Panamera

Wheel Bolts
f Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
f Wheel bolts must not be greased.
f Replace damaged wheel bolts.
Only use genuine Porsche wheel bolts
assigned especially to this model or wheel
bolts of similar quality that have been
manufactured according to Porsche
specifications and production requirements.
Tightening torque
Tightening torque for wheel bolts: 160 Nm
(118 ftlb.).
Security wheel bolts
The adapter (wrench socket) for the security
wheel bolts is stored in the tool tray under the
luggage compartment floor.
f If the wheels have to be removed at the
workshop, do not forget to hand over the
socket for the security wheel bolts along
with the car key.
f To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with antitheft
protection, the adapter must be used
between the wheel bolt and the wheel
bolt wrench.
f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure
that it engages fully in the teeth of the
wheel bolt.
Flat Tire
1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving
lane as possible.
The vehicle must be parked on a firm and flat
surface offering adequate grip.
2. Switch emergency flasher on.
3. Apply the parking brake.
4. Put the vehicle in 1st gear or move the PDK
selector lever to position P.
5. Straighten the front wheels.
6. Remove the ignition key, or the control unit on
vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, in order to
lock the steering and prevent the engine from
being started.
7. Get all passengers to leave the vehicle.
8. Set up the warning triangle at
a suitable distance.
Filling in tire sealant
The tire sealant and compressor with pressure
tester can be found in the tool tray under the
loadspace floor in the luggage compartment.
The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts,
especially in the tire tread.
Sealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency solution so you can drive to the
nearest workshop. Even if the tire is air-tight,
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