Porsche Panamera (2010 year). Manual - part 9
Setting air conditioning
Switching extended ventilation panel on
Switching automatic air-recirculation mode
and off
on/off
The automatic air conditioning can be changed
The extended ventilation panel on top of the
You can configure the fresh air supply to adjust
individually.
dashboard can be switched on or off.
automatically to the air quality.
1. Select
1. Select
1.
Select
> “Vehicle”
> “Vehicle”
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Settings”
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
> “Air conditioning”
> “Air conditioning”
and confirm.
2. “Vent. panel”.
2.
“Automatic air circ.”
3. Confirm selection.
3.
Confirm selection.
Adjusting air flow
Ventilation panel is activated.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
The strength of the air flow and the air quantity can
activated.
be adjusted.
Ventilation panel is deactivated.
Automatic air-recirculation mode is
1. Select
deactivated.
Setting central vents to blow colder air
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
The temperature of the air blown from the central
> “Air conditioning”
vents can be decreased. The preset interior
temperature remains the same.
2. “Climate style”
and confirm.
1. Select
3. Select desired setting
> “Vehicle”
and confirm.
> “Settings”
> “Air conditioning”
Available setting options:
2. “Center cooler”.
-
“Soft”
3. Confirm selection.
–
“Normal”
Function is activated.
–
“Strong”
Function is deactivated.
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Setting date and time
Setting the time format
Setting current time
The time can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour
The hours and minutes can be set individually.
The date and time displays on the vehicle can be
format.
adjusted individually.
1. Select
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
Note
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
On vehicles with Porsche Communication
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
Management (PCM), the date and time are set
> “Date/Time”
> “Time”
automatically by satellite navigation signals (GPS).
> “Time”
and confirm.
Some setting options may be temporarily
2. “Format”
2. Select “Hour/Minute”.
unavailable, depending on satellite signal
and confirm.
3. Set desired time
reception.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
Available setting options:
Setting time zone
> “Settings”
-
“12h”
The time zone and vehicle time can be adjusted
> “Date/Time”
individually.
and confirm.
-
“24h”
1. Select
Setting the time
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
The time, time format and time zone can be set in
> “Date/Time”
the “Time” menu.
> “Time”
1. Select
2. Select “Zone”
> “Vehicle”
and confirm.
> “Settings”
3. Set desired time zone
> “Date/Time”
and confirm.
> “Time”
and confirm.
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Setting the date
Setting the current date
Displaying time in stopwatch on dashboard
The date and date format can be changed in the
The day, month and year can be set individually.
You can configure the stopwatch on the
“Date” menu.
dashboard to display the time.
1. Select
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
1.
Select
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
> “Date”
> “Date/Time”
> “Date”
and confirm.
2.
Select “Time - Chrono”.
and confirm.
2. Select “Date”.
3.
Confirm selection.
3. Set the desired date
Time is displayed.
Setting the date format
and confirm the setting.
Time is not displayed.
The date format can be adjusted.
Setting summer time
1. Select
The vehicle clock can be configured to change to
> “Vehicle”
summer time.
> “Settings”
> “Date/Time”
1. Select
> “Date”
> “Vehicle”
2. “Format”
> “Settings”
and confirm.
> “Date/Time”
3. Select desired setting
2. Select “Summer time”.
and confirm.
3. Confirm selection.
Available setting options:
Summer time is activated.
-
“DD.MM.YYYY”
Summer time is deactivated.
–
“MM/DD/YYYY”
–
“YYYY/MM/DD”
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Setting units
Setting unit for temperature gauges
Setting unit for boost-pressure gauge
The measurement unit for temperature gauges
The measurement unit for the boost-pressure
You can select the units of measurement for
can be changed.
gauge can be changed.
vehicle displays such as the speed on the digital
speedometer in the instrument panel, the
1. Select
1. Select
temperature gauge in the air-conditioning displays
> “Vehicle”
> “Vehicle”
and the tire pressure display on the multi-function
> “Settings”
> “Settings”
display.
> “Units”
> “Units”
2. “Temperature”.
2. “Boost pressure”.
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
3. Select desired setting
3. Select desired setting
> “Settings”
and confirm.
and confirm.
> “Units”
Available setting options:
Available setting options:
and confirm.
-
“°C”
-
“bar”
Setting speedometer units
-
“°F”
-
“psi”
The units of the speed and distance information on
Setting unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring
the speedometer can be adjusted.
display
1. Select
The measurement unit for the Tire Pressure
> “Vehicle”
Monitoring display can be changed.
> “Settings”
> “Units”
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
2. Select “Speedometer”.
> “Settings”
3. Select desired setting
> “Units”
and confirm.
2. “Tire pressure”.
Available setting options:
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
-
“km/km/h”
–
“Miles/mph”
Available setting options:
-
“bar”
–
“psi”
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Setting unit for fuel consumption display
Changing the language
Adjusting ParkAssist volume
The unit can be set for the fuel consumption
The volume of the ParkAssist information tones
The language of the display text on the multi-
display.
can be adjusted.
function display can be changed.
1. Select
1. Select
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
> “Vehicle”
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Settings”
> “Settings”
> “Units”
> “Volume”
> “Language”
2. “Consumption”.
2. “ParkAssist”.
2. Select desired language
3. Select desired setting
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
and confirm.
and confirm.
Available setting options:
Available setting options:
Adjusting volume of warning and
-
“l/100 km”
information tones
-
“Loud”
–
“MPG (US)”
–
“Medium”
The volume of the warning tones and ParkAssist
–
“MPG (UK)”
information tones can be adjusted.
-
“Low”
–
“km/l”
1. Select
> “Vehicle”
> “Settings”
> “Volume”
and confirm.
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Adjusting volume of warning tones
Changing button assignment on multi-
-
“Map”
function steering wheel
Display navigation map in PCM.
The volume of the warning tones can be adjusted
individually.
-
“Menu change”
The assignment of the MFS button on the multi-
Change main menu area.
function display can be changed individually.
1. Select
Functions from the multi-function display or PCM
Available instrument cluster functions:
> “Vehicle”
can be assigned to the MFS button.
> “Settings”
-
“Start/Stop Chr.”
> “Volume”
Start/stop timing.
1. Select
2. “Warn. tones”.
> “Vehicle”
-
“Vehicle menu”
3. Select desired setting
> “Settings”
Display vehicle menu.
and confirm.
> “Steering wheel op.”
-
“Trip menu”
2. “Multif. key”
Available setting options:
Display trip menu.
and confirm.
-
“Loud”
-
“TPM menu”
3. Select “PCM function” or
Display TPM menu.
–
“Medium”
“Inst. clus. fun.”
and confirm.
–
“Chrono menu”
-
“Low”
4. Select desired function assignment
Display chrono menu.
and confirm.
-
“ACC menu”
Display ACC menu.
Available PCM functions:
-
“Audio menu”
-
“Source change”
Display audio menu.
Change audio source.
-
“Phone menu”
-
“Voice control”
Display telephone menu.
Activate voice control.
-
“Navi menu”
-
“Dri. instr. (Rep)“
Display navigation menu.
Repeat voice instruction from the navigation
system.
-
“Map menu”
Display navigation map on the multi-function
-
“Station/track <”
display.
Previous radio station/title.
-
“Station/track >”
Next radio station/track.
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Overview of Warning Messages
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly - in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.
Warning message categories
Red warning: System failure warning
f Visit or consult a qualified specialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Oil press. too low
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Select “Oil level” on the multi-function display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*
Fault Oil pressure monitoring
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Oil temperature too high
Switch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.
Oil temperature display defective Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Failure Oil level measurement
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Minimum oil level reached
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level below minimum
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level Maximum reached
Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity and
have the oil drained to the correct level.*
Warning light on
Engine temperature too high
Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.
the coolant
Switch off engine and allow to cool.
temperature
Check coolant or engine oil level. Add more coolant or engine
gauge lights up
oil if necessary.
Warning light on
Check coolant level
Switch off engine and allow to cool.
the coolant
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
temperature
gauge flashes
Warning light on
Coolant display defective
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashes
Fault Generator
Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Boost pressure display defective
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Reduced engine power
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Fault Check Engine
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Fault Check Engine
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Battery protection
The power supply to various comfort features is deactivated
Consumer switch-off
to prevent the battery from discharging.
Start engine manually
Start engine manually at the ignition.
Start/stop operation deactivated
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Display of
Gearshift not engaged
PDK transmission:
selector-lever
Selector lever may be positioned between two settings.
position flashes
Properly engage selector lever.
Move gear lever to position P.
PDK transmission:
Move selector lever to position P before removing key from
ignition lock.
Move gear lever to position P.
To stop and secure the vehicle, move the selector lever to
position P.
Move gear lever to
PDK transmission:
position P or N.
Engine can only be started in selector-lever position P or N.
Press brake
PDK transmission:
Apply the brake when starting.
Display of
Gearbox emergency operation
Restricted gearshift comfort,
selector-lever
reverse gear fails.
position flashes
Have the fault corrected immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Display of
Gearbox emergency operation
No selector-lever position is displayed on the instrument panel.
selector-lever
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop.
position flashes
It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle
immediately in a suitable place.
Read the instructions in the section “Towing”. Have the vehicle
towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault Transmission
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Gearbox
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and the engine
temperature too high
power may be restricted.
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on a hill, for
example. Hold the vehicle with the brake. Reduce engine load.
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place if possible. Allow the engine
to run in selector-lever position P or N until the warning
disappears.
Press clutch
Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Warning Brake fluid level
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Warning Brake force distribution
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
ABS failure
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Brake pad worn
Have brake pads replaced immediately.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Release electric parking brake
Pull the electric parking brake switch
flashes
Press brake pedal.
Press the brake pedal before releasing the electric parking
brake.
Fault Electric parking brake
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Emergency brake function
Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.
flashes
PSM failure
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
PSM off
Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
PSM on
Porsche Stability Management was switched on.
Fault All-wheel dr. system
Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load.
PSM on
Contact a qualified specialist workshop if the fault persists.*
All-wheel dr. system overloaded
Porsche Traction Management is overloaded.
Reduce load.
Fault All-wheel dr.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Sport mode error
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Sport mode not available
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Spoiler failure
Driving stability is impaired. Adjust your driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Sunroof not closed fully
Close the sunroof.
Warning light
Mind remaining distance
Refuel at the next opportunity.
for fuel gauge
indicator
lights up
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault Fuel indicator
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Check fuel tank cap
Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.
Refill washer fluid
Fasten seat belt
All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts.
Air bag warning light failure
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Steering locked
The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Relieve steering
Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left
or right.
Heated steering wheel on
Steering wheel heating is switched on
Heated steering wheel off
Steering wheel heating is switched off
Check steering oil level
For vehicles with PDCC:
Power steering fluid level too low.
Please visit a qualified specialist workshop.*
Ignition key not removed
Ignition lock fault
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Key not recognized
Make sure that you have the car key with you.
Ignition lock faulty
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Replace ignition key battery
Replace the battery in the car key.
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault Porsche Entry & Drive
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Multiple keys recognized
Information message:
in vehicle
Several vehicle keys in the vehicle, e.g. in the possession of
a passenger.
Close doors to lock vehicle
Close all doors and the tailgate before locking the vehicle.
Chassis system fault
Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Chassis system failure
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Control on
PASM level control is active.
Control off
PASM level control was switched off, e.g. before driving onto
a lifting platform or raising one wheel.
not allowed
Level adjustment is not permitted, e.g. at speeds above approx.
20 mph (30 km/h) or if the door/tailgate is open.
not possible
Level adjustment not available, e.g. when the engine is switched
off, if the vehicle is overloaded or the battery voltage is too low.
Vehicle extremely low
The vehicle ground clearance is insufficient to continue driving.
The system regulates the vehicle level again automatically.
This can take several minutes. Have any persistent faults
checked/corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Vehicle extremely high
The vehicle ground clearance is too high to continue driving.
The system regulates the vehicle level again automatically.
Have any persistent faults checked/corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault PDCC
Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
PDCC failure
The lateral inclination of the vehicle is significantly greater when
cornering. Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.*
PDCC fault
Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the
PSM activated
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Fault Differential lock
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Tire pressure
Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more
than 7 psi (0.5 bar) below 100 mph (160 km/h) and more
than 6 psi (0.4 bar) above 100 mph (160 km/h).
Stop in a suitable place and check the tires indicated for
damage. If necessary, fill in tire sealant and set the correct
tire pressure.
Inflate!
Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more
than 4 psi (0.3 bar).
Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Restricted monitoring
Fault on one or both wheel transmitters.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
No monitoring System is learning
Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain amount of time to
learn the wheels. During this time, the current tire pressures are
not available on the on-board computer.
System not active
Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not
monitored. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
System not active
Temporary fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
Temporary fault
Tire pressure is not monitored.
Tire Pressure too low for speeds
Top speed for the preset comfort pressure exceeded.
greater xxx
Tire change?
The tire settings on the multi-function display must be updated
Update settings
after changing a wheel.
Fault Tire pressure check
Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not
monitored. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Driving light on
Driving light/side light on.
Parking light on
Left/right parking light on.
Example:
The reported light is faulty.
Check front left direction
Check bulb.
indicator
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Dynamic cornering light defective
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
flashes
Auto driving light control
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
defective
lights up
Check static cornering light,
The reported light is faulty.
left/right
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Headlight beam adjust. defective
Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
Rain/light sensor defective
Switch on wipers/light manually. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault Headlight control
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
flashes
Headlights adapted for
Headlights have been changed for countries with left/right-hand
LHD/RHD
traffic
Wiper defective
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Tailgate
Close the tailgate
Example:
Door open
Close door/lid indicated
Also:
Doors, engine compartment lid
Launch Control activated
Launch Control is activated.
Distance! Please brake!
Insufficient distance from vehicle in front.
Fault ACC
Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault on the adaptive Cruise Control corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
Fault ACC sensor
Adaptive cruise control: Sensor in the front of the vehicle may
be covered with dirt, snow, ice or affected by adverse weather
conditions.
System fault
One or more electrical systems may have failed.
Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Fault
Turn signal tones, acoustic warning and distance signals
Instrument cluster/
(e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available.
ParkAssist sound
Please note this when parking. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Light in
Warning message on multi-function
Meaning/Action required
instrument
display
panel
Fault
Acoustic warning and distance signals for ParkAssist are not
ParkAssist sound
available.
Please remember this when parking. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
Limit 1 or 2 exceeded
Preset speed limit 1 or 2 has been exceeded.
Warning light on
Check Engine
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashes
Example:
Service reminder
Full maintenance in XXX miles (km)
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance/
time shown has elapsed. The maintence intervals can be found
in the “Maintenance” booklet.
* We recommend that you have an authorized Porsche
dealer to do this work, as they have the trained workshop
personnel and the necessary parts and tools for this type
of work.
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