2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE S spare wheel

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
B-Button for unlocking the spare wheel bracketOpening spare wheel bracket
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fMake sure that no persons or animals are
within the range of movement of the spare
wheel bracket. Operate the spare wheel
bracket only using button B.
fIf the vehicle is inclined to the side, the addi-
tional lock C on the spare wheel bracket must be operated.Precondition
The central locking system must be unlocked.
fPress button B and swing the spare wheel
bracket open.
Notes on operation
– If the opening angle exceeds 30°, the spare
wheel bracket automatically moves to final
position.
The rear lid can be opened only when the spare
wheel bracket is in final position.
– If the opening angle is less than 30°, the
spare wheel bracket automatically moves back
to its initial position.
However, the spare wheel bracket is not
completely engaged yet and must be closed
by hand.
C- Additional lock Operating the additional lock of the spare
wheel bracket if the vehicle is tilted to the
side1. Open spare wheel bracket.
2. Slide additional lock C to the left.
The spare wheel bracket is mechanically
locked.
The warning light “rear lid” and a message on
the multi-purpose display of the instrument
panel warn the driver that the spare wheel
bracket is open.

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Closing spare wheel bracket
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fOperate the spare wheel bracket only using
buttonB.
fIf the vehicle is tilted to the side, more effort
will be required to swing the spare wheel
bracket.
fMake sure that no persons or animals are
within the range of movement of the spare wheel bracket.
1. Check whether additional lock C is engaged. If
necessary, slide additional lock C to the right.
2. Swing spare wheel bracket closed with force.
3. Check lock and observe indication on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel.
The indicator light must go out when the spare
wheel bracket is locked.
Automatic locking
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 104.
D- Towing lug cover (left)
E- Emergency release cableEmergency release for the spare wheel
bracketIf the battery is flat, the only way to open the spare
wheel bracket is by using the mechanical emer-
gency release.
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fPerform emergency unlocking of the spare
wheel bracket only when the vehicle is on a level surface.
1. Remove cover of left towing lug D.
2. Pull emergency release cable E in the direction
of the arrow.
The spare wheel bracket is now unlocked and
can be operated.

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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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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 Identification, Technical Data
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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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
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.