2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S flat tire

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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections. These
engineering and safety features will be enhanced
by you...the safe driver...– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield wash-
er and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruct-
ed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield are free
of snow and ice, so the heater and the wind-
shield wipers work properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.

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Tire PressurefPlease observe the chapter “TIRES/WHEELS”
on Page 297.
The tire pressure monitoring monitors the pres-
sure in the four road wheels and warns the driver
if the pressure is too low.
The display as well as the settings for tire pres-
sure monitoring are done on the multi-purpose dis-
play in the TIRE PRESSURE menu.
However the tire pressure must be set manually
on the wheel.
The tire pressures to be monitored for tire type
are permanently set in the tire pressure
monitoring and cannot be changed.
The driver is solely responsible for filling the tires
correctly and for selecting in the multi-purpose dis-
play.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure in-
creases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
Despite the advantages offered by the tire
pressure monitoring, it is not a substitute for
proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s
responsibility to maintain correct tire pres-
sure, even if under-inflation has not reached
the level to trigger illumination of the tire
pressure monitoring low tire pressure mes-
sage.
fWhen a flat tire has been displayed, immedi-
ately stop in a suitable place and check the
tires for damage. If necessary remedy the
damages with a tire sealant.
fDo not by any means continue to drive with
leaking tires.
fDefective tires must be immediately replaced
by a specialist repair shop.
Tire repairs are not permissible under any
circumstances.
fSealing the tire with the tire sealant is only an
emergency repair, so you can drive to the next
repair shop. The maximum permitted speed is
50 mph (80 km/h).fDo not drive with tires whose tire pressure
drops again in a short period of time. In cases
of doubt, have tires checked by a specialist re-
pair shop.
fIf the tire pressure monitoring is defective
(e.g., defective wheel transmitter), contact a
specialist repair shop immediately and have
the damages repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored by a
defective tire pressure monitoring.
fTires lose air over time without a tire defect
being present. A tire pressure warning will then
appear in the multi-purpose display. Correct
the tire pressure at the next opportunity.
fThe tire pressure monitoring gives a warning
about tire damages due to insufficient tire
pressure as well as about a gradual loss of
pressure due to foreign objects.
The tire pressure monitoring cannot warn you
about tire damages occurring suddenly (e.g.,
flat tire due to sudden external effects).
fBefore fitting tires approved by Porsche which
are not stored in the on-board computer, the
missing information should be supplemented
in the on-board computer.

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Tire pressure settingsMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS
Warning!
Incomplete entries on the multi-purpose
display affect correct information of
warnings and messages.
fAfter one of the following actions, the settings
must be updated in the TIRE PRESSURE menu:
– Changing a wheel
– Filling with tire sealant
– Adding air (after previous warning “Flat tire”)
fPlease observe the chapter “SELECTION AF-TER WARNING” on Page 112.The following settings made in this menu serve as
the basis on which the tire pressure monitoring
determines the correct pressure.
–Tires
Select the type and size of the tires on the
vehicle.
–Load
Select the type of loading.
–System
Switch tire pressure monitoring on.
Note on operation
Settings can be made only when the vehicle is sta-
tionary.
Tire type menuTire typeMAIN MENU > TIRE PRESSURE > SETTINGS >
TIRE TYPE
The tire type and corresponding tire size are set in
the TIRE TYPE menu.
–Summer
–All season
–Winter
– All terrain
–Spare wheel

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Spare wheel
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The spare wheel does not contain a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by the tire
pressure monitoring.
fThe spare wheel must be used only over short distances.
fPlease observe the chapter “SPARE WHEEL”
on Page 331.
fSelect SPARE WHEEL with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The message SYSTEM NOT ACTIVE, WORK-
SHOP appears after the RESET switch is
pressed.
The display automatically returns to the TIRE
PRESSURE menu (filling information).
The required pressure specifications can be
read.
fSelect BACK. The menu returns to the basic
screen.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OP-
ERATION appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 113.Collapsible spare wheel
Warning!
Risk of accident.
The spare wheel does not contain a wheel
transmitter and is not monitored by the tire
pressure monitoring.
fThe collapsible spare wheel must be used only over short distances.
fPlease observe the chapter “COLLAPSIBLE
SPARE WHEEL” on Page 325.
fSelect COLLAPSIBLE WHEEL with the rocker
switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The required pressure and speed limit for the
collapsible spare wheel are displayed at first.
This is followed by the message SYSTEM NOT
ACTIVE, WORKSHOP.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
The reminder SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OP-
ERATION appears each time the ignition is
switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 113.Tire sealant/sealing set
Warning!
Risk of accident.
fHave the tire replaced by a specialist repair
shop as soon as possible.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph
(80 km/h).
fPlease observe the safety and operating in-structions on compressor.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE SEALANT”
on Page 317.
fSelect SEALING SET with the rocker switch.
fPress RESET switch.
The display automatically returns to the
TIRE PRESSURE menu (filling information).
fInflate tires according to the displayed
pressure differences.
A warning appears on the multi-purpose display if
the speed limit of 50 mph (80 km/h) is exceeded.
SPARE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION ap-
pears each time the ignition is switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “MESSAGE “SPA-
RE WHEEL OR SEALING SET OPERATION”” on
Page 113.

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Tire pressure warnings and
messagesThe tire pressure monitoring warns about loss in
pressure in two stages, depending on the amount
of pressure loss:
Stage 1 – Tire pressure too low message
(3 to 6 psi (0.2 to 0.4 bar) loss in pressure)
Stage 2 – Flat tire warning
(loss in pressure as of 6 psi (0.4 bar))
Warning!
Risk of accident. Tire damage may impair
road safety.
fStop the vehicle in a suitable place. Check the
tires for signs of damage and change them if necessary.
Example: If the tire pressure display shows
„– 3 psi“, you must increase the tire pressure by
3psi.
Tires lose air over time without a tire defect being
present. The tire pressure monitoring will then
issue a corresponding message or warning.
fCorrect the tire pressure.
Message indicating tire pressure lossThis message indicates a pressure loss of be-
tween 3 and 6 psi (0.2 and 0.4 bar) if the wheel
positions have not been identified.
This message appears when the vehicle is station-
ary and the ignition is switched on again.
fThe message is displayed for 10 seconds or
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
fCorrect the tire pressure at the next opportuni-
ty.
Message indicating tire pressure loss for
a wheelThe system has identified the wheel positions. The
deviation from the required pressure is displayed
for the corresponding wheel.
This message indicates a pressure loss of be-
tween 3 and 6 psi (0.2 and 0.4 bar).
This message appears when the vehicle is station-
ary and the ignition is switched on again.
fThe message is displayed for 10 seconds or
fPress RESET switch.
Note on operation
fCorrect the tire pressure at the next opportuni-
ty.

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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.