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Tire pressures
Danger!
Risk of accident.
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires and cause damage. Always use an
accurate tire pressure gauge when checking
inflation pressures.
fDo not exceed the maximum tire pressure
listed on the tire sidewall. (Also refer to “Tech-
nical data“).
fCold tire inflation pressure means: all tires
must be cold, ambient temperature maximum
68°F (20°C), when adjusting the inflation pres-
sure. Avoid sunlight striking the tires before
measuring cold pressures, since the pressures
would rise from temperature influence.
fValve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt,
and thus from leakage. Always screw caps
tightly down. Replace missing caps immedi-
ately.
fFor safety reasons, don't use tire inflating bot-tles.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRES-
SURES, COLD” on Page 385.Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should
be checked every 2 weeks when cold (68°F/20°C)
and inflated to the inflation pressure recom-
mended in this Owner's Manual or on the tire-pres-
sure plate.
If your vehicle has tires of a different size than the
size indicated in this Owner's Manual or on the tire-
pressure plate, you should determine the proper
tire inflation pressure for those tires.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring that illu-
minates a low tire pressure message when one or
more of your tires is significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure message
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, and inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
Please note that the tire pressure monitoring is not
a substitute for proper tire maintenance, and it is
the driver’s responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the tire pressure
monitoring low tire pressure message.
For further information on the tire pressure moni-
toring:
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
MENU” on Page 104.When tires are warm, the tire pressure is
increased.
fNever let air out of hot tires. This could cause
the tire pressure to fall below the prescribed
value.
Insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to over-
heat and thus be damaged – even invisibly. Hidden
tire damage is not eliminated by subsequently cor-
recting the tire pressure.
Overloading
Danger!
Risk of personal injury, loss of control and
damage to vehicle parts.
fDo not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
fIf loading the vehicle also correct the tire pres-
sure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be
found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter technical data.
fNever exceed the specified axle load.
Overloading can shorten the service life of the
tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous vehi-
cle reactions and long braking distances.
Damage due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 213.

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Tire carefAvoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
fIf you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.
fCheck tires for uneven wear and damage
before driving off.
fRemove imbedded material.
fReplace worn or damaged tires immediately.
fKeep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.
fReplace missing valve stem caps.
fKeep tires inflated correctly.
fWash tires when washing the vehicle. Also
clean inner side of wheels.
fDo not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
fCheck wheel rims for corrosion.
fRemove road salt, if driving in winter.
Tire damage, puncturefPlease observe the chapter “HIGH-PRESSURE
CLEANING UNITS” on Page 285.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases increases risk of a tire failure and
resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low
tire pressure increases rate of wear of the
affected tires.
fCheck tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
fAfter driving off road, examine tires for signs
of damage such as cuts, tears, bulges or for-
eign objects stuck in the tread. Replace a dam-
aged tire if necessary.
fCross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
fIn cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized Por-sche dealer.In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain
whether there is a break in the ply with all its con-
sequences or tire damage caused by thermal or
mechanical overloading due to loss of pressure or
any other prior damage, we recommend that the
tire be replaced for safety reasons.
If one faulty tire is replaced it should be noted that
the difference in tread depth on one axle must not
exceed 30%. Handling inconsistencies may result.
fPerform a visual inspection if necessary.

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Fuse assignment – fuse box in engine compartmentNote
fUse the plastic grippers from the fuse boxes in the dashboard to replace the fuses. No. Designation Rating in A
1
Fan
60
2Fan30
3
Secondary air pump
40
4 Secondary air pump (Cayenne S)40
567
Fuel injectors, ignition coils
20
8 Fuel injectors, ignition coils20
9
Engine control module, camshaft adjusters, intake pipe switchover (Cayenne)
30
10Engine components: cooling air fan, carbon canister shut-off valve, pressure sensor for air conditioning, tank leakage detection,
run-on pump (Cayenne S), carbon canister shut-off valve valve (Cayenne)10
11
Engine existing wiring, secondary air pump (Cayenne), air-conditioning compressor (Cayenne), oil-level sensor (Cayenne)
15
12 Secondary air pumps, run-on pumps5
13
Fuel pump, right
15
14 Fuel pump, left15
15
Engine control module, main relay
10
16 Water run-on pump (Cayenne)30
17
Oxygen sensors ahead of catalytic converter
15
18 Oxygen sensors behind catalytic converter7.5

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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Headlight AdjustmentfCheck tire pressure and adjust if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 385.
fPlease observe the chapter “REPLACING BUL-
BS” on Page 360.Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver's seat must be loaded by a person or a
165lbs. (75kg) weight and the tire pressures must
meet the prescribed values. After being loaded,
the car must be rolled a few meters so that the
suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) from the front lens of
the headlamp.The correct position of the cutoff is
7.5 cm (3.0 in.) at 7.5 m or 24.6 ft. (0.4°) below
a horizontal line, x cm from ground to the center
of the headlamp lens.
Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
7.5 m (this value is a rounded down conversion
from the 25-foot distance typical of field aim using
a screen). The 7.5 m (24.6 ft.) distance is meas-
ured from the headlamp lens to the viewing
screen.
Floor
The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle's longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle's headlamp spacing.

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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 262.
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.1.9quarts (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)

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Index Door trim panel
Lighting .............................................. 168
Door unlocking .................................... 27
, 120
Doors .......................................................... 27
Door-surrounding lighting............................. 168
Drinks holder .............................................. 197
Closing rear........................................ 198
Opening front ..................................... 197
opening rear ....................................... 198
Removing insert front .......................... 197
Driving
Load .................................................. 215
Off road ............................................. 245
Sand .................................................. 252
Trailer ................................................ 217
Winter ................................................ 227
Driving downhill .......................................... 249
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 132
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 133
Driving performance ................................... 388
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 230
Off road ........................... 224
, 226
, 229
Reduced ............................................ 227
Road .................................................. 230
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 234
Road ................................ 223
, 225
, 234
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 246
Driving with a trailer .................. 182
, 216
, 387
Drop-center rim .......................................... 310
DVD Player ........................................ 196, 198
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 39
ECON mode ...................................... 151
, 156
Button .............................. 145
, 148
, 152
Electrical system ........................................ 334
Emergency flasher ...................................... 136
Emergency operation
Central Locking..................................... 26
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 171
Emergency starting ..................................... 355
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 278
Selector lever ..................................... 228
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 333
Emission control................................. 5
, 8, 91
Check engine warning light .................... 91
Emission Control System ............................. 282
Engine
Cooling system ..................................... 87
Data................................................... 380
Idling .................................................. 222
Starting and stopping ............................ 72
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 288
Lid ..................................................... 204
Engine compartment lid
Warning light....................................... 131
Engine drag torque control .......................... 239
Engine Oil
Performance class.............................. 266
Viscosity............................................. 266
Engine oil ................................................... 261
Change .............................................. 265
Dipstick .............................................. 263Level ..................................................262
Recommendation ................................265
Temperature gauge ...............................86
Topping up .........................................264
Warning ..............................................262
Engine oil level ............................................262
Checking ............................................262
Engine residual heat ...........................151
, 157
Entry aid.......................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Monitoring warning light ..................82, 84
Exit aid .........................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
FFabric linings ..............................................292
Filler flap ....................................................278
Filling pressure............................................102
Plate ..................................................379
Reducing ...................................328
, 330
Tables ................................................385
Warning light .........................82
, 84, 126
Warning message................................110
Fire extinguisher..........................................192
First aid kit .................................................196
Floor mats ..................................................291
Fluids and fuels ...........................................386
Fog lights ...................................................132
Folding wedges...........................................316
Footbrake .....................................................76
Warning light .........................................77

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

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Index Porsche Active
Suspension Management.................... 235
, 257
Display ............................................... 257
Indicator light...................................... 129
Warning light ...................................... 257
Porsche Communication Management .......... 191
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ......................... 244
Porsche Drive-Off Assistant ......................... 243
Porsche Entry & Drive .......................... 22, 199
Immobilizer........................................... 23
Opening/locking rear window ................. 22
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket ..... 22
Porsche Stability Management ... 235
, 238
, 325
Deactivating ....................................... 240
Deactivating/switching on .................... 240
Indicator light...................................... 128
Multifunctional light ............................. 240
Off road ............................................. 239
Warning light ........................ 82
, 84, 128
Porsche Traction Management ............ 235, 236
Power measurement ................................... 260
Power steering ........................................... 271
Power windows .............................. 33
, 34, 35
Comfort function (windows)............. 34, 35
One-touch operation.............................. 34
Opening/closing windows ...................... 33
Readiness for operation......................... 33
Storing end position.............................. 35
Switching off (rear)......................... 25, 35
Power-transmission ..................................... 235
Preservation ............................................... 287
Pressure tester........................................... 330
PSM ........................................ 235
, 238
, 325
Deactivating ....................................... 240Deactivating/switching on .................... 240
Indicator light ...................................... 128
Multifunctional light.............................. 240
Off road ............................................. 239
Warning light......................... 82
, 84, 128
PTM ........................................................... 235
RRadiator fans .............................................. 261
Radio
Tips ................................................... 189
Radio remote control..................................... 17
Changing the battery........................... 358
Rain sensor ................................................ 137
Rain sensor operation ................................. 138
Reading light
Front .................................................. 166
Rear................................................... 167
Rear .......................................................... 370
Rear differential lock................................... 232
Rear fog light..................................... 132
, 370
Rear lid ...................................................... 199
Locking ................................................ 22
Opening ............................................... 22
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear light ................................................... 369
Rear seats.................................................... 41
Folding forward ..................................... 41
Positioning............................................ 43
Rear window ............................................... 201
Locking ................................................ 22
Opening ........................................ 20, 22
Unlocking ............................................. 20
Rear window wiper ...................................... 139Rear-axle load .............................................213
Reduction ...................................................101
Reflector ....................................................369
Refuelling ...................................................279
Relays ........................................................334
Release button ............................................221
Relocking, automatic.....................................24
Remote control .............................................17
Changing the battery ...........................358
Removing spots and stains ..........................287
Reserve......................................................279
REST button .............................145
, 148
, 152
REST mode .......................................151, 157
Reverse gear ..............................68
, 183
, 220
Reversing light ............................................370
Rims ..........................................................246
Diameter ............................................310
Rim width ...........................................310
Rocker switches .........................................223
Roof console .....................................168, 193
Roof Transport System ..............210
, 387
, 389
Running in
Tires ....................................................14
Running-gear control systems ......................235
Running-gear setup......................................257
Indicator light ......................................129
Warning light .......................................257