2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S towing

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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Emergency Starting with Jumper
CablesIf the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
the car has been parked for a long time, the bat-
tery of another car can be used for starting with
the help of jumper cables.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
same.
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
the discharged battery.The discharged battery
must be correctly connected to the vehicle's elec-
trical system.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 320.
Note
Do not try to start the car by pushing or towing.
Damage to the catalytic converters and other
components of the car may result.
Danger!
Risk of damage and serious personal injury
due to short circuit.
fUse only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely insu-
lated alligator clips.
fFollow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
fWhen connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get caught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
fThe vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive ter-
minals are connected.
fThe cable clamps must not be allowed to con-
tact each other when one end of the jumper ca-
bles are connected to a battery.
fCarefully ensure that tools or conductive jewel-
ery (rings, chains, watch straps) do not come
into contact with the positive jumper cable or
the positive battery post.
fImproper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator.
Danger of caustic burns.
fDo not lean over the battery.Danger of gas explosion.
fImproper use of booster battery to start a ve-
hicle may cause an explosion, resulting in se-
vere personal injuries.
fKeep sources of ignition away from the bat-
tery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
fA discharged battery can freeze even at
14°F (10°C). Before connecting jumper ca-
bles, a frozen battery must be thawed out.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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.

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
363
Weights1)Empty weight includes 165 lbs. (75 kg) driver and baggage share.2)The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional equipment is installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.3)Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System. Cayenne
manual transmissionCayenne
Tiptronic SCayenne S
manual transmissionCayenne S
Tiptronic SEmpty weightEmpty weight (depending on equipment)per DIN 70020
4860 - 5670 lbs.
(2160 - 2520 Kg)
4784 -5578 lbs.
(2170 - 2530 kg)
5006 - 5850 lbs.
(2225-2600 kg)
4949 - 5776 lbs.
(2245 - 2620 kg)
per 70/156/EEC
1)
5029 - 5839 lbs.
(2235 - 2595 kg)5051 - 5861 lbs.
(2245 - 2605 kg)5175 - 6019 lbs.
(2300 - 2675 kg)5220 - 6064 lbs.
(2320 - 2695 kg)
Maximum axle load, front
2)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
Maximum axle load, rear
2)
3637 lbs. (1650 kg) 3637 lbs. (1650 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg)
Maximum gross weight 6492 lbs. (2945 kg) 6492 lbs. (2945 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)
Trailer operation Canada/USAMaximum gross weight 6713 lbs. (3045 kg) 6713 lbs. (3045 kg) 7155 lbs. (3180 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)Maximum axle load, front/rear axle
3053/3858 lbs.
(1385/1750 kg)
3053/3858 lbs.
(1385/1750 kg)
3208/3913 lbs.
(1455/1775 kg)
3208/3913 lbs.
(1455/1775 kg)
Roof load
Maximum roof load
3)
when roof rail is fitted
3)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75 kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75 kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165lbs. (75kg)
Towing capacity/vehicle + trailer weight
Maximum towing capacity, braked
(up to a max. 12% slope)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
Maximum towing capacity, unbraked 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum vehicle + trailer weight
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14209 lbs. (6580 kg)
14506 lbs. (6580 kg)
Maximum trailer hich load 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg)

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Index Licence plate light....................................... 151
License plate light....................................... 347
Lid
Engine compartment ........................... 184
Engine compartment warning light........ 115
Luggage compartment ........................ 182
Seal ................................................... 271
Lifting
Garage lift .......................................... 292
Jack................................................... 298
Platform ............................................. 292
Light
Flasher............................................... 119
Switch......................................... 99
,116
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 271
Inscription .......................................... 290
Light segments........................................... 164
Lighter
front .................................................. 171
rear ................................................... 171
Lights ............................................... 198,271
Changing............................................ 336
Chart ................................................. 335
Limit speed
Off-road shifting ......................... 213,216
Load .......................................................... 197
Compartment cover ............................ 176
Full ...................................................... 93
Partial .................................................. 93
Safety net .......................................... 176
Securing (ski bag) ............................... 192
Stowing..................................... 197,198
Load fastening points .................................. 186
Loading level ..................................... 237,366Loadspace ........................................ 186
,197
Loadspace floor.......................................... 186
Locking conditions ........................................ 22
Locking the steering column
With Porsche Entry & Drive .................... 60
Locking, keyless ........................................... 24
Immobilizer ........................................... 25
Switching off readiness for operation ...... 25
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 24
Locks .......................................................... 86
Low beam ................................ 116
,151
,342
Switch ................................................ 116
Low level .................................................... 236
Low Range ............... 86
,206
,208
,212
,216
Indicator light ...................................... 212
Off-road driving program...................... 211
Luggage
Compartment cover ............................ 176
Safety net........................................... 176
Luggage compartment ................................ 186
Luggage compartment cover ....................... 187
Luggage compartment lid................... 182,183
Locking ................................................ 24
Opening ............................................... 24
Luggage net ............................................... 186
Luggage safety net ..................................... 189
Bracket .............................................. 189
MMain menu.................................................... 82
Make-up mirror ........................................... 147
Manual headlight beam adjustment ...... 109
,198
Manual Transmission
Clutch ................................................ 202Maximum permitted engine speeds ..............202
Memory.................................................33
,34
Minor paint damage.....................................268
Minor repairs ..............................................276
Mirrors .......................................................198
Door mirrors .........................................56
Interior mirror .......................................56
Moving off .........................................203
,205
Moving-off assistant ....................................225
MSR ...........................................................221
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................54
Function keys .................................54,55
Multi-purpose display .....................80
,92,185
Basic screens .......................................81
Clock .................................................101
Collapsible spare wheel .........................92
Comfort..............................................103
Compass ............................................102
Factory settings ..................................107
Language ...........................................107
Level ....................................................85
Lighting ..............................................106
Load ....................................................93
Locks/reduction ....................................86
Main menu ............................................82
MPH limit ..............................................83
Operation, controls................................80
Settings..............................................101
Spare wheel..........................................91
System.................................................94
Tire pressure .................................87,89
Tire sealant/sealing set .........................92
Tire type ...............................................90
Units ..................................................106

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

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Index Te s t s t a n d s
Measurement ..................................... 226
Theft protection ............................................ 16
Through-load bag ........................................ 191
Securing load ..................................... 192
Through-load facility .................................... 191
Tie-down
Belts .................................................. 186
Equipment .......................................... 197
Rings ........................................ 186
,189
Tiptronic ...................................... 15
,52,203
Rocker switches .......................... 52,205
Tire
Care .................................................. 283
Checking pressure .............................. 303
Life .................................................... 282
Traction ............................................. 280
Wear .................................................. 282
Tire and rim sizes ....................................... 359
Tire pressure ....................................... 87,198
Load .................................................. 197
Plate .................................................. 355
Reducing ................................... 304,306
Specifications ..................................... 100
Tables................................................ 361
Warning light ........................ 70
,72,110
Warning message ................................. 95
Tire pressure monitoring system .................... 87
Monitoring ............................................ 94
System learning process ....................... 89
Tire sealant .................................. 91
,98,296
Warning light ...................................... 110
Tires .......................................................... 277
Changing............................................ 174Damage ............................................. 283
Flat .................................................... 295
Inflating ..................................... 303
,305
Inscription .......................................... 289
Replacing ........................................... 284
Sidewall.............................................. 289
Size ................................................... 289
Tracks ............................................... 358
Type .................................................... 91
Valves ................................................ 284
Tool kit ....................................................... 276
Screewdriver ...................................... 291
Tools.......................................................... 276
Screwdriver ........................................ 291
Towing .............................................. 210,350
Capacity ............................................. 195
Hook .................................................. 350
Tow-starting ................................................ 210
Tracks........................................................ 358
Traction...................................................... 230
Traction systems......................................... 217
Trailer
Coupling ............................................. 194
Hitch .................................................. 194
Hitching.............................................. 194
Unhitching .......................................... 194
Transmission ..................................... 202,357
Transport ............................................ 28,238
Turn signal light .......................................... 344
Indicator light ................................. 70,72
Rear................................................... 346
Switch ................................................ 119
Turn signal pilot light
Indicator light ................................. 70,72Turn signal/high beam/headlight flasher stalk 119
Tyre pressure
Warning message..................................95
UUltrasonic measurement ..............................165
Ultrasound sensors, ParkAssist ....................163
Ultrasound sources .....................................165
Undercoating ..............................................270
Unlocking, keyless ........................................24
Immobilizer ...........................................25
Uphill driving ...............................................230
Traction..............................................230VVehicle
Battery .............................174
,320
,333
Care...................................................265
Data bank ...........................................354
Identification number ...........................354
Keys ...........................................17,334
Laying up............................................274
Lowering ............................................238
Putting into operation ..........................321
Raising ...............................................237
Recovery ............................................352
Securing against rolling .......................295
Storage ..............................................321
Transport ....................................28,238
Washing .............................................266
Vehicle door
Locking .........................................20,24
Unlocking .............................................20