2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN remote control

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Controls, Instruments
0- Initial position
1- Ignition on
2-Start engine
3- Ignition offIgnition/Starter Switch with anti-
theft Steering Lock The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock po-
sitions.
The vehicle key rebounds to the initial position
from every ignition lock position.For your safety, fasten safety belts.
fPlease observe the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
Page 17.
fPlease observe the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO
REMOTE CONTROL” on Page 18.
Before starting the engine fApply the footbrake.
fManual transmission:
Move the gearshift lever into neutral.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
before the starter will engage.
fTiptronic:
Move the selector lever to P or N. Switch position 0 Initial position
The ignition key cannot be withdrawn when the
ignition is switched on or when the engine has
been started.
To withdraw the ignition key:
fStop the vehicle.
fOn vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P.
fSwitch ignition off.
fRemove ignition key.
Switch position 1 Ignition on
fTurn ignition key to position 1.
Ignition is switched on.
Note on operation
All electrical equipment can be switched on.
fPlease observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-
BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 114.

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Controls, Instruments
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computerIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly –
in particular, always check the engine oil level after refueling.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
Seat belt Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
in ignition keyReplace the remote-control battery.
Ignition lock faulty,
please go to workshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty,
visit workshop nowHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering Relieve the steering l o c k b y m o v i n g t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on Dipped beam/side light on.
Parking light on Left/right parking light on.

Controls, Instruments
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A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid
Front Luggage Compartment lidImportant Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the front lid
can be opened only by connecting an external
electrical power source.
fPlease observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 232.
fPlease observe the description inside the fuse
box lid.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid.
Unlocking the lidfOperate pull-button A next to the driver’s seat
or corresponding button of the remote control.
When the lid is open, the luggage compart-
ment is lit.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
232.
fPlease observe the chapter “KEYS” on Page
17.
Warning message

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Controls, Instruments
A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lidRear Lid Releasing the rear lidfOperate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat
or corresponding button of the remote control.
Opening the rear lid
Caution!
Risk of damage to the paint on the rear lid if
this touches the load transported on the roof
rack when opening.
fOnly open the rear lid if this cannot touch the load.
The rear lid can be held open in 2 positions.
The luggage compartment is illuminated when the
respective lid is open.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
232.
fPosition 1:
Raise rear lid up to pressure point.
Position 2:
Raise rear lid beyond the pressure point.
Closing the rear lidfPull down the rear lid on the handle and allow it
to fall into the lock.
Check that the rear lid has correctly engaged
in the lock.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid.
Warning message

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Electrical System In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
fOnly use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause elec-
trical shock.
fDisconnect the battery during all work on the
electrical system.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on Page 235.
Relays Defective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
Alarm system, central locking The status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm sys-
tem ceases to function. Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 daysIf the ignition key is removed, loads which are
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
luggage compartment light, interior light and
radio) are automatically switched off after approx.
2hours.
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
remote control within 7days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to save the
vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver's door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Emergency unlocking of the front luggage
compartment lidIf the battery is discharged, the lid can be opened
only with the aid of a donor battery.
Unlocking lid
1. Use the key to unlock the vehicle at the door
lock.
2. Remove plastic cover over the fuse box.
3. Pull out positive terminal A in the fuse box.
4. Use a jumper cable to connect the positive
terminal of the donor battery with positive
terminal A in the fuse box.
Note
If the vehicle was locked, the alarm horn will sound
when the negative cable is connected.
5. Use the second jumper cable to connect the
negative terminal of the donor battery with
latch striker B.
6. Unlock the front luggage compartment lid with
the remote control.
The alarm system is switched off.7. Disconnect the negative cable first, then the
positive cable.
8. Push the positive terminal A into the fuse box
and push on the plastic fuse box cover.
Note
The engine cannot be started with this method.
fPlease observe the chapter “JUMP LEAD
STARTING” on Page 242.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
241
Replacing the remote-control batteryThe battery should be changed when the range of
the radio remote control becomes smaller or
when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes
when the remote control is operated.1. Using your finger nail or a small screwdriver,
carefully lift off the cover of the key grip (ar-
row).
2. Replace battery (observe polarity).
Replacement battery – Lithium CR 2032,
3volts
3. Replace cover and press together firmly.
Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.

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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