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51
fIf emergency or other serious conditions
require a child to be placed in the front seat,
exercise extreme caution and defensive
driving of your vehicle. You must recognize
that any substantial frontal impact could result
in the deployment of the passenger airbag,
which could lead to serious injury or death of
the child.
Child restraint system for children weighing
up to 29 lbs (13 kg)
If the child restraint system must be fastened to
the passenger's seat in exceptional cases:
– make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up.
– adjust the passenger's seat as far away from
the airbag as possible
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger airbag triggering uninten-
tionally.
When the ignition is on and child weighing up
to 29 lbs (13 kg) is seated in the child res-
traint system on the passenger seat the indi-
cator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” must
be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
fFasten the child restraint system on the rear
bench immediately.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Child restraint system for children weighing
more than 29 lbs (13 kg)
Your vehicle is equipped with weight sensing for
the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Depending on the weight acting on the
passenger's seat, the passenger's airbag will
automatically be switched on or off.
fIn case of doubt, fasten the child restraint
system on the rear bench.Small adult passengers
fMake sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp does not light up.
Danger!
Risk of serious or mortal injury due to the
passenger airbag not triggering.
When the ignition is on and the small adult
passenger is seated on the passenger seat,
the indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” must be off.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp lights up, it could indicate a fault in the
system.
In this case:
fCarry the passenger on the rear bench until the
fault is repaired.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
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Automatic locking retractorThe safety belts for the front passenger and the
rear bench are equipped with an automatic locking
retractor for securing the child restraint system.
When activated, this retractor allows you to
securely fasten the child restraint system in place
so that inadvertent movements will not occur.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating
airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly
recommends:
fUnder all normal circumstances, the child seat
must be placed in the rear.
Do not use a child restraint system on the front passenger seat.However, there may be serious situations where it
might be necassary to place a child in the front
seat so that he/she can be kept under direct ob-
servation to prevent an immediate risk to the child
(for example, while driving to the doctor or hospi-
tal). The following instructions are provided to you
solely for that purpose.
fSeek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation
of a Porsche child restraint system.
fIf a child restraint system must be fastened to
the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
Before transporting a child on the passenger seat:
fPlease see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 49.
fIf emergency or other serious conditions
require a child to be placed in the front seat,
exercise extreme caution and defensive dri-
ving of your vehicle. You must recognize that
any substantial frontal impact could result in
the deployment of the passenger airbag, which
coluld lead to serious injury or death of the
child.
A- PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child, when excessive force is acting on the
passenger's seat due to the seat belt and the
passenger's airbag is switched on uninten-
tionally.
fAfter fastening the child restraint system, do
not adjust the seat.
fCheck the condition of the passenger airbag
system shown by the indicator lamp A in the central console.
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Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. If a child restraint system must be fastened to
the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
2. Fasten child seat.
3. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out. At
this point the locking mechanism is activated.
4. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
Make no more adjustments to the seat.
5. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on
the child restraint system. You may further
tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of
it to retract.
Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do
not occur by moving the seat with the child
seat installed.
Releasing the safety belt
fUnbuckle the safety belt latch.
Then make certain that the belt has fully retracted.
At this point the automatic locking feature will be
disengaged.
Seek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation of a
Porsche child restraint system.Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH
system recommended by Porsche.
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child weight groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are
LATCH-compatible at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
Always observe the separate installation instruc-
tions for your child seat.
Installing a LATCH child seat systemMarkings on the right and left for the LATCH child
seat anchorage can be found on the backrests of
the outer rear seats.
The anchor bars A for the LATCH child seat
anchorage can be found directly under the
markings between backrest and seat cushion.
LATCH Child Seat System
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The use of a child restraint system on the
front passenger seat can result in serious
personal injury or death to the child from an
airbag deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating
airbag in an accident, Porsche strongly
recommends:
fUnder all normal circumstances, the child seat
must be placed in the rear.
Do not use a child restraint system on the front
passenger seat.
fPlease see your authorized Porsche dealer for
correct Porsche Child Seat availability.
fPorsche recommends the use of a Porsche
Child Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children system (LATCH) on the rear seats.
1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the operating manual for the child
seat.
2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
Child Restraint AnchoragesfPlease see the chapter “AUTOMATIC LOCKING
RETRACTOR” on Page 52.
If your child restraint seat or seats require the use
of a tether strap, you will want to use the anchor
points A provided behind the rear bench back-
rests.
To ensure proper installation, see your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning!
Child restraint anchorages are designed to
withstand only those loads imposed by
correctly fitted child restraints. Under no
circumstances are they to be used for adults
safety belts or harnesses. Such use could
result in serious personal injury or death.
fDo not misuse the child restraint anchorages.
Only attach one child seat tether per ancho-
rage.
fThey are not designed to withstand loads imposed by adults.
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Index
365
Care instructions
Airbags
........................................................ 277
Alcantara
...................................................... 277
Carpet
......................................................... 277
Cleaning the engine compartment
..................... 273
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
....................................................... 271
Wheel bolts
................................................... 293
Windows
....................................................... 274
Cargo
................................................................... 208
Cargo management system
...................................... 208
Inserting and adjusting the strap reel
................. 208
Inserting and adjusting the telescopic bar
........... 208
Inserting and adjusting tie-down rings
................ 210
Overview
...................................................... 208
Carpet, care instructions
.......................................... 277
Catalytic converter
.................................................. 264
Emission control (Check Engine)
....................... 123
Center armrest
Opening front storage compartment
.................. 224
Opening rear storage compartment
................... 224
Center differential lock
............................................. 178
Engaging
...................................................... 178
Central locking system
Changing settings via multi-purpose display
........ 143
Closing the rear window
.................................... 27
Functional description
....................................... 17
Locking the rear lid
.......................................... 23
Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.... 21
Locking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
............................................... 21
Opening and locking vehicle door from inside
........ 28
Unlocking and opening rear lid
............................ 22
Unlocking and opening the rear window
............... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
.20
Unlocking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
............................................... 20
When disconnecting battery
............................. 321
Changing bulb for license plate light
........................... 338
Changing wheels
..................................................... 294
Check engine (emission control)
Functional description
..................................... 123
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 123
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering)
..................... 259
Child restraint anchorages
.......................................... 54
Child restraint system
Installing with LATCH system
.............................. 53
LATCH restraint system
..................................... 53
Child seat
Installing with LATCH system
.............................. 53
LATCH restraint system
..................................... 53
Prescribed installation direction
.......................... 50
Child seat bracket
..................................................... 53
Cigarette lighter
...................................................... 228
Front
............................................................ 228
Rear
............................................................ 228
Cleaning the engine compartment
.............................. 273
Clock
Button for setting
........................................... 123
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 146
Closing
Automatically closing the rear lid
......................... 25
Closing sliding/lifting roof
.................................. 93
Locking vehicle door from inside
......................... 28
Panorama roof system
...................................... 98
Persons/animals remaining in the vehicle
............. 21
Powerliftgate
................................................... 23
Rear window
................................................... 27
Spare wheel bracket
....................................... 311
Vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
.. 21
Vehicle door with the car key (remote control)
....... 21
Closing the rear lid automatically
................................. 25
Clutch
................................................................... 169
Cockpit
Adjusting illumination
...................................... 105
Clock
........................................................... 123
Cooling system temperature gage
.................... 122
Fuel level gage
.............................................. 120
Odometer
..................................................... 121
Oil temperature gage
...................................... 120
Speedometer
................................................ 120
Tachometer
.................................................. 120
Voltage indication
........................................... 121
Voltmeter
...................................................... 121
Warning and indicator lights, overview
................ 117
Collapsible spare wheel
PSM (Porsche Stability Management)
.................186
Tire size
.................................... 350
, 351
, 352
Collapsible spare wheel in the luggage compartment
.....305
Comfort function
Panorama roof system
......................................99
Comfort lighting
Dimming
.......................................................109
Comfort tire pressure
Data (bar/psi)
................................................354
Coming Home function
Setting lighting off delay
..................................146
Switching on
..................................................109
Compass
Setting on the multi-purpose display
..................147
Compressor
...........................................................307
Connection (on vehicles without air suspension)
...307
Storage location
(on vehicles without air suspension)
...................292
Tire filling connection
(on vehicles with air suspension)
.......................308
Control panel
............................................................79
2-zone air conditioning
......................................70
4-zone air conditioning, front
..............................75
4-zone air conditioning, rear
...............................76
Disabling control panel
for air-conditioned areas at the rear
.....................79
Manual air-conditioning
......................................67
Parking heater
.................................................81
Control systems
Overview (PTM, PTM Plus, PSM, PASM, PDCC)
....181
Coolant
Antifreeze
.....................................................255
Change quantity
.............................................359
Checking level
...............................................255
Cooling system
Engine coolant level warning
............................122
Engine coolant temperature warning
..................122
Temperature gage
..........................................122
Warning on multi-purpose display
......................122
Cornering light
........................................................330
Changing bulb (Bi-Xenon headlights)
...................332
Installing headlights
........................................328
Removing headlights
.......................................327
Cornering light,static
................................................332
Crankcase ventilation
...............................................264
Crossing obstacles
..................................................201
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Index
RRadiator fans
................................................ 251
, 256
Radio
Tips
............................................................ 218
Radio remote control
................................................ 16
Rain sensor
........................................................... 112
Adjusting
...................................................... 112
Switching on
................................................. 111
Reading lights, front
Switching on/off
................................... 107
, 108
Switching on/off automatically
......................... 108
Rear differential lock
............................................... 178
Rear fog light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Switching on
................................................. 104
Rear lid
................................................................... 23Closing
.......................................................... 23
Emergency operation
....................................... 31
Locking
......................................................... 23
Opening
......................................................... 22
Powerliftgate
.................................................. 23
Rear reading lights
Switching on/off
............................................ 108
Switching on/off automatically
......................... 108
Rear seats
Adjusting to vertical position
............................ 206
Folding forward
............................................. 204
Folding forward and returning to upright position
. 204
Rear shelf
Installing
...................................................... 212
Pulling out
.................................................... 211
Removing
..................................................... 211
Retracting
.................................................... 211
Rear window
Closing
.......................................................... 27
Opening
......................................................... 27
Rear window wiper
Changing wiper blade
..................................... 262
Switching on intermittent operation
................... 113
Window wiping plus washer system
................... 113
Wiping rear window once (one-touch function)
..... 113
Rear-axle load
........................................................ 231
Reduction (Low Range)
Displaying status on the multi-purpose display
.... 131
Indicator light
................................................ 179
Switching off
................................................. 178
Switching on
................................................. 178
Refueling
............................................................... 268
Relays
.................................................................. 312
Release button
....................................................... 170
Remote control
........................................................ 16
Changing battery
........................................... 322
Locking the vehicle door
................................... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
.............. 99
Opening/closing sliding/lifting roof
..................... 93
Unlocking vehicle door
...................................... 20
Reserve
................................................................ 268
REST mode
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 65
Restraint systems for children
Installing with LATCH system
............................. 53
LATCH restraint system
.................................... 53
Prescribed installation direction
.......................... 50
Reverse gear
......................................................... 169
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Swivelling down the mirror glass
........................ 56
Reversing light
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Right-hand traffic (changing headlights)
....................... 340
Rim offset
............................................................. 350
Rims
.................................................................... 196Diameter
...................................................... 291
Rim width
..................................................... 291
Rocker switches
..................................................... 172
Roll stabilisation
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
.......... 194
Roller blind
Cleaning position
........................................... 101
Opening/closing for Panorama roof system
........ 100
Roof console
Comfort lighting
............................................ 109
Interior lighting
.............................................. 107
Switch, overview
............................................ 107
Roof system (Panorama roof system)
Brief overview
................................................. 96
Emergency operation
..................................... 101
Functional description
....................................... 97
Malfunctions
................................................... 99
Opening/closing
.............................................. 98
Opening/closing roller blind
............................. 100
Opening/closing with car key
............................. 99
Roller blind cleaning position
............................ 101
Roof Transport System
............................................ 216
Functional description
..................................... 216
Height
.......................................................... 360
Load
............................................................ 356
Safety notes
................................................. 216
Roof-mounted headlights
.......................................... 217
Running in
Tires
............................................................... 6
Running-gear control systems (air suspension)
Overview (PTM, PTM Plus, PSM, PASM, PDCC)
.... 181
Running-gear setup
Functional description
..................................... 193
Selecting
...................................................... 193
Warning light and warning message
.................. 193
SSafety belts
............................................................. 42
Adjusting belt height
......................................... 44
Belt tensioner functional description
.................... 42
Care instructions
........................................... 278
Fastening
....................................................... 43
Opening
......................................................... 44
Warning light
................................................... 53
Warning light on the tachometer
......................... 43
Safety button in the armrest
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
...................................................... 79
Disabling power windows in the rear doors
........... 88
Safety compliance sticker
........................................ 348
Safety net
............................................................. 212
Bracket
........................................................ 212
Permitted uses
.............................................. 212
Removing from rear seat backrest
.................... 213
Securing passenger compartment
.................... 213
Screwdriver, storage location
................................... 292
Sealant/sealing set
For defective tires
.......................................... 296
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 140
Seals
Care instructions
........................................... 276
Seat belts
Care instructions
........................................... 278
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Seat heating
............................................................ 40
Rear (4-zone air conditioning)
............................. 41
Rear (manually controlled air conditioning/
2-zone air conditioning)
..................................... 41
Switching off
................................................... 41
Switching on
................................................... 41
Seat memory
........................................................... 56
Recall using car key
......................................... 37
Recall using person buttons
............................... 37
Storing parking aid
........................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seat memory (comfort)
.............................................. 37
Seat with memory
..................................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seats
Adjusting rear seats to vertical position
.............. 206
Adjusting the front seat
..................................... 36
Child restraint system
....................................... 49
Drawer under right front seat
........................... 225
Folding forward at rear and returning
to upright position
.......................................... 204
Front
............................................................. 34
Recalling settings (memory)
............................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings (memory)
................ 38
Storing passenger mirror setting
as a parking aid (memory)
................................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings (memory)
......... 38
Securing points in the luggage compartment
............... 207
Selecting off-road driving program
............................. 178
Selecting on-road driving program
............................. 178
Selection mode
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Manual
......................................................... 173
Selector lever
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Tiptronic S
.................................................... 171
Selector lever (Tiptronic S)
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Emergency operation
...................................... 175
Selector lever position (Tiptronic S)
............................ 170
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Sensors
Air-conditioning sensors for 2-zone air conditioning
71
Air-conditioning sensors for 4-zone air conditioning
76
Service indicator on multi-purpose display
................... 153
Setting air distribution
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting air quantity
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting fan
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting interior temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting loading level
................................................ 191
Setting temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting units on the multi-purpose display
.................... 148
Shift pattern
Manual transmission
....................................... 169
Shifting
Down
........................................................... 173
On the steering wheel
..................................... 172
Up............................................................... 173
Shifting gears
......................................................... 169
Shifting up
............................................................. 174
Shock absorber adjustment
...................................... 181
Shock absorbers
.................................................... 181
Short trip counter
Display
......................................................... 121
Resetting
...................................................... 121
Side lights
............................................................. 104
Changing bulb (Cayenne GTS)
........................... 335
Changing bulb
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
... 333
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
....................................... 327
Switching on
................................................. 104
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 150
Side marker light
Door-surrounding lighting
................................. 109
Side marker light
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
............ 333
Side member panels
Removing cap for jacking point
.........................301
Ski bag
Loading
........................................................214
Securing
.......................................................215
Stowing
........................................................215
Sliding/lifting roof
Brief overview
..................................................91
Closing
...........................................................93
Emergency operation
........................................94
Functional description
.......................................92
Lifting
............................................................93
Malfunctions
....................................................94
Opening completely
..........................................93
Opening to comfort setting
................................93
Opening/closing with car key
.............................93
Readiness for operation
.....................................92
Snow chains
...........................................................353
General information
........................................289
Overview
......................................................353
Snow tires
.............................................................288
Socket (12 V)
.........................................................312
Spacers
Fitting
..........................................................305
General information
........................................293
Removing/fitting
............................................303
Spare wheel
...........................................................305
Collapsible spare wheel
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Fitting on spare wheel bracket
..........................309
General information
........................................309
Removing from spare wheel bracket
..................309
Spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Tire size
.................................... 350
, 351
, 352
Spare wheel bracket
Closing
.........................................................311
Emergency operation
......................................311
Opening
........................................................310
Spare wheel in the luggage compartment
....................305
Special terrain level
.................................................190
Speed code letter on tire
..........................................290
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