2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN airbag off

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Using child restraint systems in the
passenger seat
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the pas-
senger seat can result in serious personal in-
jury or death to the child from an airbag de-
ployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating air-
bag in an accident, Porsche strongly recom-
mends:
fPlease observe the chapter “PASSENGER
AIRBAG OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT
LIGHT UP” on Page 47.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHILD RES-TRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 49.Child restraint system for up to one-year old
children
– Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up.
– Adjust the passenger's seat as far away from
the airbag as possible.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger’s airbag triggering uninten-
tionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-
year old child is seated in the child restraint
system on the passenger’s seat the indicator
lamp „PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ must be on.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
fDo not use a child restraint system on the pas-
senger’s seat.
fOn vehicles with key-operated airbag deactiva-
tion device: Switch to position OFF.
fHave the fault remedied at your nearest author-ized Porsche dealer.Child restraint system for children older than
one year
Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sys-
tem for the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208.
Depending on the weight acting on the passen-
ger's seat, the passenger's airbag will automati-
cally be switched on or off.
Small adult passengers
Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-
cator lamp does not light up.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger’s airbag not triggering.
When the ignition is on and the small adult
passenger is seated on the passenger’s seat,
the indicator lamp “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF” must be off.
If the “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” indicator
lamp lights up, it could indicate a fault in the
system.
In this case:
fDo not carry a passenger in the passenger’s
seat.
fHave the fault remedied at the nearest author-ized Porsche dealer.

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Automatic locking retractorThe safety belt for the passenger is equipped with
an automatic locking retractor for securing the
child restraint system. When activated, this retrac-
tor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint
system in place so that inadvertent movements
will not occur.
Before transporting a child on the passenger’s
seat:
fPlease observe the chapter “CHILD RES-
TRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 49.
A- PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child, when excessive force is acting on the
passenger's seat due to the seat belt.
In such cases, the passenger's airbag can be
switched on unintentionally.
fAfter fastening the child restraint system, do
not adjust the seat.
fCheck the condition of the passenger’s airbag
system shown by the indicator lamp A in the central console.Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. If a child restraint system must be fastened to
the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
2. Fasten child seat.
3. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out. At
this point the locking mechanism is activated.
4. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
Make no more adjustments to the seat.
5. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on
the child restraint system. You may further
tighten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of
it to retract.
Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do
not occur by moving the seat with the child
seat installed.
Releasing the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt latch.
2. Then make certain that the belt has fully re-
tracted. At this point the automatic locking fea-
ture will be disengaged.
Seek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation
of a Porsche child restraint system.

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LATCH SystemChild seat bracket on the passenger’s
seatThe key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not
installed at the factory. They can be retrofitted.
fPlease see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche Child
Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether for Chil-
dren system (LATCH).
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child age groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compat-
ible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
fAlways observe the separate installation in-
structions for your child seat.
fPlease observe the chapter “CHILD
RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 49.
Installing a LATCH child seat system1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as
outlined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
Note
Make sure that the key switch is switched to AUTO
once the child seat has been removed, in order to
provide protection to the adult occupants.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 59
Advanced Airbag........................................... 44
Air conditioning ...................................130
, 133
Air distribution ....................................130, 133
Air filter ...................................................... 194
Airbag .......................................................... 42
Function ............................................... 44
Warning light ........................................ 47
Air-conditioning compressor ................132, 135
Alarm system ............................................. 157
Alcantara ................................................... 202
Antenna .................................... 157
, 158
, 197
Antilock brake system................................... 59
Warning light ........................................ 60
Ashtray ...................................................... 138
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 228
Assistant ...................................................... 68
Audio operation .......................................... 156
Auto-button air conditioning ......................... 133
Automatic
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 28
Car washes ........................................ 196
Door locking ......................................... 22
Headlight beam adjustment.................. 123
Speed control ....................................... 82
Automatic air conditioning system ................ 133
Average consumption............................93, 113
Average speed .....................................93, 113
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 32
Release ................................................ 32
Battery....................................................... 235
Care .................................................. 236
Charge state....................................... 236
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 238
Remote control ................................... 241
Removing ........................................... 239
Warning light......................................... 90
Winter driving...................................... 237
Before driving off ....................................12
, 13
Blower adjustment..............................130, 133
Brake light..........................................254, 256
Brakes
Brake pad warning light ......................... 91
Fluid ...........................................182, 271
Fluid warning light.......................108, 182
Pads ..............................................14, 58
Test stand ............................................ 64
Break in hints................................................ 14
Bulbs
Chart ................................................. 245
Replacing ........................................... 245
CCanholder .................................................. 143
Capacities, overview ................................... 271
Car care..................................................... 172Car telephone ............................................. 157
Car washes ................................................ 196
Cargo partition............................................ 152
Catalytic converters ....................................191
Cautions............................................ 172
, 206
Central locking.............................................. 19
Emergency operation ..................... 19, 20
Central vents .............................................. 136
Central warning light..................................... 91
Changing wheels ......................................... 228
Check engine
Warning light......................................... 90
Checking pressure ...................................... 227
Child Restraint Anchorage.............................. 54
Child restraint systems .................................. 49
Chime ........................................................ 122
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................98
Circulating-air button .......................... 130, 133
Clock .................................................. 89, 113
Clutch ........................................................ 164
Clutch pedal ................................................. 55
Combination filter ........................................194
Comfort seat ................................................ 32
Coming Home mode ................................... 123
Compact disc
Holder ................................................ 142
Player ................................................ 157
Storage .............................................. 149
Compressor ............................................... 149
Coolant ....................................... 86
, 176
, 271
Level .................................................. 176
Temperature gauge............................... 86