mirror controls PORSCHE PANAMERA 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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In the driver’s seat…fCheck operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.To reduce the po ssibility of injury from
the air bag deployment, you should always sit
back as far from the steering wheel as is
practical, while still maintaining full vehicle
control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and electric
parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car to prevent inadvertent
opening of doors from inside or outside. Drive
with doors locked.
On the road…fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and
reduced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the
vehicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 2. f
When parked, always put the electric parking
brake on and put the PDK selector lever in
position P.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning
devices to alert other motorists. Do not park
or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot
exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable
material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.

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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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Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel
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