2010 PORSCHE CAYENNE ESP

Standard on all new Cayenne
models.
Halogen headlights.
The projector­beam halogen
headlights feature automatic
static range control and reflection
high ­beam lights – for optimum
illumination of the road.
Standard on the new Cayenne,
new Cayenne Diesel, new
Cayenne S and new Cayenne S
Hybrid.
Bi-Xenon main headlights with
Porsche Dynamic Light System
(PDLS).
Featuring halogen auxiliary
headlights, integrated headlight
cleaning and automatic dynamic
range control, the Bi ­Xenon
headlights provide more uniform
illumination of the road in both
dipped and high ­beam mode.
The dynamic cornering light
function swivels the headlights
towards the inside of a bend
based on the current steering
angle and road speed. The static
cornering lights activate the
auxiliary headlights in order to illuminate more of the road in
tight bends and turns.
PDLS also features speed
­
sensitive headlight control and
an adverse weather function,

which is activated in conjunction
with the rear foglight – for even
greater safet y, not just at night
and during cornering.
Standard on the new Cayenne
Turbo. Optional for all other
new Cayenne models.
Daytime running lights.
Fit ted as standard on all new
Cayenne models: LED day time
running lights. On the new
Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel,
Cayenne S and Cayenne S
Hybrid, these are arranged hori ­
zontally in the front light units, whereas on the Cayenne Turbo
each headlight unit has four

LED spotlights. Day time running
lights improve safet y in the
day time as they make you more
visible to other road users.
Taillights.
LED technology is used for
all functions on the new rear
light modules. For an ultra ­fast
response and greater luminance.
In short: for greater safet y.
In an emergency stop, the
adaptive LED brake lights on
the new Cayenne models pulsate
to alert the traf fic behind more
quickly to a critical situation.
The high ­level third brake light is
integrated into the roof spoiler.
Automatic headlight activation.
The headlights are automatically
switched on when darkness sets
in or when driving through a tun ­
nel in the day time. Other features
include an automatic switch ­of f
and ‘Welcome Home’ function –
when you arrive at a destination
after dark, the headlights remain
illuminated for a user ­defined
period, lighting your path from
the car.
It ’s always a pleasure taking
corners in a Porsche. Especially
when they’re now so visible
at night. The striking lighting
arrangement is also instantly
recog
nisable. The lights on the
new Cayenne Turbo feature a
unique design that differs signifi ­
cantly from all other models.
Driving with foresight.
Quite literally.
S a f e t y.
Night design (Cayenne Turbo) Headlight (Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel,
Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid)
Headlight (Cayenne Turbo)
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
To do this, the engine manage­
ment system adjusts the gener­
ator current depending on the
brake pedal position, recovers
part of the kinetic energy and
stores it in the bat tery. When

the pressure on the brake pedal
exceeds a certain threshold, the
brakes are applied.
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB).
Available as an option on all new
Cayenne models, the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
has already proven its abilit y to
cope with the harshest require ­
ments of the racetrack. It is
available in conjunction with
20 ­inch wheels or larger for the
Cayenne Turbo and with 19 ­inch
wheels or larger for all other
Cayenne models.
The cross ­drilled discs are
generously proportioned: on
the Cayenne Turbo they have
a diameter of 410 mm at the

front and 370 mm at the rear,
while on all other models they
measure 390 mm and 370 mm,
respectively.
The discs are made from a
specially treated carbon ­fibre
compound that is silicated
in a high ­vacuum process at
approximately 1,700 °C. The
resulting material is not only

much harder than cast iron, it
is also more resistant to heat. Even at high temperatures, the
thermal resistance of the PCCB
disc ensures outstanding dimen
­
sional stabilit y. The ceramic
material is totally resistant to
corrosion and offers excellent
acoustic damping properties.
PCCB enables shorter braking
distances – no mat ter how tough
the driving conditions. The pedal
response is fast and precise with
only moderate input required. Excellent fade resistance ensures
greater balance when slowing
from high speed.
The key advantage of PCCB is

a total weight saving of approxi ­
mately 50% compared with
equivalent cast ­iron discs. As well
as enhancing performance and
fuel economy, the unsprung and
rotating masses are lightened.
The results: greater comfort
and road ­holding on uneven road surfaces plus bet ter handling
and agility.
Optional for all new Cayenne
models.
Recuperation.
The electronic engine manage ­
ment system on the new Cayenne S
Hybrid controls the braking
process so that, when the brake
pedal is actuated, as much
expended energy as possible
can be harnessed by the electric
machine’s generator and stored
in the 288 ­Volt nickel metal
hydride (NiMH) bat tery. This is
referred to as recuperation.
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PSM has three additional func­
tions that help reduce braking
distances. If the throt tle pedal
is released suddenly, PSM

automatically readies the braking
system. The pressure in the
brake lines is marginally increased,
bringing each of the pads into
light contact with the correspond ­
ing disc. If the driver goes on
to apply the brakes, the calipers
respond more quickly and the
braking distance is reduced. In an emergency stop – i.e. when
the pressure on the brake pedal
exceeds a certain threshold –
the brake assist function uses the
PSM hydraulics to apply maximum
braking force at all four wheels.
For added safet y, the system
also readies the brakes whenever
a decreasing distance to the
vehicle in front is detected. The
optional adaptive cruise control
and PSM interact to prefill the
brakes.
Even if adaptive cruise control is
inactive, the system registers the
speed of the vehicle in front and
automatically readies the braking
system. In addition, the system
alerts the driver to the decreasing distance by briefly tugging on
the brakes.
PSM also features a trailer
stabilisation function – for a
significant contribution to car
and trailer safet y.
Within the laws of physics, it
compensates for load transfer
caused by throt tle and brake

inputs up to the maximum degree
of lateral acceleration. It also en ­
hances the car’s driving dynamics
and directional stabilit y when
accelerating on inconsistent road
surfaces.
Other features include a special
control strategy in the ABS
for braking on loose surfaces.
By briefly locking the wheels, a wedge is formed ahead of each
t yre which provides additional
purchase to help slow the car,
e.g. on gravel or snow.
For a more involving driving

experience, PSM can also be
disabled, but remains active in
the background.
Standard on all new Cayenne
models.
accele

ration of the car. Using
this information, it is possible to
calculate the actual direction of
travel at any given moment. If
the car begins to oversteer or
understeer, PSM applies selective
braking on individual wheels to
restore stabilit y. If necessar y,
PSM can also intervene in the
engine management system to
temporarily modif y the amount of
drive transmit ted to the wheels.
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM).
Porsche Stabilit y Management
(PSM) is an electronic control
system that uses a range of
functions – including anti ­lock
braking (ABS) – to help stabilise
the vehicle (and trailer, if fit ted)
in hazardous road scenarios.
Throughout each journey, sensors
monitor the direction, speed,
yaw velocit y and lateral
Preparing for the road ahead.
With a little help from PSM.
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curtain­t ype airbags on each
side of the roof offering opti ­
mum head protection for both
rows of seats and side impact
protection elements in each
door. Side airbags at the rear
are also available as an option.
Two impact sensors are located
at the front of the car to enable
bet ter detection of a head­on
collision. The driver and front
passenger airbags use a gas
generant based on an organic
propellant. As a result, the air ­
bags are lighter, more compact
and easier to recycle. A roll ­over
detection system provides
additional protection in the event
that the car were to overturn.
Using sensor ­acquired data, it
enables early deployment of
the curtain airbags and triggers
the seat ­belt pre ­tensioners.
Seat belt system.
The Cayenne models feature
three ­point seat belts on all
five seats, as well as seat ­belt
pre ­tensioners (front and outer
rear seats) and force limiters
(front seats only).
ISOFIX mounting points.
The front passenger seat and
outer rear seats are equipped
with ISOFIX mounting points for
compatible child seats (p. 84)
as standard. If a child seat is
mounted on the front passenger
seat, the corresponding airbag
can be quickly deactivated using
a key ­operated switch.
Airbags.
All Cayenne models are equipped
with full ­size front airbags for
driver and front passenger as
standard. These are augmented
by Porsche Side Impact Protec ­
tion (POSIP). This comprises
a side airbag in each front seat,
Bodyshell construction.
Our ongoing development of
the light weight steel body is a
decisive factor in the enhanced
passive safet y and unparalleled
rigidit y of the Cayenne body.
In the event of an accident, a
system of side and cross ­

members at the front of the car
helps to channel impact energy
in a safe and predetermined
manner. The interior is protected
by hot ­formed super high ­strength
steel reinforcements, including
side intrusion beams in each of
the doors.
High strength and consistent
deformation properties: t wo

key safet y requirements fulfilled
by the multiphase steel used
throughout the body. Thanks to
a safet y cage structure made
from high ­tech steels, the highly
resilient passenger cell of fers
high levels of protection.
Placing great weight on safety.
While taking things lightly.
Passive safet y: airbags
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Multi
­phase steels
Boron ­alloyed steels
Plastic Aluminium
Deep
­drawn steels
High ­strength micro ­alloyed steels

Thanks to single­spark coils on
each of the cylinders, the entire
ignition system on the petrol ­
engined models, with the
exception of the spark plugs,
is maintenance ­free.
These modest service require ­
ments mean less waste disposal
and fewer demands on natural
resources. They also lower the
cost of ownership while keeping
your car on the road. The new Cayenne S Hybrid
doesn’t require any additional
servicing.
Service intervals for the Cayenne
models are dependent on a range
of factors, including local fuel
qualit y. For full details of service
intervals in your country, please
consult the relevant price list
or contact your Porsche Centre.
Materials and recycling.
Owning a Porsche should be a
lasting pleasure with minimal
impact on the environment. This
Porsche principle can be summed
up in one word: sustainabilit y.
The light weight exhaust on the
Cayenne models, for example,

is constructed from long ­life
stainless steel.
Every Porsche model is entirely
free of asbestos, CFCs and
components manufactured using
CFCs. All legal requirements in
respect of recycling are fulfilled.
Materials are clearly labelled for subsequent identification and
sorting to facilitate ef ficient
recycling.
While more than 95
% of the car
can be recycled using current
technologies, the chances are
your new Cayenne may never
need recycling at all. After all,
t wo thirds of all the cars we have
ever made are still on the road
t o day.
For more information on
environmental issues, please
visit w w w.porsche.com.
Servicing.
With lengthy service intervals
and long ­life components, vehicle
maintenance is kept to a min­
imum. In the case of the oil filter,
for example, all that ’s replaced
is an easily recyclable paper
element. The oil filter casing
remains on the car.
All moving parts inside the engine
are fully self ­adjusting. The valve
clearances, for instance, feature
automatic hydraulic control.
Noise.
As paradoxical as it may seem,
the distinctive Porsche sound is
also created by what you don’t
hear – the absence of unwanted
noise. Naturally, its main origin is
deep within the engine. But that ’s
not all. Our holistic approach
to vehicle design also extends
to the acoustics. Which is why
we’ve optimised them for the
entire car.
To minimise ‘play’ bet ween com ­
ponents, we’ve used stronger,
lighter and more temperature ­
resistant materials. This reduces
mechanical noise. Large ­volume
silencers and air intake manifolds
also help to eliminate noise –
throughout the life of the car.
Tyre noise has been drastically
reduced in collaboration with
our of ficial t yre partners. Wind
noise levels have also been
lowered thanks to aerodynamic
refinements.
All that remains is a sound that is
pure Porsche.
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lumbar supports for both driver
and front passenger. The driver­
side memory also stores steering
wheel and exterior mirror pre f­
erences.
No ­cost option on the new
Cayenne Turbo. Optional for all
other new Cayenne models.
Adaptive sports seats.
Taking comfort and sports
performance to a whole new level,
the adaptive sports seats with
comfort memory package feature
higher, more contoured side
bolsters. The additional lumbar
supports, the squab length, side
bolsters on the seat squab and
backrest, and steering column
can be electrically adjusted.
The package stores seat set tings
including lumbar supports for
both driver and front passenger. The driver
­side memory also
stores steering wheel and exterior
mirror preferences.
Standard on the new Cayenne
Turbo. Optional for all other
new Cayenne models.
Seat/steering wheel heating.
All seat variants are available with
seat heating, either just at the
front or both front and rear. The
steering wheel heating ensures
that the rim is pleasantly warm
to the touch.Standard on the new Cayenne
Turbo. Optional for all other
new Cayenne models.
Seat ventilation.
For even greater occupant com ­
fort on longer journeys and in the
summer, the front seats can be
equipped with seat ventilation
(only in conjunction with seat
heating, comfort memory pack ­
age or adaptive sports seats).
Optional for all new Cayenne
models.
Driver memory package for
comfort seats.
Extremely useful in the case of
frequent driver changes, the
driver memory package enables
the driver’s seat, exterior mirror
positions and courtesy lighting
preferences to be saved and
restored automatically.
Optional for the new Cayenne,
new Cayenne Diesel, new
Cayenne S and new Cayenne S
Hybrid.
Comfort seats with comfort
memory package.
For added convenience, this pack ­
age of fers electric adjustment of
the front seat positions (8 ­way)
as well as lumbar supports, squab
length and steering column. It
stores seat set tings including
Comfort seats.
The seats in the new Cayenne
models are practical, comfort ­
able and sport y, just like the rest
of the interior. All seat variants
come with 2 ­way head restraints
and storage pockets on the front
seat backrests.
Of fering excellent long ­distance
comfort and intuitive operation,
the comfort seats feature 8 ­way
electric adjustment including
fore/af t, height, squab length and
squab/ backrest angle set tings.
The most important factor in our seat design:
Yo u .
Comfort seat in natural leather (Espresso)
Adaptive sports seat with comfort memor y package in leather (Platinum Grey)
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Child seats.
With their unique design, Porsche
child seats comply with the
latest safet y standards. Available
from Porsche Tequipment, they
have been specially tested and
approved for use in Porsche
vehicles, offering comfort and safet y for all passengers up to
12 years of age. All fabrics are
breathable, kind to the skin and
easy to clean. The covers can

be removed and are washable.
For added safet y, the Porsche
Baby and Porsche Junior Seat
ISOFIX come with their own five
­point harness with central
adjustment of the seat ­belt length.
All of the new Cayenne models
have standard ISOFIX mounting
points on the front passenger’s
seat and outer rear seats.
If a child seat is mounted on
the front passenger seat, the
The best seats in the house.
For everyone.
Rear bench in conjunction with comfor t seats
corresponding airbag can be
quickly deactivated using a

key ­operated switch. All Porsche
child seats can be easily installed
via the ISOFIX slot ­in connectors.
Alternatively, they can be secured
using the three ­point seat belts.
bag. It also features a folding
armrest. The process is quite
simple: unlock and fold down.
The rear seat backrest can be
adjusted by up to 6 degrees:
up to 3 degrees forward of

the starting position and up to
3 degrees back. When it comes
to being user ­friendly, the new
Cayenne models get right to
the point – quick and easy.
Rear seats.
The rear bench of fers generous
space for up to three adult
passengers and is st yled to match
the front comfort or sports seats.
For added practicalit y, the bench
features fore/af t adjustment of
160 mm and a 40/20/40 split ­
folding facilit y. The flexible centre
section folds down to create a
load ­through facilit y for longer
items such as the optional ski
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Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) with
navigation module.
PCM is the central control system
for all information and commu­
nication functions. It is powerful
and versatile, yet easy to use.
Key features include a 7­inch high ­
resolution touchscreen display.
As before, you can also operate
PCM using the rotary push ­but ton
control. The menu layout is ex­
tremely clear, with no more than
five entries per page enabling
fast and accurate operation. A
help function is displayed at the
bot tom of the screen for further
guidance in specific situations.
Radio functions comprise
42 presets, an FM t win ­tuner
with RDS frequency diversit y, which continuously searches the
airwaves for the best possible
signal from the selected radio
station, and dynamic autostore.
The CD/ DVD drive plays CDs

and audio DVDs and is MP3 ­
compatible. Audio playback of
video DVDs is also supported.

An optional integrated six ­disc
CD/ DVD autochanger is available
for PCM. A navigation module with high
­
speed hard drive is included
with PCM. The map display of fers
a perspective view as well as
conventional 2D layout. In some
regions, even topography and
buildings can be displayed in 3D.
The remaining route is automa t­
ically adapted to the maximum
screen size. In split ­screen mode,
you can view the current map
section together with a list of
icons for the next manoeuvre.
The CDR ­31 can also be com ­
bined with the optional BOSE
®
Surround Sound System (p. 92)
or Burmester
® High ­End Surround
Sound System (p. 94) for the
ultimate in audio performance.
Other options available in
conjunction with the CDR ­31
include an integrated six ­disc
CD autochanger.
With an optional mobile phone
preparation (p. 90), you can
connect a Bluetooth
® Hands ­Free
Profile (HFP) ­compatible mobile
phone.
CDR-31 audio system.
A Porsche engine provides an
impressive sound experience in
its own right. The new Cayenne
models offer the perfect accom ­
paniment inside the cockpit.
The CDR ­31 audio system has a
7 ­inch touchscreen colour display
which enables you to navigate
and select the main menus and
functions with ease and efficiency.
The integrated CD radio, featuring
an FM twin ­tuner with RDS,
30 memor y presets, dynamic
autostore and speed ­sensitive
volume control, includes a sound
system with 10 loudspeakers
and a total audio output of
10 0 Wa t t s .
Standard on the new Cayenne,
new Cayenne Diesel, new
Cayenne S and new Cayenne S
Hybrid.
The key to success in management:
focused performance with slices of delight.
The system also indicates the
respective speed limit for the
roads covered in the database
via PCM or the TFT display in
the instrument cluster.
Standard on the new Cayenne
Turbo. Optional for all other
new Cayenne models.
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with navigation module
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