2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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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 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
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Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic condi-
tions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement. Only
this battery meets the specific requirements of
the vehicle.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Battery chargingAutomotive batteries loose their efficiency when
not in use. The charge available in your battery can
be measured with a battery hydrometer. We rec-
ommend that the battery voltage be tested by
your Porsche dealer who has the appropriate
equipment.
If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the
battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
A discharged battery allows rapid formation of sul-
fates, leading to premature deterioration of the
plates.
Danger!
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in severe
personal injuries.
fCharge battery in a well ventilated area.
fNever charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a fro-
zen battery to thaw out first.
fIf you get electrolyte, which is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-tor.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.Slow battery charging
1. Pay attention to all warnings and follow instruc-
tions that come with your battery charger.
2. When charging, ensure adequate ventilation.
3. Remove battery.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING AND
INSTALLING BATTERY” on Page 347.
4. All vent caps should be open.The fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
5. Ensure that charger is switched off – danger of
short circuit!
6. Connect charger cables.Charger cables must
be connected POSITIVE (+) to POSITIVE (+)
and NEGATIVE (–) to NEGATIVE (–).
7. Switch on charger. Normally, a battery should
be charged at no more than 10 percent of its
rated capacity. Rated capacity of the battery in
your vehicle is listed on the battery housing.
8. After charging, turn off charger and disconnect
charger cables.
9. Tighten the vent caps and reinstall battery.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING AND
INSTALLING BATTERY” on Page 347.

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Removing and installing 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.
fDo not tilt the battery when removing it.Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
The battery is located in the battery box under the
left front seat.
If the battery is completely discharged, the vehicle
must be provided with external power at the jump-
lead starting points so that you can move the seat.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on
Page 355.Maintenance note
The seat mounting bolts must be replaced each
time they are loosened.
The bolts are micro-encapuslated and keep dust
and water out.
If this is not observed, it might not be possible to
attain the prescribed tightening torque of 37 ftlb
(50 Nm).
Removing battery
1. Switch off all electrical loads and withdraw the
ignition key.
2. Move the left front seat all the way back and
up.
Move the backrest fully upright.
3. Unclip front seat trim A.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 4. Fold sections of floor carpet forward.
Unscrew both screws B of the seat mounting.5. Tilt the seat all the way back.
With the seat tilted back, use the fore-and-aft
adjustment to move the seat forward again.6. Open the 4 clamps C of the battery-box lid with
a screwdriver.
7. Remove the battery-box cover with ventilation
duct.
Danger!
Danger of explosion and injury and risk of
short circuit and damage to the alternator
and electronic control units.
fDisconnect the negative cable first, and then the positive cable.
8. Disconnect the negative cable.
9. Disconnect the positive cable.

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10.Pull off vent hose D on the battery.
11.Unscrew screw E of the battery fastening
plate.
Remove battery fastening plate.12.Unscrew screw F of the bracket.
Remove bracket.
Danger!
Danger of caustic burns, explosion and risk
of injury. Contact with battery acid will burn
your eyes and skin.
fLift battery out of the battery box using the
folding handles.Try not to tip the battery.
13.Lift battery out of the battery box using the
folding handles. Try not to tip the battery.Installing the battery
1. Danger of caustic burns!
Place battery in the battery box without tipping
it if possible.
2. Push battery forwards and toward the center
of the vehicle until it is under the stops G.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs fAlways tighten all screws to the
prescribed torque.
3. Fasten the battery fastening plate with screw
E. Tightening torque 15 ftlb. (20 Nm).
4. Fasten the bracket with screw F. Tightening
torque 6.5 ftlb. (9 Nm).
5.Important: Do not forget to connect vent
hose D to the battery.
Make sure that both ends of the vent hose are
properly connected.
Danger!
Danger of explosion and injury and risk of
short circuit and damage to the alternator
and electronic control units.
fConnect the positive cable first, and then the negative cable.
6. Connect the positive cable.
7. Connect the negative cable.
8. Put on the battery-box cover carefully.
Ensure that the ventilation duct is properly in-
serted.
9. Engage the 4 clamps C on the battery-box lid
and close them with a screwdriver.10.With the seat tilted back, use the fore-and-aft
adjustment to move the seat back.
Tilt the seat forward.
11.Clean threaded holes on the seat mounting.
12.Use only new bolts B (the bolts are micro-en-
capsulated).
Insert bolts B and screw them in a few turns by
hand.
Tighten bolts.
Tightening torque 37 ftlb. (50 Nm).
13.Clip in front seat trim.
14.Move seat to normal position.

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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 344.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.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs Removing subwoofer
1. Withdraw the ignition key.
Remove the Porsche Entry & Drive control unit
from the ignition lock in vehicles that contain
this feature.
Please observe the chapter “REMOVING THE
CONTROL UNIT FROM THE IGNITION LOCK” on
Page 70.
2. Remove any existing tire sealant C.3. Undo the two fastening nuts D.
4. Unscrew screw E.
5. Disconnect plug connection F.6. Remove subwoofer housing.
Installing subwoofer
1. Insert subwoofer housing.
2. Connect plug connection F.
3. Tighten the two fastening nuts D.
4. Tighten screw E.
5. Place any existing tire sealant C in recess.