PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.G Information Manual

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Opening
fPull the latch handle and open the lid.
Closing
f Always lock the latch handle with the
emergency key to secure the contents from
unauthorized access.
Cooled glove box
The glove box can be cooled if necessary.
Cooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
For information on cooling the glove box:
fPlease see the chapter “COOLED GLOVE BOX”
on page 83.
Storage tray in the armrest between the
front seatsOpening
f Press the button ( arrow) on the passenger’s
side of the armrest.
The lid pops up automatically.

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Storage tray in the rear center consoleOpening
fSlide the lid sideways to the left or right at the
handle recess.
Storage tray in the rear armrestAn storage tray is located in the armrest.
Opening the storage tray in the armrest
1. Fold armrest down fully.
2. Press the button ( arrow) and lift the lid.
Lower storage compartment in the large center consoleStorage trays in the large center console
in the rear of the vehicleOpening lower storage compartment
fPress the release button and lift the lid.

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Upper storage compartment in the large center consoleOpening upper storage compartment
fPress the release button ( arrow) and fold
down the lid.
Note on operation
The shelf in the upper storage compartment can
be folded upwards to increase the storage space.
Storage compartment under the luggage
compartment floorThere is additional storage space under the
luggage compartment floor, depending on the
vehicle equipment.
Lifting the luggage compartment floor
f Pull the luggage compartment floor at the
handle recess and lift it up.
For information on the luggage compartment:
f Please see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.
Drinks Holder/CupholderYou can place drinks in the cupholder.
Warning!
Risk of scalding and damage due to
spilling drinks.
f Only use cupholder when safe to do so.
f Only use containers that fit.
f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder.
fDo not use with hot drinks.

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Opening the front cupholderNote
fKeep the cupholder above the glove box
closed while driving.
1. Press the cupholder panel. The panel opens. 2. Press the symbol for the required cupholder.
3. Close the panel in the middle.
The cupholders can be adjusted to fit larger
containers.
Pulling cupholder out1. Pull out the holder (
arrow).
2. Insert a cup/container.
3. Carefully slide the holder inwards to adjust it to the size of the cup/container.Folding cupholder in1. Push cupholder drawer in.
2. Open the panel in the middle.
3. Fold the cupholder in and engage it.
4. Close the panel in the middle.

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Opening the rear cupholderCupholder between the seats
A cupholder is located in the storage tray in the
center console between the rear seats.
f Slide the lid sideways to the left or right at the
handle recess.
f Fold up the additional cupholder support to
accommodate large cups/containers. Cupholder in the center console
Another cupholder is located under the cover flap
in the front of the rear center console.
f
Press briefly on the cupholder lid.
The lid opens automatically. Cupholder in the large center console in the
rear of the vehicle
A cupholder is located at the front of the large
center console or at the rear if the relevant vehicle
equipment is fitted.
f
Press briefly on the cupholder lid.
The lid opens automatically.

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Front Ashtray
Warning!
Danger of fire.
f Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal as it could pose a fire hazard.
Opening1. Press briefly on the ashtray lid.
The lid opens automatically.
Emptying2. Press the front ashtray insert forward slightly.
The ashtray insert snaps out and can be
removed.
f After emptying the ashtray, replace the insert
and push it down until it clicks into place.
Rear Ashtray
Warning!
Danger of fire.
f Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal as it could pose a fire hazard.
Opening ashtrays in the doorsfPress briefly on the ashtray lid.

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Emptying ashtrays in the doors1. Open the ashtray lid and carefully press it up.
The insert pops up slightly.
2. Remove the insert and empty it.
Front cigarette lighterCigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning. The cigarette
lighter is ready for use regardless of the
ignition lock position
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
f Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
fOnly hold the heated lighter by the knob.
Rear cigarette lighterUsing front and rear cigarette lightersf Press briefly on the ashtray lid in the front
center console or slide the ashtray lid in the
rear center console sideways to the left or
right at the handle recess.
3. Press the lighter into the receptacle. When the element is red hot, the lighter will jump back to
its initial position.

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Refrigerated box in the rear of the
vehicleThe refrigerated box in the rear of the vehicle
consists of a compressor-operated refrigerated
box between the rear seats.
For information on the refrigerated box:
fPlease see the separate operating instructions
for the refrigerated box.
Opening the refrigerated box
f Press the button (arrow ) on the refrigerated
box lid and fold down the lid.
Folding Rear Seats Forward and
Returning to Upright PositionThe rear seats are divided and can be folded
forward individually to make the luggage
compartment bigger.
The pass-through facility between the rear seats
can also be folded forward, depending on the
vehicle equipment.
Folding rear seats forwardOn vehicles with auto matically controlled
four-zone air conditioning:
f Press the safety button in the driver’s door
armrest before folding the rear seats forward.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The control panel on the rear center console
and the power window buttons on the rear
doors will not function.
Pressing the buttons unintentionally will not
change any settings.
1. Move front seats forward.
2. Press the release handle A on the seat
backrest and fold the backrest forward.

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Adjusting rear seats to vertical positionfMake sure that the seat belts are not trapped.
Fold up the backrest until it locks with an
audible click.
The red control stud B must be lowered
completely.
Warning!
Risk of injury. The rear seat back rest must
be kept locked when driving. When you
brake or in the event of an accident, objects
can slide into the passenger compartment
and endanger the occupants.
f Always lock rear-seat backrests securely.
Luggage CompartmentThe maximum permissible load on the loadspace
floor in the luggage compartment is 200 kg. The
weight must be distributed evenly over the entire
luggage compartment floor.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
fPlease see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.Opening/closing the luggage
compartment floorfFold the luggage compartment floor up or
down using the handle ( arrow).
Tie-down ringsThe load can be secured in the luggage
compartment to prevent it from slipping by
fastening tie-down straps to the tie-down rings.
fMake sure that all ring s are equally loaded
when securing a load.
Note on operation
The tie-down rings are no t designed to restrain
a heavy load in an accident.

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Stowing Loads
Danger!
Danger of injury. An unsecured or incorrectly
positioned load can slip out of place or
endanger the vehicle occupants during
braking, direction changes or in accidents.
Never transport objects that are not secured.
f Always transport loads in the luggage
compartment, never in the passenger
compartment (e.g. on or in front of the seats).
f Support the load against the seat backrests
wherever possible. Always lock the backrests
into place.
f Only transport heavy objects with the rear seat
backrests upright and engaged.
f Place the load behind unoccupied seats
whenever possible.
f Stow heavy objects as far forward as possible
on the floor, with lightweight objects behind
them.
f Never load the vehicle higher than the top
edge of the seat backrest.
f Always protect the passenger compartment
with a luggage compartment cover. Do not
drive with objects on top of the luggage
compartment cover. f
If the rear seats are not occupied, the
backrests can be addition ally secured with the
seat belts. Simply cro ss the outer seat belts
and insert each into the opposite buckle.
f Make sure that the load cannot damage the
heating filaments and the TV antenna in the
rear window.
Tie-down belts
f Do not use elastic belt s or straps to tie
down a load.
f Do not route belts and straps over
sharp edges.
f Observe the directions for use and information
for the tie-down equipment.
f Use only belts with a tear strength of at least
1543 lbs (700 kg) and a maximum width of
1 in. (25 mm).
f Cross the belts over the load. Driving
f
Vehicle handling changes depending on the
vehicle load. Adapt your driving style to the
changed driving behavior.
f Do not exceed the maximum gross weight
and axle load.
This information can be found under “Technical
data” in this Owner’s Manual:
f Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 328.
f Never drive with the tailgate open. Exhaust
gases can enter the passenger compartment.
f Adapt the tire pressure to the load.
After you change the tire pressure, you must
also update the setting for Tire Pressure
Monitoring.
For information on setting Tire Pressure
Monitoring on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Information on tire pressures for partially and fully
loaded vehicles can be found under “Technical
data” in this Owner’s Manual:
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F/20 °C)” on page 326.