2004 PORSCHE CAYENNE flat tire

4Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
refueling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobst-
ructed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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Table of Contents
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Alarm System and Theft Protection .. 244Alarm System and
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............ 245Maintenance and Car Care ............... 249Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ........................................... 250
Engine Oil................................................... 251
Checking Engine Oil Level............................ 252
Topping up Engine Oil ................................. 253
Coolant Level ............................................. 255
Brake-Fluid Level ......................................... 257
Washer Fluid............................................... 258
Power Steering ........................................... 259
Changing Air Cleaner................................... 260
Changing Particle Filter ............................... 260
Automatic Transmission Fluid....................... 260
Manual Transmission Oil .............................. 260
Wiper Blades .............................................. 261
Emission Control System............................. 263
How Emission Control Works ....................... 264
Fuel Economy ............................................. 265
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 266
Fuel ........................................................... 266
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 268
Fuel Recommendations............................... 269
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 270
Car Care Instructions.................................. 270
Minor Repairs.................................. 279Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ......................280
Tires/Wheels ..............................................281
Jack...........................................................291
Tool Kit ......................................................292
Compressor ...............................................292
Spacers .....................................................293
Wheel Bolts ................................................293
Changing Wheels ........................................294
Flat Tire......................................................295
Lifting the Vehicle
with a Lifting Platform or Garage lift..............298
Electrical System ........................................312
Battery .......................................................320
Replacing the remote control battery ............322
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables .......323
Replacing Bulbs ..........................................326
Headlights ..................................................327
Tail light .....................................................336
License Plate Lights ....................................338
Headlight Adjustment ..................................339
Changing headlights
from left to right-hand traffic ........................340
Bulb Chart ..................................................342
Towing .......................................................342
Tire Pressure and Technical Data ..... 346Vehicle Identification................................... 347
Engine Data ............................................... 349
Tires, Rims, Tracks .................................... 350
Tire Pressures, Cold (68 °F/20 °C) .............. 354
Weights ..................................................... 356
Ground Clearance ...................................... 357
Capacities ................................................. 359
Dimensions ................................................ 360
Driving Performance................................... 361Index .............................................. 362
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
Displaying average consumptionNote on operation
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
Danger!
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
pressure increases rate of wear of the
affected tires.
Despite the advantages offered by Tire
Pressure Monitoring, it is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is still the
driver’s responsibility to update the settings
in the multi-purpose display and maintain the
correct tire pressure, even if under-inflation
has not reached the level to trigger illumina-
tion of Tire Pressure Monitoring low tire
pressure message. Low tire pressure
reduces the road safety of the vehicle and
destroys the tire and wheel.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immedi-
ately stop in a suitable place and check the
tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the damage with tire sealant or fit the spare wheel.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
leaking tires.
fSealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency repair so you can drive to the next
authorized Porsche dealer.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fDefective tires must be immediately replaced
by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. Have
tires checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
fIf Tire Pressure Monitoring is defective (e.g.
defective wheel transmitters), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored by
defective Tire Pressure Monitoring.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display: Please see the chapter
“OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES” on
Page 149.
fTire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning about
tire damage due to insufficient tire pressure as
well as about a gradual loss of pressure due to
foreign objects. Tire Pressure Monitoring
cannot warn you about tire damage that
occurs suddenly (e.g. flat tire due to acute
external effects).
1.MAIN MENU
>VEHICLE INFO
Select and confirm.
2.Select
Ø CONSUM.
3.Confirm selection.
The average consumption is displayed.
The displayed value is based on the distance
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
Resetting average consumption
4.Select RESET.
5.Press the ENTER button for longer than
1second.
The value is set to “- -.-”.
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Setting the tire type and size
Warning!
Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-purpose display affect
correct indication of warnings and
messages.
fThe settings must be updated in the TYRE
PRESSURE menu after changing a wheel, filling
with tire sealant or adding air (after previous
warning “Flat tyre”).
fPlease see the chapter ““FLAT TYRE” WARNING” on Page 136.
The settings of the multi-purpose display must be
updated after changing wheels or tires on the
vehicle.
The tire type and tire size must be selected even
if the settings for the new set of wheels are the
same as for the old wheels.Note on operation
fFor information on the operating principle of
the multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OPERATING
PRINCIPLE” on Page 124.After driving off, the system starts to teach the
wheels and wheel positions on the vehicle. During
this time, the tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer flashes about 60 seconds and lights
up thereafter permanently, and no current tire
pressure information is available on the displays.
Note
Information on the tire size and type can be found
on the tire sidewall. For further information on the
details on the tire sidewall:
fPlease see the chapter “INSCRIPTION ON
RADIAL TIRE” on Page 290.
Note on operation
Before fitting tires approved by Porsche with a
size which is not already stored in the multi-
purpose display, the missing information should
be supplemented in the multi-purpose display.
fGo to an authorized Porsche dealer
immediately.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
Select and confirm.
2.Select TYRES.
3.Confirm selection.
The TYRE TYPE list is displayed.
4.Select tire type (e.g. SUMMER).
The list with the possible tire sizes (e.g. for the
selection SUMMER) is displayed.
5.Select tire size (e.g. 18 inch).
6.Confirm selection.
The current settings are displayed.
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“Flat tyre” warningThe warning threshold for output of this warning
message is speed-dependent.
At a speed of below 100 mph (160 km/h), this
warning indicates a pressure loss of at least 7 psi
(0.5 bar); at a speed of above 100 mph
(160 km/h), the warning indicates a pressure loss
of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar). The message indicates
the wheel in which the pressure loss has been
detected. The deviation from the required
pressure is displayed for the corresponding
wheel. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer lights up in addition to the warning
message. This significant pressure loss is a
danger to road safety.
fThe warning message can be acknowledged
while driving.
To do this, press the ENTER button on the
wiper stalk. The tire pressure warning light on
the speedometer remains lit.
The measure display SELECTION AFTER
WARNING appears only after the ignition is
switched back on again.
The display shows: SELECTION AFTER WARNING1. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable
place.
2. Check the indicated wheel for damage.
3. Fill the tire or change the wheel, as appro-
priate.
- Adding air
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
“–7 psi (---0.5 bar)”, you must increase the tire
pressure by 7 psi (0.5 bar).
On vehicles without air suspension:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING TIRE
PRESSURE WITH A PRESSURE GAGE” on
Page 306.
On vehicles with air suspension:
Please see the chapter “INFLATING TIRES ON
VEHICLES WITH AIR SUSPENSION” on
Page 308.
or- Changing wheel with spare wheel or
collapsible spare wheel
For information on jacking up the vehicle:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT”
on Page 298.
For information on changing a wheel:
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE
WITH A JACK” on Page 299.
or
- Sealing with tire sealant.
For information on handling and filling the
sealant: Please see the chapter “USING TIRE
SEALANT” on Page 296.
4. Switch ignition on again.
The “Flat tyre” warning first appears again on
the multi-purpose display. The display changes
to SELECTION AFTER WARNING after a few
seconds.
5. Select the action which has been carried out
on the vehicle on the display with the rocker
switch.
- ADD AIR or
- WHEEL CHANGE > SPARE WHEEL > Spare
wheel type or
- SEALING SET
6. Press the ENTER button.
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments The spare wheel and collapsible spare wheel are
not equipped with wheel transmitters and are not
monitored by Tire Pressure Monitoring.
Wheel change (without warning)The settings of the multi-purpose display must be
updated after changing wheels or tires on the
vehicle.
Please see the chapter “SETTING THE TIRE TYPE
AND SIZE” on Page 134.Setting spare wheel/sealant (without
warning)If you have fitted a spare wheel or collapsible
spare wheel or used tire sealant without being
requested to do so by a “Flat tyre” warning on the
multi-purpose display, you must subsequently
update the settings in the TYRE PRESSURE sub-
menu.Setting spare wheel.
The spare wheel is not equipped with a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by Tire Pressure
Monitoring. The tire pressure warning light on the
speedometer flashes about 60 seconds and lights
up thereafter permanently when the ENTER button
is pressed. The value “_” is displayed in the sub-
menu TYRE PRESSURE (filling information) at the
position of the spare wheel.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on. For information on spare wheel/
sealing set operation: Please see the chapter
“NOTE ON SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERA-
TION” on Page 140.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select SPARE WHEEL.
3.Confirm selection.
The display automatically returns to the TYRE
PRESSURE sub-menu (filling information).
The required tire pressures are displayed
here.
Select BACK.
4.Confirm selection.
The basic display appears.
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fInflate tires according to the displayed
pressure differences.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
For information on spare wheel/sealing set opera-
tion: Please see the chapter “NOTE ON SPARE
WHEEL/SEALING SET OPERATION” on Page 140.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious
personal injury or death if a tire repaired with
tire sealant is in use.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating
instructions on the tire compressor.
fUse tires repaired with sealant only over short
distances.
For information on handling and filling the
sealant: Please see the chapter “USING TIRE SEALANT” on Page 296.
Note on spare wheel/sealing set operationEach time the ignition is switched on,
the reminder SPARE WHEEL/SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears for approx. 10 seconds if a
spare wheel type (spare wheel, collapsible spare
wheel or sealing set) has been set.
1.MAIN MENU
>TYRE PRESS.
>SETTINGS
> TYRES
> SPARE WHEEL
Select and confirm.
2.Select SEALING SET.
3.Confirm selection.
The display automatically returns to the TYRE
PRESSURE sub-menu (filling information). 1.Select YES or NO:
- YES if a spare wheel, collapsible spare wheel
or tire sealant is still being used.
- NO if the spare wheel, collapsible spare
wheel or tire sealant has been removed.
2.Confirm selection.
The selected item is then accepted.
The current settings are displayed if NO is
selected.
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Check passenger seat setting Weight sensing is impaired on the passenger’s seat (Advanced Airbag).
Correct the seating position, set the backrest upright, do not support weight on the armrests, or lift on
the handles.
Airbag faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Seat belt Fasten seat belt.Caution flat tyre
Check tyresTire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar) or a larger leak.
Stop in a suitable place and check tires. Change wheel if necessary.Check spare wheel
required pressure: 3.4 bar/50 psiAppears about every 6 months.
Check if the pressure of the mounted spare wheel matches the required pressure manually, as it is not
monitored electronically.Tyre pressure too low
Add airTire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of at least 4 psi (0.3 bar).
Correct tire pressure at the next opportunity.Collapsible spare wheel/sealing
set max. 50 mph (80 km/h)Observe maximum permitted speed.Collapsible spare wheel
Required pressure: 3.5 bar/
51 psi
max. 50 mph (80 km/h)Information on driving with a collapsible spare wheel after selection in spare wheel menu.
Observe maximum speed of max. 50 mph or 80 km/h and required pressure of 51 psi or 3.5 bar.System not active Tire Pressure Monitoring faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Select new set of wheels in the tire pressure menu after changing the wheels.System not active
Brief disturbanceExternal interference (e.g. wireless headphones) or excessive temperature (over 248 °F/120 °C) at the
wheel transmitters. Tire Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself.System not active
Too many wheel transmittersTire Pressure Monitoring detects more than 4 wheel transmitters (e.g. winter wheels in the luggage
compartment)
Tire Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself after the additional wheel transmitters have been removed.
Light on
instrument
panel
Warning message on the multi-purpose
displayMeaning/measures
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