
Driving and Driving Safety
179
Note on operation
If the Low Range indicator light next to the rocker 
switch flashes rapidly after the ignition is swit-
ched on, there is a fault in the shifting system.
fHave the vehicle checked immediately.
Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer. 
If the Low Range indicator light next to the rocker 
switch flashes when you attempt to operate 
rocker switch, then at least one condition for shif-
ting has not been met:
Vehicles with manual transmission
– Vehicle is not stationary.
– Brake is not pressed.
– Gearshift lever in not in neutral.
Vehicles with Tiptronic S
– Vehicle has exceeded or gone below the limit 
speed.
– Tiptronic selector lever is not in position N.
Sport ModeFunction
The sports exhaust system is switched on and a 
sportier car set-up is obtained when Sport mode 
is switched on.
Interventions by the Porsche control systems are 
intentionally shifted towards greater agility and 
driving performance.
– PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Manage-
ment) is automatically changed to Sport mode, 
resulting in a stiffer suspension setup.– PDCC (Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control) is 
automatically set to Sport mode, and this 
further reduces the roll tendency of the 
vehicle.
– The air suspension automatically changes to 
the low level setting.
– The Tiptronic S transmission changes to a 
sportier shift strategy.
The gear-changing points are shifted to higher 
speed ranges. Upward shifts are initiated later, 
and deceleration shifts are performed earlier.
The vehicle moves off in 1st gear.
– The electronic accelerator pedal reacts 
sooner, and the engine is more responsive to 
throttle inputs.
– Sporty engine tuning is activated.
fFor further information:
Please see the chapter “PORSCHE ACTIVE 
SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM)” on 
Page 193.
fPlease see the chapter “PORSCHE DYNAMIC 
CHASSIS CONTROL (PDCC)” on Page 194.
Low Range indicator light
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Driving and Driving Safety
181
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control SystemsA complex interconnection of all control systems acting in power transmission and in the running gear has been realized in your Porsche. 
All control systems have been linked with the aim of combining the best possible driving performance with maximum safety. 
The following systems are involved:
System/designation Scope
PTM
Porsche Traction Management– Full-time all-wheel drive
– Electronically controlled center differential lock
– Automatic brake differential (ABD)
– Traction control system (TCS)
– Reduction gear/Low Range
PTM Plus
Porsche Traction ManagementIn addition to the PTM features, PTM Plus also includes:
– Electronically controlled rear differential lock
PSM
Porsche Stability Management– Stability management system
– Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
– Brake system prefilling
– Brake booster
– Traction control system (TCS)
– Automatic brake differential (ABD)
– Engine drag torque control (MSR)
Air suspension
with level control and height adjustment– Fully load bearing air spring struts with integral shock absorbers
– Air supply system with pressure accumulator
PAS M
Porsche Active Suspension Management– Shock absorber system with adaptive, continuous shock absorber control
PDCC
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control– Active chassis control system to stabilize roll tendency of vehicle body when driving
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Parking
237
Parking AidsParkAssist provides a visual and acoustic indica-
tion to the driver of the distance between the 
vehicle and a large obstacle.
ParkAssist is switched on automatically when the 
ignition is switched on and remains active up to a 
speed of approx. 9 mph (14 km/h).
ParkAssist is switched off automatically at high 
speed. ParkAssist is switched on again auto-
matically when the speed drops below approx. 
9 mph (14 km/h).
The selector lever position determines activation 
levels for ParkAssist and the corresponding area 
that is monitored.
Tiptronic selector lever position:–P – ParkAssist is not activated.
–R, N – ParkAssist is activated for the front and 
rear areas.
–D, M – ParkAssist is activated for the front 
area.Gearshift lever position:–R – ParkAssist is activated for the front and 
rear areas.
–In all other gearshift positions – ParkAssist 
is activated for the front area.
Note
On vehicles with manual transmission, the parking 
assistant is not switched on in the rear area if the 
vehicle rolls backward without reverse gear 
engaged.
 Warning!
Risk of serious personal injury or death. 
ParkAssist cannot detect small objects such 
as children and pets. 
Even when using ParkAssist, the driver is still 
responsible for taking due care when 
parking and when assessing obstacles.
fMake sure that no persons especially small 
children, animals or obstacles are within the maneuvering area.
Switching ParkAssist on and offfSwitch ParkAssist on and off using button A in 
the roof console. 
When ParkAssist is switched off, the indicator 
light in the button lights up.
Note on operation
It is a good idea to switch off ParkAssist when 
driving off-road and on unpaved surfaces.
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Maintenance and Car Care
249 Maintenance and Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution 
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 250
Engine Oil .................................................. 251
Checking Engine Oil Level ........................... 252
Topping up Engine Oil ................................. 253
Coolant Level ............................................. 255
Brake-Fluid Level ........................................ 257
Washer Fluid .............................................. 258
Power Steering .......................................... 259
Changing Air Cleaner.................................. 260
Changing Particle Filter ............................... 260
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................... 260
Manual Transmission Oil ............................. 260
Wiper Blades ............................................. 261
Emission Control System ............................ 263
How Emission Control Works ...................... 264
Fuel Economy ............................................ 265
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 266
Fuel........................................................... 266
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 268
Fuel Recommendations............................... 269
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 270
Car Care Instructions.................................. 270
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260
Maintenance and Car Care
Changing Air CleanerRegular replacement of the filter element is part of 
servicing.
fIn dusty conditions, clean the filter element 
more frequently and replace if necessary.
Further important information concerning “mainte-
nance” can be found in a separate chapter.
fPlease see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTREME 
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE” 
on Page 250.Changing Particle FilterThe fresh air passing through the particle filter into 
the passenger compartment is virtually free of 
dust and pollen.
fIf the outside air is polluted by exhaust fumes, 
press the recirculating-air button.
A dirty filter can be the cause of reduced air 
throughput.
fHave filter replaced by your authorized 
Porsche dealer.
fRegular replacement of the filter is part of 
servicing.
Automatic Transmission Fluid The torque converter and the transmission are 
lubricated with Automatic Transmission Fluid 
(ATF). 
fPlease see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on 
Page 359.
Do not tow the car or run the engine without ATF 
in the transmission. The automatic transmission 
may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt, only 
a clean funnel or spout must be used when adding 
AT F.
The ATF and transmission oil has to be checked 
and changed at the intervals listed in your Mainte-
nance Schedule.
We recommend that you have the ATF and trans-
mission oil changed at your Porsche dealer, who 
has the required lubricants and the necessary fil-
ling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have 
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.
Manual Transmission OilThe transmission oil has to be checked and chan-
ged at the intervals listed in your Maintenance 
Schedule. 
fPlease see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on 
Page 359.
We recommend that you have the transmission oil 
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the 
required lubricants and the necessary filling equip-
ment. 
If you suspect an oil leak in the transmission, have 
your authorized Porsche dealer check it out imme-
diately.
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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
359
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
363
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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371
Emergency operation of ignition key 
in ignition lock
............................................... 159
Emergency operation of rear lid
.......................... 31
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting roof
........... 94
Emergency operation, Panorama roof system
..... 101
Emergency operation, spare wheel bracket
........ 311
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
................ 267
Overview of warning messages 
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Panorama roof system
...................................... 99
ParkAssist
.................................................... 240
Parking heater
................................................. 85
Power windows
................................................ 90
Tiptronic selector lever emergency operation
...... 175
When opening and closing
................................. 31
Manual air conditioning
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 67
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview
........................................... 67
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 68
Setting air quantity
........................................... 68
Setting fan
...................................................... 68
Setting temperature
......................................... 68
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 68
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
Manual headlight beam adjustment
............................. 234
Manual transmission
Clutch
.......................................................... 169
Shift pattern
.................................................. 169
Maximum permitted engine speeds
............................ 169
Measurements, Technical data
.................................. 360
Memory
.................................................................. 37Automatic storage
............................................ 38
Recalling seat settings
...................................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings
.............................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings
....................... 38
Minor repairs
In the event of a flat tire
.................................. 295
Jack in the luggage compartment
..................... 291
Securing the vehicle against rolling
................... 295
Tool kit in the luggage compartment
................. 292
Towing the vehicle
.......................................... 342
Mirrors
.......................................................... 62
, 234
Activating synchronous adjustment 
of door mirrors
.............................................. 143
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
....... 234
Adjusting door mirrors
...................................... 55
Adjusting door mirrors as parking aid
.................. 56
Adjusting the door mirrors synchronously
............. 55
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.... 57
Folding in door mirrors
...................................... 55
Interior mirror
.................................................. 57
Storing door mirror settings (memory)
................. 56
Switching automatic anti-dazzle operation 
on and off
....................................................... 57
Switching door mirror heating on/off
................... 56
Switching on manual anti-dazzle operation
............ 57
Unfolding door mirrors
...................................... 55
Motion sensor (passenger compartment monitoring)
Switching off on the multi-purpose display
.......... 142
Moving-off assistant
For Tiptronic S (hillholder)
................................ 187
On vehicles with manual transmission 
(Porsche Drive-Off Assistant)
............................ 188
Multi-functional steering wheel
Functional description
....................................... 60
Illumination of steering wheel buttons, 
switching on/off
............................................... 61
Operating the function keys
................................ 60
Multi-purpose display
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Changing settings 
for opening and locking the vehicle
.................... 143
Changing settings of central locking system
....... 143
Displaying status of level control
....................... 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction
.................. 131
Displaying warning messages
........................... 130
Displaying/resetting average consumption
.......... 132
Gear display for Tiptronic S
.............................. 171
Operating principle
......................................... 124
Overview of warning messages
......................... 149
Resetting to factory settings
............................ 148
Setting a speed limit
....................................... 129
Setting compass
............................................ 147
Setting language for displays
........................... 148
Setting lighting off delay
.................................. 146
Setting the clock
............................................ 146
Setting the tire type and size
............................ 134
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................... 132
Setting tire sealant/sealing set
......................... 140
Setting units of displays
..................................148
Setting vehicle loading
....................................135
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
...............145
Switching off passenger compartment monitoring
142
Using the telephone
........................................128
NNavigation system
...................................................220
Nearfield lighting
.....................................................124
Normal level
...........................................................190
OOctane rating, fuel
...................................................269
Octane ratings
........................................................269
Odometer
Display
.........................................................121
Resetting
......................................................121
Off delay
Setting
.........................................................146
Switching on
..................................................109
Off-road
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Driving downhill
..............................................198
Driving systems for off-road driving
...................196
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range indicator light
.................................179
Rules for off-road driving
..................................195
Sand
............................................................201
Setting special terrain level
..............................191
Setting terrain level
.........................................191
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
...................178
Track ruts
.....................................................202
Uphill driving
..................................................197
Water crossing
..............................................199
Off-road ABS
..........................................................198
Off-road ABS functional description
.............................187
Off-road driving
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Downhill driving
..............................................198
Driving rules
..................................................195
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range (reduction) indicator light
.................179
Recommendation
...........................................196
Rules for driving
.............................................195
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