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Sequence of operation
Warning!
The jack must be used only to raise the car
for wheel changing.The jack must never be
used as a support to work underneath the
vehicle. If the jack is accidentally dislodged,
you or bystanders could suffer severe
personal injury.
fNever jack up other vehicles or other loads
with the jack.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if you
have to work under it. When working under the
vehicle, always use safety stands specifically designed for this purpose.
fPlease use a suitable knee rest to protect your
clothing against soiling.
Flat TireNote
The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,
wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids, folding
wedges) are only supplied with the vehicle if the
vehicle comes with a collapsible spare wheel or
full-size spare wheel as standard. Your authorized
Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
1. Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving
lane as possible.
The car must be parked on a firm and flat
surface offering adequate grip.
2. Switch on the emergency flashers.
3. Fully apply the parking brake.
4. Shift into 1st gear or move the Tiptronic
selector lever to position P.
5. Straighten the front wheels.
6. Withdraw the ignition key to lock the steering
and prevent the engine from being started.
7. Have any passengers leave the vehicle.
8. Set up a warning triangle at a suitable
distance.
A-WedgesSecuring the vehicle against rollingFor this purpose, use the two folding wedges A
secured next to the tool box.
1. You can remove the wedges after undoing the
Velcro fastening.
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Vehicles with side member panels
Rear jacking point2. Attach jack only at the points provided G or I .
Fitting covering cap:
fInsert the covering cap F or H completely in
the slots of the side member panel with both
centring lugs and fold back until it can be felt
to engage.
Wheel change1. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see corresponding
figure).
Caution!
Risk of damage to the brake discs.
fAlways screw in the assembly aids when changing a wheel.
Screw in one assembly aid on vehicles without PCCB2. Screw in assembly aids instead of wheel bolts.
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Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboardNo. Designation Rating in A No. Designation Rating in A1
Cockpit socket at front centre, centre console sockets
at rear right and rear left
20
24
Tire Pressure Monitoring
5
2 Parking heater radio receiver 5 26Engine control unit (engine management, radiator fans,
airbag, clutch switch, instrument panel)10
3
Socket in passenger footwell
20
30
Off-road roof-mounted headlights
15
4 Parking heater 20 31
Off-road roof-mounted headlights15
5
Sockets in luggage compartment
20
33
Steering column module
15
7 Diagnostic socket, rain sensor 5 34 Passenger compartment monitoring 5
8
Wiper motor for windshield
30
35
Vehicle electrical system control unit (right fog light,
right additional high beam, interior light)
30
9Vehicle electrical system control unit
(pump for washer fluid)15 36 Control unit for power seat controls, left 30
10
Power window and central locking, rear left door
30
39
Heated rear window relay (control)
5
14 Power window and central locking, front left door 30 40 Instrument panel, diagnosis 5
15
Tail light, right
15
41
Kessy control unit (steering column lock, ignition lock,
Porsche Entry & Drive, clutch switch)
15
16 Vehicle electrical system control unit (horn) 20 42Sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof system 30
17
Vehicle electrical system control unit (left turn signal
light, right side marker light, left low beam)
30
43
Subwoofer
30
18 Headlight washer system 25 44
Electrical seat adjustment, left30
19
Vehicle electrical system control unit (interior light)
5
45
Seat heating, rear
25
20Vehicle electrical system control unit (instrument
lighting, fog light left, left additional high beam)30 47 Rear differential lock 10
22
Rear differential lock, automatic rear lid
30
49
Servotronic
5
23 Differential lock 10 51 Air-quality sensor, diagnostic socket, parking brake 5
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Pulling vehicle onto flat bed1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tying down vehicle on flat bed1. Carefully feed towing straps through the
opening in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim. Make sure the strap is flat over
the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps.4. Carefully feed towing straps through the
opening in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not
damage rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not
damaged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect. Use hoist cable as a safety cable.
Recovering the vehicleDepending on the vehicle equipment, the spare-
wheel well contains one or two towing lugs.
fWhen recovering the vehicle, always use two
towing lugs if possible.
Screw in the towing lugs only at the front or
rear.
Never screw them in so that one towing lug is
at the front and one is at the back.
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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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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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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
Index2-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.................................... 71
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 70
Functional description
....................................... 70
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview
........................................... 70
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 72
Setting air quantity
........................................... 71
Setting fan
...................................................... 71
Setting temperature
......................................... 71
Sun sensor
..................................................... 71
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
........................ 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
Temperature sensor
......................................... 71
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
4-wheel drive
Functional description
..................................... 182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 154
4-zone air conditioning
Air-conditioning sensors
.................................... 76
Controlling rear air-conditioned areas
with the front control panel
................................ 79
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 75
Disabling control panel (rear)
.............................. 79
Disabling control panel
for air-conditioned areas at the rear
..................... 79
Functional description
....................................... 75
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview, front
.................................. 75
Operating overview, rear
................................... 76
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 77
Setting air quantity
........................................... 77
Setting fan
...................................................... 77
Setting temperature
......................................... 77
Sun sensor
..................................................... 76
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
........................ 76
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching Mono function on/off
.......................... 78
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
....... 78
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 78
Temperature sensor
......................................... 76
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
AABD (Automatic brake differential)
Automatic deactivation
.................................... 184
Functional description
..................................... 182
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
Functional description
..................................... 186
Off-road ABS functional description
................... 187
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 187
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 153
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
............... 234
Additional high beam
Changing bulb (Bi-Xenon headlights)
................... 331
Changing bulb (halogen headlights)
................... 330
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
....................................... 327
Adhesive films, care instructions
................................ 275
Adjusting seat position
............................................... 36
Adjusting the opening height of the automatic rear lid
...... 26
After driving off-road
................................................ 196
Aftermarket Alarms
................................................. 219
Air cleaner maintenance instructions
.......................... 260
Air conditioner
Child lock (4-zone air conditioning)
...................... 79
Defrosting windshield with 2-zone air conditioning
.. 70
Defrosting windshield with 4-zone air conditioning
.. 75
Defrosting windshield with manual air conditioning
.67
Disabling control panel for air-conditioned areas
at the rear
...................................................... 79
Functional description of 2-zone air conditioning
.... 70
Functional description of 4-zone air conditioning
.... 75
Functional description of manual air-conditioning
.... 67
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview of 2-zone air conditioning
........ 70
Operating overview
of 4-zone air conditioning, front
.......................... 75
Operating overview
of 4-zone air conditioning, rear
........................... 76
Operating overview of manual air conditioning
....... 67
Overview of air-conditioning systems
................... 64
Setting air distribution with 2-zone air conditioning
.71
Setting air distribution with 4-zone air conditioning
.77
Setting air distribution with manual air conditioning
.68
Setting air quantity with 2-zone air conditioning
..... 71
Setting air quantity with 4-zone air conditioning
..... 77
Setting air quantity with manual air conditioning
..... 68
Setting fan with 2-zone air conditioning
................ 71
Setting fan with 4-zone air conditioning
................ 77
Setting fan with manual air conditioning
................ 68
Setting temperature with 2-zone air conditioning
.... 71
Setting temperature with 4-zone air conditioning
.... 77
Setting temperature with manual air conditioning
... 68
Sun sensor for 2-zone air conditioning
................. 71
Sun sensor for 4-zone air conditioning
................. 76
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching automatic mode on/off
with 2-zone air conditioning
................................ 71
Switching automatic mode on/off
with 4-zone air conditioning
................................ 76
Switching child protection on/off
(4-zone air conditioning)
.................................... 79
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
with 2-zone air conditioning
................................ 72
Switching on automatic recirculating-air mode
with 4-zone air conditioning
................................ 78
Switching on recirculating air-mode
with manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Switching REST mode on/off
.............................. 65
Temperature sensor for 2-zone air conditioning
..... 71
Temperature sensor for 4-zone air conditioning
..... 76
Which system is in my car?
................................ 64
Air conditioning
Fresh-air intake
................................................ 80
Vents
............................................................. 79
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