ignition PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G Information Manual

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Concept | The Panamera model range
The rear lid with large glass screen
opens to a wide angle. This
makes
loading easier and im
proves
access to luggage when the vehi -
cle is laden. An automatic rear
lid with customisable opening
angle is available as an option
(p. 131).
The most striking aspect of the
rear is undoubtedly the spoiler
which is integrated into the
rear lid. From a speed of around
55 mph (90 km/ h), it deploys
automatically, as you may already
have suspected. However, on the
Panamera Turbo, it doesn’t stop
there. The spoiler splits in the
middle and extensions deploy to
the left and right, making it con -
siderably wider to further reduce
lift at the rear axle. And from
127 mph (205 km/ h), the spoiler
on all models adjusts to increase
its steepness to produce even
more traction and, as a result,
increased driving stabilit y at high
speeds. The appearance of any Panamera
model can be customised to your
individual taste. The colour palet te
offers no fewer than 17 exterior
colours. In total, there are t wo
solid, ten metallic and five special
colours to choose from. On re
-
quest, you can opt to have your
Panamera model finished in practi -
cally any colour of your choice.
In addition, a wide range of per -
sonalisation options is available.
For more information, please refer
to page 132 onwards.
So you see, whichever way you
look at it, it looks like a Porsche.
And, most importantly, it feels like
one too. Whatever kind of journey you
are making – short or long, for
business or pleasure, or even just
routine driving – the Panamera
offers something a lit tle bit dif
-
ferent.
When you sit inside one of the
Panamera models, four things
immediately stand out: first, the
elevated centre console; second,
the four individual seats; third,
the amount of space in the rear where even taller passengers will
find plent y of leg and head room;
and fourth, the versatilit y of the
luggage compartment thanks to
the folding rear seats.
The ignition lock is, of course,
located on the left-hand side

of the steering wheel, as in all

Porsche vehicles. The instrument
cluster incorporating the central
rev counter is clear and quick
to read.
The four individual seats (p. 104)
are comfortable and of fer good
lateral support. In conjunction
with seat heating, a seat ventila -
tion function is also available as
an option. The electrically adjust -
able 8-way power seats in the
rear (p. 106) are another special
feature available on request.
Why four individual seats?
Because only these satisf y our
requirement for high-perform -
ance driving and a high level of
seating comfort. Conventional
rear bench seats can not fulfil
this requirement and instead
made way for a centre console.
We’ve been playing with the concept of a saloon.
It lost 4:0.
Interior design.

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For saloon drivers, it seems,
the interior is no place for engine
noise. But how important is the
engine to you? We thought so. Just
as important as it is to us. This is
why we – like you – are perfectly
happy with that seductive sound.
We – like you – want to hear that
the Panamera models are unmis -
takably Porsche.
When it comes to the environment,
the facts speak for themselves.
Engines with high ef ficiency and
low fuel consumption. High power
output with comparatively low CO
2
emissions per hp.
Low on weight, too. The light-alloy
engines have cast aluminium pis -
tons (Panamera and Panamera S
models) or forged pistons
(Panamera Turbo), aluminium
one-piece cylinder heads and an aluminium crankcase of closed-
deck construction. The casing
and cooling ducts around the

cylinders form a closed system.
The engines are therefore light-
weight for reduced fuel con-
sumption and have a long service
life.
The V6 engine, which is based on
the V8 engine, additionally fea -
tures a balance shaf t to minimise
vibrations and ensure smooth
running.
An integrated dry-sump lubrication
system guarantees a reliable sup -
ply of oil in all driving situations.
Instead of an external oil tank, the
oil reservoir is located directly
inside the engine, which saves on
space and weight.
Electronic engine management
system.
The electronic engine management
system ensures optimum engine
performance at all times. In par -
Performance | Engines
So you want to satisfy your green credentials
even in the red zone?
Engines.ticular, it evaluates the signals of
the electronic accelerator pedal
(E- Gas) – a prerequisite for Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 72),
which is fit ted as standard. More -
over, it regulates all engine-related
functions and assemblies. The
results: optimum performance
and torque with reduced fuel
consumption and
emissions,
whatever your driving st yle. Another important function is the
cylinder-specific knock control,
which compensates for dif ferent
fuel grades added to the engine.
Since cylinders never all work
under exactly the same conditions,
the ignition point is shifted indi -
vidually, as and when necessary.
The on -board diagnostics ensure
timely detection of any faults and
defects that may occur in the
exhaust and fuel systems and
notif y the driver immediately. This
also prevents increased pollutant
emissions and unnecessary fuel
consumption.

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Personality | Comfort
Climate control.
Climate control, with zonal regula -
tion in the front compartment, is
standard in all models. Tempera -
ture and airflow volume, speed
and direction can therefore be set
individually for the driver and front
passenger seat positions. An
active carbon filter traps particles,
pollen and odours and an auto -
matic air- recirculation function permanently monitors air qualit y,
reduces humidit y and switches
from fresh to recirculated air
when required. Even the glove
compartment is actively cooled
when necessary. With the ignition
switched of f, it is also possible
to use the residual heat of the
engine to heat the passenger
compartment for up to 20 min
-
utes. Four-zone climate control is avail
-
able for all models on request.
With this option, the driver has
access to separate controls for
both seat positions in the rear.
A control panel on the rear centre
console also enables the rear
passengers to select their own
climate control set tings for their
respective seat position, inde -
pendently of the set tings in the
front compartment.
Thermally and noise insulated
glass.
All Panamera models are equipped
as standard with tinted heat- insu -
lated glass and a grey top -tint
on the windscreen. Available as
an option is a thermally and noise
insulated glass for all round more
ef ficient reflection of infrared
radiation. Enjoy an even more pleasant climate and peace

and quiet in the passenger com -
partment.
Water-repellent side windows.
The front side windows of the
Panamera model range have been
treated with a water- repellent
coating so that not only water but also dirt runs away more easily,
thereby providing optimum visibil
-
it y even in poor weather. (Note:
surface finish requires occasional
renewal depending on vehicle
usage.)
You don’t need us to reiterate the correlation
between comfort and convenience.
Additional comfort and convenience features go hand in hand.
Four-zone climate control Air vent in rear
Air vents in centre console Four-zone climate control in rear compartment

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Porsche Entry & Drive.
Standard in the Panamera Turbo
and optional for all other Panamera
models, Porsche Entry & Drive is recognisable from the chrome
surfaces on the door handles.
Fumbling for your key is now a
thing of the past.
Why? As soon as you touch the
door handle, the system auto
-
matically checks the encr ypted
access code on the key in your
pocket. Once the key is validated,
the door unlocks. The engine
can then be started and switched
of f using the electronic ignition
switch. To lock the vehicle, you simply
press a but ton on the outside of
the door handle. Porsche Entry &
Drive then locks the vehicle and
activates the engine immobiliser
and steering column lock.
Anti-theft protection.
As standard, the entire Panamera
model range is protected by

an immobiliser with in-key trans -
ponder, t wo -stage locking and
an alarm system with ultrasonic
interior surveillance. The system
secures all four doors, the bonnet,
the rear lid, the passenger
compartment, the ignition and
any trailer that may be at tached.
The immobiliser is activated and
deactivated following validation of
the key by the vehicle electronics.
If the key is approved, the engine
electronics authorise the engine
to start.
For additional securit y, as soon
as you remove the key, an electro -
mechanical lock engages the
steering column.
Personality | Comfort