Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster
General Information
The instrument cluster is the central driver information unit and is used to display data relating to the vehicle, e.g. engine speed, vehicle speed, temperatures and fill levels, warnings and messages. General applicable vehicle settings can be implemented in the instrument cluster and made available to the control unit network via CAN using a menu. The instrument cluster also manages all on-board computer values (e.g. average fuel consumption) and warnings and informative audio signals for the entire vehicle.
PCM sends the GPS time to the instrument cluster in systems with a navigation module. The instrument cluster allows the user to implement settings for time, date, display format (time and date), time zone as well as summer and winter time. If there is no navigation module installed, or if a GPS signal was not yet received in the current terminal 15 cycle ("GPS once received" = 0), the user cannot adjust the time zone or summer/winter time setting in the instrument cluster.
Oil Gauge
The oil gauge displays:
- Engine oil temperature (analog)
- Engine oil pressure (analog)
A warning message will appear on the multi-function display in the instrument panel if the engine oil temperature is too high.
Speedometer
The speedometer displays:
- Current speed (analog)
- Current mileage and trip counter (digital)
- Other indicator lights
Warning and indicator lights on the speedometer:
- Rear fog light indicator light
- HOLD function indicator light
- Headlight indicator light
- Adaptive light system warning light
- Tire pressure warning light
Tachometer
The tachometer displays:
- Engine speed
- PDK shift pattern (P-R-N-D-M) via LEDs and display of engaged gear (digital)
- Gear indicator/upshift indicator
- Current speed (digital)
- Upshift prompt
- Most important warning lights
Warning and indicator lights on the tachometer:
- Emission control warning light (Check Engine)
- Airbag warning light
- Seat belt warning light
- PSM warning light
- PSM OFF warning light
- ABS warning light
- Direction indicator, left
- Direction indicator, right
- Brake warning light
- High beam indicator
- Electric parking brake warning light
Multi-Function Display (4.8 inch TFT)
The new Panamera features a 4.8-inch high-resolution TFT colour display in the instrument cluster. It is easy to operate either using the right on-board computer lever or using the right steering-wheel rotary knob on the optional multi-function steering wheel. Numerous different settings (e.g. Info, Oil level, Limits, Light/Visibility, etc.) are available for selection in the vehicle settings menu.
The TFT display in the vehicle settings menu can be configured as required in order to pre-set the most frequently used displays (e.g. compass display, driving time, telephone information, radio station/track, etc.). This ensures even greater comfort and convenience. In addition, the top line in all display areas (with the exception of the map display) can be programmed.
The multi-function screen displays:
- Current vehicle status
- Communication and Infotainment
- Navigation map display (with PCM)
Operation - Multi-Function Steering Wheel
On the multi-function display, you can view information relating to the relevant vehicle equipment, operate the audio source (radio, CD, iPod, etc.), check the oil level, check the tire pressure, use the stopwatch or operate the navigation system. You can also modify numerous vehicle settings in the Vehicle menu. The multi-function steering wheel (MFS) button C can be assigned either Porsche Communication Management (PCM) functions or multifunction display functions in the multi-function display on the instrument panel. Audio source selection is the default setting.
The multi-function display is operated using the rotary knob A, the Back button B and the MFS button C, which can be assigned as required.
Selecting menu, function, setting option:
- Turn rotary knob A upwards or downwards.
Confirming selection (Enter):
- Press rotary knob A.
Moving back one or several selection levels:
- Press button B (Back button).
NOTES: The multi-function display is only active when the ignition is on. Certain menus are only available when the vehicle is stationary, e.g. the adjustment menu for tire pressure monitoring.
Operation - Steering Column Lever (Without Multi- Function Steering Wheel)
The multi-function display is operated with the lower lever on the right of the steering column.
Selecting menu, function, setting option:
- Push the lever downwards (position 3) or Upwards (position 4).
Confirming selection (Enter)
- Push the lever forward (position 1).
Moving back one or several selection levels
- Pull the lever towards the steering wheel once or several times (position 2).
Display - Upper Status Area/Lower Status Area
The upper A and lower status area D permanently display basic information, such as the current radio station, time and temperature or the remaining range. Area B is the selection menu, area C displays either the menu items that are currently available for selection or other selection options.
Overview of Display Menus
Selection Menu
Vehicle:
Various types of vehicle information can be displayed on the multi-function display.
Example: To change the current language:
1. Select Main menu - "Vehicle"
2. Select Main menu
- "Vehicle"
- "Settings" & confirm your selection.
3. Select Main menu
- "Vehicle"
- "Settings"
- "Language" & confirm your selection.
4. Select Main menu
- "Vehicle"
- "Settings"
- "Language"
- "Deutsch" or a different language & confirm
Coolant Temperature and Fuel Level Gauge
The coolant temperature/fuel level gauge displays:
- Coolant temperature (analog)
- Fuel level in tank (analog)
Coolant Temperature Gauge
Under normal operating coolant temperature, the needle will be in the middle range. The needle may move up to the red area when the engine is heavily loaded and the outside temperature is high.
The coolant temperature is received as a CAN signal and is only displayed when terminal 15 is switched on. The display is kept constant in a wide range, currently at 194 °F. (90 °C.) between approx. 158 °F. (70 °C.) and 230 °F. (110 °C.). The plateau is determined using a characteristic line. The pointer value is controlled by a stepper motor and moves to the currently measured coolant temperature between the scale start value and the scale end value in accordance with the characteristic line.
Control units involved:
Master: Instrument cluster Slave: Gateway, DFI
Recording fuel level:
The fuel level to be displayed is calculated based on the evaluation of up to 3 sensors, depending on the type of fuel tank.