Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
345
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 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
f f f
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
357
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 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
358
Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing the remote control
batteryNote
fPlease dispose of batteries in compliance with
any and all government regulations.
If the battery in the remote control becomes too
weak, a warning will appear on the multi-purpose
display in the instrument panel.
The battery should be changed if this should be
the case.Changing the battery
1. Carefully pry out the lid on the back of the key
housing with a small screwdriver.
2. Replace battery (observe polarity).
A replacement battery is available from your
authorized Porsche dealer.
3. Replace cover and press together firmly.
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
385
Tire Pressures, ColdThese tire filling pressures apply only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche.
Please observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS” on Page 297.
fOn vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring, the vehicle load must be set in the multi-purpose display of the instrument panel. Please observe the chapter
“LOAD” on Page 108. Partially loaded
(up to 3 people and 46 lbs./21 kg of luggage)Cayenne S Cayenne
Tire size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
235/65 R 17
38 psi (2.6 bar) 43 psi (2.9 bar) 38 psi (2.6 bar) 43 psi (2.9 bar) 235/60 R 18
255/55 R 18
275/45 R 19
275/40 R 20
Collapsible spare wheel 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar)
Fully loaded
(more than 3 people and 46 lbs./21 kg of lug-
gage)Cayenne S Cayenne
Tire size Front axle Rear axle Front axle Rear axle
235/65 R 17
38 psi (2.6 bar) 50 psi (3.4 bar) 38 psi (2.6 bar) 50 psi (3.4 bar) 235/60 R 18
255/55 R 18
275/45 R 19
275/40 R 20
Collapsible spare wheel 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar) 51 psi (3.5 bar)
Index
395
Footwell light .............................................. 168
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 143
Front seat with memory................... 37
, 38, 68
Front seats ................................................... 36
Adjusting the seats................................ 36
Seat position ........................................ 36
Front windshield wiper ................................. 138
Fuel .................................................... 88
, 277
Economy ............................................ 276
Evaporation control ............................. 281
Level gauges ........................................ 88
Recommendations .............................. 280
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6, 281
Fuel gauge ................................................... 88
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 64
Lighting ................................................ 65
Fuse assignment......................................... 337
Fuses......................................................... 335
GGarage door opener.................................... 184
Allocating ........................................... 185
Changeable code system .................... 185
Deleting ............................................. 186
Fixed code system .............................. 185
Gas discharge lamp .................................... 366
Glasses case .............................................. 193
Glove compartment .................................... 194
Gross weight .............................................. 213
Ground clearance ....................................... 389
HHand-held transmitter..................................184
Headlight beam adjustment........125
, 134
, 216
Headlights ................................216
, 290
, 361
Bi-Xenon ....................................363, 366
Changing for left-hand traffic ................373
Closing the housing lid.........................364
Halogen.....................................363, 365
Height adjustment ...............................373
Opening the housing lid .......................364
Setting ...............................................372
Washer system ...................................138
Headrest ......................................................40
Installing ...............................................40
Removing .............................................40
Setting .................................................40
Heated rear window .........143
, 144
, 148
, 152
Height adjustment ..............................235, 254
High beam.........................................132, 135
Indicator light .................................82, 84
Switch ................................................135
High Range.............101
, 223
, 225
, 230
, 234
On-road driving program ......................229
High-pressure cleaning units.........................285
Hillholder ....................................................242
Horn ............................................................62
IIdentification number ...................................378
Idling..........................................................222
Ignition lock ..................................................70
Immobilizer...................................................21Inclination sensor ............. 24
, 26, 28, 34, 35
Function indication................................ 32
Monitored areas ................................... 28
Switching off ........................................ 29
Switching on ........................................ 29
Switching on, temporarily ...................... 30
Instrument panel
Lighting ............................................. 134
Interior light, front...................................... 166
Interior lighting ........................................... 166
Interior mirror .............................................. 66
ISOFIX system .............................................. 60
JJack ................................................. 256
, 311
Jacking point ............................................. 319
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 356
Jumper cables ........................................... 355
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 358
Kickdown................................................... 224