2009 PORSCHE CAYMAN AUX

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Regularly check your vehicle for signs of
damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic compo-
nents such as spoilers or underside panels
affect the driving behavior and therefore
must be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components
described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understanding any of
the explanations of features or equipment installed
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also
check with your dealer on other available options
or equipment.
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the pas-
senger’s side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the informatio n available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuous-
ly improve its products. Porsche, therefore, re-
serves the right to make changes in design and
specification, and to make additions or improve-
ments in its product without incurring any obliga-
tion to install them on products previously manu-
factured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Warning!
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please follow all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution . These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in seri-
ous mechanical failure, serious personal injury or
death.
f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the driv-
ing conditions, and the instructions in this man-
ual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and serious personal injury
or death.
Note to owners In Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to: Note aux proprietaires Au Canada on peut se procurer un exemplaire de
ce Manuel en français auprès du concessionaire
ou du:
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5925 Airport Road
Suite 420
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4V 1W1
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3

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Table of ContentsTable of ContentsPorsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ...... 4
Setting and operating vehicle components
when driving .................................................. 4
Portable Fuel Container s ................................ 4
Ground Clearance ....... ................................... 4
Engine Exhaust ........... ................................... 5Before driving off................................. 8Before driving off... . ....................................... 8
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilo meters ...................... 10Operation, Safety ............................... 13Keys ......................................... ................. 15
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15
Doors ........................... .............................. 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System 19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System ... 21
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 25
Power Windows ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40 Sun Visors ...............
....................................41
Safety Belts ............. ....................................42
Airbag Systems ....... ....................................44
Child Restraint System s ................................50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat ....53
Child Restraint Anchorage .............. ...............54
Sports Exhaust System ................................55
Parking Brake .......... ....................................55
Brakes ................... ....................................56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ...59
Clutch Pedal ................ ................................60
Sport Mode ................. ................................61
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) .............63
Porsche Active Suspensi on Management ............
(PASM) ........................ ................................66
Rear Spoiler ........... ....................................67
Fixed rear spoiler . ........................................68
Interior lights ................................ ...............69
Parking Aids ........... ....................................70
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lo ck .................................72
Starting Procedures .....................................75
Stopping Engine .. ........................................76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................77
Light Switch on Vehicles
with Bi-Xenon Headlig hts ...............................78
Light Switch on Vehicles
with Halogen Headlights ...............................80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever
................................ ...............81
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever ...................82 Fire Extinguisher ....
..................................... 85
Automatic Speed Contro l ............................. 86
Cupholder ................... ................................ 88
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 89
Cigarette Lighter .... ..................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 91
Front Luggage Compart ment Lid .................. 93
Front Luggage Compar tment ....................... 94
Rear Lid ..................... ................................ 95
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 96
Trunk Entrapment .. ................................... 100
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 101
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ...... 103
iPod, USB and AUX . ................................... 104
Roof Transport System .............................. 105
HomeLink ................... .............................. 106
Automatic Air Conditioning System,
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating. ........................ 109Air conditioning ............ ............................. 110
Automatic Air Conditioning System ............. 113
Central and Side Vents .............................. 116
Fresh-air Intake ............ ............................. 116
Heated Rear Window/
Door Mirror Heating...... ............................. 117Instruments, On-Board Computer,
Warnings ........................................ 119Instrument Panel USA Models ..................... 120

Operation, Safety
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Operation, Safety
Keys ................
......................... ................. 15
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15
Doors ........................... .............................. 18
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System 19
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System ... 21
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 25
Power Windows ............. .............................. 27
Mirrors ...................... .................................. 29
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 31
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints ............ 32
Seat Memory ............. .................................. 35
Heated Seats ............ .................................. 37
Seat Ventilation ...... ...................................... 38
Steering Wheel Adjust ment ........................... 38
Steering Wheel Heatin g ................................ 39
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ..................... 40
Sun Visors ................. .................................. 41
Safety Belts ............... .................................. 42
Airbag Systems ......... .................................. 44
Child Restraint System s ............................... 50
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 53
Child Restraint Anchorage ............... ............. 54
Sports Exhaust System ................................ 55
Parking Brake ............ .................................. 55
Brakes ..................... .................................. 56
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ... 59
Clutch Pedal .............. .................................. 60
Sport Mode ............... .................................. 61
Porsche Stability Mana gement (PSM) ............. 63 Porsche Active Suspension Management ............
(PASM) ........................
................................ 66
Retractable Spoiler ..................................... 67
Fixed rear spoiler . ........................................ 68
Interior lights ................................ ............... 69
Parking Aids ........... .................................... 70
Ignition/Starter Switch with
anti-theft Steering Lo ck ................................ 72
Starting Procedures ..................................... 75
Stopping Engine . ........................................ 76
Emergency Flasher Swit ch ............................ 77
Light Switch on Vehicles
with Bi-Xenon Headlights ............................... 78
Light Switch on Vehicles
with Halogen Headlights ............................... 80
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Flasher Lever ........... .................................... 81
Windshield Wiper/ Wash er Lever
................... 82
Fire Extinguisher .. ........................................ 85
Automatic Speed Control .............................. 86
Cupholder ................... ................................ 88
Ashtray ....................... ................................ 89
Cigarette Lighter ...... .................................... 90
Storage in the Passenger Compartment ........ 91
Front Luggage Compartm ent Lid ................... 93
Front Luggage Compartm ent ........................ 94
Rear Lid .................. .................................... 95
Rear luggage compartm ent .......................... 96
Trunk Entrapment ... .................................. 100
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 101
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms ....... 103
iPod, USB and AUX .. .................................. 104 Roof Transport System
............................... 105
HomeLink ................... ............................... 106

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Operation, SafetyWarning chime
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home
lighting) are on, a
chime warns of possible bat-
tery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible
due to provisions of law.
Daytime driving lightsThe daytime driving lights are integrated in the
front auxiliary headlights. These lights are
switched on only when the engine is running and
with the light switch in the positions OFF or HOME.
Low beam headlights must be switched on when
driving through tunnels or at dusk, for example.
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary
depending on country-specific regulations.
Canada only:
In addition to the auxiliary headlights the parking
lights are switched on.
USA only:
The daytime driving lights can be deactivated in
the on-board computer.
f Please see the chapter “ON-BOARD
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 134.
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
Further individual light functions are available in ve-
hicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.Cornering lightThe dynamic cornering light is activated above
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Light Switch on Vehicles with
Bi-Xenon HeadlightsLights switched off
Daytime driving lights are switched on
when the engine is running.
Welcome Home Function
Daytime driving lights are switched on
when the engine is running.
Parking lights , side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumina-
tion, daytime driving lights switched off
Canada: daytime driving lights switched
on
Low beam, high beam
Only with ignition on,
daytime driving lights switched off
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on.

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Operation, Safety
AntennafAlways unscrew the external antenna before
using an automatic car-wash.
Hands-free microphoneHands-free microphones installed at the factory
must be adapted to the type of telephone in use.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you.
iPod, USB and AUXThe interfaces for iPod, USB and AUX are located
in the storage tray between the seats.
fPlease refer to the chapter “External Audio
Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating
instructions.
Note
Do not leave an iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for a
prolonged period as extreme ambient conditions
(temperature fluctuations, air humidity) can occur
in the vehicle.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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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, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause elec-
trical shock.
f Disconnect the negative terminal on the
battery during all work on the electrical
system.
Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on Page 239.
RelaysDefective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
In storage tray between the front seats
(not on vehicles with iPod, USB, AUX interfaces)SocketsElectrical accessories should preferably be
connected to the 12 V sockets.
f Please observe the maximum power
consumption.
Note on operation
The tire filling compressor must be connected to
the cigarette lighter.
In the passenger’s footwellNote on operation
The sockets and thus the connected electrical
accessories function even if the ignition is
switched off or the igni tion key is withdrawn.
If the engine is not running and the accessories
are switched on, the vehicle battery will be dis-
charged.
Do not operate additional accessories for more
than 5 minutes when engine is off. Continuing to
do so may drain the batte ry such that it may go
completely dead.
Maximum power consumpti on for both sock-
ets together: 70 W.