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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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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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
115 Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
Instrument 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
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
Operating the multi-purpose
display on the instrument panelOn-board computer information can be displayed
on the multi-purpose display. Additional functions
are also available in the main menu which allow
you to change the settings for your vehicle.
Warning!
There is a danger of accident, resulting in
serious personal injury or death if you set or
operate the multi-purpose display, radio,
navigation system, telephone or other equip-
ment while driving. Operating these devices
while driving could distract you from traffic
and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
fOperate these 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.
It is not possible to describe all details of the
functions in this Owner’ s Manual.
The examples clearly demonstrate the functional
principle and clarify the menu structure.Note on operation
Depending on the equipment of your vehicle,
some information or functions may not be avai-
lable on the multi-purpose display (e.g. navigation,
audio system, compass or tire pressure)
Various menus can only be called up when the
vehicle is stationary.
Note
The multi-purpose display is ready for operation
only when the ignition is on.
Note on operation
By selecting the menu items
MAIN MENU > SETTINGS > FACTORY SET, you
can reset all individual settings to the basic factory
settings.
Note on operation
Arrows at the top and bottom of the menu indicate
additional entries.
fPress rocker switch A up or down.
In the COMFORT menu, the menu scrolls
automatically as you approach the end of the list.
Operating principleThe multi-purpose display is operated by means of
the rocker switch A and the ENTER button B on
the windshield wiper stalk.
Selection or setting
Using the rocker switch A, you can move the bar
up and down to select menu items, change
between display screens and make settings.
Confirmation
Press the ENTER button B to confirm the selected
entry. The selected item is then activated.
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Luggage Compartment, Loadspace and Storage If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealer-
ship technicians or outside the selling dealer,
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket
equipment is not covered under the New Car
Warranty.
fConsult your authorized Porsche dealer about
the installation of non Porsche approved equip-
ment.
Reception quality
The reception quality of your car telephone will
change constantly when you are driving. Interfe-
rence caused by buildings, landscape and wea-
ther is unavoidable. It may become particularly
difficult to hear when using the hands-free function
due to external noise such as engine and wind
noise.
Automatic car-wash
fUnscrew external antennas before using an au-
tomatic car-wash.
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM)
Warning!
There is danger of accident if you set or
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
gation system, telephone or other equipment
when driving.
This could distract you from traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting 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.
fIf it is necessary to operate these components
while the vehicle is in motion, use the function keys on the multi-functional steering wheel.
fRefer to the separate operating instructions
before putting the PCM into operation.
When put into operation for the first time, a
distance of approx. 3 miles (5 km) must be driven
in order for the navigation system to complete the
process of fine calibration. The same applies
when the tires are changed (e.g. summer/winter
tires) or new tires fitted. Full location accuracy is
not yet achieved during the fine-calibration
process.If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car
train), the system may take a few minutes after
being switched on before it determines the current
location.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow)
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation
system is operational once more.
Satellite radioYou must have the satellite radio activated before
you can put it into operation. You will need a
contract with a provider in order to use this radio.
fRefer to the separate radio operating instruc-
tions before putting into operation.
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Index
Cruise control
Accelerating
................................................. 167
Decelerating
................................................. 168
Functional description
..................................... 167
Interrupting operation
..................................... 168
Storing speed
............................................... 167
Switching off
................................................. 168
Switching on
................................................. 167
Cupholder
Closing rear
.................................................. 227
Front
........................................................... 226
Rear
............................................................ 227
Removing insert front
..................................... 226
DData bank for vehicle data
........................................ 347
Daytime driving lights
Functional description
..................................... 145
Switching on/off
............................................ 145
Decorative foils, instructions for cleaning
.................... 271
Defrosting windshield
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 70
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 75
With manual air conditioning
.............................. 67
Differential locks
Displaying status on the multi-purpose display
.... 131
Engaging the center differential lock
................. 178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.................... 178
Digital speedometer
................................................ 120
Dimensions
........................................................... 360
Dimmer
Adjusting brightness of instrument illumination
.... 105
Dimming door panel light
......................................... 109
Dimming footwell light
............................................. 109
Dimming the comfort lighting
.................................... 109
Disabling control panel
for air-conditioned areas at the rear
............................. 79
Displacement, Technical data
................................... 349
Display on the multi-purpose display
Overview of warning messages
........................ 149
Distance displays
ParkAssist
.................................................... 239
Door
De-icing door lock
.......................................... 271
Locking
.......................................................... 21
Locking if persons/animals are remaining in vehicle
21
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
Door lock
De-icing
....................................................... 271
Door locking, automatic
............................................. 21
Door mirrors
Activating synchronous adjustment
............ 55
, 143
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
...... 234
Adjusting
........................................................ 55
Adjusting as parking aid
.................................... 56
Adjusting synchronously
.................................... 55
Door-surrounding lighting
................................ 109
Driving with a trailer
....................................... 234
Folding in
....................................................... 55
Storing setting as parking aid
............................ 38
Storing settings (memory)
................................. 56
Switching heating on/off
................................... 56
Unfolding
....................................................... 55
When towing a trailer
...................................... 234
Door opening
........................................................... 21
Door trim panel
Lighting
....................................................... 109
Door-surrounding lighting
Switching on
................................................. 109
Drawer under right front seat
Opening/closing
............................................ 225
Drinks holder
Closing rear
.................................................. 227
Front
........................................................... 226
Rear
............................................................ 227
Removing insert front
..................................... 226
Driving
Load
........................................................... 233
Trailer
.......................................................... 235
Winter
.......................................................... 175
Driving light assistant
Switching on light switch
................................. 104
Driving off-road
Crossing obstacles
........................................ 201
Downhill driving
............................................. 198
Driving systems for off-road driving
................... 196
Engaging the center differential lock
................. 178
Engaging the rear differential lock
..................... 178
Low Range (reduction) indicator light
................. 179
Rules for driving
............................................ 195
Sand
........................................................... 201
Setting special terrain level
.............................. 191
Setting terrain level
........................................ 191
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
.................. 178
Track ruts
.................................................... 202
Uphill driving
................................................. 197
Water crossing
.............................................. 199
Driving performance
................................................ 361
Driving program
Off road
.............................................. 172
, 174
Reduced (limp-home mode)
.............................. 175
Road
.................................................. 171
, 173
Driving programs for on-road and off-road driving
......... 177
Driving systems for off-road driving
............................ 196
Driving with a trailer
....................................... 234
, 235
Drop-center rim
...................................................... 291
DVD
Installation location
........................................ 220
Navigation
.................................................... 220
Player
.......................................................... 220
EEasy Entry function
Functional description
....................................... 39
Switching on/off
.............................................. 39
Electrical system
.................................................... 312
Emergency flasher
Switching on/off
............................................ 107
Emergency operation
Of ignition key in ignition lock
........................... 159
Of rear lid
....................................................... 31
Of sliding/lifting roof
......................................... 94
Of the filler flap
.............................................. 267
Of the Panorama roof system
.......................... 101
Of the selector lever for Tiptronic S
.................. 175
Of the spare wheel bracket
.............................. 311
Powerliftgate
................................................... 26
Emergency starting
................................................. 323
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Emergency operation of ignition key
in ignition lock
............................................... 159
Emergency operation of rear lid
.......................... 31
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting roof
........... 94
Emergency operation, Panorama roof system
..... 101
Emergency operation, spare wheel bracket
........ 311
Emergency unlocking of the filler flap
................ 267
Overview of warning messages
on the multi-purpose display
............................. 149
Panorama roof system
...................................... 99
ParkAssist
.................................................... 240
Parking heater
................................................. 85
Power windows
................................................ 90
Tiptronic selector lever emergency operation
...... 175
When opening and closing
................................. 31
Manual air conditioning
Defrosting windshield
........................................ 67
Information on air-conditioning compressor
........... 65
Opening the cover flap
...................................... 64
Operating overview
........................................... 67
REST mode
..................................................... 65
Setting air distribution
....................................... 68
Setting air quantity
........................................... 68
Setting fan
...................................................... 68
Setting temperature
......................................... 68
Switching air-conditioning compressor on/off
........ 65
Switching ECON mode on/off
............................. 65
Switching on recirculating-air mode
..................... 68
Using engine residual heat
................................. 65
Manual headlight beam adjustment
............................. 234
Manual transmission
Clutch
.......................................................... 169
Shift pattern
.................................................. 169
Maximum permitted engine speeds
............................ 169
Measurements, Technical data
.................................. 360
Memory
.................................................................. 37Automatic storage
............................................ 38
Recalling seat settings
...................................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings
.............................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings
....................... 38
Minor repairs
In the event of a flat tire
.................................. 295
Jack in the luggage compartment
..................... 291
Securing the vehicle against rolling
................... 295
Tool kit in the luggage compartment
................. 292
Towing the vehicle
.......................................... 342
Mirrors
.......................................................... 62
, 234
Activating synchronous adjustment
of door mirrors
.............................................. 143
Additional door mirrors when towing a trailer
....... 234
Adjusting door mirrors
...................................... 55
Adjusting door mirrors as parking aid
.................. 56
Adjusting the door mirrors synchronously
............. 55
Automatic anti-dazzle function for interior mirror
.... 57
Folding in door mirrors
...................................... 55
Interior mirror
.................................................. 57
Storing door mirror settings (memory)
................. 56
Switching automatic anti-dazzle operation
on and off
....................................................... 57
Switching door mirror heating on/off
................... 56
Switching on manual anti-dazzle operation
............ 57
Unfolding door mirrors
...................................... 55
Motion sensor (passenger compartment monitoring)
Switching off on the multi-purpose display
.......... 142
Moving-off assistant
For Tiptronic S (hillholder)
................................ 187
On vehicles with manual transmission
(Porsche Drive-Off Assistant)
............................ 188
Multi-functional steering wheel
Functional description
....................................... 60
Illumination of steering wheel buttons,
switching on/off
............................................... 61
Operating the function keys
................................ 60
Multi-purpose display
Activating synchronous mirror adjustment
.......... 143
Changing settings
for opening and locking the vehicle
.................... 143
Changing settings of central locking system
....... 143
Displaying status of level control
....................... 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction
.................. 131
Displaying warning messages
........................... 130
Displaying/resetting average consumption
.......... 132
Gear display for Tiptronic S
.............................. 171
Operating principle
......................................... 124
Overview of warning messages
......................... 149
Resetting to factory settings
............................ 148
Setting a speed limit
....................................... 129
Setting compass
............................................ 147
Setting language for displays
........................... 148
Setting lighting off delay
.................................. 146
Setting the clock
............................................ 146
Setting the tire type and size
............................ 134
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring
....................... 132
Setting tire sealant/sealing set
......................... 140
Setting units of displays
..................................148
Setting vehicle loading
....................................135
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
...............145
Switching off passenger compartment monitoring
142
Using the telephone
........................................128
NNavigation system
...................................................220
Nearfield lighting
.....................................................124
Normal level
...........................................................190
OOctane rating, fuel
...................................................269
Octane ratings
........................................................269
Odometer
Display
.........................................................121
Resetting
......................................................121
Off delay
Setting
.........................................................146
Switching on
..................................................109
Off-road
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Driving downhill
..............................................198
Driving systems for off-road driving
...................196
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range indicator light
.................................179
Rules for off-road driving
..................................195
Sand
............................................................201
Setting special terrain level
..............................191
Setting terrain level
.........................................191
Switching on Low Range (reduction)
...................178
Track ruts
.....................................................202
Uphill driving
..................................................197
Water crossing
..............................................199
Off-road ABS
..........................................................198
Off-road ABS functional description
.............................187
Off-road driving
Crossing obstacles
.........................................201
Downhill driving
..............................................198
Driving rules
..................................................195
Engaging the center differential lock
..................178
Engaging the rear differential lock
.....................178
Low Range (reduction) indicator light
.................179
Recommendation
...........................................196
Rules for driving
.............................................195
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