm))
At engine speed 3500–5000 rpm3500–5000 rpm 2250–4500 rpm
(overboost
2500–4000 rpm)
Engine oil consumption up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km
Maximum permitted engine speed 6700 rpm6700 rpm 6700 rpm

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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