Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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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.
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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)
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
Index
401
UUltrasonic measurement .............................. 182
Ultrasound sensors, ParkAssist.................... 180
Ultrasound sources ..................................... 182
Undercoating .............................................. 289
Unlocking, keyless ........................................ 22
Immobilizer........................................... 23
Uphill driving............................................... 248
Traction ............................................. 248VVehicle
Battery ............................. 191
, 344
, 357
Care .................................................. 284
Data bank........................................... 378
Identification number ........................... 378
Keys ........................................... 17, 358
Laying up ........................................... 293
Lowering ............................................ 256
Putting into operation .......................... 345
Raising ............................................... 255
Recovery ............................................ 376
Securing against rolling ....................... 316
Storage.............................................. 345
Transport ...................... 21
, 23, 29, 256
Washing ............................................. 285Vehicle door
Locking .........................................21
, 23
Unlocking .............................................20
Vehicle key
Battery ...............................................358
Ventilation.................................144
, 148
, 152
Vents .........................................................143
Central ......................................150, 156
Footwell ....................................150, 156
Side ..........................................150, 156
Vertical coupling load..................................213
Voltmeter .....................................................90
Battery/generator warning .....................90
WWarning triangle ..........................................196
Warnings ....................................................100
Washer fluid
Level ..................................................270
Topping up .........................................270
Washer system, windshield wipers ................138
Washing .....................................................285
Water crossing ...........................................250
Weights ......................................................387
Wheel alignment..........................................305
Wheel bolts ................................................313
Removing ..................................322
, 331
Wheel change .............................................307
Wheels ..............................................290, 297
Adjusting ............................................305
Change .....................................315, 322
Storing ...............................................306
Tracks................................................382
Wheel balancing .........................244, 305Windows.................................................... 288
Windshield ............................... 150
, 156
, 270
Windshield wiper/washer stalk .................... 137
Windshield wipers..................... 139
, 204
, 273
Blades ............................................... 288
Front ................................................. 138
Rear .................................................. 139
Switch ............................................... 137
Winter
Driving............................................... 345
Tires ................................................. 382
Wiper blades..................................... 273, 288
Changing .................................. 273, 275
Working on your vehicle .............................. 260