
Tire Pressure and Technical Data
353
Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and
Cayenne S TranssyberiaThe load capacity coefficient (e.g. “106”) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. “T”) for permitted top
speed are minimum requirements.
When fitting new tires or changing tires: Please see the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 281.Tire and rim sizes
Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche
dealer has information about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you.
By fitting tires which have been approved by Porsche, you can be sure that you have the best possible
tires for your Porsche.
The 20 inch and 21 inch tire sizes are designed for on-road use.
Please see the chapter “SNOW CHAINS” on Page 289.
1, 2, 3)
Snow chains
and clearance Clearance for tires marked
1) is only assured with snow chain, part No. 955.044.600.07.
Clearance for tires marked 2), 3)
is only assured with snow chain, part No. 955.044.600.13.
For tires marked with
3): Only use snow chains on the rear axle.
Optimal handling characteristics can be achieved only when snow chains are fitted on all four wheels
of the vehicle.
It is also possible to fit snow chains on only one axle (preferably the rear axle).
Maximum speed 50 km/h (30 mph).
fObserve the respective road traffic regulations.
fUse only Porsche-authorized fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
4) Porsche Ceramic Composite BrakeTires marked with
4): Not for vehicles with 20-inch Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake.
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Tire Pressure and Technical Data
Weights1)Empty weight includes 165 lbs. (75 kg) driver and baggage share.2)The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional equipment is installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.3)Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System. Cayenne
manual transmissionCayenne
Tiptronic SCayenne GTS,
Cayenne S Transsyberia
manual transmissionCayenne S,
Cayenne GTS,
Cayenne S Transsyberia
Tiptronic SEmpty weightEmpty weight (depending on equipment)per DIN 70020
4762 - 5556 lbs.
(2160 - 2520 Kg)
4784 -5578 lbs.
(2170 - 2530 kg)
4905 - 5732 lbs.
(2225 - 2600 kg)
4949 - 5776 lbs.
(2245 - 2620 kg)
per 70/156/EEC
1)
4927 - 5720 lbs.
(2235 - 2595 kg)4949 - 5743 lbs.
(2245 - 2605 kg)5071 - 5897 lbs.
(2300 - 2675 kg)5115 - 5941 lbs.
(2320 - 2695 kg)
Maximum axle load, front
2)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
Maximum axle load, rear
2)
3638 lbs. (1650 kg) 3638 lbs. (1650 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg)
Maximum gross weight 6493 lbs. (2945 kg) 6493 lbs. (2945 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)
Trailer operation Canada/USAMaximum gross weight 6493 lbs. (2945 kg) 6493 lbs. (2945 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)Maximum axle load, front/rear axle
3053/3803 lbs.
(1385/1725 kg)
3053/3803 lbs.
(1385/1725 kg)
3208/3803 lbs.
(1455/1725 kg)
3208/3803 lbs.
(1455/1725 kg)
Roof load
Maximum roof load
3)
when roof rail is fitted
3)
221 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75kg)
221 lbs. (100 kg)
165lbs. (75kg)
221 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75 kg)
221 lbs. (100 kg)
165lbs. (75kg)
Towing capacity/vehicle + trailer weight
Maximum towing capacity, braked
(up to a max. 12% slope)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
Maximum towing capacity, unbraked 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum vehicle + trailer weight
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14506 lbs. (6580 kg)
14506 lbs. (6580 kg)
Maximum trailer hitch load 617 lbs. (280 kg) 617lbs. (280 kg) 617 lbs. (280 kg) 617 lbs. (280 kg)
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Index
377
Technical data
Capacities
.................................................... 359
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Dimensions
................................................... 360
Driving performance
....................................... 361
Engine
......................................................... 349
Ground clearance
........................................... 357
Tire pressure (bar/psi)
.................................... 354
Tires, wheels, tracks
...................................... 350
Weights
........................................................ 356
Telephone
............................................................. 219
Using via multi-purpose display
......................... 128
Telescopic bar (cargo management system)
Inserting and adjusting
.................................... 208
Temperature sensor
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................. 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................. 76
Temporary change-down
.......................................... 172
Terrain level
........................................................... 190
Test stands
Brake test
..................................................... 189
Theft protection
........................................................ 15
Tie-down
Belts
............................................................ 207
Equipment
.................................................... 233
Rings
........................................................... 212
Tie-down rings,
securing points in the luggage compartment
................ 207
Tiptronic S
............................................................... 58
Functional description
..................................... 170
Gear display on the multi-purpose display
........... 171
Gear selector
................................................ 171
Rocker switches
............................................ 172
Rocker switches on the steering wheel
................ 58
Selector lever
................................................ 171
Tire
Care
............................................................ 285
Checking pressure
......................................... 306
Life.............................................................. 285Traction
....................................................... 283
Wear
............................................................ 285
Tire and rim sizes
................................................... 353
Tire pressure
Air pressure (bar/psi)
...................................... 354
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Load
............................................................ 233
Plate
............................................................ 348
Plate location
................................................ 348
Reducing
............................................ 307
, 308
Warning light
....................................... 117
, 119
Warning light on speedometer
.......................... 141
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
When towing a trailer
...................................... 234
Tire Pressure Monitoring
Functional description
..................................... 133
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 132
Setting the tire type and size
............................ 134
Setting vehicle loading
.................................... 135
Tire sealant/sealing set
For defective tires
.......................................... 296
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 140
Tires
Breaking in new tires
.......................................... 6
Changing
............................................ 220
, 302
Comfort tire pressure, data (bar/psi)
................. 354
Damage
....................................................... 286
Fitting spare wheel on spare wheel bracket
......... 309
Flat
.............................................................. 295
General information
........................................ 281
Inflating
........................................................ 307
Inflating (with compressor from tool kit)
.............. 307
Inflating (with compressor
on vehicles with air suspension)
........................ 308
Inscription on radial tire
................................... 290
Overview
...................................................... 350
Removing spare wheel from spare wheel bracket
.309
Removing/fitting spacers
................................. 303
Replacing tires (general information)
.................. 286
Rim offset
..................................................... 350
Sealant
......................................................... 296
Sidewall
........................................................ 290
Size
................................................... 290
, 350
Snow chains (general information)
..................... 289
Spare wheel (general information)
..................... 309
Storage
........................................................ 287
Tire pressure plate
......................................... 348
Tire pressure, data (bar/psi)
............................ 354
Tracks
......................................................... 350
Valves
.......................................................... 286
Wheel bolt wrench
.......................................... 292
Winter tires (general information)
....................... 288
Tool kit
.................................................................. 281Compressor (on vehicles without air suspension)
.292
Jack
............................................................ 291
Screwdriver
.................................................. 292
Wedges
........................................................ 296
Wheel bolt wrench
..........................................292
Tools
....................................................................281Compressor (on vehicles without air suspension)
.292
Jack
.............................................................291
Screwdriver
...................................................292
Wedges
........................................................296
Wheel bolt wrench
..........................................292
Torque, Technical data
.............................................349
Towing
Capacity
.......................................................231
General information
........................................342
Screwing in front towing hook
...........................344
Screwing in rear towing hook
...........................343
Towing bar
....................................................342
Towing hook when recovering the vehicle
...........345
Towing rope
..................................................342
Track
Data
............................................................350
Traction
.................................................................198
Traction control system (TCS)
Functional description
.....................................182
Trailer
Coupling
.......................................................230
Definitions
.....................................................231
Effects on ParkAssist
......................................240
Electrical connection
.......................................230
Hitching
........................................................230
Operation
......................................................230
Retrofitting
....................................................230
Tips on driving
...............................................235
Trailer load data
.............................................356
Unhitching
.....................................................230
Transmission
Shift pattern
..................................................169
Transport (on car trains, ferries, etc.)
Securing the vehicle
.......................................192
Transverse lock
Displaying status of locks
on the multi-purpose display
.............................131
Engaging
......................................................178
Trip counter
Display
.........................................................121
Resetting
......................................................121
Turn signal
Switch
..........................................................106
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Index
Turn signal light
Changing bulb
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Indicator light
....................................... 117
, 119
Turn signal pilot light
Indicator light
....................................... 117
, 119
Turn signal, front
Changing bulb (Cayenne GTS)
.......................... 335
Changing bulb
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
.. 333
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
...................................... 327
Turn signal, rear
Changing bulb
............................................... 338
Installing tail light
........................................... 337
Removing tail light
......................................... 336
Turn signal/high beam/headlight flasher stalk
.............. 106
Two-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.................................... 71
Defrosting windshield
....................................... 70
Operating overview
.......................................... 70
REST mode
.................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
...................................... 72
Setting air quantity
........................................... 71
Setting temperature
......................................... 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
Using engine residual heat
................................ 65
UUltrasonic measurement
.......................................... 240
Ultrasound sensors, ParkAssist
................................. 238
Ultrasound sources
................................................. 240
Undercoating (care instructions)
................................ 274
Universal audio interface, installation position
.............. 221
Unlocking
Opening vehicle door from inside
........................ 28
Rear lid
.......................................................... 22
Rear window
................................................... 27
Unlocking and opening rear lid
........................... 22
Unlocking and opening the rear window
............... 27
Unlocking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive
(keyless)
........................................................ 20
Unlocking vehicle door with the car key
(remote control)
.............................................. 20
Uphill driving
Off-road
....................................................... 197
Traction
....................................................... 198
USB interface, installation position
............................. 221
Using engine residual heat
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 65
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 65
VVehicle
Battery
........................................................ 220
Care
............................................................ 270
Charging the battery
...................................... 325
Data bank
.................................................... 347
Identification number location
.......................... 347
Keys
.............................................................. 16
Lowering with level control
.............................. 191
Putting into operation
..................................... 322
Raising vehicle with the jack
............................ 192
Raising with level control
................................. 191
Recovering
................................................... 345
Securing the vehicle against rolling
................... 295
Storage
....................................................... 321
Storing your Porsche
...................................... 278
Towing
........................................................ 342
Transporting
................................................. 192
Vehicle door
Locking from inside
.......................................... 28
Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
........ 21
Locking with the car key (remote control)
............. 21
Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless)
..... 20
Unlocking with the car key (remote control)
.......... 20
Vehicle height, Technical data
................................... 360
Vehicle 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
Vehicle length, Technical data
................................... 360
Vehicle width, Technical data
.................................... 360
Ventilation
........................................................ 64
, 70
Vents
Adjusting
........................................................ 79
Opening/closing
.............................................. 79
Vertical coupling load
.............................................. 231
Voice control
......................................................... 106
Voltage indication
................................................... 121
Voltmeter
.............................................................. 121Battery/alternator warning
............................... 121
WWarning - brake booster
........................................... 154
Warning - brake proportioning
................................... 153
Warning messages
Displaying on multi-purpose display
................... 130
Warning messages on multi-purpose display
Overview
...................................................... 149
Washer fluid
Antifreeze
..................................................... 258
Filling capacity
.............................................. 359
Level
........................................................... 258
Topping up
................................................... 258
Washing the vehicle, instructions
............................... 271
Water crossing
....................................................... 199
Water crossing, tips on driving
.................................. 199
Wedges to prevent rolling
......................................... 296
Wedges to secure the vehicle against rolling
............... 296
Weights
Data
............................................................ 356
Wheel alignment
..................................................... 287
Wheel change
........................................................ 288
Wheels
Adjusting
...................................................... 287
Changing
............................................. 294
, 302
Comfort tire pressure, data (bar/psi)
................. 354
Fitting spare wheel on spare wheel bracket
........ 309
Flat
............................................................. 295
General information
........................................ 281
Inflating tires on vehicles with air suspension
...... 308
Inflating tires on vehicles without air suspension
.. 307
Inscription on light alloy wheels
........................ 291
Inscription on radial tire
................................... 290
Overview
...................................................... 350
Removing spare wheel from spare wheel bracket
309
Removing/fitting spacers
................................ 303
Replacing tires (general information)
.................. 286
Rim offset
.................................................... 350
Security wheel bolt (wrench socket)
.................. 294
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