Carrera GT

I'm trying to find a picture of the ignition with the Keyless Go option for the 2011 Panamera (or Cayenne.) Is it still the sort of "oh, they left the key in the ignition" blank or has Porsche finally put a button in (like Mercedes) ?

20C4S

i'm wondering if it can be removed so i can get it painted at least...?

Dan993

Yes, it can be removed. The detail to do this is found in the Owner's Manual. The 'key' is held in position for some seconds, then releases.

BTW, if you really feel the need to 'press' something to start the car, you can turn the 'key' WITHOUT pressing the brake pedal. The car will not start. Message will appear to press brake pedal to start. Then press the brake pedal. The car will start. No Hands!

W8MM

For 2010 models, turn the key counter-clock-wise to the stop and hold it for 10 seconds (seems like 10 minutes when you're in a hurry. Don't ask.) Then one hears a click sound and the plastic paddle can be removed by pulling it straight out from the socket while oriented in the neutral position.

I am told that the "10-second" feature will not be included in the 2011 models going forward. Without the "10-second" feature, one must use the "piano wire" tool kept in the lid of the fuse box (hidden in the driver's side end of the dash - see owner's manual) to unlatch the plastic paddle from the key socket.