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265
The catalytic converters will be damaged by:
– push or tow starting the vehicle
– misfiring of the engine
– turning off the ignition while the vehicle is
moving or
– driving until the fuel tank is completely empty
– by other unusual operating conditions.
fDo not continue to operate your vehicle under
these conditions, since raw fuel might reach
the catalytic converters. This could result in
overheating of the converters. Federal law
prohibits use of leaded fuel in this car.
Fuel EconomyFuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications. Air
cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated to the correct
pressure.
fAlways monitor your fuel consumption.
fDrive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
fAvoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
fDo not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
fProlonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.fSwitch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods.
fAny additional weight carried in the vehicle
re d u c e s f u e l e c o n o m y. A l w a ys k e e p c a rg o t o a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
fOrganize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
fAll electrical accessories contribute to
increased fuel consumption.
fOnly switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
fDo not drive with the Roof Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated miles per gallon (mpg) is
to be used for comparison purposes, actual
mileage may be different from the estimated
mpg, depending on your driving speed,
weather conditions and trip length. Your
actual highway mileage will probably be less
than the estimated mpg.
fPlease see all local and national speed limits.
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Maintenance and Car Care
Cleaning AlcantarafDo not use a leather care product to clean
Alcantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush. Heavy abrasion or rubbing when
cleaning causes a permanent change in the
surface.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
fWet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
fWet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or
thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the
outside in.Cleaning safety beltsfUse mild detergent to clean soiled belts.
fWhen drying, avoid direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaning agents.
fDo not tint or bleach the belts.
The belt fabric could be weakened, thus affec-
ting safety.
Storing your PorscheIf you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side. Clean the engine compartment. The
under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar). It
is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.The vehicle should be moved
slightly, approximately every four weeks, to
prevent flat spot on the tires.
Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease see the chapter “CHARGE STATE” on
Page 320.
Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
fWindows, doors, lids and roof must be closed.
The air vents should be opened.
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Tire pressures
Danger!
Risk of accident.
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires and cause damage.
fAlways use an accurate tire pressure gage
when checking inflation pressures.
fDo not exceed the maximum tire pressure
listed on the tire sidewall. (Also refer to “Tech-
nical data”).
fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
PLATE” on Page 284.
fCold tire inflation pressure means: all tires
must be cold, ambient temperature maximum
68°F (20°C), when adjusting the inflation pres-
sure. Avoid sunlight striking the tires before
measuring cold pressures, since the pressures
would rise from temperature influence.
fValve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt,
and thus from leakage. Always screw caps
tightly down. Replace missing caps immedi-
ately.
fUse only plastic valve caps.
fFor safety reasons, don't use tire inflating bottles.fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,
COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.
Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the
inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle
manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-
tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a
different size than the size indicated on the vehicle
placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should
determine the proper tire inflation pressure for
those tires).
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring (TPM)
that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when
one or more of your tires is significantly under-in-
flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-
tale illuminates, you should stop and check your
tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the TPM is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-
sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even
if under-inflation has not reached the level to trig-
ger illumination of the TPM low tire pressure tell-ta-
le.For further information on the tire pressure moni-
toring:
fPlease see the chapter “SETTING TIRE PRES-
SURE MONITORING” on Page 132.
When tires are warm, the tire pressure is increa-
sed.
fNever let air out of hot tires. This could cause
the tire pressure to fall below the prescribed
value.
Insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to over-
heat and thus be damaged – even invisibly. Hidden
tire damage is not eliminated by subsequently cor-
recting the tire pressure.
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Tire lifeTire life depends on various factors, i.e., road sur-
faces, traffic and weather conditions, driving
habits, type of tires and tire care.
fInspect your tires for wear and damage before
driving off. If you notice uneven or substantial
wear, wheels might need alignment or tires
should be balanced or replaced.Tire wearThe original equipment tires on your Porsche have
built-in tire wear indicators. They are molded into
the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as
approximately 1/2 in. (12 mm) bands when the
tire tread depth is down to 1/16 of an in (1.6 mm).
When the indicators appear in two or more adja-
cent grooves, it is time to replace the tires. We
recommend, however, that you do not let the tires
wear down to this extent.
Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly
and are even less effective on wet roads.
In the United States, state laws may govern the
minimum tread depth permissible. Follow all such
laws.
Danger!
Driving on worn tires can result in loss of con-
trol of the vehicle and could cause serious
personal injuries or death.
fDo not drive with worn tires or tires showing
cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden
deflation and loss of control which could cause
severe personal injury.
fSpecialized high performance tires on high
performance sport utility vehicles exhibit more
wear than those on a family sedan, or even a
high performance sedan.
Therefore, it is important to check your tire
pressure and condition at least every two weeks.
fIf you notice that tires are wearing unevenly,
consult your Porsche dealer.
Uneven wear may not always be due to improper
wheel alignment. It can be the result of individual
driving habits such as cornering at high speeds. If
the tire pressure is not checked and adjusted
regularly, abnormal tire wear can also occur.
Tire carefAvoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
fIf you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.
fCheck tires for uneven wear and damage
before driving off.
fRemove imbedded material.
fReplace worn or damaged tires immediately.
fKeep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.
fReplace missing valve stem caps.
fKeep tires inflated correctly.
fWash tires when washing the vehicle. Also
clean inner side of wheels.
fDo not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
fCheck wheel rims for corrosion.
fRemove road salt, if driving in winter.
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Fuse assignment – fuse box in engine compartmentNotes
fUse the plastic grippers from the fuse boxes in the dashboard to replace the fuses.
Fuse numbers that are not listed in the table are not assigned in the fuse box.
fFor information on the fuse plan: Please see the chapter “FUSE PLAN AND FUSE BOX IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT” on Page 313. Cayenne
No.Cayenne S/Cayenne GTS/
Cayenne S Transsyberia
No.Designation Rating in A
1
1
Fan
60
22Fan30
7
7
Ignition coils
15
8 - Ignition coils15
-8Tank vent valve, air-conditioning compressor, air-conditioning control unit, intake pipe switch-
over, crankcase vent15
9
-
Engine control unit
20
-
9
Quantity control valve, camshaft adjuster, valve lift adjuster
15
10 -Water run-on pump relay, tank leakage detection, carbon canister shut-off valve, fan, pressure
sensor for air conditioner10
-10Cooling air output stages, pressure sensor for air conditioner,tank leakage detection, exhaust
flap control valve, oil-level sensor10
11
-
Oil-level sensor, air-conditioning compressor, air-conditioning control unit, crankcase vent
15
-
11
Engine control unit, fuel valve
15
12 - Camshaft adjustment, tank vent, fuel valve, variable intake manifold 10
13
13
Fuel pump, right
15
14 14 Fuel pump, left15
15
15
Engine control unit, main relay
10
17 17 Oxygen sensors ahead of catalytic converter 15
18
18
Oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter
7.5
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Headlight AdjustmentfCheck tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,
COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.
fPlease see the chapter “REPLACING BULBS”
on Page 326.Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
T h e d r i ve r ' s s e a t m u s t b e l o a d e d b y a p e r s o n o r a
165lbs. (75kg) weight and the tire pressures must
meet the prescribed values. After being loaded,
the car must be rolled a few meters so that the
suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens of
the headlamp.The correct position of the cutoff is
3.0 in. (7.5 cm) at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°) below
a horizontal line, x cm from ground to the center
of the headlamp lens.
Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
24.6 ft. (7.5 m) (this value is a rounded down con-
version from the 25-foot distance typical of field
aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) distance
is measured from the headlamp lens to the
viewing screen.
Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the
vehicle's longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in
color, unobstructed, and wide and high enough to
accommodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the
vehicle's headlamp spacing.
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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
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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