2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S warning

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Message indicating a flat tire while the
system is learningThis warning message indicates a flat tire with a
pressure loss of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar).
The system has not identified the wheel positions
yet; the tire pressures are not displayed.
This warning cannot be acknowledged.
fStop the vehicle in a suitable place. Check the
tires for signs of damage and change them if
necessary.
When the vehicle is stationary, the screen changes
to SELECTION AFTER WARNING.
fPlease observe the chapter “SELECTION AF-
TER WARNING” on Page 112.
Message indicating a flat tire after the
learning phase has been completedThis warning message indicates a flat tire with a
pressure loss of at least 6 psi (0.4 bar).
The system has identified the wheel positions. The
deviation from the required pressure is displayed
for the corresponding wheel.
This warning cannot be acknowledged.
fStop the vehicle in a suitable place. Check the
tires for signs of damage and change them if
necessary.
When the vehicle is stationary, the screen changes
to SELECTION AFTER WARNING.
fPlease observe the chapter “SELECTION AF-
TER WARNING” on Page 112.

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Selection after warningWhen the vehicle is stationary after a tire pressure
warning, the screen changes to SELECTION AF-
TER WARNING.
fIn the menu, select the task performed.Adding air
1. Inflate the tire.
For vehicles without air suspension: Please ob-
serve the chapter “REDUCING FILLING PRES-
SURE ON VEHICLES WITHOUT AIR SUSPENSI-
ON” on Page 328.
For vehicles with air suspension:
Please observe the chapter “REDUCING TIRE
PRES SU RE ON V EHICL ES WITH AIR S U SPENS I-
ON” on Page 330.
2. After inflating the wheel in question, select
ADD AIR.
The display returns to the basic screen after
acknowledgement.
Wheel change
1. Change wheel.
2. After changing a wheel, select menu item
WHEEL CHANGE.
The display returns to the SPARE WHEEL menu
after acknowledgement.
3. Select spare wheel type.
Please observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL”
on Page 106.Sealing set
1. Remedy the tire damage with a tire sealant.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE SEALANT”
on Page 317.
2. After filling in the flat with the tire sealant, se-
lect menu item SEALING SET.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE SEALANT/
SEALING SET” on Page 107.
The display returns to the basic screen after
selecting SEALING SET.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose dis-
play if the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is
exceeded.
Note on operation
If you make a selection without performing the
action described in the selection, the message
CAUTION – FLAT TIRE – CHECK TIRES will appear
again.
fCheck the tires for signs of damage and fill or
change them if necessary.

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Warning “When vehicle stops:
Hit selection”If you drive off after changing a wheel or inflating
the tires and neglect to make a selection in the
screen SELECTION AFTER WARNING, the following
message will appear: WHEN VEHICLE STOPS:
HIT SELECTION
fThe next time you stop the vehicle, perform
the settings in the “Selection after warning”.
Wheel change messageThe WHEEL CHANGE? CHECK SETTINGS
message appears after a wheel change, if the tire
type and tire size of the new tires have not been
set in the tire PRESSURE > SETTINGS menu.
When the vehicle is stationary, the display
changes to SELECTION AFTER WARNING.
fPlease observe the chapter “SELECTION
AFTER WARNING” on Page 112.
fSelect WHEEL CHANGE. The menu
automatically changes to TIRE TYPE.
fSelect the appropriate tire type and tire size.
Only if the tire type and size are selected will
the tire pressure monitoring re-learn the tires.
Message “Spare wheel or sealing set
operation”The message SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET
OPERATION? appears after switching on the
ignition if a spare wheel type (spare wheel,
collapsible spare wheel, or sealing set) was set.
fSelect YES or NO with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.

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– In case of sealing-set operation, the menu
changes directly to the basic screen. All
settings are retained.
– If the vehicle is operated with a collapsible
spare wheel or spare wheel, the warning mes-
sage “SYSTEM NOT ACTIVE, WORKSHOP” is
initially displayed for 10 seconds. The system
then returns to the basic screen.
No:
The display automatically returns to the menu TIRE
PRESSURE > SETTINGS.
fSet the mounted tire set with tire type and tire
size. The system will re-learn the tires.
No monitoringIn the event of faults the tire pressure monitoring
cannot monitor the tire pressure.
The warning light on the instrument panel and a
message on the multi-purpose display light up.
Monitoring is not active when:
– the tire pressure monitoring is faulty,
– wheel transmitters for the tire pressure
monitoring are not present,
– temporarily after changing a wheel,
– has detected too many wheel transmitters,
– there is external interference by other radio
sources, e.g., wireless headphones,
– tire temperatures are too high.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 124.fAll warnings and messages in the tire pressure
monitoring are also indicated by the warning
light in the instrument panel.
The warning light goes out as soon as all faults
are remedied.
Tire pressure monitoring warning
light

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Pressure increase as the result of
temperature increaseA - Tire pressure
B - Tire temperature
C - Tire pressure for cold tires
D - Tire pressure for hot tires
E - Pressure increase as the result of temperature
increase
F - Pressure drop in faulty/leaking tires
1 - Required-pressure line
2 - Notification of tire-pressure loss
(from -3 to -6 psi/-0.2 bar to -0.4 bar)
3 - Flat-tire warning (as of -6 psi/-0,4 bar)
In accordance with physical principles, the air
pressure changes as the temperature changes.
The tire pressure increases or decreases by
around 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) for a temperature change
of 50°F (10°C).Tire pressure specificationsThe tire pressure must match the prescribed value
(required pressure).
You can find information on the tire pressure for
cold tires (68°F/20°C):
– In the TIRE PRESSURE menu (filling informa-
tion):
As a deviation from the required pressure for
each wheel if the system has learned the
values.
– In the TIRE PRESSURE menu (filling informa-
tion):
As a required pressure for each axle if the
system has not learned the values.
– On the tire pressure plate in the front left door
aperture for each wheel.
– In this Owner’s Manual:
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRES-
SURES, COLD” on Page 385.Insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to
overheat and thus be damaged – even invisibly.
Hidden tire damage is not eliminated by subse-
quently correcting the tire pressure.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS”
on Page 297.

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CompassMAIN MENU > SETTINGS > COMPASS
If you drive your vehicle across the magnetic field
zone set on the multi-purpose display, you must
enter your current zone in the COMPASS menu
(see illustration).
fEnter the corresponding zone in increments of
1 using the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
Calibrating
In rare cases, external disturbances may necessi-
tate calibration of the compass. The warning mes-
sage “CAL.” appears on the multi-purpose display.
fTo calibrate the compass, follow the displayed
instructions DRIVE IN A FULL CIRCLE.
The system automatically returns to the MAIN
MENU after successful calibration.

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Warning Lights and Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Owner's Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level after refuelling.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
System fault – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to left for
2 secondsEngage the steering lock.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move the steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Switch selector lever to position “P”.Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in selector lever
positionP.
Apply the brake Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever to position
“P” or “N”Tiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
Applying the clutch Manual transmission: Apply the clutch when starting.

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Passenger airbag switched onAdvanced Airbag - displays when the passenger's airbag
switches on or displays for approx. 10 seconds with the passen-
ger's airbag switched on after switching on the ignition
Passenger's airbag deactivated Advanced Airbag - displays when the passenger's airbag deacti-
vates or displays for approx. 10 seconds with the passenger's
airbag deactivated after switching on the ignition
Checking passenger's seat settings Weight sensing is impaired on the passenger's seat (Advanced
Airbag).
Correct the seating position, set the backrest upright, do not
support weight on the armrests, or lift on the handles.
Safety belt Fasten safety belt.
Warning – Flat tire – Check tires Stop in a suitable place and check the tires. Change wheel if
necessary.
Check spare wheel – Required pressure:
50 psi/3.4 barAppears about every 6 months.
Check if the pressure of the mounted spare wheel matches the
required pressure, as it is not monitored electronically.
Tire pressure too low – Add air System detects a pressure loss of at least 2.9 psi. (0.2 bar).
Correct tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Collapsible spare wheel/sealing set
max. 50 mph (80 km/h) Observe maximum permitted speed.
Collapsible spare wheel 51 psi/3.5 bar
max. 50 mph (80 km/h) Information on driving with a collapsible spare wheel.
Observe maximum speed of max 50 mph or 80 km/h and
required pressure of 51 psi or 3.5 bar.
System not activeIndication when spare wheel or collapsible spare wheel is used
or tire pressure monitoring is faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist repair shop.
Select new set of wheels in the Tire pressure menu after
changing the wheels.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures