Porsche Panamera 2010 Owner's Manual
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Panamera
Owner’s Manual
WKD 970 121 10 06/09
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Orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual
The orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual are
highlighted in yellow.
Overall Table of Contents
At the start of the Owner’s Manual you will find an
overview of the overall contents of the Owner’s
Manual.
Section Contents
There is a summary of topics with the
corresponding page numbers at the beginning of
each main chapter.
Index
There is a detailed, alphabetical index at the end
of this Owner’s Manual.
Dear Owner,
We would like to thank you for your purchase of a
Porsche Panamera. Judging by the car you have
chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and
you are probably no novice when it comes to
automobiles.
Remember however, as with any vehicle, you
should take time to familiarize yourself with your
Porsche and its performance characteristics.
Always drive within your own unique capabilities as
a driver and your level of experience with your
Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your
Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize
injury, always use your safety belts. Never
consume alcohol or drugs before or during the
operation of your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual contains a host of useful
information. Please take the time to read this
manual before you drive your new Porsche.
Become familiar with the operation of your
Porsche car for maximum safety and operating
pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the
more pleasure you will experience driving your
new car.
Always keep your Owner’s Manual in the car, and
give it to the new owner if you ever sell your
Porsche.
A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how
you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition
by having it serviced regularly.
A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which
could cause a crash, injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
(Porsche Cars N.A.).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety
problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order
a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars
N.A..
To contact NHTSA, you may call the Vehicle Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY:
1–800–424–9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to: Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh Street, SW.,
Washington, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from http://www.safercar.gov.
Your car has thousands of parts and components
which have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with Porsche’s high standards of
engineering quality and safety.
Warning!
Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can
lead to accidents and serious or fatal
personal injuries.
Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or
interfere with those safety features built into
the vehicle. Modifications may be carried out
on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche.
Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe
manner obeying the local laws and in the
light of driving conditions faced by you, and
in accordance with the instructions provided
in this Owner’s Manual.
f Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring those
laws and driving conditions, or by ignoring the
instructions in this manual.
Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels
affect the driving behavior and therefore
must be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components
described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understanding any of
the explanations of features or equipment installed
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche
dealer. They will be glad to assist you. Also check
with your dealer on other available options or
equipment.
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Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improvements in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the
driving conditions, and the instructions in this
manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and serious personal injury
or death.
Note to owners
In Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:
Setting and operating vehicle components when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in
serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury
or death.
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Note aux proprietaires
Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5925 Airport Road
Suite 420
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada, L4V 1W1
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the
car not moving.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and
certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Hot Exhaust Pipes
Warning!
Risk of burn injury when standing near or
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
turned off.
f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
your legs near the exhaust pipe when loading
and unloading cargo in the rear, and closely
supervise children around the vehicle during
time when the exhaust pipe could be hot.
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers may leak, whether
they are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking
from a portable container carried in your
vehicle could, in case of an accident, cause
a fire or explosion, resulting in serious
personal injury or death.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable contai-
ners in your vehicle.
Ground Clearance
Caution!
Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch the
ground as a result of reduced ground clearance.
f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes
(e. g. parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting
platforms etc.).
f Avoid steep ramps.
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
f Please see the chapter “BRAKES” on
Page 172.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and
temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient conditions (such as temperature and humidity) therefore
might cause brake noises.
Wear on the different components and braking
system, such as brake pads and brake discs,
depends to a great extent on the individual driving
style and the conditions of use and therefore
cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or through an aggressive driving
style.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
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Dear Porsche Owner,
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you…
the safe driver…
– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off…
Check the following items first
f Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
f Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
refueling.
f Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
f Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
f Check and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
f See that all windows are clear and unobst-
ructed.
f Check air intake slots and area between
engine compartment lid and windshield.
Ensure that these areas are free of snow and
ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers
work properly.
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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In the driver’s seat…
f Check operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from
the air bag deployment, you should always sit
back as far from the steering wheel as is
practical, while still maintaining full vehicle
control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and electric
parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car to prevent inadvertent
opening of doors from inside or outside. Drive
with doors locked.
On the road…
f Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and
reduced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydroplaning of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the
vehicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 2.
f When parked, always put the electric parking
brake on and put the PDK selector lever in
position P.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. Do not park
or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot
exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable
material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.
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Break 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 manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear
in with each other. This wearing-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 break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and brake discs
New brake pads and discs have 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 tires
New 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 consumption
During the break-in period oil and fuel consumption 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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Contents
Overview Illustrations......................... 10
Driver’s Cockpit ............................................ 11
Steering Wheel and Instrument Panel.............. 12
Dashboard ...................................................13
Front Center Console .................................... 14
Overhead Operating Console .........................15
Rear ............................................................16
Opening and Locking ......................... 17
Never invite car theft! .................................... 18
Notes on the Key and Central Locking
System .......................................................19
Central Locking System ................................20
Brief Overview – Opening and Locking
From Outside................................................21
Opening and Locking From Outside ................ 22
Opening and Locking From Inside................... 31
Opening and Closing the Engine
Compartment Lid..........................................33
Malfunctions When Opening and Closing ......... 35
Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..... 37
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints.............38
Adjusting Front Seats .................................... 39
Storing Vehicle Settings ................................40
Easy Entry Function ......................................42
Adjusting Rear Seats.....................................42
Adjusting Passenger Seat From Rear..............43
Front and Rear Heated Seats......................... 43
Front and Rear Seat Ventilation ...................... 44
Safety Belts..................................................44
Air bag Systems ...........................................47
Child Restraint Systems.................................52
LATCH Child Seat System.............................. 56
Exterior Mirrors ............................................58
Steering Wheel .............................................61
Heated steering wheel................................... 61
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................ 62
Multi-Function Steering Wheel......................... 63
Sun Visors.................................................... 64
Vanity Mirror................................................. 64
Roll-Up Sunblinds, Rear Side Windows ............65
Roll-Up Sunblind, Rear Window .......................66
Air Conditioning ................................ 67
Brief Overview – Front Control Panel ........68
Brief Overview – Rear Control Panel
(4-Zone Air-Conditioning) ................................69
Overview of Air Conditioning ..........................70
General Functions .........................................71
Automatically Controlled Air Conditioning ........76
Air Vents ......................................................82
Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror
Heating ........................................................ 84
Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof............... 85
Power Windows ............................................86
Slide/Tilt Roof...............................................88
Lights, Turn Signals and
Windshield Wipers............................. 91
Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light System................................... 92
Instrument lighting ........................................95
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher Stalk.................................................96
Emergency Flasher .......................................97
Interior Lighting.............................................98
Brief Overview – Windshield Wipers............101
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk ....................102
Instrument Panel and
Multi-Function Display..................... 105
Instrument Panel USA Models ......................107
Instrument Panel Canada Models..................109
Tachometer................................................110
Speedometer .............................................110
Multi-Function Display ..................................110
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge..................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................110
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ..........................111
Fuel Gauge .................................................111
Digital Speedometer ...................................112
Upshift Prompt Indicator..............................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
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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
Driving and Driving Safety ................163
Ignition Lock, Steering Lock ........................164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 167
Auto Start Stop Function .............................169
Electric Parking Brake.................................171
Brakes.......................................................172
Cruise Control ............................................ 176
Adaptive Cruise Control...............................178
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ........................................................191
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, USB and AUX...................................192
iPod
Voice Control.............................................. 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)....................193
Selector-Lever Positions..............................195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ...........202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System) .....................................................207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)....................................................... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ......................................................209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus” Mode .................... 212
Sports Exhaust System ...............................214
Retractable Rear Spoiler..............................214
Storage, Luggage Compartment
and Roof Transport System ..............217
Storage......................................................218
Drinks Holder/Cupholder .............................221
Front Ashtray.............................................. 224
Rear Ashtray...............................................224
Cigarette Lighter.........................................225
Refrigerated box in the rear of the vehicle.....226
Folding Rear Seats Forward and Returning
to Upright Position ......................................226
Luggage Compartment................................227
Stowing Loads............................................228
Luggage Compartment Cover ......................229
Fixed Luggage Compartment Cover .............231
Ski Bag ......................................................231
Roof Transport System ...............................232
Loading Information ....................................236
Parking ...........................................238
ParkAssist..................................................239
Rearview Camera........................................ 241
Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as
Parking Aid.................................................242
Garage Door Opener...................................243
Alarm System and Theft
Protection .......................................246
Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment Monitoring .............................247
Immobilizer.................................................250
Locking the Steering Column .......................250
Theft Protection ..........................................250
Maintenance and Car Care ...............251
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your vehicle ...........................................252
Engine Oil ...................................................254
Checking Engine-Oil Level ............................254
Topping Up Engine Oil ................................ 255
Checking Coolant Level and Adding
Coolant ......................................................257
Brake Fluid .................................................258
Washer Fluid ..............................................259
Power Steering ..........................................260
Changing Air Cleaner...................................261
Changing Particle Filter................................261
Wiper Blades ..............................................261
Emission Control System .............................262
How Emission Control Works .......................263
Fuel Economy .............................................264
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries....264
Fuel ...........................................................265
Fuel Can.....................................................267
Fuel Recommendations................................268
Fuel Evaporation Control .............................269
Car Care Instructions...................................269
Minor Repairs .................................. 277
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ...........................................278
Tires and Wheels.........................................280
Wheel Bolts ...............................................293
Flat Tire......................................................293
Electrical System ........................................296
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Battery.......................................................303
External Power Supply, Jump-Lead
Starting...................................................... 306
Changing the Remote Control Battery........... 307
Replacing Bulbs .......................................... 308
Headlights.................................................. 308
Side Turn Signal Light .................................312
Licence Plate Lights.................................... 313
Side Marker Light .......................................313
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and
Long-Life Bulbs.......................................... 314
Headlight Adjustment ..................................314
Towing....................................................... 316
Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 321
Tire Pressure and Technical Data ..... 322
Vehicle Identification Data............................323
Engine Data................................................ 324
Wheels, Tires..............................................325
Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/20 °C).... 326
Weights......................................................328
Filling Capacities.........................................329
Driving Performance ...................................329
Dimensions ................................................330
Index .............................................. 331
Contents 9
Overview Illustrations
Driver’s Cockpit ............................................ 11
Steering Wheel and Instrument Panel.............. 12
Dashboard ...................................................13
Front Center Console .................................... 14
Overhead Operating Console .........................15
Rear ............................................................16
10 Overview Illustrations
Driver’s Cockpit
1.Door opener
See page 32.
2.Vehicle setting memory buttons
See page 40.
3.Electric parking brake
See page 171.
4.Steering wheel adjustment
See page 62.
5.Overhead operating console
See page 15.
6.Power windows
See page 86.
7.Exterior-mirror setting
See page 58.
8.Engine compartment lid release
See page 33.
9.Diagnostic socket (OBD)
10.Light switch
See page 92.
11.Ignition lock, steering lock
See page 164.
12.Dimming of instrument lighting
See page 95.
13.Seat adjustment
See page 39.
Overview Illustrations 11
Steering Wheel and Instrument
Panel
1.Turn signal lights
See page 96.
2.Engine oil pressure gauge
See page 111.
3.Engine oil temperature gauge
See page 110.
4.Speedometer
See page 110.
5.Tachometer
See page 110.
6.Multi-function display
See page 115.
7.Windshield wipers
See page 102.
8.Coolant temperature gauge
See page 110.
9.Fuel gauge
See page 111.
10.PDK shift buttons
See page 61.
11.Adaptive cruise control
See page 178.
12.Horn
See page 61.
13.Telephone controls, multi-function display
See page 115.
12 Overview Illustrations
Dashboard
1.Sport Chrono clock
See page 135.
2.Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
See page 191.
3.Air vents
See page 82.
4.Glove box
See page 218.
5.Drinks holder/cupholder
See page 222.
6.Front center console
See page 14.
7.Ashtray, cigarette lighter
See page 224.
8.Drinks holder/cupholder
See page 222.
9.Armrest, storage compartment
See page 219.
Overview Illustrations 13
Front Center Console
1.Heated seats, seat ventilation
See page 43.
2.Air conditioning
See page 70.
3.Emergency flasher
See page 97.
4.Central locking
See page 31.
5.Heated rear window/external mirror heating
See page 84.
6.“Sport”/“Sport Plus” modes
See page 212.
7.Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)
See page 208.
8.High level
See page 210.
9.Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
See page 202.
10.Auto Start Stop function
See page 169.
11.Roll-up sunblind on rear window/rear side
windows
See page 66.
12.Sports exhaust system
See page 214.
13.Retractable rear spoiler
See page 214.
14 Overview Illustrations
Overhead Operating Console
1.Rear interior lighting
See page 98.
2.Dimming ambient lighting
See page 100.
3.ParkAssist off button
See page 241.
4.Passenger compartment monitoring
See page 247.
5.Slide/tilt roof
See page 88.
6.Garage door opener/HomeLink
See page 243.
7.Hands-free microphone
8.Reading light on driver’s side
See page 98.
9.Front interior lighting
See page 98.
10.Orientation lighting
See page 99.
11.Interior door opening lighting
See page 99.
12.Reading light on passenger’s side
See page 98.
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Overview Illustrations 15
Rear
1.Interior light/reading light
See page 98.
2.Door opener
See page 32.
3.Air vents
See page 82.
4.Seat adjustment
See page 42.
5.Central locking
See page 31.
6.Air conditioning
See page 70.
7.Drinks holder/cupholder
See page 223.
8.Ashtray
See page 224.
9.Power window/roll-up sunblind on rear side
windows
See page 86.
16 Overview Illustrations
Opening and Locking
Never invite car theft! ................................... 18
Notes on the Key and Central Locking
System ....................................................... 19
Central Locking System................................ 20
Brief Overview – Opening and Locking
From Outside............................................... 21
Opening and Locking From Outside ............... 22
Opening and Locking From Inside .................. 31
Opening and Closing the Engine
Compartment Lid ......................................... 33
Malfunctions When Opening and Closing ........ 35
Opening and Locking 17
Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong
alarm will sound if you open the driver's door while
the key is still in the ignition lock. It is your
reminder to pull the key out of the ignition lock and
to lock the doors.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in property damage, serious
personal injury or death.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the
vehicle. They can operate power windows
and other controls. If the engine is left
running, they may accidentally engage the
shift lever. Serious personal injury or death
could result from loss of control of the
vehicle.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the electric parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the key or with the remote
control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you
remove the key while you are driving or as
the car is rolling to a stop. You will not be
able to steer the car.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as
follows when leaving your vehicle:
f Close windows.
f Close slide/tilt roof.
f Remove ignition key (switch ignition off in
vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
f Engage steering lock.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, radio
control module, cell phones, house keys) from
the car.
f Lock doors.
f Lock the glove compartment.
f Close storage trays.
f Cover luggage compartment with the luggage
compartment cover.
f Close rear lid.
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Notes on the Key and Central
Locking System
Key
Emergency operation
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
TION – UNLOCKING THE IGNITION KEY” on
Page 166.
You are provided with two vehicle keys with
integrated emergency key. These keys operate
all the locks on your vehicle.
f Be careful with your vehicle keys: do not
part with them except under exceptional
circumstances.
f Remove and take the ignition key with you,
even if leaving the vehicle only briefly.
Do not leave the ignition key in the vehicle.
f Inform your insurance company of any loss or
theft of car keys or if extra or replacement
keys have been cut.
f Third parties can still operate the mechanical
locks with a lost key.
Note on operation
Different vehicle settings are stored on the respective key when the vehicle is locked, provided the
vehicle is fitted with the relevant equipment.
For information on storing vehicle settings on
the key:
f Please see the chapter “STORING VEHICLE
SETTINGS” on Page 40.
Replacement keys
Car keys can only be ordered through an authorized Porsche dealer. Sometimes, this may take a
long time.
You should therefore always keep a spare key on
your person. Keep it in a safe place, but under no
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
to the vehicle control module by an authorized
Porsche dealer. All keys belonging to the vehicle
must also be reported again.
Note
Third parties can continue to operate the mechanical locks using the lost key.
Panic button
In dangerous situations or when one's own safety
is threatened, it is possible to draw attention to
the situation by triggering an alarm.
To trigger an alarm
f Press button.
The horn sounds and the emergency flasher
flashes.
To stop the alarm
f Press button again.
The horn becomes silent and the emergency
flasher goes out.
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Emergency key
Removing emergency key
1. Push the release button to the side.
2. Pull out the key.
Inserting emergency key
f Slide in the key until the release button
audibly engages.
Central Locking System
USA: KR55WK50138
Canada: 7812D-5WK50138
This 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:
– This device may not cause harmful interfe-
rence, and
– this device 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
approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
Your vehicle is equipped with a central locking
system. The following are unlocked or locked
together:
– Doors
–Rear lid
– Filler flap
The central locking system is always activated
when the vehicle is unlocked and locked.
On the multi-function display of the instrument
panel, you can set different variants for locking
and unlocking the doors and rear lid. You can open
all doors irrespective of the setting made.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
If one of the following components is not completely closed when you try to lock the vehicle the
door/lid is not locked:
–vehicle doors
– rear lid
– engine compartment lid
The indication by the emergency flasher and by
the acoustic signal will be provided after all doors
and lids are closed.
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Brief Overview – Opening and
Locking From Outside
The Porsche Entry & Drive option can be
recognized by the buttons A in the door handles.
This brief overview does not replace the
information provided under “OPENING AND
LOCKING FROM OUTSIDE”.
Warnings, in particular, are not replaced by this
brief overview.
What do I want to do? What do I have to do? What happens?
Unlocking
Closing
Key Porsche Entry & Drive
Using the key:
Press the button on the key once.
Press the button on the key twice.
With Porsche Entry & Drive:
Grip the door handle fully.
Using the key:
Press the button on the key.
With Porsche Entry & Drive:
Press the button A on the door handle.
The emergency flasher flashes once.
The driver’s door can be opened.
All vehicle doors and the rear lid can be opened.
The doors and the rear lid can be opened.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The doors are locked.
Lock if persons/animals
are remaining in vehicle
(Switch off the alarm system’s interior
surveillance)
Switching off alarm
Please see the chapter “SWITCHING OFF INTERIOR
SURVEILLANCE AND INCLINATION SENSOR” on
page 247.
Press the button on the key.
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Note on operation
The factory settings of the vehicle are described
in this section.
In the multi-function display in the instrument
panel, you can change the settings and store them
on the respective key for vehicles with comfort
memory.
For information on modifying the opening and
locking settings:
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS”
on page 145.
Opening and Locking From Outside
Depending on your vehicle equipment, you
can unlock and lock the vehicle either with the car
key or without a key by means of Porsche Entry &
Drive.
With the key
Use the buttons on the key to unlock and lock
the vehicle.
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With Porsche Entry & Drive
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, you
can unlock, lock and start the vehicle without
using the key.
You simply have to carry the key with you,
e.g. in your trouser pocket.
f Do not expose the car key to a high level
of electromagnetic radiation. This could
adversely affect Porsche Entry & Drive.
Unlocking and opening doors
Unlocking with the key
1. Press button .
The emergency flasher flashes once.
The driver’s door is unlocked.
2. Pull the door handle.
Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive
(keyless)
Either door can be unlocked if you position
yourself on the side of the vehicle (driver’s side,
passenger’s side) that you wish to open together
with the key.
1. Grip the door handle fully.
The emergency flasher flashes once.
The doors are unlocked.
2. Pull the door handle.
Note on operation
The vehicle is locked automatically after
30 seconds if none of the doors or the tailgate is
opened. The alarm system is not activated.
If the interior surveillance system and inclination
sensor have been switched off (restricted antitheft protection), this also remains the case after
automatic relocking.
As a result, the doors can be opened from inside
by pulling once on the front door opener or by
pulling twice on the rear door opener.
f Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
When locked again, the interior surveillance
system and inclination sensor are activated once
more.
Switching off operational readiness
(for vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive)
Operational readiness of Porsche Entry & Drive is
switched off after 96 hours for the driver’s door
and after 36 hours for the passenger doors if the
vehicle is not unlocked within this time.
1. Pull the door handle once to activate the
system again.
2. Pull the door handle again to open the door.
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Locking doors
Locking with the key
1. Close the door.
2. Press button once.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The doors cannot be opened from outside.
or
If persons or animals are remaining in the
vehicle, press button twice.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The doors can be opened from inside by
pulling once on the front door opener or by
pulling twice on the rear door opener.
3. Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
Note on operation for locking the doors with
the key
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
The emergency flasher indicates that the vehicle
has been locked successfully only when all the
doors, the engine compartment lid and the
tailgate are closed.
Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
You must carry the key with you.
1. Close the door.
2. Briefly press the Porsche Entry & Drive locking
button A on the door handle.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The doors cannot be opened from outside.
or
If persons or animals are remaining in the
vehicle, press the Porsche Entry & Drive
locking button A on the door handle twice.
The emergency flasher flashes twice and an
acoustic signal will sound twice.
The doors can be opened from inside by
pulling once on the front door opener or by
pulling twice on the rear door opener.
3. Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle
that the alarm system will be triggered if the
door is opened.
Note on operation for locking the doors with
Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
– The vehicle cannot be locked if the any of the
doors or the tailgate are not completely
closed.
A warning signal sounds in the passenger
compartment and a warning message
appears on the multi-function display.
– The key must be outside the vehicle when
locking the vehicle doors, otherwise the
vehicle doors cannot be locked.
– If the key is out of range, the vehicle doors can
no longer be opened after they are locked.
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Automatic door locking and automatic
door unlocking
Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central
locking button or
f Pull the inside door handle on the front door
once or on the rear door twice to open the
door.
In the multi-function display of the instrument
panel, you have the option of selecting diverse
variants of automatic door locking and automatic
door unlocking.
For information on modifying the opening and
locking settings:
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS”
on page 145.
Unlocking and opening tailgate
When the tailgate is unlocked, the vehicle doors
are also unlocked.
The vehicle is locked again automatically after
30 seconds if none of the vehicle doors or the
tailgate is opened.
Danger!
Risk of carbon monoxide poisoning! Exhaust
gases can enter the passenger compartment
when the tailgate is open and render the
occupants unconscious if longterm exposure
occurs, resulting in an accident. In a stopped
vehicle, carbon monoxide can also lead to
death.
f Always keep the tailgate closed when the
engine is running.
f Always keep the tailgate closed while driving.
Unlocking with the key
1. Press button .
2. Press the unlocking handle (arrow) on the
tailgate and open the tailgate.
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Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive
(keyless)
Warning!
Risk of being locked out of vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive.
f Do not leave the key in the vehicle if the vehicle
is locked and access can be gained through
the tailgate. The vehicle is automatically
locked when the tailgate is closed.
If the key is left in the vehicle, the emergency
flasher flashes once and a horn signal sounds.
Within approximately 30 seconds, the tailgate
can be opened by pressing the unlocking
handle (arrow).
After 30 seconds have elapsed, the
vehicle can be unlocked again only with
the second key.
If you are in the rear area of the vehicle with the
key and press the unlocking handle, the tailgate is
unlocked.
f Press the unlocking handle on the tailgate and
open the tailgate.
The tailgate has a power closing mechanism.
1. Pull down the tailgate by means of the closing
handle (arrow) and press gently into the lock.
The tailgate is automatically pulled closed.
2. Briefly press button on the key once.
The vehicle is locked.
Note on operation
On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the
tailgate can no longer be opened when the car key
with remote control is out of range.
Locking the tailgate
Warning!
Danger of crushing. The tailgate
automatically closes.
f Make sure that your fingers are not under
the tailgate.
f Keep foreign objects or limbs away from
moving parts (lock striker) of the power
closing mechanism.
f Children must be kept away from the tailgate
when closing.
Children could be killed or severely injured by
such a closing.
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Powerlift tailgate
Opening and closing tailgate automatically
Warning!
Risk of poisoning! Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the
tailgate is open.
f Always keep the tailgate closed when the
engine is running.
f Always keep the tailgate closed while driving.
Risk of injury and damage if the tailgate is
automatically opened or closed in an
uncontrolled way!
f Do not leave children in the car unattended.
f Open or close the tailgate only when the
vehicle is stationary.
f Never drive with the tailgate open. Exhaust
gases can enter the passenger compartment.
f Open or close the tailgate only when there are
no persons, animals or objects within its
movement range.
f Always keep a close eye on the opening and
closing operation so that movement can be
stopped at any time in the event of danger.
f Make sure there is sufficient clearance behind
and above the vehicle (e.g. roof transport
systems, garage ceiling).
Acoustic indication during opening/closing
of the tailgate
Opening and closing of the tailgate are indicated
by warning tones.
You can have the warning tones activated/
deactivated at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Opening tailgate automatically
There are three ways of opening the tailgate:
Variant 1
f Use the unlocking handle (arrow) on the
tailgate. The vehicle must be unlocked for this.
Vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive need not
be unlocked. You simply have to carry the car
key with you, e.g. in your trouser pocket.
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Variant 2
f When the ignition is switched off, press the
button on the key for approximately
1second.
If the vehicle is locked, either the driver’s door
or the entire vehicle will be unlocked,
depending on the settings in the multi-function
display.
For information on locking and unlocking settings
in the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING SETTINGS”
on page 145.
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Variant 3
f With the ignition switched on, press and hold
the button in the driver’s door until the
tailgate has opened fully.
Opening is interrupted if the button is released
prematurely.
A – Closing the tailgate automatically without Porsche
Entry & Drive
A and B – Closing the tailgate automatically and locking
with Porsche Entry & Drive
Closing tailgate automatically
Make sure that the load is not in the area of the
tailgate when the tailgate is closed because
otherwise the closing operation will be interrupted
after contact with the load and the tailgate will
open again.
f Press the button A in the trim panel on the
tailgate.
The tailgate is closed.
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