ECO mode PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.G Information Manual

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Contents
Check Engine (Emission
Control) .................. 114
Acoustic Signals ......... ................................ 114
Operating the Multi-Function Display in the
Instrument Panel ......... ................................ 115
Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Function
Display........................................... ............ 138
Overview of Warning Messages.................... 152
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 163Ignition Lock, Steering Lock ........................ 164
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................. 167
Auto Start Stop Functi on ............................. 169
Electric Parking Brak e ................................. 171
Brakes .............. ......................... ................ 172
Cruise Control ................................ ............ 176
Adaptive Cruise Contr ol ............................... 178
Car Audio Operation/Ti ps ............................ 189
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ............................ ............................ 191
iPod
®, USB and AUX ....... ............................ 192
Voice Control.............. ................................ 192
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .................... 193
Selector-Lever Positions .................. ............ 195
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) ........... 202
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............ 202
ABS Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake
System) ......................... ............................ 207
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)....................................................... 208
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) with Air Suspension and Level
Control ............. ......................... ................ 209
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .... 211
“Sport” and “Sport Plus ” Mode .................... 212 Sports Exhaust System
............................... 214
Retractable Rear Spoi ler .............................. 214
Storage, Luggage Compartment
and Roof Transport System .............. 217Storage........................ .............................. 218
Drinks Holder/Cuphold er ............................. 221
Front Ashtray ................ .............................. 224
Rear Ashtray...................................... ......... 224
Cigarette Lighter....... .................................. 225
Refrigerated box in the re ar of the vehicle..... 226
Folding Rear Seats Forward and Returning
to Upright Position ......................... ............. 226
Luggage Compartment. ............................... 227
Stowing Loads .............. .............................. 228
Luggage Compartment Cover ...................... 229
Fixed Luggage Compartm ent Cover ............. 231
Ski Bag ........................ .............................. 231
Roof Transport System ............................... 232
Loading Information .. .................................. 236Parking .................... ....................... 238ParkAssist ......................................... ......... 239
Rearview Camera ...... .................................. 241
Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as
Parking Aid ............... .................................. 242
Garage Door Opener . .................................. 243Alarm System and Theft
Protection ....................................... 246Alarm System and Passenger
Compartment Monitori ng ............................. 247
Immobilizer............... .................................. 250 Locking the Steering Column .......................250
Theft Protection ..........
................................250
Maintenance and Car Care ............... 251Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your vehicle ....... ....................................252
Engine Oil ........................................ ...........254
Checking Engine-Oil Le vel ............................254
Topping Up Engine Oi l ................................ 255
Checking Coolant Level and Adding
Coolant ........................... ...........................257
Brake Fluid ................. ................................258
Washer Fluid .............. ................................259
Power Steering .......... ................................260
Changing Air Cleaner ...................................261
Changing Particle Filt er ................................261
Wiper Blades .............. ................................261
Emission Control Syst em .............................262
How Emission Control Works .......................263
Fuel Economy ............. ................................264
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ....264
Fuel ............................................ ...............265
Fuel Can ..................... ................................267
Fuel Recommendations ................................268
Fuel Evaporation Control .................. ...........269
Car Care Instructions ...................................269Minor Repairs .................................. 277Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ....... ....................................278
Tires and Wheels......... ................................280
Wheel Bolts ............... ................................293
Flat Tire...................... ................................293
Electrical System ........ ................................296

Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
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Steering WheelPDK shift buttonsPorsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-speed
transmission with an “automatic” and a “manual”
selection mode.
You can change temporarily to manual mode or
shift gear in manual mode with the shift buttons A
on the steering wheel. For more information on shifting with the
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK):
f
Please see the chapter “PORSCHE
DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 193.
Horn fPress button B to operate the horn.Air bag unitThe air bag unit C is located behind the padded
steering wheel boss.
In conjunction with the seat belts, the air bag is
a safety system designed to provide the driver
with maximum protection from injury in an
accident.
For information on the air bag system:
f Please see the chapter “AIR BAG SYSTEMS” on
page 47.
Heated steering wheelThe steering wheel heatin g can be switched on
and off with the button on the rear of the steering
wheel when the ignition is switched on.Switching steering wheel heating on/offf Press button.
The message “Steering wheel heating
switched on” or “Steering wheel heating
switched off” appears on the multi-function
display for 2 seconds.

Air Conditioning
75
Setting automatic air-recirculation modeIn automatic air-recirculation mode, the fresh air
supply is adjusted depending on the air quality.
Automatic air-recirculation mode can be switched
on and off on the multi-function display.
At outside temperatures below approx. 50 °F
(10 °C), air-recirculation mode is deactivated
automatically to prevent the windows from
misting.
For information on adjusting automatic air-
recirculation mode on the multi-function display:
fPlease see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146.
Note
The recommended operating mode is automatic
air-recirculation mode (default setting).
Information on the air-conditioning
compressorThe air-conditioning compressor:
– Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under
extreme load.
– Automatically switches off at temperatures below 38 °F (3 °C) and cannot be switched on,
even manually.
– Operates most effectively with the windows closed.
If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long
time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior
briefly with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and humidity, condensation can drip from the
evaporator and form a pool under the vehicle.
This is normal and not a sign of leaks.
Information on automatic load switch-offIf the charging condition of the battery is critical,
the following air-conditioning or heating functions
are restricted initially and then switched off.
– Heated seats
– Heated rear window/External mirror heating
–Fresh-air blower
– Air-conditioning compressor

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Air Conditioning
Temperature and air quantity, front control panelSetting temperatureFor personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted individually between 60 °F (16 °C)
and 87 °F (29.5 °C).
Recommendation: 72 °F (22 °C)
The selected temperature is shown on the display
above the button .
Increasing temperature
f Press button for the relevant air-
conditioned area upwards.
The preset temperature value is shown on
the air-conditioning display.
Temperature and air quantity on the rear control panel
(4-zone air-conditioning)Reducing temperature
fPress button for the relevant
air-conditioned area downwards.
The preset temperature value is shown
on the air-conditioning display.
If LO or HI appears on the display, the system is
operating at maximum coo ling or heating power.
Automatic mode is switched off. Note on operation
If one air-conditioned area is set to LO
or HI,
the other air-conditioned areas are also set
to LO or HI.
Pressing the button selects the preset
temperature.
Note
The air-conditioning system always cools and
heats the passenger compartment to the preset
temperature at maximum cooling or heating
temperature.
Setting the temperature temporarily to a lower or
higher value does not cool or heat the passenger
compartment to the desired temperature more
quickly.

Air Conditioning
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Adjusting rear air-conditioned areas with
the front control panel – REAR mode
(4-zone air conditioning)Switching on REAR mode
fPress button and keep it pressed for
approx. 2 seconds.
REAR appears on the air-conditioning display.
The rear air-conditioned areas can be
controlled from the front control panel.
Switching off REAR mode
f Press button and keep it pressed for
approx. 2 seconds.
REAR disappears from the display. Note on operation
f
The function is ended automatically
approximately 4 seconds after the last
settings are adjusted.
Recommended air-conditioning settings
for lone driversMONO mode is recommended for maximum
passenger compartment comfort.
For information on activating MONO mode:
fPlease see the chapter “ACCEPTING
SETTINGS FOR DRIVER’S SIDE FOR THE
ENTIRE VEHICLE” on page 74.
Reducing the air quantity in the rear
air-conditioned areas does not improve
passenger comfort in the front areas
(4-zone air-conditioning only).
For information on adju sting the air quantity:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
QUANTITY” on page 79.
Extended ventilation panelThe extended ventilation panel on top of the
dashboard can be activated or deactivated
separately in the multi- function display on the
instrument panel.
The air flow in the passenger compartment is
more diffuse and less direct.
The automatic control on the air-conditioning
system adjusts the air flow quantity automatically.
For information on activating the extended
ventilation control:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146.

Air Conditioning
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Air vents, glove boxCooled glove boxCooled air is directed into the glove box via
a separate air vent.
The air vent can be opened and closed manually.
Note
Cold air may flow around the glove box lid and into
the passenger compartment.
f If the outside temperatur e is low, close the air
vents in the glove box to ensure the passenger
compartment is heated as efficiently as
possible.
Multi-function displayAir-conditioning settings on the
multi-function displayAdditional settings relating to vehicle air-
conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function
display on the instrument panel.
For information on air-conditioning settings
on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING AIR
CONDITIONING” on page 146. Air flow
Three air flow settings - “low”, “medium” and
“high” - are available in automatic mode:
–“
Soft ”:
Recommended for passengers sensitive
to drafts with a preference for gentle
air-conditioning.
–“ Normal”:
Default setting.
–“ Strong ”:
Stronger ventilation in the passenger
compartment.
The air flow is clearly noticeable.
Cooler central vents
The temperature of the air blown from the two
central vents is reduced if the passenger
compartment temperature control is not adjusted.
This setting is recommended for passengers with
a preference for a fresh air flow to the head/upper
body area.

Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof
89
Operational readiness of the slide/tilt roof– With ignition switched on.
– A maximum of 10 minutes after the ignition is switched off, but only until driver’s or
passenger door is first opened.
Note on operation
The slide/tilt roof has a force limiter. If obstructed
during the closing process, the slide/tilt roof
opens again immediately.
Operating slide/tilt roofThe slide/tilt roof is operated using the button in the overhead operating console.
The sliding roof button has a two-stage function
for all directions of motion:
– If the button is moved to the first setting in one
direction, the slide/tilt roof is adjusted
manually in the relevant direction.
Adjustment stops when the button is released.
– If the button is moved completely to the second setting, the slide/tilt roof is opened or
closed automatically (one-touch operation).
Actuate the switch again in any direction to
stop the slide/tilt roof in the desired position.
Reduced-noise position when opening
The slide/tilt roof slides open both in manual mode
and one-touch operation mode until it reaches the
best position from the poi nt of view of wind noise.
Opening slide/tilt roof fully
Actuate the button again in opening
direction to open the slide/tilt roof completely.
When completely opened, the slide/tilt roof may
generate wind noise depending on the speed of
the vehicle.
Emergency operation of slide/tilt roof
Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury and damage
to the slide/tilt roof when closing the slide/
tilt roof.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured when the slide/tilt roof is operated.
Emergency closing after repeated
intervention from the force limiter
f Remove the obstruction.
f Repeatedly press or press and hold the sliding
roof button in clos ing direction until the
roof closes and stops in closed position.
Emergency operation if the slide/tilt roof
drive fails
If the slide/tilt roof is defective, it can be closed or
opened manually using th e hexagon key from the
tool kit.
f Before using emergency operation, check that
the fuse is intact.

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Note
In the event of a fault in the automatic driving light
assistant/adaptive light system, the warning light
for the adaptive light system lights up in the
instrument panel and a warning message appears
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel.
For information on indicator lights and warning
lights on the instrument panel:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT PANEL
USA MODELS” on page 107.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Low beam/driving lightIf the light switch is set to the position , the
low beam is switched on automatically in the
following situations:
–Dusk
– Darkness
– Driving through tunnels
–Rain
– Highway driving (daytime driving lights
deactivated)
When the low beam is switched on, the indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Note on operation
Fog is not recognized.
f In the event of fog, the headlights must
be switched on manually.
Highway function in daylight
The low beam is switched on automatically at
vehicle speeds of more than approx. 90 mph
(140 km/h) in daylight conditions and when
daytime driving lights are deactivated.
If the vehicle is travelling at speeds of less than
approx. 40 mph (65 km/h), the low beam
switches off after a delay of approx. 4 minutes,
if the external lighting conditions permit. Highway function in darkness
The distribution characteristics of the low beam
change if the vehicle is travelling at speeds of
more than approx. 80 mph (130 km/h) in
darkness.
The light beam becomes longer and the field of
vision increases.
Rain function
The low beam is switched on automatically after
five seconds of continuous wiper operation.
If the wipers have not been used for approx.
4 minutes, the low beam is switched off.

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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Fuel reserve warningIf less than approximately 4 US gallons (15 liters)
of fuel remains in the tank or the range on
remaining fuel falls below approx. 30 miles
(50 km) when the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the warning light on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel lights up.
fRefuel at the next opportunity.
Caution!
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission
control system.
f Never drive the tank dry.
f If the warning lights have come on, do not take bends at high speed.
For information on the emission control system:
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 262.
H – Digital SpeedometerThe digital speedometer H is integrated in the
tachometer on the instrument panel.
I – Upshift Prompt IndicatorThe consumption-oriented shift indicator to the
right of the digital speed display on the
tachometer helps you to develop a fuel-saving
driving style.
The upshift indicator lights up - prompting you to
shift up to the next-higher gear - depending on the
selected gear, engine speed and accelerator
pedal position.
The upshift indicator is only active when “Sport”
or “Sport Plus” mode is switched off.
On vehicles with PDK transmission, the upshift
prompt is only available in manual selection mode.
f Change to the next-higher gear when the shift
indicator lights up.J – OdometerThe displays for the total mileage and individual
trips are integrated in the speedometer on the
instrument panel.
The upper display counts the total mileage, the
lower display shows individual trips.
After exceeding 9,999 kilometers or 6,213 miles,
the trip counter returns to 0.
K – Reset Button for Trip Counter
Display/Brightness Setting for
Instrument LightingResetting trip counter displayfPress rotary switch K for approximately
1second.
The trip counter display is reset to “0”.Adjusting brightness of instrument
lightingFor information on adjusting the brightness of the
instrument lighting:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT
LIGHTING” on page 95.L – PDK Display for Selector-Lever
Position/Engaged GearWhen the engine is running, the selector-lever
position and engaged forward gear are indicated
in gates D or M.

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Selecting settings in the Tire pressure menu
(type and size of fitted tire)
Warning!
Risk of accident due to excessive speed. This
could lead to serious personal injury or
death.
f Always observe the permissible maximum
speed of the respective tire.
f Exceeding maximum tire speed could result in
a tire burst, causing loss of control of the
vehicle. This could lead to serious personal
injury or death.
Moreover, Porsche recommends obeying all
traffic laws at all times to maintain the safety of yourself and all vehicle occupants. Warning!
Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-function display affect
correct indication of warnings and
messages.
f The settings must be updated in the “Tire
pressure ” menu after changing a wheel, filling
with tire sealant or adding air (after previous
warning “ Tire pressure!”).
f Please see the chapter “RED WARNING – TIRE PRESSURE!” on page 133. The new tire type and tire
size must be selected
even if the settings for the new set of wheels are
the same as for the old wheels.
Available setting options:
–“ 18 inch ”
–“ 19 inch ”
–“ 20 inch ”
Tire selection has only been successfully
completed when the following message appears
on the multi-function display (example).
“Summer tires 19-inch was set. No monitoring,
system is learning”.
f Please see the chapter “SYSTEM LEARNING”
on page 134. Notes
The message “Action cancelled” appears if the
setting process is interrupted. All entries made up
to this point are lost, and the original settings
remain in effect.
Before fitting tires with dimensions that are not
already stored in the mult
i-function display, the
missing information should be added to the
multi-function display.
f Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
f Use only tires approved by Porsche.
The available items in the tire pressure menu
depend on the model type. For this reason it is
possible that some of the selection options shown
here are not available on your multi-function
display.
1. Select
> “Tire pressure ”
2. “Adjust ”
and confirm.
3. Select “ Summer tires ” or
“ Winter tires ” or
“ All-season ”
and confirm.
4. Select the tire size
and confirm.