2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN load capacity

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comfort and excellent lateral
support. The choice of materials
and clarity of design are central
to the ambience of each car. The Cayman models are
uncompromising in performance
– and in everyday use. The low-
level seats, sweeping domedroof and expansive glass surfaces
create a unique sense of
transparency and space. All seat
options provide exemplaryThe load capacity has been
carefully considered for optimum
practicality. The generous front
compartment is balanced at the
rear by a large, two-part storage
area beneath the hinged rear lid.
In terms of ergonomics, every
control is directly accessiblewithout looking down from the
road. Logically arranged, they are
simple and easy to use. Every
function has its own rocker-type
switch, and there are no awkward
menus to navigate.
Accompanying it all with clarity
and power is a choice of audio
When driving pleasure makes perfect sense.
Comfort in the new Cayman and the Cayman S.
Cayman interior with optional equipment, e.g., leather interior package in two-tone combination, PCM, sports seats
systems. The spatial geometry of
the passenger compartment
provides the ideal setting for
optimum acoustics. To exploit this
potential, there’s a range of high-
quality options, including the
BOSE
®Surround Sound System
(see page 84).

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Load-carrying capability.
The Cayman and Cayman S are
purposefully designed to make
every journey a pleasure. Not
only when enjoying each car for
its own sake, but whatever your
destination. Suddenly, even a trip
to the shops takes on a whole
new level of appeal. You’ll also
find yourself ideally prepared for
all kinds of leisure activity. From
diving in the ocean to trekking
in the hills, both Cayman models
have the carrying capacity for
everything you need.
The generous load concept
includes two luggage compart-
ments, a wide range of interior
storage, and an optional roof
transport system. As a result,
the Cayman and Cayman S are
both eminently practical and
consistently enjoyable, whatever
the reason for your journey.
Front luggage compartment.
The front luggage compartment is
carpet-lined and offers 150 litres
of loadspace. A covered nicheprovides a secure location for the
navigation DVD drive (included
with optional navigation system)
and the optional CD autochanger.
Rear luggage compartment.
The rear compartment beneath
the soft-lined hatch can also
be loaded from inside the car.
Fully carpeted, it comprises two
storage areas: a flat surface
on the engine cover and a main
luggage area to the rear. This
arrangement enables easy loading
of longer items of luggage.
The rear luggage area is both
generously proportioned –
totalling 260 litres – and elegantly
matched to the rest of the car.
As an optional enhancement, you
can apply your chosen exterior
colour to the panels surrounding
the engine cover and the integral
strut tower mouldings
(see InteriorDesign package).
A retaining rail at the front of the
engine cover helps to secure
any luggage under braking. This
can be augmented by an optional
full-size partition which installs
Front luggage compartmentLuggage partition
immediately behind the seats.
Smaller items can be secured
on top of the engine cover using
a luggage net with four lashing
eyelets. A stainless steel ‘bridge’
provides an elegant transition
to the lower rear luggage area.
This compartment is designed
for larger items of luggage and
also has four lashing eyelets.
Another useful feature in the rear
compartment is the covered
service opening with filler tubes
for coolant and oil.

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zoom layers available on the map
enable a finer gradation of scale.
The time displayed in both the
instrument cluster and the PCM
terminal is synchronised with the
standard GPS time.
Extended navigation module.
Available in conjunction with PCM,
this optional expansion module
enables automatic navigation
along a previously recorded route
(reverse route navigation). It also
facilitates compass and GPS-
based navigation in regions not
covered by your navigation DVD.
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).
PCM is an optional multimedia
control and display system
featuring radio, CD player, audio
controls, on-board computer and
GPS navigation. It can also be
combined with an optional tri-band
telephone module. Key features
include a high-resolution 5.8-inch
colour display with 16 : 9 aspect
ratio. The menu structure is easy
to navigate using a multifunction
rotary push-button control. A 12-
digit keypad is also included for
dialling outgoing calls. The system
also provides easy access to the
performance display and memory
function included with the optional
Sport Chrono Package Plus.The DVD drive used for satellite
navigation is housed in the front
luggage compartment. One of the
benefits of this arrangement is
that the MP3-compatible CD drive
in PCM can be used exclusively
for audio CDs.
On-board computer.
The standard on-board computer
provides a wide range of
information, including average
fuel consumption, average speed,
range till empty and audio data.
It can also be used to view data
from the optional Tyre Pressure
Monitoring (TPM). Information is
accessed using a control stalk on
the steering column and viewed in the central instrument display.
If combined with the optional
PCM, you can access additional
data and functions such as
average values and driver-defined
speed-limit warnings. The control
stalk for the computer is also
used to select the analogue and
digital timing functions in the
optional Sport Chrono Package
(see pages 54/55).Navigation system.
The PCM navigation system
includes an intuitive menu
structure and dedicated DVD
drive. One of the main benefits
of DVD navigation is rapid route
calculation. The wide range of
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
Electronic logbook.
This optional addition to PCM
enables you to automatically
record on every journey the
mileage, route distance, date and
time as well as starting location
and destination. Data can be
downloaded from PCM via the
infrared port and processed on
a PC using software included
with the package. This easy-to-
use option fulfils the statutory
requirements for automatic
logbooks as specified by the
German revenue authorities.
Telephone module.
Available in conjunction with PCM,
this optional GSM telephone
module has an integral hands-free
facility. The microphone is
concealed beneath the steering
column casing and is directed
towards the driver’s position.
Functions can be accessed using
dedicated keys on the PCM
terminal, a control stalk on the
steering column, or the optional
three-spoke multifunction steering
wheel.Special features include SMS
(text) messaging as well as card-
free calls to emergency services.
The antenna is located neatly
out of sight beneath the scuttle
at the base of the windscreen.
A passive (keyless) handset
offering greater call privacy is
available as an optional extra.
CDC-4 CD autochanger.
This optional CD autochanger
has a total capacity of six CDs.
Compatible with both the
standard audio system and PCM,
it installs neatly away in a
compact niche within the front
luggage compartment. Both
standard cars include a CD
autochanger preparation.