mirror PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G Owner's Guide

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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel AdjustmentThe steering wheel can be adjusted manually or
electrically in four directions depending on the
vehicle equipment.
Warning!
Risk of accidents. The steering wheel may
move further than desired if you attempt to
adjust it when driving.
You may lose control of the vehicle.
f Do not adjust the steeri ng wheel when driving.
Risk of crushing due to uncontrolled
activation of memory settings.
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Manual steering wheel adjustmentAdjusting steering wheel manually
1. Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
2. Push locking lever downwards.
3. Adjust steering wheel to suit the chosen
backrest angle and your seat position by
moving the steering wheel up or down and
longitudinally.
4. Swivel locking lever back until you feel it engage.
If necessary, move the steering wheel slightly
in a longitudinal direction.
Electric steering wheel adjustmentAdjusting steering wheel electrically
fPress control switch B under the steering
column in the relevant direction until the
desired setting is reached.
The steering wheel setting is stored in the vehicle
settings.
For further information on storing and retrieving
the steering wheel setting:
f Please see the chapter “STORING VEHICLE
SETTINGS” on page 40.

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Multi-Function Steering Wheel
Warning!
There is a risk of accident if you set or
operate the multi-funct ion display, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other
equipment while driving.
Operating these devices while driving could
distract you from traffic and cause you to
lose control of the vehicle.
f Operate the equipment while driving only if the
traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only when the vehicle is stationary.
Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you
can use the function keys of the multi-function
steering wheel to operate the following Porsche
communication systems:
– Telephone
–PCM
– Multi-function display in the instrument panel
Readiness for operation of the
multi-function steering wheel– With ignition switched on
f Please observe the operating instructions
supplied for the Porsche communication
systems before operating the function keys.
Note on operation
The Porsche communication systems cannot be
switched on and off using the multi-function
steering wheel.
Function buttons on the multi-function
steering wheelThe rotary buttons at the top left and right of the
steering wheel can also be pressed.
Turn volume control
Upwards – increase volume
Downwards – decrease volume
Press volume control
Switch volume/mute on and off.
Turn rotary knob
Select/highlight the main menu or menu
item on the multi-function display by
turning the rotary knob upward or
downward.
Press rotary knob
Go to submenu or activate selected
function.
Press MFS button
Call up the stored function.
The button can be assigned the desired
function in the multi-fu nction display on the
instrument panel.
Press Back button
Return to the menu.
Press Handset Pickup button
Accept a telephone call.
Press Handset Hangup button
End or refuse a telephone call.

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Sun VisorsfSwivel the sun visor down to prevent dazzle
from the front.
f If you are dazzled from the side, unclip the sun
visor from the inner brac ket and swivel it round
so that it is in front of the door window.
Vanity MirrorThe vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is
closed with a sliding cover.
Caution!
Risk of injury.
f Keep the sliding cover closed while driving.
The vanity mirror lighting is switched on
automatically when the sliding cover is
opened (arrow ).

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Roll-Up Sunblinds, Rear Side
WindowsNote on operation
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear side windows can
be raised or lowered only when the rear side
windows are closed.
If child protection is activated, the roll-up sunblinds
on the rear side windows can only be operated
using the roll-up sunblind button in the front center
console or the power window buttons in the
driver’s door.
For information on child protection:
f Please see the chapter “DISABLING THE
CONTROLS IN THE REAR” on page 88.
For information on the roll-up sunblind button:
f Please see the chapter “RAISING/LOWERING
ROLL-UP SUNBLIND ON REAR WINDOW” on
page 66.
Raising roll-up sunblind on rear
side windowsfPull up the corresponding power window
button on the inside of the rear door or the
driver’s door.
or
If the rear roll-up blind is lowered, press and
hold the roll-up sunblind button on the front
or rear center console for approximately
1second.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear window and
the rear side windows are raised.
Lowering roll-up sunblind on rear
side windowsf Push down the corresponding power window
button on the inside of the rear door or the
driver’s door.
or
If the rear roll-up blind is raised, press and hold
the roll-up sunblind button on the front or rear
center console for approximately 1 second.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblinds on the rear window and
the rear side windows are lowered.

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Front roll-up sunblind buttonRoll-Up Sunblind, Rear WindowWhen the ignition is switched on, the roll-up
sunblind in the luggage compartment cover can
be raised and lowered.
fPress the front or rear roll-up sunblind button.
The indicator light on the button lights up.
The roll-up sunblind is raised or lowered
Rear roll-up sunblind buttonNote on operation
If child protection is ac tivated, the rear window
roll-up sunblind can only be operated using the
roll-up blind button in the front center console.
For information on child protection:
f Please see the chapter “DISABLING THE
CONTROLS IN THE REAR” on page 88.
Automatic lowering of the rear window
roll-up sunblind when reverse gear is
engagedIf the roll-up sunblind is raised when reverse
gear is engaged, the roll-up blind is lowered
automatically.
The roll-up sunblind is raised when the vehicle
drives forward again.
Preconditions
– The ignition must be switched on.
– The function must be activated on the
multi-function display.
For information on setting the automatic
lowering function:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING
REVERSING OPTIONS” on page 144.
Raising/lowering roll-up sunblind
on rear window

Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Brief Overview – Front Control Panel
........ 68
Brief Overview – Rear Control Panel
(4-Zone Air-Conditionin g) ............................... 69
Overview of Air Condit ioning.......................... 70
General Functions ... ..................................... 71
Automatically Controlled Air Conditioning........ 76
Air Vents...................... ................................ 82
Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror
Heating ........................................... ............ 84

Air Conditioning
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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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Front control panel
(2-zone and 4-zone air conditioning systems)Automatically Controlled
Air ConditioningDepending on various factors (e.g. sunlight, air
quality, ambient temperature, misted windows),
the air-conditioning system adjusts the preset
interior temperature, air distribution and air
quantity fully automatically.
Automatic mode is deactivated as soon as the
settings are adjusted manually. In this case,
automatic climate control still regulates the
air-conditioning functions that have not been
modified manually. Please read the information on:
–
REST mode , see page 71.
– AC mode , see page 71.
– AC MAX mode, see page 72.
– MONO mode , see page 74.
– Defrosting the windshield , see page 73.
– Air-recirculation mode , see page 74.
– Air-conditioning compressor , see page 75.
Front control panel, left air-conditioned area
A- Air-conditioning display, left side
1 - AUTO mode, left side (automatic mode)/
REST mode (using engine residual heat)
2 - Temperature, left side
3 - Air quantity, left side
4 - Air to windshield, left side
5 - Air to center and side vents, left side
6 - Air to footwell, left side
Front control panel, right air-conditioned area
B - Air-conditioning display, right side
7 - AUTO mode, right side (automatic mode)/
REAR mode (adjusting rear air-conditioned
areas using the front control panel)
(4-zone air conditioning)
8 - Temperature, right side
9 - Air quantity, right side
10 - Air to windshield, right side
11 - Air to central and side vents, right side
12 - Air to footwell, right side
Front control panel, general functions
C - AC mode (air-conditioning compressor on/off)
D - AC MAX mode (maximum cooling output)
E - Air-recirculation mode
F - MONO mode (adopt driver’s air-conditioning
settings for all air-conditioned areas)
G - Defrosting the windshield
H - Heated rear window/door mirror heating

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Extended ventilation panelFor information on the extended ventilation panel:
fPlease see the chapter “EXTENDED
VENTILATION PANEL” on page 81.
Automatic air-recirculation
For information on automatic air-recirculation
mode:
f Please see the chapter “AIR-RECIRCULATION
MODE” on page 74.
Heated Rear Window/
Exterior Mirror HeatingHeated rear window/exterior mirror heating is
ready for operation when the ignition is on.Switching onfPress button .
The indicator light on the button lights up.
Depending on the outside temperature, the
heating switches off automatically after approx.
5 to 20 minutes.
The heating can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching offf Press button .
The indicator light on the button goes out.
Note
On vehicles with heat-absorbing glass, optical
distortion may occur due to the flat position of the
rear window. This distortion is increased when the
heated rear window is switched on.

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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Automatic Coming Home lights
(Welcome Home function/Entry function)Switching on Automatic Coming Home lights
fSet light switch to .
The following lights remain switched on for
a certain period to allow you to get in and out of
your vehicle safely and with improved visibility in
darkness:
– Daytime driving lights,
– Courtesy lights in the exterior mirrors (on vehicles with comfort memory),
– Front and rear side marker lights,
– Licence plate lights.
Welcome Home function (off delay)
When the vehicle is locked, the lights remain
switched on for the duration of the off delay preset
on the multi-function display.
For information on adjusting the off delay of the
external lights on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING EXTERIOR
LIGHTS” on page 142. Entry function
When the vehicle is unlocked, the area around the
vehicle is illuminated for the duration of the off
delay preset on the multi-function display.
The lights are switched off when the ignition is
switched on or the light sw
itch is set to a position
other than .
For information on adjusting the off delay of the
external lights on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “ADJUSTING EXTERIOR
LIGHTS” on page 142.
Instrument lightingThe lighting is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor B.
In addition, when the vehicle lighting is switched
on, the instrument and switch brightness can be
adjusted manually.
f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate
direction and hold until the desired brightness
has been reached.