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Maintenance, Car Care
Fuel EconomyFuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications. Air
cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper en-
gine “breathing“.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated at correct pressure.
fAlways monitor your fuel consumption.
fDrive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
fAvoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
fDo not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
fProlonged “warm up“ idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.fSwitch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods.
fAny additional weight carried in the vehicle re-
duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
fOrganize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
fAll electrical accessories contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
fOnly switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
fDo not drive with the Roof Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated m.p.g. is to be used for
comparison purposes, actual mileage may
be different from the estimated m.p.g., de-
pending on your driving speed, weather con-
ditions and trip length. Your actual highway
mileage will probably be less than the esti-
mated m.p.g.
fPlease observe all local and national speed lim-
its.
Operating Your Porsche in other
CountriesGovernment regulations in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. There-
fore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from
vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti-
nental limits of the United States or Canada, there
is the possibility that
– unleaded fuel may not be available;
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Excessive engine knock and se-
rious damage to both engine and catalytic con-
verters could result;
– service may be inadequate due to lack of prop-
er service facilities, tools or diagnostic equip-
ment;
– replacement parts may not be available or very
difficult to get.
Porsche cannot be responsible for the me-
chanical damage that could result because
of inadequate fuel, service or parts availabil-
ity.
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to
bring it back home, be sure to find out about ship-
ping and forwarding requirements, as well as cur-
rent import and customs regulations.
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Flat Tire1. 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 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- Folding wedgesSecuring the vehicle against rollingFor this purpose, use the two folding wedges A
fastened on the tool box.
1. Unfold the wedges.
2. Engage the wedges.3. Place one wedge directly in front of and
another directly behind the diagonally opposite
wheel.
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Winter operationDuring the winter months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally,
more power is consumed while starting, and the
headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc.,
are used more frequently.
Let your Porsche dealer test the battery's capaci-
ty before winter sets in.Vehicle storageIf the car stands for long periods in the garage or
workshop, the doors and lids should be closed.
fRemove the ignition key and, if necessary, dis-
connect the battery.
Notes on operation
fWhen the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.
If the vehicle was locked before the battery
was disconnected, the alarm will be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
To deactivate the alarm system:
fLock the vehicle and unlock it again.Maintenance note
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the
battery still discharges.
The battery will discharge more quickly if your ve-
hicle is not driven on a daily basis over a distance
of several miles. The more often you drive your ve-
hicle, and the longer the distance driven on each
trip, the more opportunity the vehicle‘s charging
system will have to recharge the batteries.
fTo preserve its efficiency, charge the battery
about every 6 weeks.
fCheck the battery acid level and top off with
distilled water if necessary.
fStore a battery that has been removed in a
dark, cool place, but not subject to freezing.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or charged, the
PSM warning light lights up on the instrument pan-
el and a message appears on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.2. Perform a few steering movements and drive
a short distance in a straight line until the PSM
warning light goes out and the message is
erased from the memory of the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 31.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 89.
f f f
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Charging the batteryYour authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
1. Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
2. When charging the battery, ensure adequate
ventilation.
3. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
4. Connect charger to the jump starting points.
Only plug into the mains and switch the charg-
er on when it has been correctly connected up.
5. After charging, disconnect the charger.
6. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
After charging the battery After the battery is connected or the completely
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and a mes-
sage appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.
2. Perform a few steering movements to the left
and to the right when vehicle is standing and
drive a short distance in a straight line until the
PSM warning light goes out and the message
is erased from the memory of the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 31.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 89.
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Index Drinks holder .............................................. 180
Closing rear........................................ 181
Opening front ..................................... 180
opening rear ....................................... 181
Removing insert front .......................... 180
Driving
Load .................................................. 197
Off road ............................................. 227
Sand .................................................. 234
Trailer ................................................ 199
Winter ................................................ 209
Driving downhill .......................................... 231
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 116
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 117
Driving performance ................................... 364
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 212
Off road ........................... 206
,208
,211
Reduced ............................................ 209
Road .................................................. 212
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 216
Road ................................ 205
,207
,216
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 228
Driving with a trailer .................. 165
,198
,363
Drop-center rim .......................................... 290
DVD Player ........................................ 179,181
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 35
ECON mode ...................................... 135
,140
Button .............................. 129
,132
,136
Electrical system ........................................ 310Emergency flasher ...................................... 120
Emergency operation
Door lock ............................................. 23
Doors................................................... 18
Ignition key ........................................... 18
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 154
Emergency starting ..................................... 331
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 260
Selector lever ..................................... 210
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 309
Emission control ................................. 5
,8,79
Check engine warning light .................... 79
Emission Control System ............................. 263
Engine
Cooling system ..................................... 75
Data................................................... 356
Idling .................................................. 204
Starting and stopping ............................ 61
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 269
Lid ..................................................... 184
Engine compartment lid
Warning light....................................... 115
Engine drag torque control .......................... 221
Engine Oil
Performance class .............................. 248
Viscosity............................................. 248
Engine oil ................................................... 243
Change .............................................. 247
Dipstick .............................................. 245
Level .................................................. 244
Recommendation ................................ 247
Temperature gauge............................... 74Topping up .........................................246
Warning ..............................................244
Engine oil level ............................................244
Checking ............................................244
Engine residual heat ...........................135
,141
Entry aid.......................................................35
Switching on and off ..............................35
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Monitoring warning light ..................70,72
Exit aid .........................................................35
Switching on and off ..............................35
FFabric linings ..............................................273
Filler flap ....................................................259
Release ................................................15
Filling pressure..............................................87
Plate ..................................................355
Reducing ...................................304
,306
Tables ................................................361
Warning light .........................70
,72,110
Warning message..................................95
Fire extinguisher..........................................175
First aid kit .................................................179
Floor mats ..................................................272
Fluids and fuels ...........................................362
Fog lights ...................................................116
Folding wedges...........................................295
Footbrake .....................................................65
Warning light .........................................66
Footwell light ..............................................151
Fresh-air intake ...........................................127
Front seat with memory ..........................33,34
Index
375
Storage, automatic ............................... 34
Storing driver’s seat settings ................. 34
Storing parking aid ................................ 34
Storing passenger seat settings............. 34
Seat memory (comfort) ................................. 33
Seat with memory ....................................... 166
Seats
Front .................................................... 32
Position ................................................ 32
Rear..................................................... 37
Setting ................................................. 32
Security wheel bolts .................................... 293
Selection mode
Automatic........................................... 205
Manual ............................................... 207
Selector lever ............................................. 203
Selector lever lock ...................................... 210
Selector lever position ................................ 204
Display ............................................... 203
Service indicator......................................... 112
Shifting
Down ................................................. 207
On the steering wheel.......................... 205
Up ..................................................... 207
Shifting gears ............................................. 202
Shifting up.................................................. 208
Shock absorber adjustment ......................... 217
Shock absorbers ........................................ 217
Side lights .................................................. 116
Side marker light ........................................ 151
Side vents ......................................... 134
,140
Ski bag ...................................................... 191
Sliding roof................................................. 152
Closing............................................... 153Lifting.................................................153
Opening completely .............................153
Opening to comfort setting ..................153
Readiness for operation .......................152
Sliding/lifting roof .......................................152
Closing ...............................................153
Lifting.................................................153
Opening completely .............................153
Opening to comfort setting ..................153
Readiness for operation .......................152
Snow chains ......................................288
,360
Snow tires ..................................................286
Socket .......................................................310
Spare parts ................................................354
Spare wheel ......91
,92,302
,307
,327
,358
Warning light.......................................110
Spare wheel bracket ..........................182,308
Locking ................................................24
Opening ...............................................24
Unlocking .............................................20
Special low level .........................................236
Special terrain level .....................................236
Speed code letter .......................................289
Speed limit ..........................................91,289
Speedometer
Cayenne S .....................................70,72
SportDesign package ......................................7
Stability Management System .............220
,222
Indicator light ......................................112
Off road..............................................221
Warning light.........................70
,72,112
Stability management system.......................217
Starting ......................................................203
Starting and stopping ....................................61Steam-jet units ........................................... 163
Steering lock ............................................... 59
Steering wheel ............................................. 52
Adjusting ............................................. 53
Heating................................................ 52
Multi-functional steering wheel ............... 54
Shifting .............................................. 206
Steering wheel buttons ................................. 54
Lighting ............................................... 55
Stopping ................................................... 209
Storage .............................................. 16
,176
Storage compartment ................................ 176
in the luggage compartment ............... 179
Storage tray
Armrest, front .................................... 178
Armrest, rear ..................................... 178
Stowing luggage ............................... 197,198
Subwoofer
Installing ............................................ 328
Removing .......................................... 328
Summer tires ............................................. 358
Sun blind ................................................... 148
Sun visors ................................................. 147
TTachometer ................................... 70
,72,74
Tail light ..................................................... 345
Tank opening ............................................. 259
Telephone .................................................. 173
Temperature
Sensor ..................................... 132
,136
Setting ..................................... 133,138
Temporary change-down ............................. 205
Terrain level ............................................... 236
378Porsche and the Environment .......................... 4
Never invite car theft! .................................... 16
Keys ............................................................ 17
Central Locking System ................................ 21
Porsche Entry & Drive ................................... 24
Doors .......................................................... 26
Alarm System, Ultrasound Passenger Compart-
ment Monitoring System, Inclination Sensor .... 27
Power Windows ............................................ 29
Front seats................................................... 32
Front seat with memory................................. 33
Easy Entry Function ...................................... 35
Headrests .................................................... 36
Rear Seats ................................................... 37
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 46
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 47
Airbag Systems ............................................ 49
Steering Wheel ............................................. 52
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 54
Interior Mirror ............................................... 56
Door Mirrors ................................................ 56
Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 58
Ignition Lock/Steering Lock ........................... 59
Starting and Stopping the Engine ................... 61
Parking Brake............................................... 64
Brakes ......................................................... 65
Instrument Panel USA Models ........................ 70
Instrument Panel Canada Models ................... 72
Oil Temperature Gauge ................................. 74
Cooling System ............................................ 75
Fuel ............................................................. 76
Odometer .................................................... 76
Clock ........................................................... 77Voltmeter ..................................................... 78
Emission Control........................................... 79
Multi-Purpose Display .................................... 80
Warning Lights and Warning Messages ......... 108
Light Switch ............................................... 116
Instrument Illumination ................................. 118
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.......... 118
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight Flasher Stalk ...
119
Emergency flasher ...................................... 120
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 121
Cruise Control ............................................ 124
Vents ......................................................... 127
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 127
Heated Rear Window ................................... 128
Manual Air Conditioning ............................... 129
Automatically Controlled Two-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 132
Automatically Controlled Four-Zone Air Condi-
tioning........................................................ 136
Parking Heater............................................ 142
Sun Visors .................................................. 147
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows .................... 148
Interior Lighting .......................................... 149
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 151
Coming Home Function (Off Delay) ............... 151
Sliding/Lifting Roof ..................................... 152
Parking Aids ............................................... 162
Garage Door Opener ................................... 167
Ashtray ...................................................... 170
Cigarette Lighter......................................... 171
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................ 172
Porsche Communication Management (PCM). 174
Storage...................................................... 176
Cupholder .................................................. 180Rear Lid .....................................................182
Rear Window...............................................184
Engine Compartment Lid .............................184
Loadspace .................................................186
Luggage Compartment Cover ......................187
Luggage Safety Net ....................................189
Ski Bag ......................................................191
Roof Transport System................................193
Trailer Coupling...........................................194
Loading Information.....................................195
Manual transmission, clutch .........................202
Tiptronic S..................................................203
Selector Lever Positions ..............................204
Driving Programs for On-Road and Off-Road Dri-
ving ...........................................................211
Power-Transmission and Running-Gear Control Sy-
stems ........................................................217
Off-Road Driving ..........................................227
Air Suspension with Level Control and Height Adju-
stment .......................................................236
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
239
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your
Vehicle .......................................................242
Engine Oil Level ..........................................244
Engine Oil Recommendation .........................247
Coolant Level ..............................................249
Brake-Fluid Level .........................................251
Washer Fluid ...............................................252
Power Steering ...........................................253
Air Cleaner .................................................254
Particle Filter ..............................................254
Automatic Transmission Fluid .......................254
Manual Transmission Oil ..............................254
Wiper Blades ..............................................255