Maintenance, Car Care
259 Maintenance, Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle ..................... 260
Engine Oil Level ......................................... 262
Engine Oil Recommendation ........................ 265
Coolant Level ............................................. 267
Brake-Fluid Level ........................................ 269
Washer Fluid .............................................. 270
Power Steering .......................................... 271
Air Cleaner ................................................ 272
Particle Filter ............................................. 272
Automatic Transmission Fluid ...................... 272
Manual Transmission Oil ............................. 272
Wiper Blades ............................................. 273
Fuel Economy ............................................ 276
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 276
Fuel........................................................... 277
Fuel Recommendations............................... 280
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 281
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 281
Emission Control System ............................ 282
Car Care Instructions.................................. 284
Maintenance, Car Care
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Storing your PorscheIf you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side. Clean the engine compartment. The un-
der carriage and chassis components should
be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).It is
not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to the
possibility of corrosion on shock absorber pis-
ton shafts.The vehicle should be moved slight-
ly, approximately every four weeks, to prevent
flat spot on the tires.Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHARGE STATE”
on Page 344.Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors, lids and roof must be closed.
The air vents should be opened.
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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)
