2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S tow

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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2. Screw in towing hook B as far as the stop (left-
hand thread) and tighten hand-tight.
Pulling vehicle onto flat bed1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tying down vehicle on flat bed1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim. Make sure the strap is flat over the
rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect. Use hoist cable as a safety cable.
Recovering the vehicleDepending on the vehicle equipment, the spare-
wheel well contains one or two towing lugs.
fWhen recovering the vehicle, always use two
towing lugs if possible.
Screw in the towing lugs only at the front or
rear.
Never screw them in so that one towing lug is
at the front and one is at the back.

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
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Weights1)Empty weight includes 165 lbs. (75 kg) driver and baggage share.2)The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional equipment is installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.3)Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System. Cayenne
manual transmissionCayenne
Tiptronic SCayenne S
manual transmissionCayenne S
Tiptronic SEmpty weightEmpty weight (depending on equipment)per DIN 70020
4860 - 5670 lbs.
(2160 - 2520 Kg)
4784 -5578 lbs.
(2170 - 2530 kg)
5006 - 5850 lbs.
(2225-2600 kg)
4949 - 5776 lbs.
(2245 - 2620 kg)
per 70/156/EEC
1)
5029 - 5839 lbs.
(2235 - 2595 kg)5051 - 5861 lbs.
(2245 - 2605 kg)5175 - 6019 lbs.
(2300 - 2675 kg)5220 - 6064 lbs.
(2320 - 2695 kg)
Maximum axle load, front
2)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3053 lbs. (1385 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
3208 lbs. (1455 kg)
Maximum axle load, rear
2)
3637 lbs. (1650 kg) 3637 lbs. (1650 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg) 3704 lbs. (1680 kg)
Maximum gross weight 6492 lbs. (2945 kg) 6492 lbs. (2945 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)
Trailer operation Canada/USAMaximum gross weight 6713 lbs. (3045 kg) 6713 lbs. (3045 kg) 7155 lbs. (3180 kg) 6790 lbs. (3080 kg)Maximum axle load, front/rear axle
3053/3858 lbs.
(1385/1750 kg)
3053/3858 lbs.
(1385/1750 kg)
3208/3913 lbs.
(1455/1775 kg)
3208/3913 lbs.
(1455/1775 kg)
Roof load
Maximum roof load
3)
when roof rail is fitted
3)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75 kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165 lbs. (75 kg)
225 lbs. (100 kg)
165lbs. (75kg)
Towing capacity/vehicle + trailer weight
Maximum towing capacity, braked
(up to a max. 12% slope)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
7716 lbs. (3500 kg)
Maximum towing capacity, unbraked 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg) 1654 lbs. (750 kg)
Maximum vehicle + trailer weight
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14209 lbs. (6445 kg)
14209 lbs. (6580 kg)
14506 lbs. (6580 kg)
Maximum trailer hich load 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg) 308 lbs. (140 kg)

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Index
LLeather care............................................... 291
Left-hand traffic .......................................... 373
Level control . 100
, 180
, 196
, 235
, 254
, 313
Loading level .................... 255
, 256
, 390
Low level ............................................ 254
Normal level ....................................... 254
Special low level ................................. 254
Special terrain level ............................. 254
Switching on and off............................ 256
Warning light ...................................... 256
License plate light............................... 168, 371
Lid
Engine compartment........................... 204
Engine compartment warning light........ 131
Luggage compartment ........................ 199
Seal ................................................... 290
Lifting
Garage lift .......................................... 312
Jack................................................... 319
Platform ............................................. 312
Light
Flasher............................................... 135
Switch....................................... 114, 132
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 290
Inscription .......................................... 310
Light segments........................................... 181
Lighter
front .................................................. 188
rear ................................................... 188
Lights ............................................... 216, 290
Changing............................................ 360
Chart ................................................. 359
Limit speedOff-road shifting ......................... 231
, 234
Load .......................................................... 215
Compartment cover ............................ 193
Full..................................................... 108
Partial ................................................ 108
Safety net........................................... 193
Securing (ski bag)............................... 209
Stowing ..................................... 215, 216
Load fastening points.................................. 202
Loading level ..................................... 255, 390
Loadspace ........................................ 202, 215
Loadspace floor.......................................... 202
Locking the steering column
With Porsche Entry & Drive .................... 71
Locking, keyless ........................................... 22
Immobilizer ........................................... 23
Switching off readiness for operation ...... 23
Unlocking vehicle doors ......................... 22
Locks ........................................................ 101
Low beam ................................ 132
, 168
, 366
Switch ................................................ 132
Low level .................................................... 254
Low Range ............. 101
, 224
, 226
, 230
, 234
Indicator light ...................................... 230
Off-road driving program...................... 229
Luggage
Compartment cover ............................ 193
Safety net........................................... 193
Luggage compartment ................................ 202
Luggage compartment cover ....................... 203
Luggage compartment lid................... 199, 200
Locking ................................................ 22
Opening ............................................... 22
Luggage net ............................................... 202Luggage safety net .....................................206
Bracket ..............................................206
MMain menu ....................................................94
Make-up mirror ...........................................164
Manual headlight beam adjustment ......125
, 216
Manual Transmission
Clutch ................................................220
Maximum permitted engine speeds ..............220
Memory..........................................37
, 38, 68
Minor paint damage.....................................287
Minor repairs ..............................................296
Mirrors .......................................................216
Door mirrors .........................................67
Interior mirror .......................................66
Moving off .........................................221
, 223
Moving-off assistant....................................243
MSR ...........................................................239
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................64
Function keys .................................64, 65
With telephone function ..........................65
Multi-purpose display ...................92
, 107
, 205
Basic screens .......................................93
Clock .................................................116
Collapsible spare wheel .......................107
Comfort..............................................118
Compass ............................................117
Factory settings ..................................123
Language ...........................................122
Level ..................................................100
Lighting ..............................................121
Load ..................................................108
Locks/reduction ..................................101

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Index Shifting .............................................. 224
Steering wheel buttons.................................. 64
Lighting ................................................ 65
Stopping .................................................... 227
Storage .............................................. 16
, 193
Storage compartment ................................. 193
in the luggage compartment ................ 196
Storage tray
Armrest, front ..................................... 195
Armrest, rear...................................... 195
Stowing luggage ................................ 215, 216
Subwoofer
Installing............................................. 352
Removing ........................................... 352
Summer tires ............................................. 382
Sun blind .................................................... 165
Sun visors .................................................. 164
Switching passenger airbag on/off
Warning light ...................................... 126
TTachometer .................................... 82
, 84, 86
Tail light ..................................................... 369
Tank opening .............................................. 278
Telephone .................................................. 190
Telephone menu ........................................... 95
Temperature
Sensor ...................................... 148
, 152
Setting ...................................... 149, 154
Temporary change-down.............................. 223
Terrain level................................................ 254
Te s t s t a n d s
Measurement ..................................... 244
Theft protection ............................................ 16Through-load bag ........................................ 208
Securing load ..................................... 209
Through-load facility.................................... 208
Tie-down
Belts .................................................. 202
Equipment .......................................... 215
Rings ........................................ 202
, 206
Tiptronic....................................... 15
, 62, 221
Rocker switches.......................... 62, 223
Tire
Care .................................................. 303
Checking pressure.............................. 327
Life .................................................... 302
Traction ............................................. 300
Wear .................................................. 302
Tire and rim sizes ....................................... 383
Tire pressure ..................................... 102, 216
Load .................................................. 215
Plate .................................................. 379
Reducing ................................... 328, 330
Specifications ..................................... 115
Tables ................................................ 385
Warning light......................... 82
, 84, 126
Warning message ............................... 110
Tire pressure monitoring.............. 102, 104, 109
Tire sealant .............................. 106
, 113
, 317
Warning light....................................... 126
Tires .......................................................... 297
Changing ............................................ 191
Damage ............................................. 303
Flat .................................................... 316
Inflating ..................................... 327, 329
Inscription .......................................... 309
Replacing ........................................... 304Sidewall ..............................................309
Size ...................................................309
Tracks................................................382
Type ..................................................106
Valves ................................................304
Tool kit .......................................................296
Screewdriver ......................................311
Tools ..........................................................296
Screwdriver ........................................311
Towing ..............................................228
, 374
Capacity .............................................213
Hook ..................................................374
Tow-starting ................................................228
Tracks ........................................................382
Traction ......................................................248
Traction systems .........................................235
Trailer
Coupling .............................................212
Hitch ..................................................212
Hitching ..............................................212
Unhitching ..........................................212
Transmission .....................................220, 381
Transport ..............................21
, 23, 29, 256
Turn signal light...........................................368
Indicator light .................................82, 84
Rear ...................................................370
Switch ................................................135
Turn signal pilot light
Indicator light .................................82, 84
Turn signal/high beam/headlight flasher stalk 135
Tyre pressure
Warning message................................110
Ty re s
Changing ............................................323