2006 PORSCHE CAYENNE TURBO checking oil

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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100
to 200 km. Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumptionDuring the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Oil level monitoring – Failure – Workshop Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Checking the oil level
Oil pressure too low Immediately stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Service in 1864 mls (3000 km)Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance
shown has been covered. However, it is the intervals in the
„Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service nowService indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Brake pads – Workshop Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Porsche dealer
without delay.
Warning – Brake circuit division Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure – WorkshopDrive carefully. Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM failure – WorkshopDrive carefully. Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Parking brake Parking brake not released.
PSM onPorsche Stability Management was switched on.
Instrument
panelMulti-purpose
displayText display Meaning/measures

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Maintenance, Car Care
Engine Oil LevelfCheck the oil level regularly. I t i s b e s t t o d o t h i s
when refuelling and before extended journeys.
Further important information concerning “mainte-
nance” can be found in a separate chapter.
fPlease observe the chapter “EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR
VEHICLE” on Page 250.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNING LIGHTS
AND WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 122.
Warning!
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and
may be fatal if swallowed.
fKeep engine oil out of children's reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have
caused cancer in laboratory animals.
fAlways protect your skin by washing thorough-ly with soap and water.If the oil level is too low, this is indicated by the oil-
level warning light lighting up on the multi-purpose
display.
fCheck the oil level using the oil dipstick as
soon as possible and add engine oil if neces-
sary.
Note on operation
fIf the engine compartment lid is opened and oil
is not added, the warning message appears
again after approximately 62 miles (100 km).
Checking the oil level
Warning!
Danger of injury. The radiator fans can start
running as a function of temperature, even
with the engine switched off.
Risk of burning from hot parts in engine com-
partment.
fExercise extreme caution when working on the engine compartment.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
correctly
– Vehicle must be level.
– Engine must be switched off and at operating
temperature.
– Before the oil-level measurement, allow the en-
gine oil to flow back into the oil pan for around
3 minutes.
Oil-level warning

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Checking oil level with the oil dipstick
1. Withdraw oil dipstick and wipe it with a clean,
lint-free cloth.
2. Push oil dipstick fully home, withdraw again
and read off the oil level.
The oil level must never fall below or ex-
ceed the “Min.” and “Max.” marks on the
dipstick.
The difference between the marks is approx.
1.6 qt or 1.5 liters.
3. Push oil dipstick in as far as the stop.Topping off engine oil
Warning!
Fire hazard if engine oil comes into contact
with hot engine parts.
Risk of damage if engine oil comes into con-
tact with the drive belt.
fExercise great care when adding engine oil.1. Unscrew cap of the oil filler opening.
2. Add engine oil carefully.
3. Measure oil level again after a few minutes.
Never exceed the MAX mark on the oil
dipstick.
4. Push oil dipstick in as far as the stop.
5. Carefully close cap of the oil filler opening.

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Index Door-surrounding lighting............................. 162
Drinks holder ..................................... 188
, 192
Closing rear........................................ 193
Opening front ..................................... 192
opening rear ....................................... 193
Removing insert front .......................... 192
Driving
Load .................................................. 209
Off road ............................................. 236
Sand .................................................. 243
Trailer ................................................ 211
Winter ................................................ 220
Driving downhill .......................................... 239
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 130
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 131
Driving performance ................................... 373
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 223
Off road .................. 217
, 219
, 222
, 223
Reduced ............................................ 220
Road ................................ 216
, 218
, 223
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 226
Road .................................................. 226
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 237
Driving with a trailer .................. 176
, 210
, 372
Drop-center rim .......................................... 298
DVD Player ................................................. 193
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 39
ECON mode ...................................... 146
, 151
Button ....................................... 143, 147Electrical system ........................................ 322
Emergency flasher ...................................... 134
Emergency operation
Central Locking..................................... 26
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 165
Emergency starting ..................................... 343
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 267
Selector lever ..................................... 221
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 321
Emission control................................. 5
, 8, 88
Check engine warning light .................... 88
Emission Control System ............................. 271
Engine
Boost pressure ..................................... 87
Cooling system ..................................... 85
Data................................................... 366
Idling .................................................. 215
Starting and stopping ............................ 72
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 277
Lid ..................................................... 199
Engine drag torque control .......................... 231
Engine Oil
Performance class.............................. 255
Viscosity............................................. 255
Engine oil ................................................... 251
Change .............................................. 254
Level .................................................. 252
Recommendation ................................ 254
Temperature gauge............................... 84
Topping up ......................................... 253
Engine oil level............................................ 252
Checking ............................................ 252Warning ..............................................252
Engine residual heat ...........................146
, 152
Entry aid.......................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Exit aid .........................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
FFabric linings ..............................................281
Filler flap ....................................................267
Filling pressure............................................100
Plate ..................................................365
Reducing ...................................316
, 318
Tables ................................................370
Warning light .......80
, 82, 102
, 112
, 124
Warning message................................108
Fire extinguisher..........................................187
Floor mats ..................................................280
Fluids and fuels ...........................................371
Fog lights ...................................................130
Folding wedges...........................................304
Footbrake .....................................................75
Warning light .........................................76
Footwell light ..............................................162
Fresh-air intake ...........................................141
Front seat with memory ..........................37, 38
Front seats ..........................................36
, 188
Adjusting the seats................................36
Seat position.........................................36
Front windscreen wiper ................................136
Fuel ....................................................86, 266
Economy ............................................265

Index
383
Off-road driving ........................................... 236
Recommendation ................................ 237
Off-road shifting
Limit speed ............................... 223
, 226
Oil ............................................................. 251
Change .............................................. 255
Consumption ........................................ 14
Dipstick .............................................. 253
Filler opening ...................................... 253
Performance class .............................. 255
Temperature gauge.............................. 84
Topping up ......................................... 253
Viscosity ............................................ 255
Oil level
Checking ............................................ 252
On-board computer.............................. 90, 200
Basic Screens ...................................... 91
Clock ................................................. 114
Collapsible spare wheel ....................... 105
Comfort ............................................. 116
Factory settings .................................. 121
Language ........................................... 120
Level.................................................... 98
Lighting .............................................. 119
Load .................................................. 106
Locks/reduction ................................... 99
Main menu............................................ 92
Operation, controls ............................... 90
Settings ............................................. 114
Spare wheel ....................................... 105
System .............................................. 107
Telephone ............................................ 93
Tire pressure ............................. 100, 102
Tire sealant/sealing set ....................... 106Tire type.............................................103
Units ..................................................120
Vehicle info ...........................................97
Warnings ..............................................98
Operating in other countries.........................265
Oxygen sensor ...........................................272
PPaint ..........................................................276
Panic button .................................................18
Panorama roof system................................167
Comfort function .................................169
ParkAssist ................................173
, 175
, 211
Parking ......................................................220
Parking aid ..........................................38, 173
Parking brake ...............................................74
Test stand ..........................................235
Warning light................................75, 126
Parking heater ............................................153
Activating the memory .........................156
Faults .................................................157
Programming.............................154, 155
Switching on and off ............................154
Parking light ...............................................133
Particle filter ...............................................261
PASM ................................................227, 247
Display ...............................................247
Indicator light ......................................127
Warning light.......................................247
Passenger compartment .............................209
Passenger compartment monitoring system
..................24
, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35
Passenger-seat drawer .......................188
, 191
PCM...........................................................186Person buttons ............................................ 37
Plastic parts .............................................. 279
Polishing.................................................... 276
Porsche Active Suspension
Management..................................... 227
, 247
Display .............................................. 247
Indicator light ..................................... 127
Warning light ...................................... 247
Porsche Communication Management ......... 186
Porsche Down-Hill Assistant ........................ 235
Porsche Entry & Drive .................. 22
, 23, 194
Immobilizer .......................................... 23
Opening/locking rear window ................ 22
Opening/locking spare wheel bracket .... 22
Porsche Stability Management
.............................................. 227
, 230
, 313
Deactivating ....................................... 232
Indicator light ..................................... 126
Multifunctional light ............................. 232
Off road ............................................. 231
Switching on ...................................... 232
Warning light ........................ 80
, 82, 126
Porsche Traction Management ........... 227, 228
Power measurement .................................. 250
Power steering .......................................... 260
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)............................... 35
Power-transmission .................................... 227
Preservation .............................................. 276