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
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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