PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.G Information Manual

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Towing lugThe towing lug is stored in the tool storage box
under the luggage compartment floor.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
f Use the towing lug only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing lug
is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto the
flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
lug. f
Never use the towing lug to tow this or any
other vehicle.
f Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of
your car on uneven surfaces.
Fitting the towing lug
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate plastic cover into the bumper until the
cover disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by its thread.
3. Screw in towing lug A as far as it will go
(left-hand thread) and tighten hand-tight.
Removing the towing lug
1. Unscrew the towing lug A.
2. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the opening.
3. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge to engage it in the bumper.

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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside of the vehicle for any interference.
Tying down vehicle on flat bed1. Carefully feed towing straps through the opening in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the
opening in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on ho ist cable, but do not
disconnect.
Use hoist cable as safety cable.
Transporting the vehicle on car trains,
ferries and car transportersf Tie the vehicle down only at its wheels.
f Deactivate interior surveillance and the
inclination sensor.
f Please see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM AND
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on page 247.

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Tow-starting/push-starting
Caution!
Do not attempt to push-start or tow-start the
vehicle under any circumstances. Vehicles
equipped with PDK cannot be started by
these means.
Serious transmission damage will result if the
attempt is made to push-start or tow-start
Panamera vehicles equipped with the PDK
transmission.
Fire ExtinguisherIn cars with a fire extinguisher, the extinguisher is
located under the passenger seat.
f To remove the fire extinguisher in case of an
emergency, hold the extinguisher with one
hand and press the button PRESS on the fire
extinguisher holder with the other hand
( arrow ). Notes
f
Check the final inspection date on the fire
extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher is used
after its inspection interv al has elapsed, it may
not work properly.
f Always read the operating instructions on the
fire extinguisher.
f The fire extinguisher should be checked to
ensure correct operation by a specialist
workshop every 1-2 years.
f Have the fire extingui sher refilled after use.

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Tire Pressure and Technical DataVehicle Identification Data ............................ 323
Engine Data................................................ 324
Wheels, Tires.............. ................................ 325
Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/20 °C) .... 326
Weights...................................................... 328
Filling Capacities ......... ................................ 329
Driving Performance ... ................................ 329
Dimensions .................... ............................ 330

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Vehicle identification numberVehicle Identification DataWhen ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
always quote the vehicle identification number.Vehicle identification numberYou will find the vehicle identification number at
the bottom left behind the windshield and under
the front passenger’s seat.
Safety compliance stickerSafety compliance stickerThe safety compliance sticker is your assurance
that your new Porsche complies with all applicable
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which
were in effect at the time the vehicle was
manufactured.
The sticker also shows the month and year of
production and the vehicle identification number of
your car (perforations) as well as the Gross
V ehicle Weight Rating and the Gross Axle Weight
R ating.
Tire pressure plateTire pressure plateThe plate is attached to the door sill area on the
driver’s side.Vehicle data bankYou will find the vehicle data bank in the
“Maintenance” booklet.
It contains all important data about your vehicle.
Note
The data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost
or damaged.

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Engine Data
Panamera SPanamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Engine type M 4820M 4840 M 4870
Number of cylinders 88 8
Displacement 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3) 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3) 293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3)
Max. engine output
as per 80/1269/EEC 400 hp (294 kW)
400 hp (294 kW) 500 hp (368 kW)
At engine speed 6500 rpm6500 rpm 6000 rpm
Max. torque
as per 80/1269/EEC 370 ftlb. (500 Nm) 370 ftlb. (500 Nm) 518 ftlb. (700 Nm)
(overboost 570 ftlb. (770 Nm))
At engine speed 3500–5000 rpm3500–5000 rpm 2250–4500 rpm
(overboost
2500–4000 rpm)
Engine oil consumption up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km up to 1.6 quarts/621 miles
up to 1.5 l/1000 km
Maximum permitted engine speed 6700 rpm6700 rpm 6700 rpm

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Wheels, TiresfApproval of tire and wheel sizes is grante d based on extensive testing. Your authorize d Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you about the current
approval status.
By fitting tires that have been approved by Porsche, you can be sure that you have the best possible tires for your Porsche.
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. “105 ”) and code letter (e.g. “V”) for permitted top speed are minimum requirements.
When fitting new tires or changing tires: Please see the chapter “TIRES AND WHEELS” on page 280.
f Snow chain clearance can only be guaranteed for the tires marked
1). Snow chains can only be fitted on the rear wheels. Maximum speed
30 mph (50 km/h). Only use fine-link cross-ty pe or edge chains approved by Porsche.
Panamera S, Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
18-inch wheel front axle/rear axle
8J x 18, Rim offset 59 mm/9J x 18, Rim offset 53 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
245/50 ZR 18 (100Y)/275/45 ZR 18 (103Y)
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
245/50 R 18 100V/275/45 R 18 103V
1)
19-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9J x 19, Rim offset 60 mm/
10J x 19, Rim offset 61 mm 9J x 19, Rim offset 60 mm/
10J x 19, Rim offset 61 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
255/45 ZR 19 (100Y)/285/40 ZR 19 (103Y) 255/45 ZR 19 (100Y)/285/40 ZR 19 (103Y)
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
255/45 R 19 100V/285/40 R 19 103V
1)
255/45 R 19 100V/285/40 R 19 103V
1)
20-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
11J x 20, Rim offset 68 mm 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
11J x 20, Rim offset 68 mm
Summer tires front axle/rear axle
255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) XL/295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) XL 255/40 ZR 20 (101Y) XL/295/35 ZR 20 (105Y) XL
20-inch wheel front axle/rear axle 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm/
10.5J x 20, Rim offset 65mm 9.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm
/
10.5J x 20, Rim offset 65 mm
Snow tires front axle/rear axle
255/40 R 20 101V XL/285/35 R 20 104V XL
1)
255/40 R 20 101V XL/285/35 R 20 104V XL
1)

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Danger!
Installation of size s not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
f Before mounting new tires check with your
Porsche dealer about the current releasestatus.
Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/20 °C)These standard and comfort tire pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche.Standard tire pressure for summer, winter and all-season tiresfThe load condition of the vehicle must be set on the multi-function display. The tire pressure must be changed according to the vehicle load.
Please see the chapter “SELECTING “CHARGE” IN THE TIRE PRESSURE MENU” on page 130.FA = front axle, RA = rear axle
Panamera S, Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Part load Full loadPart load Full load
FA RA FA RA FA RA FA RA
18-inch wheels 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 43 psi
(2.9 bar)
19-inch wheels 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 43 psi
(2.9 bar) 40 psi
(2.7 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 40 psi
(2.7 bar) 40 psi
(2.7 bar)
20-inch wheels 40 psi
(2.7 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 41 psi
(2.8 bar) 44 psi
(3.0 bar) 43 psi
(2.9 bar) 37 psi
(2.5 bar) 44 psi
(3.0 bar) 44 psi
(3.0 bar)

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Comfort tire pressure for summer, snow and all-season tires up to 100 mph (160 km/h)The comfort tire pressure speed threshold permitted for your vehicle depends on the national type standardisation and is displayed under
“ Comfort pressure” in the “ Tire pressure” menu on the multi-function display on the on-board computer.
f The load condition of the vehicle must be set on the multi-function display. The tire pressure must be changed according to the vehicle load.
Please see the chapter “SELECTING “CHARGE” IN THE TIRE PRESSURE MENU” on page 130.FA = front axle, RA = rear axle
Panamera S, Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Part load Full loadPart load Full load
FA RA FA RA FA RA FA RA
Summer tires 18-inch wheels30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar)
19-inch wheels 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar) 30 psi
(2.0 bar)
20-inch wheels 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar)
All-season tires 19-inch wheels32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar)
Snow tires 18-inch wheels32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar)
19-inch wheels 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar)
20-inch wheels 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar) 32 psi
(2.2 bar)

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Weights1)Curb weight includes 175 lbs (75 kg) driver and baggage.2)The maximum vehicle weight and maximum axle loads must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the maximum load will be correspondingly less.3)Only use roof transport systems from the Po rsche Tequipment range for your vehicle or roof transport systems that have been tested and approved
by Porsche. Panamera S Panamera 4S Panamera Turbo
Curb weight (depending on equipment)
per DIN 70020 3968 lbs – 4497 lbs
(1800 kg – 2040 kg) 4101 lbs – 4597 lbs
(1860 kg – 2085 kg) 4343 lbs – 4729 lbs
(1970 kg – 2145 kg)
per 70/156/EEC
1)
4143 lbs – 4672 lbs
(1875 kg – 2115 kg) 4276 lbs – 4772 lbs
(1935 kg – 2160 kg) 4518 lbs – 4904 lbs
(2045 kg – 2220 kg)
Maximum axle load, front
2)
2568 lbs (1165 kg) 2590 lbs (1175 kg) 2756 lbs (1250 kg)
Maximum axle load, rear
2)
2943 lbs (1335 kg) 2954 lbs (1340 kg) 2888 lbs (1310 kg)
Gross vehicle weight
2)
5302 lbs (2405 kg) 5379 lbs (2440 kg) 5512 lbs (2500 kg)
Roof load
Maximum roof load
3)
175 lbs (75 kg)