Porsche Panamera (2010 year). Manual

Note on operation

If one air-conditioned area is set to LO or HI,

the other air-conditioned areas are also set

to LO or HI.

Pressing the button

selects the preset

temperature.

Note

The air-conditioning system always cools and

heats the passenger compartment to the preset

temperature at maximum cooling or heating

temperature.

Setting the temperature temporarily to a lower or

higher value does not cool or heat the passenger

compartment to the desired temperature more

quickly.

Temperature and air quantity, front control panel

Temperature and air quantity on the rear control panel

(4-zone air-conditioning)

Setting temperature

Reducing temperature

For personal comfort, the interior temperature

f Press button

for the relevant

can be adjusted individually between 60 °F (16 °C)

air-conditioned area downwards.

and 87 °F (29.5 °C).

The preset temperature value is shown

Recommendation: 72 °F (22 °C)

on the air-conditioning display.

The selected temperature is shown on the display

If LO or HI appears on the display, the system is

above the button

operating at maximum cooling or heating power.

Automatic mode is switched off.

Increasing temperature

f Press button

for the relevant air-

conditioned area upwards.

The preset temperature value is shown on

the air-conditioning display.

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Setting air quantity

The selected air quantity is shown in a bar display

above the button . The more bars that are

displayed, the more air flows into the passenger

compartment.

Increasing air quantity

f Press button

for the air quantity to the

relevant air-conditioned area upwards.

Reducing air quantity

f Press button

for the air quantity to the

relevant air-conditioned area downwards.

Press button

for the relevant air-conditioned

area to switch back to automatic mode.

If the air quantity was reduced so much that OFF

Air distribution, front control panel

Air distribution, rear control panel

appears on the air-conditioning system display,

(4-zone air conditioning)

the supply of air from the outside is interrupted.

Setting air distribution manually

Rear control panel (4-zone air-conditioning)

Warning!

Front control panel

f Press button

Risk of accidents due to impaired vision.

The air flows from the central vents and the

f Press button

The windows can mist up if the air quantity

vents in the door pillars. The air vents must

The air flows to the windshield and the

setting is OFF.

be open.

side windows.

f Only select air quantity setting OFF for short

f Press button

periods.

The air flows from the central vents, into the

The air flows from the central and side vents.

footwell and from the vent in the door pillar.

f If windows mist up, press

for the left and

The air vents must be open.

right vehicle side on the front control panel

f Press button

upwards (increase air quantity).

The air flows into the footwell and from the

The air flows to the footwell.

vent in the door pillar.

The indicator light on the button lights up.

Air Conditioning

Cancelling manual air distribution

Air distribution in the rear air-conditioned

areas when MONO or REAR mode is

Press the relevant air distribution button again.

activated (4-zone air conditioning)

The indicator light on the button goes out.

If the button

is pressed on the front

Press button

for the relevant

control panel, air flows from the central and side

air-conditioned area.

vents in the rear of the vehicle.

The indicator light on the button lights up.

If the button

is pressed on the front control

Air quantity and distribution are controlled

panel, air flows into the footwells in the rear of

automatically and variations are compensated.

the vehicle.

For information on MONO mode:

f Please see the chapter “ACCEPTING

SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE

ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.

For information on REAR mode:

f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING REAR AIR-

Disabling control panel for rear

CONDITIONED AREAS WITH THE FRONT

air-conditioned areas (4-zone air-

CONTROL PANEL - REAR MODE (4-ZONE AIR

conditioning)

CONDITIONING)” on page 81.

The power window buttons on the rear doors and

the rear control panel on the center console can

be deactivated by pressing the safety button in the

keypad on the driver’s door.

Switching child protection on/off

f Press the safety button

to switch child

protection on and off.

The indicator light on the button lights up.

A lock symbol appears in the displays on

the operating unit for the rear air-conditioned

areas.

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Note on operation

Extended ventilation panel

f The function is ended automatically

The extended ventilation panel on top of the

approximately 4 seconds after the last

dashboard can be activated or deactivated

settings are adjusted.

separately in the multi-function display on the

instrument panel.

Recommended air-conditioning settings

The air flow in the passenger compartment is

for lone drivers

more diffuse and less direct.

The automatic control on the air-conditioning

MONO mode is recommended for maximum

system adjusts the air flow quantity automatically.

passenger compartment comfort.

For information on activating the extended

For information on activating MONO mode:

ventilation control:

f Please see the chapter “ACCEPTING

Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR

SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE

CONDITIONING” on page 146.

ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.

Reducing the air quantity in the rear

air-conditioned areas does not improve

Adjusting rear air-conditioned areas with

passenger comfort in the front areas

the front control panel - REAR mode

(4-zone air-conditioning only).

(4-zone air conditioning)

For information on adjusting the air quantity:

Switching on REAR mode

f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR

f Press button

and keep it pressed for

QUANTITY” on page 79.

approx. 2 seconds.

REAR appears on the air-conditioning display.

The rear air-conditioned areas can be

controlled from the front control panel.

Switching off REAR mode

f Press button

and keep it pressed for

approx. 2 seconds.

REAR disappears from the display.

Air Conditioning

Air flow

Three air flow settings - “low”, “medium” and

“high” - are available in automatic mode:

“Soft”:

Recommended for passengers sensitive

to drafts with a preference for gentle

air-conditioning.

“Normal”:

Default setting.

“Strong”:

Stronger ventilation in the passenger

compartment.

The air flow is clearly noticeable.

Cooler central vents

The temperature of the air blown from the two

Air vents, glove box

Multi-function display

central vents is reduced if the passenger

compartment temperature control is not adjusted.

Cooled glove box

Air-conditioning settings on the

This setting is recommended for passengers with

multi-function display

a preference for a fresh air flow to the head/upper

Cooled air is directed into the glove box via

body area.

a separate air vent.

Additional settings relating to vehicle air-

The air vent can be opened and closed manually.

conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function

display on the instrument panel.

Note

For information on air-conditioning settings

Cold air may flow around the glove box lid and into

on the multi-function display:

the passenger compartment.

f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR

f If the outside temperature is low, close the air

CONDITIONING” on page 146.

vents in the glove box to ensure the passenger

compartment is heated as efficiently as

possible.

Air Conditioning

Extended ventilation panel

Switching off

For information on the extended ventilation panel:

f Press button

The indicator light on the button goes out.

f Please see the chapter “EXTENDED

VENTILATION PANEL” on page 81.

Note

Automatic air-recirculation

On vehicles with heat-absorbing glass, optical

distortion may occur due to the flat position of the

For information on automatic air-recirculation

rear window. This distortion is increased when the

mode:

heated rear window is switched on.

f Please see the chapter “AIR-RECIRCULATION

MODE” on page 74.

Heated Rear Window/

Exterior Mirror Heating

Heated rear window/exterior mirror heating is

ready for operation when the ignition is on.

Switching on

f Press button

The indicator light on the button lights up.

Depending on the outside temperature, the

heating switches off automatically after approx.

5 to 20 minutes.

The heating can be switched back on by pressing

the button again.

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Power Windows

Readiness for operation of power windows

With ignition switched on.

Warning!

–

A maximum of 10 minutes after the ignition is

Risk of injury when closing the windows,

switched off, but only until driver’s or

especially when windows close

passenger door is first opened.

automatically.

The one-touch operation for closing the door

f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured

windows is available only when the ignition is

when the windows close.

switched on.

f Always remove ignition key when leaving the

vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with

Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition

key with you when leaving the vehicle.

Uninformed persons could injure themselves

by operating the power windows.

f In case of danger, immediately release the

button on the ignition key or the button in

A - Power window in driver’s door

the door handle on vehicles with Porsche

B - Power window in passenger’s door

Entry & Drive.

C - Left rear power window

D - Right rear power window

f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.

Risk of an accident.

Opening/closing windows

f Do not put anything on or near the windows

Opening window with the rocker switch

that may interfere with the driver’s vision.

f Press rocker switch A, B, C or D until the

window has reached the desired position.

Closing window with the rocker switch

f Pull rocker switch A, B, C or D until the window

has reached the desired position.

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Warning!

Risk of injury. If one-touch operation is

disabled after the window is blocked, the

window will close with its full closing force

when the manual closing function is used.

f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured

when the windows close.

Power window switch in the passenger's door

Power window switch in the rear door

Note on operation

The rocker switches have a two-stage function:

If a window is blocked during closing, it will stop

and open again by several inches.

- If the switch in question is moved to the first

If the window is blocked a second time within

setting, the window is opened or closed

approximately 10 seconds, one-touch operation is

manually.

disabled for this window.

- If the switch is moved completely to the

The window can be closed manually. The window

second setting, the front window is opened or

then closes with its full closing force.

closed automatically (one-touch operation).

Actuate the switch again to stop the window in

One-touch operation is enabled again once the

the desired position.

window has been closed completely using the

manual closing function.

Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof

Storing end position of the door windows

Slide/Tilt Roof

after connecting the vehicle battery

The electric slide/tilt roof is made of tinted single-

The end position of the door windows are lost

sheet safety glass. It has a sliding roof cover that

when the battery is disconnected and

can be continuously adjusted manually to protect

reconnected. One-touch operation of the windows

against the direct entry of sunlight.

is disabled.

The slide/tilt roof can be slid open or lifted at

Perform these steps for all windows:

the rear.

Close window completely once by pulling the

Warning!

rocker switch.

Risk of injury when operating or

If the window is completely closed, briefly pull

automatically closing the slide/tilt roof.

the rocker switch again.

Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured

Open the window completely once by pressing

when the slide/tilt roof is operated.

the rocker switch.

Always remove ignition key when leaving the

vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with

Disabling the controls in the rear

Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition

key with you when leaving the vehicle.

The power window buttons on the rear doors and

Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure

the control panel on the rear center console can

themselves when operating the slide/tilt roof.

be disabled by pressing the safety button in the

In case of danger, operate the sliding roof

control panel on the driver’s door.

button in the opposite direction or release the

Switching child protection on/off

car key immediately if using the comfort

function.

f Press the safety button.

The indicator light in the safety button lights up

if child protection is active.

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Operating slide/tilt roof

Emergency operation of slide/tilt roof

The slide/tilt roof is operated using the button

Warning!

in the overhead operating console.

Risk of serious personal injury and damage

The sliding roof button has a two-stage function

to the slide/tilt roof when closing the slide/

for all directions of motion:

tilt roof.

- If the button is moved to the first setting in one

f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured

direction, the slide/tilt roof is adjusted

when the slide/tilt roof is operated.

manually in the relevant direction.

Adjustment stops when the button is released.

Emergency closing after repeated

- If the button is moved completely to the

intervention from the force limiter

second setting, the slide/tilt roof is opened or

f Remove the obstruction.

closed automatically (one-touch operation).

Actuate the switch again in any direction to

f Repeatedly press or press and hold the sliding

stop the slide/tilt roof in the desired position.

roof button

in closing direction until the

roof closes and stops in closed position.

Reduced-noise position when opening

Operational readiness of the slide/tilt roof

Emergency operation if the slide/tilt roof

The slide/tilt roof slides open both in manual mode

drive fails

- With ignition switched on.

and one-touch operation mode until it reaches the

best position from the point of view of wind noise.

If the slide/tilt roof is defective, it can be closed or

- A maximum of 10 minutes after the ignition is

opened manually using the hexagon key from the

switched off, but only until driver’s or

Opening slide/tilt roof fully

tool kit.

passenger door is first opened.

Actuate the button

again in opening

f Before using emergency operation, check that

Note on operation

direction to open the slide/tilt roof completely.

the fuse is intact.

When completely opened, the slide/tilt roof may

The slide/tilt roof has a force limiter. If obstructed

generate wind noise depending on the speed of

during the closing process, the slide/tilt roof

the vehicle.

opens again immediately.

Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof

Storing end position of the slide/tilt roof

The end position of the slide/tilt roof are lost if the

vehicle battery is disconnected/reconnected or

flat, the vehicle is started using jump leads, the

electrical fuse for the slide/tilt roof is replaced or

after emergency operation.

Warning!

Risk of injury when closing the slide/tilt roof.

When the end position is stored, the force

limiter is not available and the slide/tilt roof

will close with full force.

f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured

when the slide/tilt roof closes.

The vehicle must be stationary to store the end

Press lightly on the front tip of the cover over

Insert the hexagon key all the way into

position of the slide/tilt roof.

the left passenger compartment monitoring

the opening.

1. Switch on ignition.

sensor.

Hold the key in this position and turn.

The opposite end of the cover lifts up.

2. Press the button

forwards in closing

Remove the key.

direction and hold in position.

Unclip cover.

Stow the key in the tool kit.

The process for storing the end position

Take the hexagon key out of the tool kit in

begins after approximately 10 seconds.

Clip in cover.

the luggage compartment.

Press and hold the button until the roof has

Have the fault corrected.

stopped moving completely.

For information on the tool kit:

Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.

The process takes a maximum of 20 seconds.

f Please see the chapter “TOOL KIT” on

We recommend that you have an authorized

Start the storing process again if the button is

page 279.

Porsche dealer to do this work as they have

released prematurely.

trained workshop personnel and the necessary

parts and tools.

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Automatic Driving Light Assistant/

Side lights

Adaptive Light System

Side marker lights, licence plate light,

instrument lighting, daytime driving lights

The automatic driving light assistant is a comfort

switched off.

function. Your Porsche’s driving light (low beam) is

Low beam/driving light

switched on and off automatically depending on

Only with ignition on.

the ambient brightness.

Rear fog light

The automatic driving light assistant also controls

the daytime driving lights, the Automatic Coming

Pull the switch in the low beam position.

Home lights and the dynamic cornering light.

Indicator light lights up.

The automatic driving light assistant is activated

Note on operation

when the light switch is set to the position

If the ignition key is removed and the door is

Despite possible support by the driving light

opened while the lights are on, an audible signal

assistant, it is the responsibility of the driver to

(gong) warns of possible battery discharge.

switch on the driving light using the conventional

In some countries, differences are possible

light switch in accordance with the relevant

due to legal requirements.

national regulations.

Light Switch

Activating the headlights using the driving light

Light is switched off.

assistant therefore does not absolve the driver

The daytime driving lights are switched on

of responsibility for correct operation of the

when the ignition is switched on, provided

driving light.

that they are activated on the multi-

function display in the instrument panel.

Warning!

For information on activating/deactivating

Risk of accidents if you drive your vehicle

daytime driving lights:

without lights.

f Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING

f Always carefully monitor the automatic driving

AND DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC

light control.

DAYTIME DRIVING LIGHTS” on

page 142.

Automatic driving light assistant

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Note

Low beam/driving light

Highway function in darkness

In the event of a fault in the automatic driving light

The distribution characteristics of the low beam

If the light switch is set to the position

, the

assistant/adaptive light system, the warning light

change if the vehicle is travelling at speeds of

low beam is switched on automatically in the

for the adaptive light system lights up in the

more than approx. 80 mph (130 km/h) in

following situations:

instrument panel and a warning message appears

darkness.

on the multi-function display in the instrument

- Dusk

The light beam becomes longer and the field of

panel.

- Darkness

vision increases.

For information on indicator lights and warning

- Driving through tunnels

lights on the instrument panel:

Rain function

- Rain

f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL

The low beam is switched on automatically after

USA MODELS” on page 107.

- Highway driving (daytime driving lights

five seconds of continuous wiper operation.

deactivated)

For information on warning messages on the

If the wipers have not been used for approx.

multi-function display:

When the low beam is switched on, the indicator

4 minutes, the low beam is switched off.

light on the speedometer lights up.

f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF

WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

Note on operation

Fog is not recognized.

f In the event of fog, the headlights must

be switched on manually.

Highway function in daylight

The low beam is switched on automatically at

vehicle speeds of more than approx. 90 mph

(140 km/h) in daylight conditions and when

daytime driving lights are deactivated.

If the vehicle is travelling at speeds of less than

approx. 40 mph (65 km/h), the low beam

switches off after a delay of approx. 4 minutes,

if the external lighting conditions permit.

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers

Automatic headlight levelling

Daytime driving lights

Static cornering light

When the ignition and low beam are switched on,

If the light switch is in position

(light switched

The static cornering light switches on if the

the level of the headlight beam automatically

off), the daytime driving lights are switched on

steering wheel is turned sharply.

changes in accordance with the vehicle load.

automatically when the ignition is switched on.

The level of the headlight beam is automatically

Note on operation

If the light switch is in position

, the daytime

kept constant during acceleration and braking.

driving lights are switched on automatically during

The static cornering light is also available when

daylight when the ignition is switched on.

the light switch is set to the position

(driving

Note on operation

light/low beam).

Automatic headlight levelling is also available

If the light switch is in position

(low beam/

driving light), the daytime driving lights are not

when the light switch is set to the position

Dynamic cornering light

active.

(low beam/driving light).

You can switch the daytime driving lights on and

At speeds greater than 5 mph (8 km/h), the low

off on the multi-function display in the instrument

beam light is swivelled in the direction of the curve

panel (not available in Canada).

to illuminate the road more clearly, depending on

the speed of the vehicle and the extent to which

Regulations for switching daytime driving lights on

the steering wheel is turned.

and off vary according to the legal requirements in

each country.

In the event of a fault in the dynamic cornering

light, the warning light for the adaptive light

For information on setting the daytime driving

system flashes in the instrument panel and

lights:

a warning message appears on the multi-function

f Please see the chapter “ACTIVATING AND

display in the instrument panel.

DEACTIVATING AUTOMATIC DAYTIME DRIVING

For information on indicator lights and warning

LIGHTS” on page 142.

lights on the instrument panel:

f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL

USA MODELS” on page 107.

For information on warning messages on the

multi-function display:

f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF

WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

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Porsche Panamera (2010 year). Manual - part 5