2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE S wiper blades

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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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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the engine compartment
lid, windshield and wiper system.
fOnly wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet,
otherwise it could be scratched.
fLoosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
(rain sensor operation).
fDo not operate headlight washer in car wash-
es.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
operation (rain sensor operation).
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.fAlways switch the windscreen wipers off (posi-
tion 0) before opening the engine compart-
ment lid. If the wiper arms are not in position
0, they will automatically move to this position
when the engine compartment lid is opened.
This will happen even if the ignition is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched
off and then on again.
0 – Windshield wipers off
1 – Front windshield wiper – rain sensor op-
eration
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
Notes on operation
The amount of precipitation which has settled on
the windshield is measured. Wiper speed is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly.
f f f

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6 – Rear window wiper – intermittent
operation
fMove wiper stalk forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset
intervals.
7 – Rear window wiper – one-touch
operation
fPush wiper stalk forward briefly. The washer
system sprays and the rear window wiper goes
through three wipe cycles.
8 – Rear window wiper and washer system
fPush wiper stalk forwards as far as it will go.
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
lever is pulled away from the steering wheel.
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
wipes are executed.Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace the damaged wiper blades
immediately.

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
273
Wiper BladesfWhen wiper performance deteriorates, replace
the wiper blades in good time.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS” on Page 284.
Caution!
Risk of damage if wiper arm accidentally
falls back onto the windshield.
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are
frozen in place are loosened improperly.
fThaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
fReplace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
Replacing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If the wiper blades are not changed properly,
they can come loose when the car is moving.
fCheck whether the wiper blades are seated se-
curely.
The wiper blade must be pushed onto the wip-er arm up to the stop.
1. Apply the parking brake.
2. Switch the windshield wipers off (position 0).
3. Switch ignition off.
4. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the wind-
shield.
5. Lift up wiper blade completely (arrow).
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Maintenance, Car Care
Cleaning the engine compartment
Caution!
Risk of damage, e.g. to the alternator, paint-
ed surfaces, and the valve covers.
fNever use high-pressure cleaning units with a
round-jet nozzle.
fAlways maintain a minimum distance of 21 in.
(50 cm).
fAlways cover the lid over the brake fluid reser-
voir prior to cleaning with a high-pressure
cleaner. Never point the cleaning jet directly at
the lid.
fDo not point the cleaning jet directly at any of the aforementioned components.
Note on operation
If the car is driven off-road frequently and after
driving on salted or gritted roads:
fClean the engine compartment regularly.
WindowsThe road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which col-
lect on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which en-
ters the car through the fresh air vents.
fClean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
fMake sure not to damage the TV antenna in the
side window when cleaning.
fIf you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or
polish and could smear the windows and thus
impair vision.
fRemove dead insects with insect remover.
Wiper bladesWiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year (be-
fore and after the cold season) or whenever
wiper performance deteriorates.
fPeriodically clean wiper blades with Porsche
window cleaner, especially after the vehicle
has been washed in a car wash.
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.

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