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Porsche Panamera (2010 year). Manual - part 10

Ignition Lock, Steering Lock

Key positions

Key positions with Porsche Entry & Drive

0 - Initial position

0 - Initial position

The ignition key is inserted into the ignition lock

1 - Ignition on

1 - Ignition on

underneath the light switch at the left of the

2 - Start engine

2 - Start engine

3 - Activate steering column lock

steering wheel.

Note on operation

On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, you no

Ignition lock position 0 - Initial position

The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is

longer have to insert the key into the ignition lock,

left inserted.

but merely keep it with you. The ignition key is

The ignition key cannot be removed when the

replaced by a control unit in the ignition lock,

If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can only be

ignition is switched on or when the engine has

which always remains in the ignition lock, unless

removed from the ignition lock if the emergency

been started.

the vehicle is being towed.

operation is performed:

The ignition lock has three key positions.

f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY

The steering column can be actively locked in

OPERATION - UNLOCKING THE IGNITION KEY”

a fourth key position on vehicles with Porsche

on page 166.

Entry & Drive.

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Emergency operation - unlocking the

3. Use metal hook A to remove the plastic

4. Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 0

ignition key

cover B from the ignition lock.

(initial position).

Make sure that plastic cover B is not lost.

5. Press metal hook A into opening C.

If the vehicle battery is dead, the ignition key can

You will hear an unlocking noise.

be removed only if the emergency operation is

performed.

6. Remove the ignition key in initial position 0.

1. Carefully lever off the fuse box cover on the

7. Re-fit the plastic cover B.

driver’s side with a screwdriver and remove it.

2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the fuse

box cover.

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For information on the emission control system:

Starting the vehicle

Starting and Stopping the Engine

f

Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL

The immobilizer can be deactivated and the

f

Operate the footbrake.

SYSTEM” on page 262.

engine started only using an authorised

f

Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.

ignition key.

f

If your car catches on fire for any reason, call

the fire department. Do not endanger your life

f

Do not press the accelerator pedal.

f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on

by attempting to put out the fire.

The engine control unit will provide the correct

page 250.

starting mixture.

Warning!

f

Turn the ignition key or control unit (Porsche

Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position 2.

Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gas contains

The starting process is carried out and

colorless and odorless carbon monoxide

completed automatically as soon as ignition

(CO), which is toxic even in low

lock position 2 (start engine) is reached.

concentrations. Carbon monoxide can cause

The ignition key or control unit is reset

unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.

automatically to ignition lock position 1

f Never start or let the engine run in an

(ignition on).

enclosed, unventilated area. It is not

f

Do not operate the starter for more than

recommended to sit in your car for prolonged

approx. 10 seconds. If necessary, repeat the

periods with the engine on and the car not

starting procedure after a pause of approx.

moving.

10 seconds. Turn the ignition key back to

An unattended vehicle with a running engine

ignition lock position 0 (initial position) first.

is potentially hazardous. If warning lights

The first operation of the starter is ended

should come on to indicate improper

automatically when the engine starts.

operation, they would go unnoticed.

If the engine does not start, subsequent

starter operations will not be ended

f Never leave the engine idling unattended.

automatically.

Danger of fire close to the hot exhaust

system.

f Do not park or drive your vehicle where

combustible materials, such as dry grass or

leaves, can come into contact with the hot

exhaust system.

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f Do not warm up the engine when stationary.

Stopping

f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where

Drive off immediately. Avoid high revs and full

your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing

throttle until the engine has reached operating

f Only remove the ignition key when the vehicle

your legs near the exhaust pipe when loading

temperature.

is stationary.

and unloading cargo in the rear, and closely

supervise children around the vehicle during

f If the vehicle battery power is too weak, the

f Only switch the ignition off when the vehicle is

time when the exhaust pipe could be hot.

engine can be started with jump leads.

stationary, as there is no power steering and

A hot exhaust pipe can cause painful skin

brake booster assistance when the engine is

For information on jump-lead starting:

burns.

switched off.

f Please see the chapter “EXTERNAL POWER

f When leaving the vehicle, always remove the

SUPPLY, JUMP-LEAD STARTING” on

ignition key, apply the electric parking brake

Radiator fan

page 306.

and engage selector-lever position P.

For information on radiator fans:

The control unit always remains in the ignition

Note on operation

lock on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive.

f Please see the chapter “RADIATOR FANS” on

To ensure a good battery charge condition,

page 258.

thereby ensuring that the battery will start the

Warning!

engine, all electrical loads that are not required

Warning!

should be switched off when the ignition is

Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment

switched on and when engine revs are low

components can burn skin on contact.

Danger of injury. After the ignition is

(in traffic jams, in city traffic or in queues).

switched off, the engine compartment and

f Before working on any part in the engine

coolant temperatures are monitored for

compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool

approx. 30 minutes. During this period, and

down sufficiently.

depending on temperature, the radiator fan

Risk of burn injury when standing near or

may continue to run or start to run.

coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.

f Carry out work in these areas only with the

The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running

engine off and exercise extreme caution,

and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is

always anticipating that the fan blade could

turned off.

suddenly start to run.

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Auto Start Stop function display

For information on exceptions for the Auto Start

Stop function:

Stopping the engine automatically

f Please see the chapter “EXCEPTIONS FOR

and restart readiness

THE AUTO START STOP FUNCTION” on

If the engine was stopped automatically by the

page 169.

Auto Start Stop function and if the driver is

detected in the vehicle (driver’s seat belt fastened

Note

and driver’s door closed), the indicator light on the

If the indicator light in the multi-function display

multi-function display in the instrument panel will

continuously lights up yellow when the vehicle is

light up green.

stopped and if the engine does not stop regularly

Engine does not stop or is not ready

when the vehicle is stopped despite the fact that

to restart

the preconditions for stopping the engine

automatically are met, this may be an indication

If the Auto Stop function is not available or if no

that the battery is weak.

driver is detected in the vehicle after the engine

f Have the Auto Start Stop system checked the

has stopped automatically (driver’s seat belt open

next time you visit an authorized Porsche

or driver’s door open), the indicator light on the

dealer.

Switching Auto Start Stop function on

multi-function display in the instrument panel will

and off

light up yellow when the vehicle is stationary.

Fault reporting

The Auto Start Stop system has detected that:

If there is a fault, the warning message “Start/

Switching Auto Start Stop function off

- At least one precondition for stopping the

Stop mode deactivated” will appear on the

f Press button

engine automatically is not met.

multi-function display in the instrument panel.

The indicator light on the button lights up.

or

f Have the fault corrected at an authorized

The engine’s Auto Stop function is disabled.

Porsche dealer.

- There is at least one exception for the

Switching Auto Start Stop function on

Auto Start Stop function.

f Press button

For information on preconditions for stopping the

The indicator light on the button goes out.

engine automatically:

The engine stops automatically when the

f Please see the chapter “PRECONDITIONS FOR

vehicle stops.

STOPPING THE ENGINE” on page 169.

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Releasing the parking brake

Emergency braking function

The electric parking brake can only be released

If the conventional brake system has failed, the

when the ignition is switched on.

vehicle can be decelerated quickly and braked to

a stop using the electric parking brake.

1. Press the brake pedal.

2. Pull switch

f Press switch

and keep it pressed.

The brake warning light on the instrument

The brake warning light on the instrument

panel goes out.

panel and the indicator light on the switch

start to flash. The message “Emergency brake

function” appears on the multi-function display.

Automatic electric parking brake release

The emergency braking function is deactivated

when driver’s intention to drive off is

when you release the switch.

detected

Safety instruction!

If the engine is running, the driver’s door is closed

and the driver’s seat belt is fastened, it is still

Severe braking. Emergency braking takes

possible to drive off even though the parking

place with very high braking power.

brake is on. The electric parking brake detects

the driver’s intention to drive off and releases

f

Only use the emergency braking function in an

Electric Parking Brake

automatically. The warning light on the instrument

emergency situation.

The electric parking brake acts on the rear wheels

panel goes out.

f

Do not use the emergency braking function to

and serves to secure the vehicle while parked.

If the driver’s door is not closed or the driver’s

stop the vehicle when driving normally.

seat belt is not fastened, the electric parking

Applying the parking brake

brake will not be released automatically when the

driver attempts to drive off.

f Press switch

The message “Release electric parking brake”

The brake warning light on the instrument

appears on the multi-function display in the

panel lights up.

instrument panel. The brake warning light on the

For information on indicator lights and warning

instrument panel and the indicator light on the

lights on the instrument panel:

switch

start to flash.

For information on warning messages on the

f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL

multi-function display:

USA MODELS” on page 107.

f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF

WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

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Brake warning light USA

Brakes

Brake system function

Brake warning light Canada

f Make it a habit to check the operation of your

Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted

brakes before driving.

hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc

If the electric parking brake could not be applied

brakes at the front and rear.

Keep in mind that the braking distance increases

fully when the vehicle is stopped, the brake

Both circuits function independently. One brake

very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph

warning light on the instrument panel starts to

circuit operates the front left and rear right wheel

(100 km/h), for example, it is not twice but four

flash.

and the other operates the front right and rear left

times longer than 30 mph (50 km/h). Tire traction

wheel.

For information on warning messages on the

is also less effective when the roads are wet or

multi-function display:

slippery.

If one brake circuit has failed, the other will still

operate. However, you will notice an increased

f

Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF

f Therefore, always maintain a safe distance

pedal travel when you apply the brakes. Failure of

WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

from the car in front of you.

one brake circuit will cause the stopping distance

to increase.

Vehicles without Porsche Ceramic

Composite Brake (PCCB)

Warning!

Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed

Risk of an accident, resulting in serious

grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to

personal injury or death.

corrode if your car is parked for an extended

In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of

period. The brakes will tend to “rub” as a result.

one brake circuit:

The nature, extent and effects of corrosion

f Push the brake pedal down firmly and hold it in

depend on the amount of time the vehicle was

that position. A mechanical linkage activates

parked, whether road salt or grit was spread and

the second circuit, and you will be able to bring

whether grease-dissolving agents were used in

the vehicle to a stop.

car washes.

If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we

f After bringing your vehicle to a complete stop,

recommend having the brake system checked by

avoid driving the vehicle and instead have it

experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.

towed to the nearest authorized Porsche

dealer for repair.

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Brake system warning light

Brake pedal

Warning!

You can check the functionality of the brake

To avoid overheating and premature wear of

Warning!

system warning light by switching the ignition to

the brakes:

the “On” position (position 1) and verifying that the

Risk of an accident, resulting in serious

f

Before descending a steep grade, reduce

warning light illuminates.

personal injury or death.

speed and shift the transmission into a lower

Any obstruction of the brake pedal could

Brake warning light USA

gear to control speed.

increase the stopping distance.

Brake warning light Canada

f

Do not “ride the brakes” by resting your foot on

f Always check the movement of the brake pedal

the pedal when not intending to apply brake

before driving and make sure that it is not

pressure.

The warning light in the instrument panel lights up.

obstructed by a floor mat or any other object.

A message will be displayed on the multi-function

f

Do not hold the pedal down too long or too

display of the instrument panel if the brake fluid

f Secure the floor mat to prevent it from sliding

often. This could cause the brakes to overheat

level is too low, or (if the brake pedal travel has

into positions that could interfere with the safe

and not function properly.

increased) one of the two brake circuits has failed.

operation of your vehicle.

Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you

A greater braking pressure will be required,

floor mats of the correct size including a

stopping distances will be longer and the braking

securing possibility.

behavior will change, particularly in curves.

With correctly adjusted brakes and a correctly

Note

working brake system, the pedal travel to the

In case one of the two brake circuits fails,

point of brake application should be 1-3/16 in. to

increased pedal travel is required to bring your

1-9/16 in. (30 to 40 mm). Whenever the brake

vehicle to a full stop.

pedal travel exceeds this value, have the brake

system checked.

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Brake booster

Brake wear

Brake pads and brake discs

The brake booster assists braking only when

Your car has excellent brakes, but they are still

Wear on the brake pads and brake discs depends

the engine is running.

subject to wear. The rate at which they wear

to a great extent on the driving style and the

depends on how the brakes are used.

conditions of use and therefore cannot be

When the car is moving while the engine is not

expressed in actual miles on the road.

running, or if the brake booster is defective, more

f Have the brake system inspected at the

pressure on the brake pedal is required to bring

intervals recommended in your Maintenance

The high-performance brake system is designed

the car to a stop.

Booklet.

for optimal braking effect at all speeds and

temperatures.

Moisture, road salt or grit on brakes affects

Brake system warning light

Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient

braking.

conditions (e.g. temperature and humidity) can

Brakes will dry after a few cautious brake

You can check the functionality of the brake

therefore cause the brakes to “squeal”.

applications.

system warning light by switching the ignition to

the “On” position (position 1) and verifying that the

New brake pads or linings

Warning!

warning light illuminates.

New brake pads have to be “broken in”, and

Risk of an accident, resulting in serious

Brake wear warning message

therefore only attain optimal friction when the car

personal injury or death.

has covered several hundred miles or km.

Driving through water may reduce the

A warning message will be displayed on the multi-

The slightly reduced braking ability must be

traction. Moisture on brakes from road

function display of the instrument panel if the

compensated for by pressing the brake pedal

water, car wash, or a coating of road salt or

brake pads are worn, excessively.

harder. This applies whenever the brake pads

grit may affect braking efficiency.

and/or brake discs are replaced.

f Do not continue to operate the vehicle.

f Cautiously apply brakes to test brakes after

Have your authorized Porsche dealer inspect

exposure to road water, etc.

or replace the brake pads.

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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Warning!

After a long drive over salted or gritted roads,

f To relieve the brake system on downhill

a coating may form on the brake discs and pads

stretches, change down to a lower gear in

f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats

that significantly reduces friction and therefore

good time (engine braking).

or other objects.

also braking effect.

If engine braking is insufficient on steep

The brake booster is ready for operation only

stretches, operate the footbrake at intervals.

f

Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed

while the engine is running.

Avoid continuous braking as it overheats the

grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to

If the engine is switched off or there is a defect in

brakes and reduces the braking effect.

corrode if your vehicle is parked for an

the brake booster, much greater force has to be

extended period. The brakes will tend to “rub”

For information on brake fluid and checking the

applied to the pedal when braking.

as a result.

brake fluid level:

f Vehicles with defective brakes must not

The nature, extent and effects of corrosion

f Please see the chapter “BRAKE FLUID” on

be towed and must be transported on a flat

depend on the amount of time the vehicle was

page 258.

bed.

parked, whether road salt or grit was spread

and whether grease-dissolving agents were

For information on towing and tow-starting:

used in car washes (not on vehicles with

f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake).

page 316.

To prevent corrosion of the brake discs,

“brake them dry” before parking the vehicle

In heavy rain, while driving through water or after

(not on vehicles with Porsche Ceramic

leaving a car wash, the braking action may be

Composite Brake).

delayed and increased pressure may be required.

If braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we

f For this reason, keep further back from the

recommend that you have the brake system

vehicle in front and “dry” the brakes by

checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.

applying them at intervals. Make sure that the

traffic behind you is not affected.

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Vehicles with PDK

Switching cruise control readiness on

Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the

f Press button A on the control stalk.

pre-selected speed (especially when driving

downhill).

Cruise control readiness

The grey symbol on the multi-function

Warning!

display in the instrument panel indicates

Risk of accident while using cruise control in

readiness.

heavy traffic and consequent personal injury

or death, on twisting roads or under

unfavorable road conditions (e.g. wintry or

Maintaining and storing speed

wet conditions, varying road surfaces).

1.

Accelerate or decelerate to the desired speed

f Do not use the cruise control under such

using the accelerator pedal.

conditions.

2.

Push the control stalk on the steering wheel

f Observe all local and national speed limits.

forward (position 1).

The current driving speed is now stored as

Risk of an accident, personal injury and loss

the desired speed, which will be maintained

of control.

A - Switch cruise control on/off

automatically.

1

- Set/increase desired speed

f Do not reach through the steering-wheel

2

- Reduce desired speed

Desired speed

spokes while driving.

3

- Interrupt (OFF)

The desired speed that was stored is

4

- Return to set speed (RESUME)

displayed under the cruise control

symbol, which has now turned orange.

Cruise Control

Cruise control maintains any selected speed

between approx. 20-150 mph (30-240 km/h)

without you having to use the accelerator.

Cruise control is operated using the control stalk

at the bottom left of the steering wheel.

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Resuming the stored speed - RESUME

Adaptive Cruise Control

f Press the control stalk up (position 4).

Adaptive cruise control maintains any selected

Cruise control accelerates/decelerates the

speed between approx. 20-100 mph

vehicle to the stored speed.

(30-160 km/h) when driving on open roads

without you having to use the accelerator.

Note on operation

If a vehicle travelling ahead of you in the same lane

The stored speed should only be recalled if traffic

is detected as driving slower than the selected

and road conditions are conducive to driving at

speed, adaptive cruise control will automatically

that speed.

maintain a set distance from the vehicle in front.

Adaptive cruise control slows your vehicle down if

Switching cruise control readiness off

the distance to the vehicle ahead becomes too

short and accelerates your vehicle if the distance

f Press button A on the control stalk.

increases.

The memory is cleared and the readiness

symbol disappears.

Warning!

The stored desired speed is cleared when the

Risk of accidents in heavy traffic, in city

ignition is switched off when the vehicle is parked.

traffic, on twisting roads or in unfavorable

Radar sensor

road conditions (e.g. wintry or wet conditions

Tip on driving

Adaptive cruise control uses a radar sensor

or varying road surfaces, etc.).

located in the middle of the front apron.

On upward or downward slopes, the set speed

f Do not use adaptive cruise control under these

cannot always be maintained by cruise control.

conditions.

Maintenance note

f To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better

Adaptive cruise control will not detect

f Always keep the radar sensor clean and free of

rev range, you therefore have to change down

stationary or slowly moving vehicles,

ice and snow to ensure that it is fully functional.

to a lower gear.

pedestrians, objects on the road, oncoming

For car care instructions:

vehicles in the same lane or cross traffic.

f Please see the chapter “CAR CARE

f You must pay attention to your vehicle’s

INSTRUCTIONS” on page 269.

position in relation to other objects and

intervene as needed to ensure safe driving.

f Always keep the direction of travel in your

field of view.

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Radiofrequency radiation exposure

Notes

Operating principle of adaptive cruise

Information

control

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC

This equipment complies with FCC radiation

Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

No vehicle detected in front - open road

exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled

Operation is subject to the following two

driving

environment. This equipment should be installed

conditions:

and operated with minimum distance of 8 in.

Adaptive cruise control operates like a cruise

1. This device may not cause harmful

(20 cm) between the radiator and your body.

control system. The desired speed that was set is

interference, and

maintained constantly.

This transmitter must not be co-located or

2. this device must accept any interference

operating in conjunction with any other antenna or

received, including interference that may

Vehicle detected in front - driving in traffic

transmitter

cause undesired operation.

If a vehicle travelling ahead of you in the same lane

Warning!

Changes or modifications made to this equipment

is detected as driving slower than the selected

desired speed, adaptive cruise control will

not expressly approved by Porsche may void the

Risk of accidents. Radar sensor vision can be

automatically maintain a set distance from the

FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

impaired by rain, snow, ice or heavy spray.

vehicle in front.

Vehicles in front will not be detected properly

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,

If the vehicle in front stops, adaptive cruise control

or may not be detected at all.

pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits

will slow your vehicle down to a stop provided this

f Do not use adaptive cruise control under these

is possible within the control limits of the system.

are designed to provide reasonable protection

conditions.

Adaptive cruise control actively keeps your vehicle

against harmful interference when the equipment

is operated in a commercial environment. This

at a standstill.

Warning message

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio

If the vehicle in front drives off, automatic speed

frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

control and distance control can be resumed.

Adaptive cruise control can be deactivated

accordance with the instruction manual, may

automatically if the radar sensor is very dirty or

cause harmful interference to radio

iced up, obstructed , in unfavorable weather

communications. Operation of this equipment in a

conditions (heavy rain) or when driving through

residential area is likely to cause harmful

tunnels.

interference in which case the user will be required

The message “Fault ACC sensor” will appear on

to correct the interference at his own expense.

the multi-function display in the instrument panel.

This Class A digital apparatus complies with

For information on warning messages on the

Canadian ICES-003.

multi-function display:

Cet appareil numérique de la classe A est

f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF

conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

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