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Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Socket for towing attachment
15
2 ParkAssist5
3
Towing attachment control unit
15
4 Telephone/telematics control unit5
5
Towing attachment control unit
15
6 Porsche Stability Management (PSM)30
7
Center differential lock
5
8 Additional high beam20
9
CD changer, DVD navigation
5
10 TV tuner, satellite receiver5
11
Radio
10
12 Radio booster30
13
Seat heating
5
14 Tail light, left15
15
Power window, rear right
25
16 Rear lid guard light, luggage compartment light, door guard light Rear guard lights 10
17
Low beam, right; high beam, right
15
18 Heated rear window30
19
Towing attachment motor
30/25
20 Electric seat height adjustment30
21
Alarm system, spare wheel release
10
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Removing and installing auxiliary battery
Danger!
Danger of explosion and injury and risk of
short circuit and damage to the alternator
and electronic control units.
fHave the battery removed and installed only by
a qualified professional.
fDo not disconnect battery while the engine is
running.
fDisconnect and connect the battery only with
the greatest care. Danger of short circuit and explosion.
Note
The general information contained in the chapter
on the battery applies to the battery under the driv-
er’s seat and the battery in the luggage compart-
ment.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHARGE STATE”
on Page 320.The auxiliary battery is located in the luggage
compartment under the cargo area floor.
Any subwoofers or collapsible spare wheels that
may be in the vehicle must be removed before the
battery is removed.
Removing the collapsible spare wheel
1. Take out rotary knob A and put it on bolt B.
2. Unscrew the bolt and take out the collapsible
spare wheel.
Installing the collapsible spare wheel
1. Insert collapsible spare wheel.
2. Screw in bolt B.
3. Place rotary knob A on bolt B and tighten it.
f f f
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TowingCertain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar. In
addition, damage to your vehicle may result from
improper procedures. Consult your authorized
Porsche dealer for details.Vehicle towingFlat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles. Under certain cir-
cumstances, wheel lifts may be used when the ve-
hicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.Towing hookThe towing hook is contained in the tool kit.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.
fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any other vehicle.
Vehicles with Tiptronic
fDo not tow-start vehicles with a Tiptronic
transmission.
The vehicle cannot be tow-started, nor should
this be attempted due to the risk of serious
transmission damage.
Vehicles with manual transmission
Only tow-start vehicles fitted with a catalytic con-
verter when the engine is cold.
If the engine is warm, unburned fuel could damage
the catalytic converter.Front and rear mounting
1. Carefully lever out the appropriate plastic cov-
erA in the bumper with the screwdriver.
The cover is captive and need not be removed
completely.
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2. Screw in towing hook B as far as the stop (left-
hand thread) and tighten hand-tight.
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.
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim. Make sure the strap is flat over the
rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps.
f f f
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
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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Vehicle IdentificationWhen ordering spare parts or making inquiries,
please always quote the vehicle identification num-
ber.Data bankThe data bank is located in the passenger com-
partment below the steering wheel. It contains all
important data about your car.This label contains the following information:
1. Vehicle Identification No.
2. Type/Type description
3. Engine code/Transmission code
4. Paint No./Interior
5. Optional equipment
A duplicate of this label is in your Maintenance
Booklet.
Note
The data bank can not be reordered when lost or
damaged.
Vehicle identification numberIn accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,
the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-
cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame
and can be seen from the outside and in the lug-
gage compartment on the right in front of the tool
box.
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Tires, Rims, TracksCayenne Tires Wheel Rim offset Track
front/rear front/rear front rearSummer tires
235/65 R 17 108 V XL
1)7.5 J x 17
2.09 in. (53 mm)
65.2 in. (1655 mm)
65.8 in. (1670 mm)
255/55 R 18 109 Y XL
1) 8 J x 18 2.24 in. (57 mm) 64.8 in. (1647 mm) 65.4 in. (1662 mm)
275/45 R 19 108 Y XL
9 J x 19
2.36 in. (60 mm)
64.6 in. (1641 mm)
65.2 in. (1656 mm)
275/40 R 20 106 Y XL 9 J x 20 2.36 in. (60 mm) 64.6 in. (1641 mm) 65.2 in. (1656 mm)
275/40 R 20 106 XL
9 J x 20/
10 J x 20
2.36 in. (60 mm)/
2,17 in. (55 mm)
64.6 in. (1641 mm)
65.6 in. (1666 mm)
Winter tires
235/60 R 18 107 H XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.2 in. (1656 mm)
235/65 R 17 108 H XL
1)7.5 J x 17 2.09 in. (53 mm) 65.2 in. (1655 mm) 65.8 in. (1670 mm)
255/55 R 18 109 V XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.2 in. (1656 mm)
255/50 R 19 107 V XL
1)9 J x 19 2.36 in. (60 mm) 64.8 in. (1647 mm) 65.4 in. (1662 mm)
All-Season
255/55 R 18 109 V XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
235/65 R 17 108 H XL
1)7.5 J x 17 2.09 in. (53 mm) 65.2 in. (1655 mm) 65.8 in. (1670 mm)
All-Terrain
235/60 R 18 107 T XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
235/65 R 17 108 T XL
1)7.5 J x 17 2.09 in. (53 mm) 65.2 in. (1655 mm) 65.8 in. (1670 mm)
Collapsible spare wheel
195/75 17
6.5 J x 17
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Cayenne S Tires Wheel Rim offset Track
front/rear front/rear front rearSummer tires
255/55 R 18 109 Y XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
275/45 R 19 108 Y XL 9 J x 19 2.36 in. (60 mm) 64.6 in. (1641 mm) 65.2 in. (1656 mm)
275/40 R 20 106 Y XL
9 J x 20
2.36 in. (60 mm)
64.6 in. (1641 mm)
65.2 in. (1656 mm)
275/40 R 20 106 Y XL9Jx20/
10 J x 202.36 in. (60 mm)/
2,17 in. (55 mm)64.6 in. (1641 mm) 65.6 in. (1666 mm)
Winter tires
235/60 R 18 107 H XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
255/55 R 18 109 V XL
1)8 J x 18 2.24 in. (57 mm) 64.8 in. (1647 mm) 65.4 in. (1662 mm)
255/50 R 19 107 V XL
1)9 J x 19
2.36 in. (60 mm)
64.6 in. (1641 mm)
65.2 in. (1656 mm)
All-Season
255/55 R 18 109 V XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
All-Terrain
235/60 R 18 107 T XL
1)8 J x 18
2.24 in. (57 mm)
64.8 in. (1647 mm)
65.4 in. (1662 mm)
Collapsible spare wheel
195/75 18
6.5 J x 18
Cayenne and Cayenne SThe 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 observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 277.Tire and rim sizes
The authorisation of tire and rim sizes is determined on the basis of extensive testing.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you about the current authorisation status.
Refitting with sizes not authorized by Porsche may have a dangerous effect on driving stability.