high beam PORSCHE PANAMERA 2009 1.G Information Manual

Contents
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Contents
Overview Illustrations......................... 10Driver’s Cockpit ...............................
............. 11
Steering Wheel and Inst rument Panel .............. 12
Dashboard .......................................... ......... 13
Front Center Console . ................................... 14
Overhead Operating Co nsole ......................... 15
Rear ............................................................ 16Opening and Locking ......................... 17Never invite car theft! . ................................... 18
Notes on the Key and Central Locking
System ......................... .............................. 19
Central Locking System ................................ 20
Brief Overview – Opening and Locking
From Outside................................... ............. 21
Opening and Locking From Outside ................ 22
Opening and Locking From Inside................... 31
Opening and Closing the Engine
Compartment Lid ........ .................................. 33
Malfunctions When Open ing and Closing ......... 35Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..... 37Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............. 38
Adjusting Front Seats . ................................... 39
Storing Vehicle Settin gs ................................ 40
Easy Entry Function .... .................................. 42
Adjusting Rear Seats ..................................... 42
Adjusting Passenger Seat From Rear.............. 43
Front and Rear Heated Seats ......................... 43
Front and Rear Seat Ventilation ...................... 44 Safety Belts..............
.................................... 44
Air bag Systems ....... .................................... 47
Child Restraint System s................................. 52
LATCH Child Seat Syst em.............................. 56
Exterior Mirrors ........ .................................... 58
Steering Wheel ......... .................................... 61
Heated steering whee l ................................... 61
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ............................ 62
Multi-Function Steering Wheel......................... 63
Sun Visors .................... ................................ 64
Vanity Mirror ............. .................................... 64
Roll-Up Sunblinds, Rear Side Windows ............ 65
Roll-Up Sunblind, Rear Window ....................... 66
Air Conditioning .... ............................ 67Brief Overview – Front Control Panel ........ 68
Brief Overview – Rear Control Panel
(4-Zone Air-Conditioning) ................................ 69
Overview of Air Conditioning .......................... 70
General Functions ..... .................................... 71
Automatically Controlled Air Conditioning ........ 76
Air Vents ........................................... ........... 82
Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror
Heating ............................................. ........... 84Windows and Slide/Tilt Roof............... 85Power Windows ............................................ 86
Slide/Tilt Roof........... .................................... 88
Lights, Turn Signals and
Windshield Wipers. ............................ 91Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light System ................................... 92
Instrument lighting ....... ................................. 95
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher Stalk........... ...................................... 96
Emergency Flasher ...... ................................. 97
Interior Lighting............................ ................. 98
Brief Overview – Windshield Wipers ............ 101
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 102Instrument Panel and
Multi-Function Display ..................... 105Instrument Panel USA Mo dels ...................... 107
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................. 109
Tachometer ..................... ........................... 110
Speedometer .................. ........................... 110
Multi-Function Display .................................. 110
Engine Oil Temperature Gauge ..................... 110
Coolant Temperature Gauge ........................ 110
Engine Oil Pressure Ga uge .......................... 111
Fuel Gauge .................. ............................... 111
Digital Speedometer .... ............................... 112
Upshift Prompt Indicato r .............................. 112
Odometer........................ ........................... 112
Reset Button for Trip Counter Display/
Brightness Setting for In strument Lighting.... 112
PDK Display for Selector-Lever Position/
Engaged Gear ................. ........................... 112
Battery/Alternator ........ ............................... 113

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Automatic Driving Light Assistant/
Adaptive Light System
.................................. 92
Instrument lighting... ..................................... 95
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher Stalk ........... ..................................... 96
Emergency Flasher ...... ................................ 97
Interior Lighting ....... ..................................... 98
Brief Overview – Windshield Wipers ........... 101
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk ................... 102

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
93
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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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers Warning!
Risk of accident when adjusting brightness
while driving. You may lose control of the
vehicle.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel spokes when driving.
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher StalkTurn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal light, left
2 – Turn signal light, right
Push the stalk to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signal lights flash three times
3 – High-beam headlight
4 – Headlight flasher
Stalk in center position – low beam
When the high beam is switched on or the
headlight flasher is operated, the blue indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
f Move the stalk up or do wn to switch on the
right or left parking light.
If the parking light is switched on, the message
“Parking light on” will appear on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel after the ignition is
switched off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
103
Rain sensor operation, front windshield
wipers
In rain sensor mode, the amount of rain on the
windshield is measured. Wiper speed is
automatically adjusted accordingly.
At a speed of less than approx. 2 mph (4 km/h),
rain sensor operation is automatically activated if
the windshield wiper is switched on. If you exceed
a speed of approx. 5 mph (8 km/h), the system
changes to the preselected wiper speed.
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
stalk is already in position 1 when the ignition is
switched on. To switch the rain sensor on again:
f
Move wiper stalk to position 0 and then to
position 1
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
or
Operate windshield washer system 5.
Switch-on is confirmed by three wipes
of the windshield.
or
Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor
using switch A .
Note on operation
In the multi-function display on the instrument
panel, you can configur e the rain sensor to
activate automatically when the ignition is
switched on and the wiper stalk is set to
position 1.
For information on adjusting rain sensor activation
when the ignition is switched on:
f Please see the chapter “SETTING RAIN
SENSOR ACTIVATION” on page 143.
Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity
f Move switch A upwards –
high sensitivity.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of
the windshield.
f Move switch A downwards –
low sensitivity. Headlight washer system
The washer sprays only while low beam or
high beam is activated.
f
Press button B under the wiper stalk.
After every 10 wipes on the windshield, the
headlights are cleaned automatically as well.
The wipe count starts from zero again when the
low beam is switched off.

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel USA ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

Minor Repairs
299
Fuse box in left side of dashboardNo.Designation A
1 Steering column switch 7.5
2 Instrument cluster 7.5
3PCM 3.1 10
4 Additional instrument 5
5 Air conditioning, front + rear 10
6 Rearview camera 5
7 LHD, electric parking brake button 5
8 LHD, central locking for rear left
door
RHD, central locking for left doors 10
9 LHD, steering column adjustment 15
10 LHD, PDK control unit 25
11 Power windows, rear left 25
12 Power windows, front left 25
13 ParkAssist 5
14 Xenon headlight, left 15
15 Interior mirror,
LHD, diagnostic socket 5
16 LHD, PDK control unit,
clutch sensor
RHD, air conditioning, sun sensor 5
17 Not used
18 Not used
19 Not used
20 LHD, ignition lock control unit, light
switch 5
21LHD, central locking for front
left door
RHD, mobile phone charger 10
5
22 Steering column lock 5
23 Left-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear right
Marker light, front left
Low beam headlight, right
High beam headlight, right
Side turn signals, front
Cornering light, front left
Ignition lock
Two-tone horns
PSM
Starter relay
Emergency flasher switch LED
Ignition lock lighting
Turn signal, front left/right
Footwell lights
Ignition lock anti-removal lock
Power steering control valves 30
No.
Designation A
24Left-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear left
Marker light, front right
Low beam headlight, left
High beam headlight, left
Cornering light, front right
Engine compartment lid light
Shutter elements, right/left
Active brake ventilation
open/closed
Heatable washer jets
Engine compartment lid
Headlight beam adjustment 30
25 Left-hand drive vehicles only:
Steering column lock
Filler flap closed/open
Windshield washer pump,
front/rear 15
26 LHD, headlight cleaning system 30
27 Ignition coils 15
28 Not used
29 Oil level sensor, camshaft sensor 7.5
30 Oxygen sensors behind catalytic
converter 7.5
31 Electric control valves for engine 15
32 Engine control unit 20
33 Fan activation,
tank leakage detection 10
34 Valves for engine 10
35 Oxygen sensors ahead of catalytic
converter 10
No.
Designation A

300
Minor Repairs
Fuse box in right side of dashboard
36 Not used
37 Not used
38Front cigarette lighter,
luggage compartment socket 20
39 Seat adjustment, front left
without memory 30
40 RHD, center console sockets,
glove box 20
41 PSM control unit 10
42 Interior light in roof console 7.5
43 Not used
44 Not used
45 Not used
46 Not used
47 Slide/tilt roof 30
48 Windshield wipers 30
49 Engine control unit 5
50 Not used
51 Seat adjustment, front left
with memory 30
52 Seat adjustment, rear left 20
53 Circulating pump 10
54 Rain sensor 5
55 Not used
56 Not used
57 Air-conditioning system fan 40
No.
Designation A
No.Designation A
1 Tire Pressure Monitoring control unit 5
2 Not used
3 Seat heating, front 30
4 Seat heating, rear 30
5 Seat adjustment, rear right 20
6 Not used
7 Not used
8 Seat adjustment, front right
with memory 30
9 RHD, electric parking brake button 5
10 LHD, handset, mobile phone charger
RHD, steering column adjustment 5
15
11 RHD, PDK control unit 25
12 LHD, telephone 5
13 Not used
14 Xenon headlight, right 15
15 Not used
16 RHD, diagnostic socket 5
17 PSM control unit 5
18 LHD, air conditioning, sun sensor
RHD, PDK control unit,
clutch sensor 5
19 Garage door opener 5
20 Air bag control unit 7.5
21 Advanced air bag, occupant sensing 5
22 Steering column switch 5
23 Adaptive cruise control (ACC) 5
24 Seat ventilation, front seats 7.5
25 Seat ventilation, rear seats 7.5
26 Not used
27Front center console socket,
Rear cigarette lighter 20
28 Seat adjustment, front right
without memory 30
29 LHD, rear center console socket,
socket in glove box,
socket in large rear center console 20
30 Not used
31 Coolbox 15
32 Rear Seat Entertainment 7.5
33 Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear right
Marker light, front left
Low beam headlight, right
High beam headlight, right
Side turn signals, front
Cornering light, front left
Ignition lock
Two-tone horns
PSM
Starter relay
Emergency flasher switch LED
Ignition lock lighting
Turn signal, front left/right
Footwell lights
Ignition lock anti-removal lock
Power steering control valves 30
No.
Designation A

Minor Repairs
301
Fuse and relay carriers
in the luggage compartment
34Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Turn signal, rear left
Marker light, front right
Low beam headlight, left
High beam headlight, left
Cornering light, front right
Engine compartment lid light
Shutter elements, right/left
Active brake ventilation
open/closed
Heatable washer jets
Engine compartment lid
Headlight beam adjustment 30
35 Right-hand drive vehicles only:
Steering column lock
Filler flap closed/open
Windshield washer pump,
front/rear 15
36 RHD, headlight cleaning system 30
37 Not used
38 Not used
39 PSM control unit 25
40 LHD, central locking for front/rear
right door 10
41 Power windows, front right 25
42 Power windows, rear right 25
43 Alarm horn 5
44 Vehicle Tracking System VTS 5
45 Not used
46 Not used
No.
Designation A
47 Fuel pump control unit 25
48 Horn (two-tone horns) 15
49 Diagnostic socket 5
50 RHD, ignition lock, light switch 5
51 RHD, central locking for front right
door 10
52 RHD, steering column lock 5
53 Not used
54 Not used
55 Not used
56 Not used
57 PSM pump control unit 40
No.
Designation A
No. Fuse carrier A A
1Not used
2 Spoiler flap (Turbo) 10
3 Audio amplifier (Burmester
®)
Audio amplifier (ASK Sound, Bose) 30
25
4 Start/Stop control unit 30
5 Start/Stop control unit 30
6 Differential lock 10
7 Differential lock 30
8 Subwoofer (Bose, Burmester®)30
9 Powerlift tailgate 25
10 PASM control unit 25
11 Luggage compartment lights 5
12 PDCC control unit 10