PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.G Information Manual
Manufacturer: PORSCHE, Model Year: 2009, Model line: PANAMERA, Model: PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.GPages: 343, PDF Size: 7.96 MB
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Setting unitsYou can select the units of measurement for
vehicle displays such as the speed on the digital
speedometer in the instrument panel, the
temperature gauge in the air-conditioning displays
and the tire pressure display on the multi-function
display.
Setting speedometer units
The units of the speed and distance information on
the speedometer can be adjusted.
Available setting options:
–“ km/km/h ”
–“ Miles/mph” Setting unit for temperature gauges
The measurement unit for temperature gauges
can be changed.
Available setting options:
–“
°C”
–“ °F”
Setting unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring
display
The measurement unit for the Tire Pressure
Monitoring display can be changed.
Available setting options:
–“ bar”
–“ psi” Setting unit for boost-pressure gauge
The measurement unit for the boost-pressure
gauge can be changed.
Available setting options:
–“
bar”
–“ psi” 1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. Select “ Speedometer ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Units ”
2. “Temperature ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Units ”
2. “Tire pressure ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. “Boost pressure ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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Setting unit for fuel consumption display
The unit can be set for the fuel consumption
display.
Available setting options:
–“
l/100 km”
–“ MPG (US) ”
–“ MPG (UK) ”
–“ km/l ”
Changing the languageThe language of the display text on the multi-
function display can be changed.Adjusting volume of warning and
information tonesThe volume of the warning tones and ParkAssist
information tones can be adjusted. Adjusting ParkAssist volume
The volume of the ParkAssist information tones
can be adjusted.
Available setting options:
–“
Loud”
–“ Medium”
–“ Low ”
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. “Consumption”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Language ”
2. Select desired language
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Volume ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Volume ”
2. “ParkAssist”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
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Adjusting volume of warning tones
The volume of the warning tones can be adjusted
individually.
Available setting options:
–“Loud ”
–“ Medium”
–“ Low ”
Changing button assignment on multi-
function steering wheelThe assignment of the MFS button on the multi-
function display can be changed individually.
Functions from the multi-function display or PCM
can be assigned to the MFS button.
Available PCM functions:
–“Source change ”
Change audio source.
–“ Voice control ”
Activate voice control.
–“ Dri. instr. (Rep) “
Repeat voice instruction from the navigation
system.
–“ Station/track < ”
Previous radio station/title.
–“ Station/track > ”
Next radio station/track. –“
Map ”
Display navigation map in PCM.
–“ Menu change ”
Change main menu area.
Available instrument cluster functions:
–“ Start/Stop Chr. ”
Start/stop timing.
–“ Vehicle menu ”
Display vehicle menu.
–“ Tr i p m e n u ”
Display trip menu.
–“ TPM menu ”
Display TPM menu.
–“ Chrono menu”
Display chrono menu.
–“ ACC menu ”
Display ACC menu.
–“ Audio menu ”
Display audio menu.
–“ Phone menu ”
Display telephone menu.
–“ Navi menu ”
Display navigation menu.
–“ Map menu ”
Display navigation map on the multi-function
display.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Volume ”
2. “Warn. tones ”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Steering wheel op. ”
2. “Multif. key ”
and confirm.
3. Select “PCM function” or
“ Inst. clus. fun. ”
and confirm.
4. Select desired function assignment
and confirm.
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Overview of Warning MessagesIf 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 regu larly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.Warning message categoriesRed warning: System failure warning
fVisit or consult a qualified spec ialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist worksh op at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Select “Oil level” on the multi-func tion display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the wa rning 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 faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Oil temperature too highSwitch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.Oil temperature display defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
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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 spec ialist workshop at the next opportunity and
have the oil drained to the correct level.*
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge lights upEngine temperature too high Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.
Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant or engine oil leve l. Add more coolant or engine
oil if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCheck coolant level Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCoolant display defective Have the fault corr ected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified 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.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
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Battery protection
Consumer switch-offThe power supply to various comf
ort features is deactivated
to prevent the battery from discharging.Start engine manually Start engine manually at the ignition.Start/stop operation deactivated Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearshift not engaged PDK transmission:
Selector lever may be positi oned between two settings.
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 se cure the vehicle, move the selector lever to
position P.Move gear lever to
position P or N. PDK transmission:
Engine can only be started in selector-lever position P or N.Press brake
PDK transmission:
Apply the brake when starting.
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearbox emergency operation R estricted gearshift comfort,
reverse gear fails.
Have the fault corrected immediately at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Display of
selector-lever
position flashesGearbox emergency operation No selector-lever po sition is displayed on the instrument panel.
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop.
It is not possible to contin ue driving. Stop the vehicle
immediately in a suitable place.
Read the instructions in the se ction “Towing”. Have the vehicle
towed to a qualified specialist workshop.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
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Fault TransmissionHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Gearbox
temperature too high “Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and the engine
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 plac e if possible. Allow the engine
to run in selector-lever posi tion 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 q ualified specialist workshop.*Warning Brake force distribution Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified 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.*
flashesRelease electric parking brake Pull the electric parking brake switchPress brake pedal.Press the brake pedal before releasing the electric parking
brake.Fault Electric parking brake Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
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flashes
Emergency brake function Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.PSM failureHave 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
PSM on Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load.
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 co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Spoiler failureDriving 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
for fuel gauge
indicator
lights upMind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
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Fault Fuel indicatorHave 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 fluidFasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts.Air bag warning light failure Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified 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 onHeated steering wheel off Steering wheel heating is switched offCheck steering oil level For vehicles with PDCC:
Power steering fluid level too low.
Please visit a qualified specialist workshop.*Ignition key not removedIgnition 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 qua lified specialist workshop.*Replace ignition key battery Repla ce the battery in the car key.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
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Fault Porsche Entry & Drive Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Multiple keys recognized
in vehicleInformation message:
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 faultVehicle 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 offPASM 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 vehi cle level again automatically.
This can take several minutes. Have any persistent faults
checked/corrected at a qualif ied specialist workshop.*Vehicle extremely high The vehicle ground clearance is too high to continue driving.
The system regulates the vehicl e level again automatically.
Have any persistent faults ch ecked/corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required