
2Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver's side of the vehicle, and right as the
passenger's side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche's policy to conti-
nuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore,
reserves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product without incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Important!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please heed all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in
serious mechanical failure, serious personal injury
or death.fDo not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
fDo not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the
driving conditions, and the instructions in this
manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and serious personal injury
or death.
Note to ownersIn Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:Note aux proprietairesAu Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
Setting and operating vehicle compon-
ents when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other equip-
ment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resul-
ting in serious personal injury or death.
fOperate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
fCarry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
nents which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
ness and even death if inhaled.
fNever start or let the engine run in an en-
closed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
prolonged periods with the engine on and the car not moving.
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8
Table of ContentsMulti-Purpose Display
and Instruments .............................. 115Instrument Panel USA Models ...................... 117
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................. 119
Oil Temperature Gage ................................. 120
Tachometer................................................ 120
Clock ......................................................... 120
Fuel Gage................................................... 120
Speedometer ............................................. 120
Odometer .................................................. 121
Voltmeter ................................................... 121
Cooling System .......................................... 122
Emission Control......................................... 123
Operating the multi-purpose display on the
instrument panel ......................................... 124
Opening the main menu............................... 125
Operating example: Displaying average
consumption .............................................. 125
Displaying/resetting average speed ............. 127
Displaying range on remaining fuel ............... 127
Displaying tire pressure ............................... 127
Displaying compass .................................... 127
Displaying navigation information ................. 127
Operating the telephone via the
multi-purpose display .................................. 128
Setting speed limit on the multi-purpose
display ....................................................... 129
Displaying warning messages ...................... 130
Displaying status of level control .................. 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction ............. 131
Displaying average consumption .................. 132
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring .................. 132Switching off passenger compartment
monitoring on the multi-purpose display ........142
Synchronous adjustment of door mirrors ......143
Changing settings for opening and locking
the vehicle ..................................................143
Switching daytime driving lights on/off..........145
Setting lighting off delay ..............................146
Setting the clock .........................................146
Setting compass.........................................147
Changing language for displays....................148
Changing units for displays ..........................148
Resetting display to factory settings .............148
Overview of warning messages...............149
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 157Ignition Lock/Steering Lock .........................158
Starting and Stopping the Engine .................160
Parking Brake .............................................162
Brakes .......................................................163
Cruise Control ............................................167
Manual transmission, clutch .........................169
Tiptronic S..................................................170
Selector Lever Positions ..............................171
Driving Programs for On-Road and
Off-Road Driving ..........................................177
Power-Transmission and
Running-Gear Control Systems .....................181
Air Suspension with Level Control and
Height Adjustment .......................................190
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .......................................................193
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .....194
Off-Road Driving ..........................................195
Luggage Compartment,
Loadspace and Storage.................... 203Folding rear seats forward and returning
to upright position ...................................... 204
Loadspace ................................................ 207
Cargo management system ........................ 208
Luggage Compartment Cover ..................... 211
Luggage safety net .................................... 212
Ski Bag ..................................................... 214
Roof Transport System............................... 216
Off-road roof-mounted Headlights
Cayenne S Transsyberia............................. 217
Car Audio Operation/Tips............................ 218
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ........................................................ 220
iPod, USB and AUX..................................... 221
Storage ..................................................... 222
Cupholder.................................................. 226
Ashtray...................................................... 227
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 228Trailer Hitch .................................... 229Trailer Coupling.......................................... 230
Loading Information.................................... 231Parking ........................................... 236Parking Aids .............................................. 237
Swivelling down mirror glass as parking aid.. 241
Garage door opener................................... 241
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Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and Heated Rear Window
81
A-“
–” button
B-TIMER button
C- ON/OFF button
D-“+” button
Parking HeaterThe parking heater features two functions: parking
heating and parking ventilation.
The parking heater is ready for use regardless of
the ignition key position.
The parking heater is also used as an auxiliary
heater. Operation of the parking heater is there-
fore clearly audible when outside temperatures
are low, even if the parking heater has been
manually switched off.
Danger!
Risk of poisoning due to carbon monoxide
(CO). The parking heater consumes fuel and
emits exhaust fumes. Exposure to such
fumes can cause unconsciousness, serious
personal injury or death.
fSwitch off the parking heater before refueling.
fDo not operate the parking heater in enclosed spaces (e.g. a garage).
The parking heater is operated using the following
buttons on the front air-conditioning control panel:
Switch parking heater on and off
Activate program
Start programming
Call memories
Set ON times
Activate heating function
Set ON times
Activate ventilating function
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
203 Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
Folding rear seats forward and returning
to upright position ...................................... 204
Loadspace ................................................ 207
Cargo management system ........................ 208
Luggage Compartment Cover ..................... 211
Luggage safety net .................................... 212
Ski Bag ..................................................... 214
Roof Transport System............................... 216
Off-road roof-mounted Headlights
Cayenne S Transsyberia............................. 217
Car Audio Operation/Tips............................ 218
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ........................................................ 220
iPod, USB and AUX..................................... 221
Storage ..................................................... 222
Cupholder.................................................. 226
Ashtray...................................................... 227
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 228
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage
221
iPod, USB and AUXThe iPod, USB and AUX interfaces are located in
the storage box between the front seats.
Note
Do not leave your iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for extended
periods of time because extreme ambient conditi-
ons (temperature fluctuations, humidity) can occur
in the vehicle.
iPodUse the supplied connecting cable to connect one
of the iPod models listed:
– iPod 4th generation,
– iPod 5th generation,
– iPod nano,
– iPod nano 2nd generation,
–iPod mini,
– iPod photo or
– more modern iPod models (the operation of
more modern iPods cannot be guaranteed on
PCM).
fPlease refer to the section “iPod” in the sepa-
rate PCM operating instructions.
USBYou can connect a USB storage device to the USB
interface.
Yo u c a n
– play audio data (supported formats: MP3,
WMA and AAC-LC),
– download data from the Sport display and
– download data from the PCM logbook.
fPlease refer to the section “USB” in the sepa-
rate PCM operating instructions.
Note
The LED display of a standard USB storage device
is turned away from the driver when connected to
the USB interface.AUX
External audio sourceYou can connect an external audio source to the
AUX interface. This external audio source is then
operated on the audio source rather than on the
PCM or radio system.
fPlease refer to the section “External audio
source” in the separate PCM or radio opera-
ting instructions.
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Index
363
Air pressure
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Data (bar/psi)
................................................ 354
Plate
............................................................ 348
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 151
Air suspension
.............................................. 225
, 238
Compressor connection for inflating tires.
.......... 308
Displaying status of level control
on multi-purpose display
.................................. 131
Lowering the car
............................................ 191
Lowering the car for loading
............................ 191
Overview
...................................................... 190
Raising the car
.............................................. 191
Setting loading level
....................................... 191
Setting low level
............................................. 191
Setting normal level
........................................ 191
Setting special terrain level
.............................. 191
Setting terrain level
........................................ 191
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
.... 192
Air vents
Adjusting
........................................................ 79
Opening/closing
.............................................. 79
Airbag
Airbag warning light on the tachometer
................ 49
Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbag
..... 47
Care Instructions
............................................ 277
Disposal
......................................................... 46
Function
......................................................... 46
Functional description
....................................... 45
Installation location
........................................... 45
Passenger airbag warning light
........................... 48
Unit
............................................................... 58
Air-conditioning compressor
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Switching on/off (ECON mode)
........................... 65
Air-conditioning sensors
For 2-zone air conditioning
................................. 71
For 4-zone air conditioning
................................. 76
Alarm button
............................................................ 17
Alarm system
......................................................... 245
Function
....................................................... 245
Function indication
......................................... 247
Functional description
..................................... 245
Hitching a trailer
............................................ 230
Persons/animals remaining in the locked vehicle
. 246
Switching off alarm
......................................... 245
Switching off
passenger compartment monitoring system
....... 246
Switching on/off
............................................ 246
When disconnecting battery
............................. 321
Alcantara
Care instructions
............................................ 277
All-Season tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-Terrain tires
Overview
................................... 350
, 351
, 352
All-wheel drive
Functional description
..................................... 182
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 154
Aluminum rims
Care instructions
............................................ 276
Inscription
..................................................... 291
Antifreeze
.............................................................. 255
In coolant
..................................................... 255
In washer fluid
............................................... 258
Anti-freeze content
.................................................. 255
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Functional description
..................................... 186
Off-road ABS functional description
.................... 187
Warning light on the tachometer
....................... 187
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 153
Armrest
Opening front storage compartment
.................. 224
Opening rear storage compartment
................... 224
Ashtray
Front, emptying
............................................. 227
Front, opening
............................................... 227
Rear, emptying
.............................................. 228
Rear, opening
................................................ 228
Assembly aid for wheel changes
................................ 303
Assistance when driving downhill
(Engine Braking Support)
.......................................... 189
Audio
Tips
............................................................. 218
Audio interface, installation position
............................ 221
auto (light switch)
Functional description, driving light assistant
....... 104
Switching on driving light assistant
.................... 104
AUTO button
2-zone air conditioning
...................................... 71
4-zone air conditioning
...................................... 76
Automatic (Tiptronic S)
Functional description
..................................... 170
Gear selector
................................................ 171
Rocker switches on the steering wheel
................. 58
Selector lever
................................................ 171
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.............57
Automatic anti-dazzle operation
...................................57
Automatic brake differential (ABD)
Automatic deactivation
....................................184
Functional description
.....................................182
Automatic headlight beam adjustment
Functional description
.....................................106
Automatic speed control (cruise control)
Accelerating
..................................................167
Decelerating
..................................................168
Functional description
.....................................167
Interrupting operation
......................................168
Storing speed
................................................167
Switching off
.................................................168
Switching on
..................................................167
Automatic transmission fluid
......................................260
Automatically closing the rear lid
..................................25
AUX interface, installation position
..............................221
Average consumption
Displaying/resetting average consumption
on multi-purpose display
..................................132
Avoiding false alarms
...............................................245
BBaby seat
Installing with LATCH system
..............................53
LATCH restraint system
.....................................53
Prescribed installation direction
..........................50
Battery
..................................................................220After charging
................................................325
Care
............................................................321
Changing in car key
........................................322
Charge state
.................................................320
Charging
.......................................................325
General information
........................................320
Location
.......................................................320
Procedure after battery connection
...................322
Putting vehicle into operation
............................322
Replacing
......................................................321
Starting with jumper cables
..............................323
Vehicle electrical system voltage indication
.........121
Voltage indication
...........................................121
Warning message on multi-purpose display
.........152
Winter driving
................................................321
Before driving off
.............................................. 4
, 196
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