Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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Emergency Starting with Jumper
CablesIf the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
the car has been parked for a long time, the bat-
tery of another car can be used for starting with
the help of jumper cables.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
same.
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
the discharged battery.The discharged battery
must be correctly connected to the vehicle's elec-
trical system.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 332.
Note
Do not try to start the car by pushing or towing.
Damage to the catalytic converters and other
components of the car may result.
Danger!
Risk of damage and serious personal injury
due to short circuit.
fUse only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely insu-
lated alligator clips.
fFollow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
fWhen connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get caught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
fThe vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive ter-
minals are connected.
fThe cable clamps must not be allowed to con-
tact each other when one end of the jumper ca-
bles are connected to a battery.
fCarefully ensure that tools or conductive jewel-
ery (rings, chains, watch straps) do not come
into contact with the positive jumper cable or
the positive battery post.
fImproper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator.
Danger of caustic burns.
fDo not lean over the battery.Danger of gas explosion.
fImproper use of booster battery to start a ve-
hicle may cause an explosion, resulting in se-
vere personal injuries.
fKeep sources of ignition away from the bat-
tery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
fA discharged battery can freeze even at
14°F (−10°C). Before connecting jumper ca-
bles, a frozen battery must be thawed out.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Danger of short circuit.
fAlways switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Danger of injury. The headlights are under
high voltage when installed.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the light housing.
fOnly use the bulbs specified in the bulb chart.
fBulbs must be clean and free from oil, grease
or fingerprints.
fNever touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper when replacing bulbs.
fAlways carry spare bulbs with you.
In certain countries, the carrying of spare
bulbs is mandatory.
Caution!
Risk of damage to headlights due to exces-
sive temperatures and abrasion.
fAttach no coverings (e.g. films, “stone
guards“) in the area of the headlights.
fUse soapy water only to clean light lenses and
plastic headlight lenses. In no case may chem-
ical cleaners or other volatile cleaning fluids be
used.
fTo prevent scratches, do not rub with a dry or merely moist cloth, tissue or insect sponges.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
TowingCertain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar. In
addition, damage to your vehicle may result from
improper procedures. Consult your authorized
Porsche dealer for details.Vehicle towingFlat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles. Under certain cir-
cumstances, wheel lifts may be used when the ve-
hicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.
Towing hookThe towing hook is contained in the tool kit.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
fUse the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.
fNever use the towing hook to tow this or any other vehicle.
Front and rear mounting
1. Carefully lever out the appropriate plastic cov-
er A in the bumper with the blade of a screw-
driver.
The cover is captive and need not be removed
completely.
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
369
4)Mounting wheels with 18 inch tyre size and the collapsible spare wheel is not possible for the increased performance Cayenne Turbo.1)Snow chains
and clearanceClearance for tires marked
1) is only assured with snow chain, part No. 955.044.600.07.
Clearance for tires marked 2), 3)
is only assured with snow chain, part No. 955.044.600.08.
For tires marked with
3): Only use snow chains on the rear axle.
Optimal handling characteristics can be achieved only when snow chains are fitted on all four wheels of the vehi-
cle.
It is also possible to fit snow chains on only one axle (preferably the rear axle). Maximum speed 50 km/h
(30 mph).
fObserve the respective road traffic regulations.
fUse only Porsche-authorized fine-link cross-type or edge chains.
Index
381
Evaporation control ............................. 270
Level gauges ........................................ 86
Recommendations .............................. 269
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6
, 270
Fuel gauge ................................................... 86
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 64
Lighting ................................................ 65
Fuse assignment......................................... 325
Fuses......................................................... 323
GGarage door opener.................................... 178
Allocating ........................................... 179
Changeable code system .................... 179
Deleting ............................................. 180
Fixed code system .............................. 179
Gear display ............................................... 215
Glasses case .............................................. 188
Glove compartment .................................... 189
Gross weight .............................................. 207
Ground clearance .............................. 374
, 375
HHand-held transmitter ......................... 178
, 179
Headlight beam adjustment ................ 123, 132
Headlights ................................ 210
, 279
, 349
Bi-Xenon ............................................. 351
Changing for left-hand traffic ................ 359
Closing the housing lid ........................ 351
Height adjustment ............................... 359
Opening the housing lid ....................... 351
Setting ............................................... 358Washer system ...................................136
Headrest ......................................................40
Installing ...............................................40
Removing .............................................40
Setting .................................................40
Heated rear window .........141
, 142
, 143
, 147
Height adjustment ..............................227, 244
High beam.........................................130, 133
Indicator light .................................80, 82
Switch ................................................133
High Range...............99
, 216
, 218
, 223
, 226
On-road driving program ......................222
High-pressure cleaning units.........................274
Horn ............................................................62
IIdentification number ...................................364
Idling..........................................................215
Ignition lock ..................................................70
Immobilizer...................................................21
Inclination 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 ..............................................132
Interior light, front .......................................160
Interior lighting............................................160
Interior mirror ...............................................66
ISOFIX system...............................................60
JJack ................................................. 246
, 299
Jacking point ............................................. 307
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 344
Jumper cables ........................................... 343
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 346
Kickdown................................................... 217LLeather care .............................................. 280
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 359
Level control
..................... 98
, 174
, 191
, 227
, 244
, 301
Loading level.................... 245
, 246
, 375
Low level ........................................... 244
Normal level....................................... 244
Special low level................................. 244
Special terrain level ............................ 244
Switching on and off ........................... 246
Warning light ...................................... 246
License plate light............................. 162, 357
Lid
Engine compartment .......................... 199
Luggage compartment ....................... 194
Seal .................................................. 279
Lifting
Garage lift.......................................... 300
Jack .................................................. 307