2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN run flat

Maintenance, Car Care
203
Storing your Porsche If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-
mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires. Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease observe the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 235. Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs. (500
grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors, lids and top must be closed. The
air vents should be opened.

Index
277
Warning light ........................................ 86
Cooling system .....................................86
, 176
Cruise control ............................................... 82
Cupholder .................................................. 143
DDashboard ................................................... 72
Data bank .................................................. 264
Defrosting windows .............................130
, 133
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 233
Diagrams ................................................... 274
Dimensions ................................................ 273
Dipped beam .............................................. 246
Door ............................................................ 23
Handles................................................ 23
Locks...........................................23, 197
Mirror heating ....................................... 31
Windows ............................... 23
, 26, 199
Doors
Guard lights ........................................ 257
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 170
Driving performance ................................... 270
Drop-center rim .......................................... 220
DVD Navigation........................................... 149
EElectrical system ........................................ 232
Emergency flasher ...................................... 137
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 20
Lids ................................................... 234
Tank cap ............................................ 187Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................170
Emergency service......................................206
Emergency starting with jump leads .............242
Emergenzy operation....................................20
Emission control system ........... 7
, 90, 190
, 191
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................110
Compartment............................. 172, 206
Compartment blower ...................... 77, 86
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................265
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator.................................110
Oils ....................................................271
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................74
Switching off.........................................74
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................145
Flat tire ......................................................224
Floor mats ..................................................202
Fog lights .......................................... 122
, 256
Footwell light ..............................................257
Front lid......................................................147
Trunk entrapment................................146
Front luggage compartment.........................149
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 88, 186
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................184
Evaporation ........................................191
Level gauge ..........................................88
Level warning light................................88Portable Containers ............................ 189
Recommendation ....................... 188
, 189
Tank.......................................... 186, 187
Function keys ............................................... 38
Fuses ........................................................ 233
GGarage door opener................................... 159
Garage lift ................................................. 223
Gearchanging ............................................ 163
Glove compartment .................................... 142
Gong .............................. 75
, 76, 94, 120
, 122
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 55
Hands-free microphone................................. 72
Headlights ......................................... 124
, 246
Adjusting ................................... 258, 259
Cleaning system ................. 125
, 192
, 271
Heated rear window...................................... 31
Heating ............................................. 130, 133
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 85
Lever......................................... 122, 124
Home mode............................................... 123
HomeLink .................................................. 159
Hoods ....................................... 146
, 148
, 150
Horn ..................................................... 15, 19
IIdentifikation number.................................. 264