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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
Installing luggage compartment coverfInsert the cover into the receiver on the left
side.
fPress the cover down into the receiver on the
right side until it can be heard and felt to
engage.
Release B must point forwards.
Luggage safety netThe luggage safety net can hold back only light-
weight items in the event of braking, changes in
direction or in an accident.
fFor information on stowing loads and luggage:
Please see the chapter “STOWING LOAD IN
THE VEHICLE” on Page 233.
Warning!
Danger of injury. During braking, direction
changes or in an accident, an unsecured
load can slip and endanger the occupants.
fAlways secure the passenger compartment
with the luggage safety net.
fAlways fasten the load at the tie-down rings.
fThe load must never project over the top edge
of the seat backrest.
fIf the safety net was heavily stressed or dama-
ged during braking or an accident, etc., have
the luggage safety net and its bracket checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.Maintenance Note
fIf the luggage safety net was heavily stressed
or damaged during braking or in an accident
etc., have the safety net and its retaining
bracket checked by an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Permitted usesA – Variant 1
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B – Variant 2
I n t h e c a s e o f v a r i a n t 2 , i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o f i r s t f o l d
forward the rear seats and open the covers of the
luggage safety net fixing points.
For information on folding the rear seats forward:
fPlease see the chapter “FOLDING REAR SEATS
FORWARD” on Page 204.
Securing passenger compartment with
luggage safety netPulling out luggage safety net
fPull the luggage safety net out and engage the
fastening hooks on the left and right side into
the fixing rings on the ceiling.
The luggage safety net fastening hooks can be
pulled out at the sides.
fMake sure that the luggage safety net
fastening hooks are properly engaged in the
fixing rings.
Removing luggage safety net assembly
from the rear seat backrest1. Open both rear doors.
2. Fold down the left rear seat backrest first,
followed by the right rear seat backrest. The
seat cushions need not be folded over for this
purpose.
fFor information on folding the rear seats
forward:
Please see the chapter “FOLDING REAR SEATS
FORWARD” on Page 204.
3. Push the luggage safety net assembly in the
direction of arrow 1.
4. Lift the luggage safety net assembly up and off
(direction of arrow 2).
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Securing loadfSecure the stowed objects with tightening
beltD.
fInsert belt tongue into the buckle.
Stowing ski bag1. Empty ski bag.
2. Pull ski bag into the passenger compartment.
3. Close lid in the luggage compartment.
4. Carefully fold the ski bag and close the lid.
5. Put in the protective cover and secure it with
the Velcro strap.
Note on operation
fFold up the ski bag only when it is dry.
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
Roof Transport SystemfPlease follow the separate instructions for
fitting the Roof Transport System.
fPlease see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
Fitting normal commercially available luggage
racks is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows the
transport of various sports and hobby equipment.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
tell you about the varied uses of the Roof
Transport System.
Safety Notes!
Risk of an accident, loss of control and
damage to the vehicle.
fCompletely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle.
fDo not exceed the permissible roof load, the
permissible gross weight and the permissible
axle loads.
Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 356.
fDistribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible. Items of luggage must not project
beyond the side of the load area.
fFix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
fBefore every trip, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if
necessary and secure additionally by locking.When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speed depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
fAdapt your driving style and speed to the
changed conditions.
Nevertheless, Porsche recommends that you
do not exceed the posted speed limit.
Driving, braking and steerin g b e h a v i o r c h a n g e d u e
to the higher center of gravity and the greater
wind-resistant area. You should adapt your driving
style appropriately.
fSince fuel consumption and noise are in-
creased with the Roof Transport System fitted,
it should not remain on the car if not in use.
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Off-road roof-mounted Headlights
Cayenne S TranssyberiafPlease read the separate instructions for fitting
and operating the off-road roof-mounted
headlights.DisclaimerThe off-road roof-mounted headlights provided
with your Cayenne S Transsyberia have been
designed and manufactured solely for off-road
use. The use of these lights while on a public road
in your country may not be legal or may be legal
only under specified conditions. Check your
national, state/provincial and local laws or
regulations regarding any restrictions and/or
limitations for public highway use prior to
installation. It is common in many countries, for
example, that such roof-mounted headlights must
be hooded or covered while you are on a public
road.
Under no circumstances should the electrical
circuits for these lights be connected to the
circuits for the other lights provided with your
vehicle.
Safety Notes!
fCompletely remove the off-road roof-mounted
headlights before using an automatic car wash
– risk of damage to the vehicle!
fBefore every trip, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that the off-road
roof-mounted headlights are secured to the
vehicle properly.
fWith the off-road roof-mounted headlights
fitted, do not exceed a maximum speed of
110 mph (180 km/h).
Nevertheless, Porsche recommends that you
do not exceed the posted speed limit.
fDriving, braking and steering behaviour
change due to the higher center of gravity and
the greater wind-resistant area. You should
adapt your driving style appropriately.
fSince fuel consumption and noise are
increased when the off-road roof-mounted
headlights are fitted, they should not remain on the vehicle when not in use.
Note on operation
If the engine is not running and the off-road
roof-mounted headlights are switched on, the
vehicle battery will be discharged.
Switching the off-road roof-mounted
headlights on/offThe off-road roof-mounted headlights are ready for
operation when the side lights are switched on.
fSwitch the off-road roof-mounted headlights on
and off using the button in the roof console.
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
Storage
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured.
fDo not transport any heavy objects in open
storage trays.
fAlways keep the storage trays closed while
driving.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a safety net and a luggage compartment cover.
Note on operation
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can
slip out of place or endanger the vehicle occup-
ants during braking, direction changes or in
accidents:
fPlease see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
Storage options– In the glasses case in the roof console
– In the glove compartment, pen holder
– In the front and rear armrests
– In the drawer underneath the passenger’s seat
– In the storage compartments at the sides of
the luggage compartment
– In the door trim panel
– In the center console, front and rear
– On the back of the front seats
– Coat hook on the rear grab handles
– Under the load compartment floor
– In the front and rear cupholders
Glasses case in the roof consoleSunglasses (for example) can be stored in this
storage compartment.
Opening
fPress button (arrow).
Closing
fClose the lid until it clicks audibly into place.
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Glove compartment
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
case of an accident.
fKeep the glove compartment closed while driving.
A drawer, designed to hold the welcome kit, is
located in the glove compartment.Opening
fPress button A and open cover.
Locking
fAlways lock button A with the car key to secure
the contents from unauthorized access.
B- Thumb wheel for cooling the glove compartment
C- Holder for pensfRotate thumb wheel B leftwards.
fRotate thumb wheel B rightwards.
Cooling the glove compartment
Switch cooling off
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Stowing load in the vehicle
Warning!
Danger of injury.
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned cargo
can slip out of place or endanger the vehicle
occupants during braking, direction changes
or in accidents.
Never transport objects which are not
secured.
fAlways transport cargo in the cargo area,
never in the passenger compartment (e.g. on
or in front of the seats).
fSupport the cargo on the seat backrests
whenever possible. Always lock the backrests
into place.
fPlace the cargo behind unoccupied seats
whenever possible.
fStow heavy objects as close to the front of the
cargo area as possible, with lightweight ob-
jects behind them.
fThe cargo must never project over the top
edge of the seat backrest.
fAlways protect the passenger compartment
with a luggage safety net and a luggage
compartment cover.
Do not drive with objects on top of the luggage
compartment cover.fIf the rear seats are not occupied, the back-
rests can be additionally secured with the safe-
ty belts. Simply cross the outer safety belts
and insert each into the opposite buckle.
fMake sure that the cargo cannot damage the
heating filaments of the rear window and the
TV antenna of the side window.
Luggage net
fLuggage must be stowed completely covered
by the luggage net.
The luggage net can prevent only lightweight
objects from slipping.
Tie-down belts
fDo not use elastic belts or straps to tie down
cargo.
fDo not place belts and straps over sharp
edges.
fObserve the directions for use and information
for the tie-down equipment.
fUse only belts with a tear strength of at least
1543 lbs. (700 kg) and a maximum width of
1in. (25mm).
fCross the belts over the load.Driving
fThe car's handling changes depending on the
vehicle loading. Adapt your driving style to the
changed driving behavior.
fDo not exceed the maximum gross weight and
the axle load.
fPlease see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 356.
fNever drive with the rear window or rear lid
open.
Exhaust gases can enter the passenger
compartment.
fAdapt the tire pressure to the load.
fPlease see the chapter “SETTING VEHICLE
LOADING AND ADJUSTING TIRE PRESSURE”
on Page 135.
fPlease see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,
COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.
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