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Airbags
Danger!
There is a danger of serious personal injury
or death if the airbag system is impaired by
improper cleaning work.
fDo not make any modifications whatsoever on
individual components such as the padded
covers of the steering wheel, the front seats,
the roof pillars and the rooflinings.
fLet your authorized Porsche dealer clean these components.
Fabric liningsFabric linings on pillars, headliner and sun visors,
etc., must be treated only using suitable cleaning
agents or a suitable dry foam and a soft brush.
AlcantarafDo not use a leather care product to clean Al-
cantara.
For regular care it is sufficient to clean the cover
with a soft brush.
Cleaning when lightly soiled
fWet a soft cloth with water or a neutral soap
solution and wipe off the dirt.
Cleaning when heavily soiled
fWet a soft cloth with lukewarm water or
thinned white spirit and dab the dirt from the
outside in.
Safety beltsfUse a mild detergent to clean soiled belts.
fWhen drying, avoid direct sunlight.
fOnly use suitable cleaning agents.
fDo not tint or bleach the belts.
The belt fabric could be weakened, thus affect-
ing safety.
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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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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 22 Rear differential lock30
23
Rear differential lock, disengageable anti-roll bars
10
24 Tire pressure monitoring system5
2526Porsche Stability Management, passenger airbag deactivation, brake pedal switch, instrument panel, engine control unit,
airbag control unit, steering column module1027282930313233
Steering wheel heating, steering column module
15
34 Passenger compartment monitoring, seat heating5
35
Low beam, high beam
15
36 Vehicle electrical system control unit10
3738 Brake lights1039
Relay activation, heated rear window, seat heating
5
40 Instrument panel5
41
Porsche Entry & Drive
15
42 Panorama roof30
43
Subwoofer
30 No. Designation Rating in A
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44 Electrical seat adjustment, left; electrical steering column adjustment 3045
Electrical seat adjustment, left; seat heating, rear
30
46
47
Rear differential lock
10
48 Parking heater clock5
49
Servotronic, disengageable anti-roll bars
5
50 Heating pipe ventilation10
51
Diagnosis, parking brake switch
5
52 Rear wiper30
53
Heated rear window control unit, passenger compartment monitoring, light switch, steering column module
5
54 Headlight beam adjustment10
5556 Fan, front air-conditioning system4057
Fan, rear air-conditioning system
40
RES 1 Spare fuse 15
RES 2
Spare fuse 2
20 No. Designation Rating in A
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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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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
CapacitiesUse only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.1 Depending on equipment levelCayenne S CayenneEngine oil change quantity without oil filter
approx. 8.5 quarts (8.0 liters)
approx. 6.0 quarts (5.7 liters)
Engine oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 9.0 quarts (8.5 liters) approx. 6.7 quarts (6.3 liters)
Reference indication is the level on the oil dipstick.
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on Page 244.
Coolant
1)
approx. 4.8 – 5.5 U.S. gallons (18 – 21 liters)
approx. 3.4 – 4.8 U.S. gallons (13 – 18 liters)
Manual transmission with compensation approx.1.9 quarts (1.8 litres) approx.1.9 quarts (1.8 litres)
Automatic transmission with torque converter
approx. 10.6 quarts (10.0 liters)
approx. 10.6 quarts (10.0 liters)
Transfer box approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter) approx. 0.9 quarts (0.85 liter)
Front-axle differential
approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
approx. 1.1 quarts (1.0 liter)
Rear-axle differential approx. 1.5 quarts (1.4 liters) approx. 1.2 quarts (1.25 liters)
Locking rear differential
approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
approx. 1.7 quarts (1.6 liters)
Fuel tank
approx. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserve
approx. 26.4 U.S. gallons (100 liters),
including approx. 3 U.S. gallons (12 liters) reserve
Fuel quality
The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium fuel with
98 RON/88 MON is used.
If unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON/85 MON are used, the engine's “Electronic
Oktane™ knock control“ automatically adapts the ignition timing.
Power steering
approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 11 S
®approx. 1.6 quarts (1.5 liters) Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluid
approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
approx. 1.0 quart (0.95 liter)
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Use only Original Porsche brake fluid.
Window/headlight washer system approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters) approx. 7.9 quarts (7.5 liters)