fuel reserve PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
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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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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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Maintenance and Car Care
Refuelling
Danger!
The RF energy from a cellphone can cause a
sparking on bare metal, much like aluminum
foil in a microwave oven. The spark could
ignite gasoline fumes present while refuling.
Static discharge from your body can ignite
gasoline fumes present when you get back
out of the vehicle and touch the fuel nozzle.
In either case, resulting fire can cause
serious damage to the vehicle, serious injury
or death to persons in immediate vicinity.
f Do not use a cellphone while pumping gas.
fDo not re-enter the vehicle while pumping gas.
1. Stop the engine and switch off the ignition.
2 . O p e n t h e f i l l e r f l a p b y p re s s i n g o n t h e re a r p a r t of the filler flap ( arrow).
The vehicle must be unlocked. 3. Slowly open and remove the tank cap.
Put the tank cap into the holder ( arrow).
4. Add the fuel additive recommended by Porsche if necessary.
5. Insert the pump nozzle fully into the filler neck.
The handle of the pump nozzle must point
downwards.
Total capacity:
Panamera S: approx. 21.14 US gallons
(80 liters).
Panamera 4S/Panamera Turbo:
approx. 26.42 US gallons (100 liters).
The reserve is approx. 3.96 US gallons
(15 liters) for each.

Tire Pressure and Technical Data
329
Filling CapacitiesOnly use fluids and fuels approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer can advise you.Driving PerformanceThe specifications refer to a vehicle with DIN curb weight witho ut performance-reducing additional equipment (e.g. special tires).
Engine oil change quantity without/with oil filter Approx. 2.17
US gallons (8.2 liters)/approx. 2.38 US gallons (9.0 liters)
Fuel tank Panamera S:
Approx. 80 litres, of which approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters) are reserve
Panamera 4S, Panamera Turbo: Approx. 100 litres, including approx. 3.96 US gallons (15 liters)
reserve
Fuel octane rating The engine is designed to provide optimum perf
ormance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium
fuel with 98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) is us ed. If unleaded fuels with octane ratings of less than
98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) are used, the engine’s knock control automatically adapts the
ignition timing. Porsche recommends that you use fuel with at least 95 RON/85 MON (90 CLC or
AKI) in your vehicle.
Window/
headlight cleaning system Approx. 1.45 US gallons (5.5 liters)
Maximum speed Acceleration 0 – 60 mph
(96 km/h) Acceleration 0 – 62 mph
(100 km/h) (values in brackets relate to Sport Plus mode)
Panamera S 176 mph (283 km/h)5.2 seconds5.4 (5.2) seconds
Panamera 4S 175 mph/h (282 km)4.8 seconds5.0 (4.8) seconds
Panamera Turbo 188 mph (303 km/h)4.0 seconds4.2 (4.0) seconds

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Index
Driving light assistantAdaptive light system .. ......................................... 92
Automatic headlight le velling, functional
description ...... ....................................... ............. 94
Daytime driving lights .. ......................................... 94
Dynamic cornering light ........................................ 94
Low beam ........... ...................................... .......... 93
Static cornering light ... ......................................... 94
Switching on .................. ..................................... 92
Driving off Launch Control ............... ................................... 196
Driving performance, Techni cal data ............................. 329
DVD Installation location ..... ....................................... 191
Navigation ........... ...................................... ........ 191
Player ................. ...................................... ........ 191
Dynamic cornering light ..... ............................................ 94EElectric parking brake
Automatic parking brake release upon
driving off ....... .................................................. 171
Emergency braking functi on ............................... 171
Operating ............ ...................................... ........ 171
Releasing .................................................. ........ 171
Testing on brake test st and ................................ 253
Warning light .................. ................................... 171
Emergency flasher Switching emergency flashe r on/off ...................... 97
Emergency key ..... ........................................................ 20
Emergency operation Of ignition key in igniti on lock.............................. 166
Emergency unlocking Of filler flap ................ ....................................... 267
Of slide/tilt roof .......... ......................................... 89
Of tailgate ...................... ..................................... 35
Emission control (Check Engine)
Functional description . ....................................... 114
Warning light on the tach ometer ......................... 114
Emission Control System ... .......................................... 262
Engine Break in hints ............. ........................................... 6
Checking oil level ........ ....................................... 121
Cooling system.... ...................................... ........ 110
Oil-level gauge ................ ................................... 121 Starting .............
................................................ 167
Starting automatically (Auto Start Stop function) ... 169
Starting manually (Auto Star t Stop function) ......... 169
Stopping .............. ............................................. 168
Stopping automatically (Auto Start Stop
function) ............ ................................................ 169
Technical data .................. ................................. 324
Engine drag torq ue control (MSR)
Functional description.... ..................................... 204
Engine oil ............ ........................................................ 254
Change ................ ............................................. 256
Change quantity ............ .....................................
329
Consumption ........ ............................................. 324
Engine oil pressure ....... ..................................... 152
Filler opening ................ ..................................... 256
General information ....... ..................................... 254
Oil-level warning on the mult i-function display ........ 255
Performance class ............ ................................. 256
Temperature gauge .......... ................................. 110
Topping up ........... ............................................. 255
Viscosity ........... ................................................ 256
Entry & Drive Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive .... 24
Switching off interior surveillance with
Porsche Entry & Drive ... ..................................... 248
Unlocking vehicle door with
Porsche Entry & Drive ... ....................................... 23
Entry function ...... .......................................... ................ 95
Error messages Overview of warning mess ages ........................... 152
Exhaust pipes...... ............................................................ 3
Exterior mirror heating Switching on/off ........... ....................................... 84
External audio source, inter face.................................... 192
FFabric linings (care instruct ions) .................................... 276
Fastening points in luggage compartment...................... 227
Faults Emergency operation of ig nition key in ignition
lock ..................... ............................................. 166
Emergency operation of po werlift tailgate .............. 35
Emergency operation of slid e/tilt roof.................... 89
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap .................. 267
Overview of warning mess ages ........................... 152 ParkAssist ..........
.............................................. 241
Power windows ................... ................................ 88
Slide/tilt roof .......................................... ............. 89
When opening and closin g.................................... 35
Filler flap
Emergency unlocking ...... .................................. 267
Filling capacities Coolant .............. .............................................. 329
Engine oil........................ .................................. 329
Fuel........................................ .......................... 329
Overview ............ .............................................. 329
Overview of fluids and fuels ................. ............... 329
Washer fluid .................... .................................. 329
Filter Air cleaner, maintenance instructions .................. 261
Particle filter, maintenance instructions ............... 261
Fire extinguisher, storage lo cation ................................ 321
First aid kit ........ .............................................. ........... 279
Floor mats, care instructio ns ....................................... 275
Fluids and fuels Coolant .............. .............................................. 329
Engine oil........................ .................................. 329
Fuel........................................ .......................... 329
Washer fluid .................... .................................. 329
Footbrake, safety notes..... .......................................... 172
Four-wheel drive Functional description .. ...................................... 202
Front seat Adjusting ............ ................................................ 39
Retrieving settings (mem ory)
................................ 41
Storing settings (memor y) .................................... 41
Front seats ............ .......................................... ............. 38
Front windshield wipers Adjusting the rain sensor sensitivity .................... 103
Switching on rain sensor .................................... 102
Windshield wiping plus wa sher system ................ 102
Windshield, fast wiping..... .................................. 102
Windshield, slow wiping ...................................... 102
Wiping windshield once (one-touch operation) ...... 102
Fuel Economy ............ .............................................. 264
Evaporation control ......... .................................. 269
Fuel can ......... .................................................. 267
Fuel gauge...... .................................................. 111
Fuel reserve warning ... ...................................... 112
Fuels containing ethanol ..................................... 268

Index
335
Octane rating .................................................... 265
Portable fuel containers .......................................... 3
Quality ............... ...................................... ......... 265
Recommendation ............... ................................ 268
Recommendations ............. ................................ 268
Refuelling ........... ...................................... ......... 265
Tank capacity ................ .................................... 329
Fuel can ............... .......................................... ............. 267
Fuel containers, portable .. ................................................ 3
Fuel gauge ........... .......................................... ............. 111
Fuel level indicator Fuel gauge .................... .................................... 111
Fuel reserve ......... .......................................... ............. 266
Fuse, changing electric fu ses ....................................... 298
GGarage door opener
Deleting programmed sign als ............................. 244
Functional description ........................................ 243
Operating ................................................. ......... 245
Programming signal (chang eable code system) .... 244
Programming signal (fixed code system).............. 244
Gear selector Emergency unlocking ..... .................................... 200
Glove box Closing .............. ...................................... ......... 219
Cooling .............. ...................................... ........... 83
Opening ............. ...................................... ......... 219
Ground clearance ................ ............................................ 3HHandbrake (electric parking brake)
Operating ................................................. ......... 171
Releasing ........... ...................................... ......... 171
Head restraints ................... .......................................... 38
Headlight levelling (automatic) Functional description .......................................... 94
Headlights Adjusting ....................... .................................... 314
Care instructions ........... .................................... 274
Changing bulb for auxiliary high-beam headlight .... 311
Installing ....................... .................................... 309
Operating washer system ................................... 103 Removing ............
..............................................309
Heated rear window Switching on/off............... ....................................84
Heated seats ...... .............................................. .............43
Switching off.................... ....................................43
Switching on .................... ....................................43
Height adjustment Overview ............. ..............................................209
Warning message on the multi-function display .....210
High beam headlight Stalk ................... ................................................96
High-beam headlight........... ............................................96
Changing bulb (auxiliary high-beam headlight) .......311
Installing headlights ...... ......................................309
Removing headlights ........ ..................................309
High-pressure cleaning equipment Instructions for use ...... ......................................270
Hillholder (Drive-off Assistant) Functional description ... ......................................206
HOLD function Functional description ... ......................................206
Home mode Entry function .................. ....................................95
Welcome Home function ... ....................................95
HomeLink (garag e door opener)
Deleting programmed sign als..............................244
Functional description ... ......................................243
Operating ........................ ..................................245
Programming signal (chang eable code system)
....244
Programming signal (fixed code system) ..............244
Hot exhaust pipes .............. ..............................................3
IIdentification number, position ......................................323
Ignition lock Emergency operation of th e key ..........................166
Functional description ... ......................................164
Removing ignition key, PD K transmission .............195
Immobiliser Functional description ... ......................................250
Switching on/off............... ..................................250
Inclination sensor Function indication ....... ......................................249
Switching off with bu tton in door handle
(Porsche Entry & Drive). ......................................248 Switching off with car key
.................................. 247
Instrument cluster Adjusting lighting ............ ..................................... 95
Cooling system, temperat ure gauge ................... 110
Engine oil temperature ga uge ............................. 110
Fuel gauge ............................................ ............ 111
Odometer .......... ............................................... 112
Speedometer ..................... ............................... 110
Tachometer ....................... ............................... 110
Warning and indicator ligh ts, overview ................. 107
Instrument panel Adjusting lighting ............ ..................................... 95
Cooling system, temperat ure gauge ................... 110
Engine oil temperature ga uge ............................. 110
Fuel gauge ............................................ ............ 111
Odometer .......... ............................................... 112
Speedometer ..................... ............................... 110
Tachometer ....................... ............................... 110
Warning and indicator ligh ts, overview ................. 107
Interior mirror Switching automatic anti-daz zle function on/off ...... 60
Interior surveillance .......... ........................................... 249
Switching off with button in door handle
(Porsche Entry & Drive) ...................................... 248
Switching off with car key .................................. 247
iPod interface, installation position................................ 192
JJump-lead starting for flat battery ................................. 306
Jump-lead starting, external power supply ..................... 306KKey
Changing battery ............ ................................... 307
Emergency operation, igni tion lock ..................... 166
Locking vehicle door....... ..................................... 24
Removing emergency key .................................... 20
Replacement keys .......... ..................................... 19
Unlocking vehicle door .... ..................................... 23
Keys ....................... ..................................................... 19
Kickdown Porsche Doppelkupplung. ................................... 197

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Index
Performance tests on roller-type test stands................. 253
Performance, Technical data ........................................ 324
Person buttons (memory) ... ............................................ 41
Petrol Fuel can .......... .................................................. 267
Fuel gauge ..................... ................................... 111
Fuel reserve warning .......................................... 112
Octane rating ................. ................................... 265
Portable fuel containers ......................................... 3
Quality ................ ...................................... ........ 265
Refuelling ....................... ................................... 265
Tank capacity ................. ................................... 329
Plastic components, care in structions ........................... 274
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Air suspension and level control .......................... 209
Functional description . ....................................... 208
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Warning message on the mult i-function display ..... 208
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) General information..... ........................................... 3
Porsche Communication Manage ment (PCM) ................. 191
Porsche Doppelkupplung (P DK) .................................... 193
Driving in winter .......... ....................................... 199
Faults ....................................................... ........ 194
Kickdown ............ ...................................... ........ 197
Launch Control ............... ................................... 196
Reduced driving program ................................... 199
Selector-lever position. ....................................... 193
Shifting gears on the stee ring wheel.................... 196
Sport mode ......... ...................................... ........ 195
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) Functional description . ....................................... 211
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Warning message on the mult i-function display ..... 211
Porsche Entry & Drive
Inclination sensor ........ .......................................
249
Interior surveillance ..... ....................................... 249
Locking the vehicle ..... ......................................... 24
Unlocking the vehicle .. ......................................... 23
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) Functional description . ....................................... 202
Multi-function light in th e tachometer ................... 205
Overview ............. ...................................... ........ 201
Switching off .................. ................................... 204
Switching on .................. ................................... 205Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Power steering Checking and adding hydrau lic fluid ..................... 260
Power windows
Adjusting after connecting battery ......................... 88
Malfunctions ................. ....................................... 88
Opening/closing windows wi th rocker switch .......... 86
Overview of driver’s door control panel .................. 86
Overview of passenger’s d oor control panel ........... 86
Powerlift tailgate Closing.............. ...................................... ............ 28
Opening ............ ...................................... ............ 27
Safety notes .. ...................................... ................ 27
Pressure Tires (bar/psi) ............... ..................................... 326
Protection against towi ng (inclination sensor)
Switching off with Porsche Entry & Drive .............. 248
Switching off with remote control ........................ 247
PSM (Porsche Stab ility Management)
Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Multi-function light in th e tachometer.................... 205
Overview .............. ............................................. 201
Switching off .................... ................................. 204
Switching on ...... ................................................ 205
Warning light on the multi-f unction display ............ 305
PTM (Porsche Traction Management) Functional description.... ..................................... 202
Pulling out/parking Func
tional description, Pa rkAssist ....................... 239
Sensors for ParkAssist .. ..................................... 239
Push-starting ....... ........................................................ 321RRadar sensor for adaptive cruise control ...... ................. 274
Radiator fan Installation position........ ..................................... 258
Safety notes .. .................................................... 258
Radio Tips ..................... ............................................. 189
Radio remote control ......................................... ............ 19
Rain sensor Adjusting ........................................................... 103
Switching on ...... ................................................ 102 Reading lights, front
Switching on/off .............. .................................... 98
Switching on/off automatica lly.............................. 99
Rear fog light Switching on ................... .................................... 92
Rear roll-up blind ............... ............................................ 66
Rear seats............. .......................................... ............. 38
Folding forward ............... .................................. 226
Rear spoiler, operating prin ciple ................................... 214
Rear window Optical distortion ......... ........................................ 84
Rear window wiper Switching on intermittent operation ..................... 104
Window wiping ................ .................................. 104
Rear-axle load ........ .......................................... ........... 236
Rearview camera .................. ...................................... 241
Reduced driving program, PDK ..................... ............... 199
Refrigerated box in the rear of the vehicle, opening ....... 226
Refuelling .............. .......................................... ........... 267
Relays Replacing ....................... .................................. 296
Remote control ................. ............................................ 19
Changing battery ............. .................................. 307
Locking vehicle door ....... .................................... 24
Unlocking vehicle door . ........................................ 23
Removing/installing luggage compartment cover .......... 229
Replacement keys................. ........................................ 19
REST button Air-conditioning system ........................................

71
Restraint systems for children Installing with LATCH sy stem ................................ 56
LATCH restraint system ... .................................... 56
Prescribed installation direction (depending on
age of child)................ ........................................ 53
Retractable rear spoiler Extending and retracting .................................... 215
Operating principle ...... ...................................... 214
Roll stabilisation Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) ........... 211
Roll-up blind ...................... ............................................ 65
Roll-up sunblind For rear window, lowe red automatically when
reversing ................................ ............................ 66
Raising/lowering for rear side windows ................. 65
Raising/lowering for rear window .......................... 66
Roof load .............. .......................................... ........... 328