2009 PORSCHE CAYMAN change time

Shifting Gears
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Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
you can shift up or down at any time.
Gear changes which would exceed the upper or
lower engine speed limit are not executed by the
controller.
There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine
speed limit in selector lever position M. Upshift
suppression can be cancelled by kickdown opera-
tion. If, for example, the engine speed limit is
reached during overtaking and the automatic
upshift does not occur, the transmission in this
case shifts up as a result of kickdown operation.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
In order to shift up au tomatically at the upper
engine speed limit:
f Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
throttle point (kickdown). Failure of the selector lever display on the
instrument cluster
The warning “Transmission emergency run” is
displayed in red on the on-board computer.
–Effect:
No selector lever position is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
stop.
Remedy:
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 259.
Stoppingf For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
selector lever in drive position and hold the
vehicle with the brake pedal.
f Do not hold the car on a slope using the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the
handbrake instead.
f Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
handbrake and move the selector lever to
position P.Parkingf Go easy on the accelerator!
f When parking or manoeuvring in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
footbrake.Driving in winterIn wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mo de. This prevents gear
changes occurring that could cause wheelspin.Tow-starting, towingf Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
Page 259.

Maintenance, Car Care
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Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture from the air over
time. This accumulation of water lowers the boil-
ing point and, under certain operating conditions,
can affect the braking performance.
Therefore have the brake fluid changed in accord-
ance with the change intervals stated in the
brochure “Maintenance”. – The warning lights on the instrument panel and
on the on-board computer indicate an insuffi-
cient brake fluid level.
– If the warning light lights up on the instrument
panel and the warning message appears on
the on-board computer in combination with a
larger pedal travel, a brake circuit may have
failed.
If the warning lights should light up when
driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Do not continue driving.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning light USA
Warning light Canada

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
f Check tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
f After driving off road, examine tires for signs
of damage such as cuts, tears, bulges or for-
eign objects stuck in the tread. Replace a dam-
aged tire if necessary.
f Cross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
f In cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tire replacements If in doubt, contact your Porsche dealer.
Use only tire makes and types approved by
Porsche.
If you do not use a Porsche recommended
replacement tire, make sure that you
purchase your new tires from a reputable tire
dealer and that the dealer complies with all
manufacturers warnings for those tires.
Only tires with the same make and with the
same specification code (e.g. “N0”, “N1”...)
can be mounted.
Before mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release
status.
Use tires with “ZR” quality standards. There
are currently no standards concerning tire
strength at speeds above 150 mph (240 km/h).
Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle
at the time.
Only tires of the same make and type must be
used. Mixed tires are not permissible.
Initially, new tires do not have their full traction.
You should therefore drive at moderate speeds
during the first 60 - 120 miles (100 - 200 km). If new tires are installed only on one axle, a notice-
able change in handling occurs due to the different
tread depth of the other tires.
This happens especially if only rear tires are re-
placed. However, this condition disappears as the
new tires are broken in.
f
Please adjust your driving style accordingly.
Installation of new tires sh ould only be done by a
qualified tire technician.
Valves
Rubber valve stems must be replaced every time
a tire is replaced.
For metal valves, the installation and replacement
instructions must be observed.
f Use only genuine Porsche metal valves.
f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with
valve caps.
Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss
of air.
f Use only plastic valve caps.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Alarm system, central lockingThe status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is di sconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.Central locking overload protectionIf the central locking sy stem is operated more
than ten times within a minut e, 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 and interior light) are
automatically switched off after approx. 2hours.
The Radio/PCM is automatically switched off after
approx. 10 minutes.
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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Index
JJumper cables ............................................ 245KKey codes ...................... .............................. 15
Keys ................. ......................... ............ 15, 16LLATCH System ............... .............................. 53
Launch Control ........................................... 181
Leather care .............. ................................ 208
License plate light................................... 78, 80
Lids ............................................... 93, 94, 100
Emergency unlocking .......................... 238
Lifting vehicle ............. ................................ 232
Light
Daytime driving ....... .............................. 78
Flasher....................... ...... 78, 80, 81, 127
Low beam .................. .............. 78, 80, 81
Sensor for instrument illumination 120, 122
Switch........................ .............. 78, 80, 81
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .............. ............................ 223
Light functions, indivi dual............................... 81
Lights ................................................. ......... 69
Care .................................................. 208
Headlight beam adju stment ................... 79
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit 137
Load switch-off ........... ................................ 236
Loading information .... ................................ 224
Locking.......................... ........................ 20, 23
Low beam ...................... .............................. 81
Luggage compartment ............................ 94, 96 Lid warning light........
...................... 93, 95
Lids ..................................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......... ................................ 16
Luggage compartment, warning lights ............ 93
Luggage cover ............. ................................ 99
Luggage net ................. ................................ 96
MMaintenance ................. .............................. 186
Make-up mirror ............. ................................ 41
Maximum permitted engi ne speeds ................ 10
Manual transmission ............................ 176
Microphone ....................................... ......... 104
Mirror Folding in.............. ................................ 30
Heating .................... .................... 31, 117
Inside ................................................... 29
Mirrors ............................. ...................... 29, 71
Anti-glare ................................... ........... 30
Multi-functional steeri ng wheel ........................ 40NNavigation .................... .............................. 101
Selection field, on-board computer ....... 150
Notes on Car care ................... .......................... 203
Maintenance ............. .......................... 186
Number plate light ........ .......................... 78, 80
Changing bulb ....... .............................. 256OOctane rating................ ...................... 196, 197
Odometer.......................................... ......... 125Off delay ....................
............................79, 80
Oil...................... ............................. ...188, 271
Change........................ .......................190
Checking level.......... ...........................161
Consumption............ .............................10
Level checks............ ...........................189
Level indicator ......... ...........................161
Recommendation ......... .......................190
Topping off engine oi l ..........................189
OIL Display and measurement
of the engine oil leve l...................................161
On-board computer ..... ................................134
Basic settings .......... ...................135, 163
Calling on-board computer functions .....135
Functions and display possibilities ........135
General information . ............................164
Language versions ... ...........................163
Operation, controls... ...........................134
Selecting a radio station ......................150
Setting the clock ...... ...........................164
Switching daytime driving lights on/off ..164
Switching on navigation .......................150
Tire pressure warnings ........................156
Warnings and messag es ......................166
On-board literature ..........................................2
Operating voice contro l ...............................134
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ....194
Orientation light ...... ......................................69
Outside temperatur indicator........................131
Oxygen sensor............ ................................199