
340
Minor Repairs
Height adjustment for low beam/
high beam and additional high beam1. Switch ignition on.
2. Switch on low beam and/or high beam.
3. Open engine compartment lid.
4. Place allen key (6 mm) on adjusting screw.
5. Adjust low beam in direction of the arrow.
Changing headlights from left to
right-hand trafficIf you travel to a country where traffic uses the
other side of the road, the headlights must be
repositioned when you cross the border. The low
beam then lights symmetrically and drivers of
oncoming vehicles are not dazzled.
On the return journey, do not forget to readjust the
headlights.
Repositioning headlights1. Please see the chapter “REMOVING HEAD-
LIGHTS” on Page 327.
Remove headlight. Press down both release
tabs A and remove cover.
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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
Tire Pressure and Technical DataVehicle Identification.................................... 347
Engine Data................................................ 349
Tires, Rims, Tracks ..................................... 350
Tire Pressures, Cold (68 °F/20 °C) .............. 354
Weights...................................................... 356
Ground Clearance ....................................... 357
Capacities .................................................. 359
Dimensions ................................................ 360
Driving Performance ................................... 361
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Vehicle IdentificationWhen ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification
number.Data bankThe data bank is located on the left under the
loadspace floor.This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Note
The data bank cannot be reordered when lost or
damaged.
Vehicle identification numberIn accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside and in the lug-
gage compartment on the right in front of the tool
box.
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Engine Data
Cayenne Cayenne S Cayenne GTS,
Cayenne S Transsyberia
Ty p e
6-cylinder V-engine
8-cylinder V-engine
8-cylinder V-engine
Number of cylinders 6 8 8
Bore
3.5 in. (89 mm)
3.78 in. (96 mm)
3.78 in. (96 mm)
Stroke 3.8 in. (96.4 mm) 3.27 in. (83 mm) 3.27 in. (83 mm)
Displacement
219.5 cu. in. (3598 cm
3)
293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3)
293.3 cu. in. (4806 cm
3)
Net-horsepower 213 kW (290 HP) 283 kW (385 HP) 298 kW (405 HP)
at engine speed
6200 rpm
6200 rpm
6500 rpm
Net. torque 273 ftlb. (370 Nm) 369 ftlb. (500 Nm) 369 ftlb. (500 Nm)
at engine speed
3000 rpm
3500 rpm
3500 rpm
Maximum permitted engine speed 6700 rpm 6700 rpm 6700 rpm
Engine oil consumption
up to 1.5 liters/1000 km
(1.6 quarts/622 miles)
up to 1.5 liters/1000 km
(1.6 quarts/622 miles)
up to 1.5 liters/1000 km (1.6
quarts/622 miles)
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CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
CayenneCayenne S,
Cayenne GTS,
Cayenne S TranssyberiaEngine oil change quantity without oil filter
approx. 6.34 quarts (6.0 liters)
approx. 9.0 quarts (8.5 liters)
Engine oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 7.29 quarts (6.9 liters) approx. 9.51 quarts (9.0 liters)
Reference indication is the level on the oil dipstick.
Please see the chapter “CHECKING ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on Page 252.
Coolant, depending on equipment level
approx. 3.4 – 4.8 U.S. gallons (13 – 18 liters)
approx. 4.8 – 5.5 U.S. gallons (18 – 21 liters)
Manual transmission with compensation approx.1.9quarts (1.8 litres) approx.1.9 quarts (1.8 litres)
Automatic transmission with torque converter
approx. 10.04 quarts (9.5 liters)
approx. 9.51 quarts (9.0 liters)
Transfer box approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter) approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter)
Front-axle differential
approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
Rear-axle differential approx. 1.3 quarts (1.25 liters) approx. 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters)
Locking rear differential
approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Fuel tankapprox. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserveapprox. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserve
Fuel quality
The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium fuel with
98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON/85 MON are used, the engine's “Electronic
Oktane™ knock control“ automatically adapts the ignition timing.
Power steering
approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 202 S
®approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 202 S
®
Brake fluid
approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Window/headlight washer system approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters) approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters)
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Index
Index2-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.................................... 71
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 70
Functional description
....................................... 70
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview
........................................... 70
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 72
Setting air quantity
........................................... 71
Setting fan
...................................................... 71
Setting temperature
......................................... 71
Sun sensor
..................................................... 71
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
........................ 71
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching Mono function on/off
.......................... 72
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
....... 72
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 72
Temperature sensor
......................................... 71
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
4-wheel drive
Functional description
..................................... 182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 154
4-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.................................... 76
Controlling rear air-conditioned areas
with the front control panel
................................ 79
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 75
Disabling control panel (rear)
.............................. 79
Disabling control panel
for air-conditioned areas at the rear
..................... 79
Functional description
....................................... 75
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview, front
.................................. 75
Operating overview, rear
................................... 76
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 77
Setting air quantity
........................................... 77
Setting fan
...................................................... 77
Setting temperature
......................................... 77
Sun sensor
..................................................... 76
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
........................ 76
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching Mono function on/off
.......................... 78
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
....... 78
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 78
Temperature sensor
......................................... 76
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
AABD (Automatic brake differential)
Automatic deactivation
.................................... 184
Functional description
..................................... 182
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
Functional description
..................................... 186
Off-road ABS functional description
................... 187
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 187
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 153
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
............... 234
Additional high beam
Changing bulb (Bi-Xenon headlights)
................... 331
Changing bulb (halogen headlights)
................... 330
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
....................................... 327
Adhesive films, care instructions
................................ 275
Adjusting seat position
............................................... 36
Adjusting the opening height of the automatic rear lid
...... 26
After driving off-road
................................................ 196
Aftermarket Alarms
................................................. 219
Air cleaner maintenance instructions
.......................... 260
Air conditioner
Child lock (4-zone air conditioning)
...................... 79
Defrosting windshield with 2-zone air conditioning
.. 70
Defrosting windshield with 4-zone air conditioning
.. 75
Defrosting windshield with manual air conditioning
.67
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
...................................................... 79
Functional description of 2-zone air conditioning
.... 70
Functional description of 4-zone air conditioning
.... 75
Functional description of manual air-conditioning
.... 67
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview of 2-zone air conditioning
........ 70
Operating overview
of 4-zone air conditioning, front
.......................... 75
Operating overview
of 4-zone air conditioning, rear
........................... 76
Operating overview of manual air conditioning
....... 67
Overview of air-conditioning systems
................... 64
Setting air distribution with 2-zone air conditioning
.71
Setting air distribution with 4-zone air conditioning
.77
Setting air distribution with manual air conditioning
.68
Setting air quantity with 2-zone air conditioning
..... 71
Setting air quantity with 4-zone air conditioning
..... 77
Setting air quantity with manual air conditioning
..... 68
Setting fan with 2-zone air conditioning
................ 71
Setting fan with 4-zone air conditioning
................ 77
Setting fan with manual air conditioning
................ 68
Setting temperature with 2-zone air conditioning
.... 71
Setting temperature with 4-zone air conditioning
.... 77
Setting temperature with manual air conditioning
... 68
Sun sensor for 2-zone air conditioning
................. 71
Sun sensor for 4-zone air conditioning
................. 76
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
with 2-zone air conditioning
................................ 71
Switching automatic mode on/off
with 4-zone air conditioning
................................ 76
Switching child protection on/off
(4-zone air conditioning)
.................................... 79
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
with 2-zone air conditioning
................................ 72
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
with 4-zone air conditioning
................................ 78
Switching on recirculating air-mode
with manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Switching REST mode on/off
.............................. 65
Temperature sensor for 2-zone air conditioning
..... 71
Temperature sensor for 4-zone air conditioning
..... 76
Which system is in my car?
................................ 64
Air conditioning
Fresh-air intake
................................................ 80
Vents
............................................................. 79
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Air pressure
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Data (bar/psi)
................................................ 354
Plate
............................................................ 348
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
Air suspension
.............................................. 225
, 238
Compressor connection for inflating tires.
.......... 308
Displaying status of level control
on multi-purpose display
.................................. 131
Lowering the car
............................................ 191
Lowering the car for loading
............................ 191
Overview
...................................................... 190
Raising the car
.............................................. 191
Setting loading level
....................................... 191
Setting low level
............................................. 191
Setting normal level
........................................ 191
Setting special terrain level
.............................. 191
Setting terrain level
........................................ 191
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
.... 192
Air vents
Adjusting
........................................................ 79
Opening/closing
.............................................. 79
Airbag
Airbag warning light on the tachometer
................ 49
Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbag
..... 47
Care Instructions
............................................ 277
Disposal
......................................................... 46
Function
......................................................... 46
Functional description
....................................... 45
Installation location
........................................... 45
Passenger airbag warning light
........................... 48
Unit
............................................................... 58
Air-conditioning compressor
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Switching on/off (ECON mode)
........................... 65
Air-conditioning sensors
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................. 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................. 76
Alarm button
............................................................ 17
Alarm system
......................................................... 245
Function
....................................................... 245
Function indication
......................................... 247
Functional description
..................................... 245
Hitching a trailer
............................................ 230
Persons/animals remaining in the locked vehicle
. 246
Switching off alarm
......................................... 245
Switching off
passenger compartment monitoring system
....... 246
Switching on/off
............................................ 246
When disconnecting battery
............................. 321
Alcantara
Care instructions
............................................ 277
All-Season tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-Terrain tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-wheel drive
Functional description
..................................... 182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 154
Aluminum rims
Care instructions
............................................ 276
Inscription
..................................................... 291
Antifreeze
.............................................................. 255
In coolant
..................................................... 255
In washer fluid
............................................... 258
Anti-freeze content
.................................................. 255
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Functional description
..................................... 186
Off-road ABS functional description
.................... 187
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 187
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 153
Armrest
Opening front storage compartment
.................. 224
Opening rear storage compartment
................... 224
Ashtray
Front, emptying
............................................. 227
Front, opening
............................................... 227
Rear, emptying
.............................................. 228
Rear, opening
................................................ 228
Assembly aid for wheel changes
................................ 303
Assistance when driving downhill
(Engine Braking Support)
.......................................... 189
Audio
Tips
............................................................. 218
Audio interface, installation position
............................ 221
auto (light switch)
Functional description, driving light assistant
....... 104
Switching on driving light assistant
.................... 104
AUTO button
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 71
4-zone air conditioning
...................................... 76
Automatic (Tiptronic S)
Functional description
..................................... 170
Gear selector
................................................ 171
Rocker switches on the steering wheel
................. 58
Selector lever
................................................ 171
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.............57
Automatic anti-dazzle operation
...................................57
Automatic brake differential (ABD)
Automatic deactivation
....................................184
Functional description
.....................................182
Automatic headlight beam adjustment
Functional description
.....................................106
Automatic speed control (cruise control)
Accelerating
..................................................167
Decelerating
..................................................168
Functional description
.....................................167
Interrupting operation
......................................168
Storing speed
................................................167
Switching off
.................................................168
Switching on
..................................................167
Automatic transmission fluid
......................................260
Automatically closing the rear lid
..................................25
AUX interface, installation position
..............................221
Average consumption
Displaying/resetting average consumption
on multi-purpose display
..................................132
Avoiding false alarms
...............................................245
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH system
..............................53
LATCH restraint system
.....................................53
Prescribed installation direction
..........................50
Battery
..................................................................220After charging
................................................325
Care
............................................................321
Changing in car key
........................................322
Charge state
.................................................320
Charging
.......................................................325
General information
........................................320
Location
.......................................................320
Procedure after battery connection
...................322
Putting vehicle into operation
............................322
Replacing
......................................................321
Starting with jumper cables
..............................323
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication
.........121
Voltage indication
...........................................121
Warning message on multi-purpose display
.........152
Winter driving
................................................321
Before driving off
.............................................. 4
, 196
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Index
Belt tensioner
Functional description
....................................... 42
Belts
...................................................................... 42Adjusting belt height
......................................... 44
Belt tensioner functional description
.................... 42
Care instructions
........................................... 278
Fastening
....................................................... 43
Opening
......................................................... 44
Warning light
................................................... 53
Warning light on the tachometer
......................... 43
Bi-xenon
................................................................ 330Changing bulb for additional high beam
............. 331
Changing bulb for cornering light
...................... 332
Changing gas-discharge headlight
.................... 330
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
...................................... 327
Brake booster
........................................................ 165
Brake booster faulty warning message
....................... 154
Brake fluid
Change quantity
............................................ 359
Changing
..................................................... 258
Checking level
............................................... 257
Warning light on speedometer
......................... 258
Warning message on multi-purpose display
........ 153
Brake light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Brake pads
Breaking in new brake pads
................................. 6
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
... 153
Warning message, brakes
............................... 165
Brake pedal
........................................................... 164
Brake wear
Warning light
................................................. 165
Brake wear warning message
................................... 165
Brakes
.................................................................. 163Applying/releasing parking brake
..................... 162
Brake pad warning message
........................... 165
Brake pedal
.................................................. 164
Break in new brake pads
..................................... 6
Discs
........................................................... 165
Pads
.................................................. 165
, 166
Parking brake test
......................................... 189
Test stand
.................................................... 189
Warning light
........................................ 163
, 164
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
... 153
Break in hints
............................................................. 6
Breaking in
Engine
............................................................. 6
Engine oil and fuel consumption
during break-in period
......................................... 6
Hints
............................................................... 6
New brake pads and brake discs
.......................... 6
New tires
......................................................... 6
Brief overview
2-zone air-conditioning
...................................... 69
4-zone air-conditioning (front control panel)
.......... 73
4-zone air-conditioning (rear control panel)
........... 74
Manual air-conditioning
..................................... 66
Opening and locking from outside
....................... 18
Panorama roof system
..................................... 96
Sliding/lifting roof
............................................ 91
Windshield wipers
.......................................... 110
Bulbs
Changing bulb for additional high beam
(Bi-Xenon headlights)
...................................... 331
Changing bulb for additional high beam
(halogen headlights)
....................................... 330
Changing bulb for front turn signal (Cayenne GTS)
335
Changing bulb for front turn signal
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing bulb for high beam
........................... 331
Changing bulb for high beam (halogen headlights)
330
Changing bulb for license plate light
.................. 338
Changing bulb for low beam
................... 329
, 330
Changing bulb for low beam (halogen headlights)
329
Changing bulb for side light (Cayenne GTS)
........ 335
Changing bulb for side light
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing bulb for side light, halogen
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Changing gas-discharge headlight
(Bi-Xenon headlights)
...................................... 330
Chart
........................................................... 342
Overview
...................................................... 342
Replacing brake light
...................................... 338
Replacing rear fog light
................................... 338
Replacing rear turn signal light
......................... 338
Replacing reversing light
................................. 338
Replacing tail light
.......................................... 338
Button overview
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 70
4-zone air conditioning, front
.............................. 75
4-zone air conditioning, rear
.............................. 76
Manual air-conditioning
...................................... 67
Parking heater
................................................. 81
CCapacities
Brake fluid
.................................................... 359
Coolant
........................................................ 359
Engine oil
..................................................... 359
Fuel
............................................................. 359
Overview
...................................................... 359
Washer fluid
.................................................. 359
Car care
............................................................... 270Airbags
........................................................ 277
Alcantara
...................................................... 277
Cleaning the engine compartment
..................... 273
Decorative foils
............................................. 271
Fabric linings
................................................. 277
Floor mats
.................................................... 277
Headlights, plastic parts, adhesive films
............. 275
Leather
........................................................ 277
Light alloy wheels
.......................................... 276
Paint
............................................................ 273
Safety belts
.................................................. 278
Seals
........................................................... 276
Seat belts
..................................................... 278
Storing your Porsche
...................................... 278
Undercoating
................................................ 274
Use of high-pressure cleaning equipment
........... 271
Washing the vehicle, instructions
...................... 271
Wheel bolts
................................................... 293
Windows
...................................................... 274
Car key (remote control)
Changing battery
........................................... 322
Emergency operation of key in ignition lock
........ 159
Locking the vehicle door
................................... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
.............. 99
Opening/closing sliding/lifting roof
...................... 93
Opening/closing windows
(without Porsche Entry & Drive)
.......................... 89
Unlocking the vehicle door
................................. 20
Car Telephone
........................................................ 219
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