center console PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G User Guide

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The emergency flasher can be switched on
regardless of the position of the ignition lock.Switching on and offfPress the emergency fl asher button on the
center console.
All turn signal lights and the indicator light in the
button flash when the button is operated.
If the emergency flasher remains active for longer
periods, the illumination phase of the flashing
interval is shortened to preserve the lights.
Automatic activation of hazard warning
lights in the event of an accidentThe emergency flasher is activated automatically
in the event of an accident.
f To deactivate the emergency flasher, switch
off the ignition, wait approx. 5 seconds and
then switch the ignition back on again.
For information on switching the ignition on
and off:
f Please see the chapter “IGNITION LOCK,
STEERING LOCK” on page 164.
Danger!
Risk of an accident resutling in serious
personal injury or death.
f Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency
repairs, move the car well off the road. Switch
on the emergency flasher and mark the car
with road flares or other warning devices.
f Do not remain in the car. Someone
approaching from the rear may not realize your
vehicle is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot ehaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
f Before working on any part in the engine
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently.
Emergency Flasher

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“Sport Plus” mode deactivated
The rear spoiler extends automatically:
– to position A at approx. 55 mph (90 km/h).
– to position B at approx. 130 mph (205 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts automatically:
–from position B to position A at approx.
110 mph (180 km/h).
–from position A to the end position at
approx. 40 mph (60 km/h).
Additional rear spoiler position on vehicles
without a turbo engine
The rear spoiler also mo ves to an intermediate
position between A and B when extended at
speeds of between appr ox. 100 mph (160 km/h)
and 130 mph (205 km/h) and when retracted at
speeds of between appr ox. 110 mph (180 km/h)
and 90 mph (145 km/h).
“Sport Plus” mode activated
The rear spoiler extends straight to position B at
approx. 55 mph (90 km/h).
The rear spoiler retracts from position B straight
to the end position at approx. 40 mph (60 km/h). If the automatic control system fails, the warning
message “Spoiler failure”
appears on the multi-
function display.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Warning!
Risk of accidents if the “Spoiler failure”
warning appears. Driving stability will be
adversely affected if th e rear spoiler retracts
or fails to extend. This is due to increased
rear axle lift at higher speeds. The rear axle
will tend to lift, reducing the road holding
characteristics of the car in higher-speed
turns.
f Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving behavior.
f Have the fault corrected.
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.
Manual modeWhen the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button
in the center console.
When the rear spoiler is in manual mode,
the indicator light on the button lights up.
The rear spoiler does not retract fully in
manual mode.

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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Storage
Warning!
Risk of injury during braking, rapid direction
changes or in an accident.
f Do not transport items of luggage or objects
unsecured in the passenger compartment.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
f Always keep the covers of the storage trays
closed while driving.
f Always protect the passenger compartment with a luggage compartment cover.
Note on operation
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can
slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes or
in accidents.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
f Please see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.
Storage optionsThere are various storage options available,
depending on the vehicle equipment:
– Glove box with pen and paper holder.
– In the front and rear armrests.
– In the door panels.
– In the center console, front and rear.
– On the back of the front seat backrests.
– Clothes hooks on the rear grab handles.
– Under the luggage compartment floor.
– In the front and rear cupholders.
Glove box
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove box lid in case of
an accident.
f Keep the glove box closed while driving.
The glove box contains a drawer for storing the
vehicle folder and a holder for clipping in a pen.

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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Storage tray in the rear center consoleOpening
fSlide the lid sideways to the left or right at the
handle recess.
Storage tray in the rear armrestAn storage tray is located in the armrest.
Opening the storage tray in the armrest
1. Fold armrest down fully.
2. Press the button ( arrow) and lift the lid.
Lower storage compartment in the large center consoleStorage trays in the large center console
in the rear of the vehicleOpening lower storage compartment
fPress the release button and lift the lid.

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Upper storage compartment in the large center consoleOpening upper storage compartment
fPress the release button ( arrow) and fold
down the lid.
Note on operation
The shelf in the upper storage compartment can
be folded upwards to increase the storage space.
Storage compartment under the luggage
compartment floorThere is additional storage space under the
luggage compartment floor, depending on the
vehicle equipment.
Lifting the luggage compartment floor
f Pull the luggage compartment floor at the
handle recess and lift it up.
For information on the luggage compartment:
f Please see the chapter “STOWING LOADS” on
page 228.
Drinks Holder/CupholderYou can place drinks in the cupholder.
Warning!
Risk of scalding and damage due to
spilling drinks.
f Only use cupholder when safe to do so.
f Only use containers that fit.
f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder.
fDo not use with hot drinks.

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Opening the rear cupholderCupholder between the seats
A cupholder is located in the storage tray in the
center console between the rear seats.
f Slide the lid sideways to the left or right at the
handle recess.
f Fold up the additional cupholder support to
accommodate large cups/containers. Cupholder in the center console
Another cupholder is located under the cover flap
in the front of the rear center console.
f
Press briefly on the cupholder lid.
The lid opens automatically. Cupholder in the large center console in the
rear of the vehicle
A cupholder is located at the front of the large
center console or at the rear if the relevant vehicle
equipment is fitted.
f
Press briefly on the cupholder lid.
The lid opens automatically.

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Emptying ashtrays in the doors1. Open the ashtray lid and carefully press it up.
The insert pops up slightly.
2. Remove the insert and empty it.
Front cigarette lighterCigarette Lighter
Warning!
Danger of fire and burning. The cigarette
lighter is ready for use regardless of the
ignition lock position
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
f Never touch the heating element or sides of
the lighter.
fOnly hold the heated lighter by the knob.
Rear cigarette lighterUsing front and rear cigarette lightersf Press briefly on the ashtray lid in the front
center console or slide the ashtray lid in the
rear center console sideways to the left or
right at the handle recess.
3. Press the lighter into the receptacle. When the element is red hot, the lighter will jump back to
its initial position.

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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Refrigerated box in the rear of the
vehicleThe refrigerated box in the rear of the vehicle
consists of a compressor-operated refrigerated
box between the rear seats.
For information on the refrigerated box:
fPlease see the separate operating instructions
for the refrigerated box.
Opening the refrigerated box
f Press the button (arrow ) on the refrigerated
box lid and fold down the lid.
Folding Rear Seats Forward and
Returning to Upright PositionThe rear seats are divided and can be folded
forward individually to make the luggage
compartment bigger.
The pass-through facility between the rear seats
can also be folded forward, depending on the
vehicle equipment.
Folding rear seats forwardOn vehicles with auto matically controlled
four-zone air conditioning:
f Press the safety button in the driver’s door
armrest before folding the rear seats forward.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The control panel on the rear center console
and the power window buttons on the rear
doors will not function.
Pressing the buttons unintentionally will not
change any settings.
1. Move front seats forward.
2. Press the release handle A on the seat
backrest and fold the backrest forward.

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Minor Repairs
Electrical SystemIn order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at a qualified specialist workshop. We
recommend that you have an authorized Porsche
dealer to do this work, as they have the trained
workshop personnel and the necessary parts and
tools for this type of work.
fUse only accessories approved by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause
electrical shock.
f Disconnect the negative terminal on
the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on page 303.
RelaysRelays should be checked or changed only at an
authorised workshop.
Plug socket in glove compartmentSocketsElectrical accessories can be connected to the
12 V sockets.
You will find sockets in the glove box, in the front
and rear center consoles and in the luggage
compartment, depending on vehicle equipment.

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Plug socket in the storage tray between the front seatsNote
The maximum electrical load of a socket is 20 A,
but only if no other loads are switched on. Do not
exceed 10 A per socket if several loads are
operating simultaneously.
Plug socket in the storage tray between the rear seatsNote on operation
The sockets and thus the connected electrical
accessories function even if the ignition is
switched off or the ignition key is removed.
If the engine is not running and the accessories
are switched on, the vehicle battery will
be discharged.
The power supply is interrupted after 30 minutes
to protect the vehicle battery. The ignition must
then be switched on once in order to switch the
load back on again.
Plug socket in the luggage compartmentPlug sockets in the storage tray of the large
center console in the rear of the vehicle
Two additional plug sockets are located in the
storage tray of the large center console in the rear
of the vehicle, if the re levant vehicle equipment is
fitted.