2005 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO windshield wipers

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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield wash-
er and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruct-
ed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.

Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the engine compartment
lid, windshield and wiper system.
fOnly wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could be scratched.
fLoosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
fDo not operate headlight washer in car wash-
es.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.fAlways switch the windscreen wipers off (posi-
tion 0) before opening the engine compart-
ment lid. If the wiper arms are not in position
0, they will automatically move to this position
when the engine compartment lid is opened.
This will happen even if the ignition is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched.
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Front windshield wiper – rain sensor op-
eration
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
Notes on operation
The amount of rain or snow which has settled on
the windshield is measured. Wiper speed is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly.
f f f

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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Rear Window
Danger!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the rear
window is open.
fAlways keep the rear window closed when the
engine is running.
fAlways keep the rear window closed while driving.
fPlease observe the chapter “PORSCHE ENTRY
& DRIVE” on Page 24.
UnlockingfBriefly press button 2 on the remote control.
The rear window can be opened with unlocking
buttonA.OpeningfPress unlocking button Aor
fPress button 2of the remote control for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The rear window pops open.ClosingfLower the rear window and press it into the
lock until it can be felt to engage and lock.
Automatic Locking
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 102.
Engine Compartment LidOpening
Caution!
Risk of damage to engine compartment lid or
windshield wipers.
fMake sure that the windshield wipers are not
pulled out forwards when opening the engine
compartment lid.
fAlways switch the windshield wipers off (posi-
tion0) before opening the engine compart-
ment lid.
If the wiper arms are not in position 0, they will
automatically move to this position when the
engine compartment lid is opened. This will
happen even if the ignition is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched off and then on again.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Wiper BladesfWhen wiper performance deteriorates, replace
the wiper blades in good time.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS” on Page 256.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper arm accidentally
falls back onto the windshield.
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are
frozen in place are loosened improperly.
fThaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace wiper blades as soon as possible.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If the wiper blades are not changed properly,
they can come loose when the car is moving.
fCheck whether the wiper blades are seated se-
curely.
The wiper blade must be pushed onto the wip-er arm up to the stop.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0).
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
5. Lift up wiper blade completely (arrow).

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Maintenance, Car Care
Warning!
Moisture which gets on to the brakes during
a car wash can reduce braking efficiency or
make the brake pull unevenly which could in-
crease the danger of an accident, causing
serious personal injuries or death.
fAlways apply the brakes a few times after
washing the car to test braking efficiency and
dry the brake discs.
When doing this, take care not to hamper other
road users behind you (traffic conditions per-mitting).
Automatic car washes
Optional add-on parts or parts which project be-
yond the contours of the vehicle may be damaged
by design features (e.g. brushes) of automatic car
washes.The following parts are particularly
susceptible to damage:
– Windshield wipers (always switch them off to
prevent them wiping unintentionally in intermit-
tent or sensor operation).
– Door mirrors (always fold in).
– Roof Transport System (always remove com-
pletely).
– Spoiler.
– Wheels (the wider the rim and the lower the tire
height, the greater the risk of damage).
fPlease consult the operator before using
automatic car washes.
fWash and dry by hand all points not reached by
a car wash, such as door and lid seams or
door sills.
Note
Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles
and high pressures, which are not seen in normal
driving. Therefore, water can sometimes find its
way into the passengers compartment during or
shortly after the car wash.
Door lockfTo prevent the door lock from freezing during
the cold season, cover the lock barrel with a
suitable adhesive tape during washing.
fShould the locks freeze, use an ordinary de-ic-
er.
In many cases, a well warmed key can help.
Never use excessive force.

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
305
Fuse assignment – fuse box in left side of dashboard
No. Designation Rating in A1
Sockets
20
2 Parking heater radio receiver5
3
Sockets
20
4 Parking heater15
5
Sockets
20
6 Porsche Entry & Drive15
7
Diagnosis, rain/light sensor, antenna control
5
8 Windshield wipers30
9
Washer fluid pump
15
10 Power window, rear left25
11
Central locking system
15
12 Interior light20
1314 Power window, front left2515
Tail light, right
15
16 Horn20
17
Turn signal, side light, left
10
18 Headlight washer system20
19
Fog lights
15
20
21
Cornering light
15

Index
367
Securing against rolling ....................... 287
Storage.............................................. 313
Transport .................................... 28
,230
Washing ............................................. 257
Vehicle door
Locking ......................................... 20,24
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Vehicle key
Battery ............................................... 326
Vehicle-trailer combination stabilisation ......... 217
Ventilation ................................ 126
,127
,131
Vents ......................................................... 125
Central ...................................... 129,135
Footwell .................................... 129,135
Side .......................................... 129,135
Vertical coupling load .................................. 191
Voltmeter
Battery/generator warning ..................... 77
WWarning triangle.......................................... 175
Warnings ...................................................... 83
Washer fluid
Level.................................................. 243
Topping up ......................................... 243
Washer system, windscreen wipers ..... 120
,121
Washing ..................................................... 257
Water crossing ........................................... 224
Weights...................................................... 352
Wheel alignment ......................................... 277
Wheel bolts ................................................ 285
Removing .................................. 293,299
Wheel change ............................................. 279Wheels ..............................................262
,269
Adjusting ............................................277
Change .....................................286,293
Storing ...............................................278
Tracks................................................348
Wheel balancing .........................219,277
Windows ....................................................260
Windscreen wipers
Front ..................................................120
Rear ...................................................121
Windshield ................................129
,135
,243
Windshield wiper/washer stalk .....................119
Windshield wipers ..............................180,246
Blades................................................260
Switch ................................................119
Winter
Driving ...............................................313
Tires ..................................................348
Wiper blades .....................................246,260
Changing ...................................246,248
Working on your vehicle ...............................234