2006 PORSCHE CAYMAN trunk release

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Controls, Instruments
Front luggage compartment Trunk Entrapment Your vehicle is equipped with an internal front trunk
release mechanism.
A person trapped in the front luggage compart-
ment can release the lid from the inside using un-
locking handle A.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark.Note
When loading the luggage compartment, make
sure that items of luggage or other objects cannot
become caught on handle A.
This could cause the luggage compartment to
open unintentionally.
A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.
Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A when a speed of 2
mph
(3 km/h
) is exceeded, the warning message in
the on-board computer
lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
Danger!
Risk of accident.
If the warning message in the on-board com-
puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle, and
serious personal injury or death may result.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.
Note
The front lid cannot be opened from the inside if
the battery is disconnected or empty.
Safety reasons therefore require that you un-
screw the latch striker of the front lid lock if
you plan to put the vehicle out of operation
for an extended period.
Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
They will advise you about the necessary measu-
res.
Warning message

Index
279
Rear fog light .....................................122
, 256
Rear lid ...................................................... 150
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 29
Rear window defogger.................................. 31
Rear wiper ................................................. 127
Replacing ........................................... 175
Relays ........................................................ 232
Release button ........................................... 165
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 245
Replacing wiper blades................................ 173
Retractable rear spoiler ................................. 66
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 220
Rim width ........................................... 220
Roof load ................................................... 162
Roof Transport System........................162, 272
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................40
, 202
Warning light ........................................ 41
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set ................................................. 225
Seals, care of ............................................. 200
Seat ............................................................ 32
Adjustment ........................................... 32
Heating ................................................ 36
Memory ............................................... 34
Selector lever ............................................. 165
Selector lever position indicator .............87, 167
Service flap ................................................ 151
Shifting gear............................................... 164Shiftlock .....................................................165
Side lights ..................................................256
Side marker light ............................... 122
, 253
Side storage compartments ........................144
Side vents ..................................................136
Snow chains .............................. 218
, 268
, 269
Snow tires ......................................... 217, 268
Sockets .....................................................140
Spacers .....................................................230
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................269
Speed code letter .......................................219
Speed control .............................. 82
, 129
, 130
Speed limit .......................................... 94, 219
Speedometer................................................84
Spoiler .........................................................66
Sport mode ..................................... 61
, 64, 65
Sports seat ..................................................32
Stability management system (PSM) ...............62
Starting ................................................. 74, 75
Starting and stopping the engine ....................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................37
Buttons ................................................38
Lock ................................. 74
, 75, 76, 77
Rocker switches..................................165
Toggle switches ..................................165
Stopwatch ....................................................98
Storage options ..........................................141
Storing your Porsche..................................203
Sun visors ....................................................39
TTachometer ..................................................85Tail light ..................................................... 255
Tank .................................................. 186
, 187
Cap ................................................... 187
Ventilation system.............................. 191
Telephone .................................................. 157
Temperature setting........................... 130, 133
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 89
Test stand, measurements ............................ 64
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tie-down rings ........................................... 151
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator .............................................. 87
Tire filling compressor ................................ 149
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 103
Tires ........................................... 14
, 207
, 268
Checking pressure............................. 227
Inscription .......................................... 219
Loading information ............................ 221
Pressure................................ 5
, 210
, 269
Pressure plate.................................... 265
Sealant .............................................. 225
Sidewall ............................................. 219
Size .................................................. 219
Tires and tire care ...................................... 207
Tools ......................................................... 149
Towing .............................................. 260, 261
TPC Tire pressure monitoring ...................... 103
Track ........................................................ 268
Transmission ............................. 163
, 164
, 267
Fluid .......................................... 194, 271
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 146
Turn signals ......................................... 85, 124