2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN airbag

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The handling of the car is even
more alert when fitted with the
optional Sport Chrono Package
(see page 54). This exclusive
performance upgrade includes
a dashboard-mounted analogue
and digital timer unit. When ‘Sport’
mode is selected, the engine
and chassis are seamlessly
switched to a more direct and
positive setup. The throttle is
more responsive, PSM (see page
64) inputs are reduced, and the
optional PASM (see page 52) is
also switched to its firmer ‘Sport’
mode settings.On vehicles with optional Porsche
Communication Management
(PCM – see page 86), the system
can be upgraded to the Sport
Chrono Package Plus (see page
55). Additional features include
a performance display in PCM
and a personal memory function.
Occupant protection is matched
to performance using a system of highly robust side and cross
members which absorb impact
energy in a safe and calculated
manner. Standard safety features
include full-size front airbags andPorsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP – see page 66). The POSIP
package features separate head
and thorax airbags as well as
side-impact protection beams.
The lightly domed roof creates
a bright and spacious interior.
The passenger compartment is
ergonomically designed with a
range of high-quality materials.
The cockpit area is precisely as
you would expect – exclusively
created for driving. The steering
wheel is adjustable for height and
reach, while all major controls
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |The Cayman
are logically arranged within easy
reach of the driver.
The standard seats offer excellent
comfort and lateral support. You
can also choose from a range
of optional alternatives, including
pneumatically adjustable adaptive
sports seats (see pages 74/75).
The coupé body on both the
Cayman and Cayman S unites
style with practicality. Beneath therear lid with large glass screen
is a generously proportioned
luggage compartment featuring
two main storage areas. Offering
260 litres of loadspace, it is joined
by a further 150 litres at the
front, making 410 litres in total.
Equally generous is the quality of
sound from the standard CDR-24
audio system. Optional additions
include the Sound Package Plus
which provides enhanced acoustic
performance. For perfect in-car
audio, there’s the BOSE
®Surround
Sound System (see page 84),
offering concert-hall quality through
a total of 10 loudspeakers.
In summary, each car provides a
unique combination of everyday
practicality, exceptional active
safety and uncompromising,
dynamic performance. These
apparent contradictions are
successfully reconciled within a
proven and elegant vehicle
concept that is perfectly realised
on the road.
Cayman in Guards RedCayman S in Arctic Silver Metallic

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SafetyPerformance is crucial in a
genuine sportscar. But then so are
all aspects of safety. At Porsche,
we believe that nothing is more
important than this balance of
power and control. The stability
of a car is inextricably linked
with its engine and chassis
performance. Neither can be
considered in isolation. Neither
is complete on its own. In the
Cayman and Cayman S, we’ve
used a comprehensive range of
protective features that are
designed around the driver and
passenger. Inherent within themare the very highest standards of
active and passive safety. Only
then do we arrive at a car that is,
in all respects, instantly Porsche.

4-piston monobloc brake calipers

Porsche Stability Management (PSM)

2 full-size front airbags

Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP)

Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB – optional)

Bi-Xenon headlights (optional)

The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Safety
Driver and passenger airbags.
Both full-size airbags at the
front of the car have a two-stage
inflation capability, in which
deployment is dependent on the
nature and force of the accident.
In a low-speed crash, the airbag
is only partially inflated, thereby
minimising occupant discomfort.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Cayman models have an
engine immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the
Cayman S has a comprehensive
alarm system with contact-
sensitive exterior protection.
The alarm is activated or
deactivated using the standard
key remote when locking or
unlocking the car. Radar-based
interior surveillance is also
available as an option. approximately 8 litres, ensuring
maximum protection over the
entire seat adjustment range.
The passenger cell is shielded
by side-impact protection beams
in each of the doors.
Other standard safety features
include integral head restraints,
an energy-absorbing steering
column, three-point seat belts
with pre-tensioners and force
limiters, energy-absorbing
structures in the dashboard area
and flame-retardant materials
throughout the interior.
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Vehicle tracking system.
An optional preparation is
available for both Cayman models
enabling future installation of a
vehicle tracking system obtainable
from Porsche Tequipment. The
system can be used to locate a
stolen vehicle across most of the
countries of Europe. Note:
package comprises special wiring
loom and higher capacity battery.
Child seats.
The passenger’s seat is also
designed to carry an ISOFIX-
compatible child seat. The
necessary preparation – including
airbag deactivation – is available
from Porsche Tequipment. You
will also find a comprehensive
range of Porsche child seats.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP).
Both Cayman models are equipped
with Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP) as standard. This
comprehensive package provides
effective protection for the head
and upper body area. Each seat
has two side airbags featuring
hybrid gas generant technology.
A thorax airbag is located in the
side of the seat backrest, while
a head airbag deploys upwards
from the door. All four airbags
have an individual volume ofCayman and Cayman S
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Comfort
consumption, average speed,
range till empty and audio
information.
Steering wheel.
Both Cayman models have a three-
spoke leather steering
wheel with full-size airbag as
Instruments.
A single glance is all it takes –
particularly when it comes to the
instruments. The familiar Porsche
grouping of symmetrical round
instruments forms an integral
part of the cockpit design.Above the instruments is a
specially designed shroud with
semi-transparent grille. The dials
on the new Cayman have a black
background, while those on the
Cayman S have an aluminium-
coloured finish. Both sets of
instruments feature crisp white
backlight illumination. An integral
light sensor automatically adjuststhe degree of illumination to match
the ambient light conditions.
The dials provide a continuous
overview of all key information,
including external temperature,
time, trip odometer, total odometer
and vehicle speed. You can also
view a range of additional data
from the standard on-board
computer, e.g., average fuel
access to audio, navigation and
– if fitted – telephone functions
(only in conjunction with PCM).
For a detailed overview of the
available steering wheel options,
see pages 109-113. standard. Special features include
40 mm of height and reach
adjustment. A smooth leather
finish is available as an optional
extra on the steering wheel rim
and airbag module. Alternatively,
you can specify a three-spoke
sports or three-spoke multifunction
wheel. The latter is equipped with
six integral keys offering direct
Cayman dashboard with optional equipment, e.g., leather interior package with two-tone combination, PCM

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Sports seats.
The optional leather sports seats
offer firmer upholstery than the
standard seat design. Higher side
bolsters on backrest and squab
provide additional lateral support.
The fore/aft position and height
are mechanically adjustable, while
the backrest is electrically
controlled.
Electrically adjustable seats.
This second seat option features
full electric adjustment of fore/aft
position, height, backrest angle,
squab angle and lumbar support.
A memory function stores your
seat and lumbar support settings
along with the exterior mirror
positions. Two sets of preferences
can be stored and selected using
buttons conveniently located on
the door panel. A further set of
preferences can be stored in each
of the two key remotes. When
either of the remotes is used to
open the doors, the corresponding
seat and mirror settings are
automatically selected.
The new Cayman and the Cayman S |Comfort
Adaptive sports seats.
This alternative seat option
combines excellent comfort with
a driver memory function. The
comprehensive range of power
adjustment controls include
fore/aft position, height, backrest
angle, squab angle and lumbar
support. The side bolsters
on backrest and squab are
pneumatically adjustable for the
perfect fit. This exceptional
variability ensures generous
comfort on long-distance journeys
as well as precision support when
cornering. The memory function
includes both exterior mirrors as
well as all seat settings except
for the squab and backrest side
bolsters.
Seat heating.
All seat variants can be equipped
with an optional two-stage heating
function for backrest and squab.
Air conditioning.
The standard air conditioning in
the new Cayman and Cayman S
offers quiet, efficient operation.
Settings can be adjusted from
either seat position using simple
plus and minus keys.
For optimum comfort, you can
select different temperature
settings for the upper and lower
areas of the cockpit. Other
convenient features include a
windscreen defroster function.
As an optional alternative, we
can equip your car with a fully
automatic air-conditioning system.
Offering consistent control of
interior temperature, the
system uses a solar sensor
to compensate for the effects
of ambient light.
Cruise control.
This optional system provides
automatic speed control between
30 and 240 km / h (20-149 mph).
It is operated via a separate
control stalk on the steering
column and can be used in all
available gears.
Standard seats.
The standard seats have a
leatherette finish with Alcantara
facings. Special features include
thorax airbags in each seat
backrest, enhanced lateral
support, and a specially designed
spring system that is adapted to
the chassis of the car. The high
side bolsters provide optimum
support without any feeling of
restriction. Generous seat travel
and adjustment options mean that
even taller drivers can find the
ideal seat position. The backrest
angle is electrically controlled,
while the fore/aft position and
height are mechanically adjustable.
Two-stage heating is available as
an optional extra.
Electrically adjustable seat Adaptive sports seat Sports seatAutomatic air conditioning

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Index
A
Active safety 58
Adaptive sports seats 75
Air conditioning 75
Anti-theft protection 67
B
Bi-Xenon lighting system with
headlight cleaning 59
BOSE
®Surround Sound
System 84
Braking system 60
C
CD autochanger (CDC- 4) 87
CD radio (CDR-24) 83
Child seats 67
Colours 96
Cruise control 75
Cylinder-specific
knock control 40
D
Driver and passenger airbags 66
E
Electrically adjustable seats 74
Electronic logbook 87
Engine and gearbox mounts 42
Engine cooling 36
Engine management system
with electronic throttle
(Motronic ME7.8) 37
Exhaust emission control 90
Exhaust system 40
Extended navigation module 87
F
Factory collection 116
Fuel system 90
Index
H
HomeLink®
garage-door opener 76
I
Ignition system 40
Instruments 72
Intake manifold, two-stage
resonance 38
Integrated dry-sump
lubrication 36
L
Load-carrying capability 79
Luggage compartment, front 79
Luggage compartment, rear 79
M
Manual gearbox with
dual-mass flywheel 44
Materials and recycling 90
MOST
®bus 83
N
Navigation system 86
Noise 90
O
Oil-level indicator 36
On-board computer 86
Optional equipment 94
P
ParkAssist 77
Passive safety 65
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 52
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 62
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 86
Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP) 66
Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) 64
R
Rear screen 77
Roof transport system 81
S
Seat heating 75
Seats 74
Service 118
Servicing 41, 91
Six-cylinder boxer engine 30
Sound Package Plus 83
Sport Chrono Package 54
Sport Chrono Package Plus 55
Sports exhaust system 41
Sports seats 74
Steering 50
Steering wheel 73
Storage compartments 80
Suspension 48
T
Technical data 122
Telephone module 87
Telephone preparation 83
Tiptronic S 45
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) 51
V
VarioCam Plus 39
Vehicle tracking system 67
W
Water-repellent side windows 76
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 76
Wheels 51
Wipers, front 76
Wiper, rear 77