
294
Minor Repairs Tightening torque
Tightening torque of the wheel bolts and wheel 
nuts 118 ftlb. (160 Nm).
Security wheel boltsThe adapter (wrench socket) for the security 
wheel bolts is located in the tool box.
To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft 
protection, the adapter must be used between the 
wheel bolt and the wheel bolt wrench.
fWhen positioning the wrench socket, ensure 
that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel 
bolt.
Note on operation
fOn vehicles with 17 mm spacers on the rear 
axle, the wheels are secured with steel nuts. 
There is no anti-theft protection for the wheel 
nuts.
fIf the wheels have to be removed at the work-
shop, please do not forget to hand over the 
socket for the security wheel bolts along with 
the car key.
Changing Wheels
 Warning!
Failure to follow these instructions may result 
in serious personal injury or death to you or 
to bystanders.
Before changing the wheel
fIf you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off 
the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and 
use other warning devices to alert other 
motorists.
fDo not park your vehicle where it may contact 
dry grass, brush or other flammable materials. 
The hot parts of the exhaust system could set 
such materials on fire, thereby causing both 
property damage and severe or fatal physical 
injury.
fPassengers must not be in the vehicle when it 
is jacked up.
fBefore you change a wheel, be sure the ground 
is level and firm. If necessary, use a board 
under the jack to ensure that the jack does not 
sink into the ground.
fSet the parking brake and block the wheels 
opposite the flat tire on the other side of the 
vehicle.While operating the jack
fThe jack is only to be used for changing a 
wheel. Do not use it as a support to work under 
the car.
fThe car must be jacked up only at the illustra-
ted jacking points.Lifting at any other place 
may damage the vehicle or may result in per-
sonal injury. Never jack the car up by the body 
or the bumpers.
fFor safety reasons do not use tire inflating bot-
tles. Do not use commercially available sealant 
bottles. Use only the tire inflating bottle 
located in the luggage compartment.
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Minor Repairs 5. Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle.
The filler bottle is now open.
6. Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F.
7. Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with 
valve turner D.
Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place.
8. Remove plug C of the filler hose B.
9. Push filler hose onto the tire valve.
10.Hold filler bottle higher than the level of the tire 
valve and press it together forcefully until the 
bottle is completely emptied into the tire.
11.Pull filler hose off the tire valve.
12.Twist the valve insert firmly into the tire valve 
using the valve turner.
13.Inflate the tire.
Set the prescribed tire pressure.
Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES, 
COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.
14.Screw valve cap onto the tire valve.
15.Check the tire pressure after driving for around 
10 minutes.
If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi (1.5 bar), 
do not continue driving.
If a value of more than 22 psi (1.5 bar) is indi-
cated, correct the pressure to the prescribed 
value.
16.Please consult your authorized Porsche 
dealer.The settings for Tire Pressure Monitoring must be 
update on the multi-purpose display after filling the 
tire with sealant. 
Please see the chapter “SETTING TIRE SEALANT/
SEALING SET” on Page 140.
Car care instruction
After drying, any sealant that emerges can be 
peeled off like a film.
 Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious 
personal injury or death.
fHave the tire replaced by a specialist work-
shop as soon as possible.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering 
speeds.
fDo not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph 
(80 km/h).
fPlease always observe the safety and opera-
ting instructions, which can be found in the 
separate operating instructions for the sealant and on the compressor.
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting 
Platform or Garage liftfThe car must be raised only at the illustrated 
jacking points. 
Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE 
WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT” 
on Page 298.
Please see the chapter “RAISING VEHICLE 
WITH THE JACK” on Page 192.
fLifting at any other place may damage the 
vehicle or may result in personal injury.
 Caution!
Serious personal injury or death and/or 
serious damage to the engine or the vehicle 
may occur, if you lift the vehicle improperly.
fNever lift the vehicle at any other place than 
the jacking points.
fNever lift the vehicle by the engine, transmis-
sion or axles.
fDo not damage any sensitive components in the vicinity of the jacking points.
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A- Front jacking points platform lift 
B- Front jacking point garage liftPlatform liftfBefore the car is driven on to a lifting platform, 
it must be ensured that there is enough space 
between the lifting platform and the vehicle.
C- Rear jacking points platform lift
D- Rear jacking point garage liftGarage liftA garage lift may be used only at the illustrated 
jacking points.
Lifting at any other place may damage the vehicle 
or may result in personal injury.
Lifting the vehicle with a jack
 Danger!
Danger of serious personal injury or death. 
The car may slip off the jack.
fMake sure that no one is in the vehicle when 
jacking up and changing a wheel.
fNever jack up the vehicle when it is parked on 
a surface that slopes up, down or to the side.
fUse the jack only to raise the car for wheel 
changing.
fAlways place the car on stable supports if work 
has to be carried out under the car. 
The car jack is not suitable for this.
Danger of injury if the level-control system 
operates during the wheel change.
fSet the car to jacking mode before raising the 
car.
Please see the chapter “RAISING VEHICLE 
WITH THE JACK” on Page 192.
Risk of injury and damage if the vehicle is not 
secured.
fSecure the vehicle against rolling.
fPlease see the chapter “SECURING THE VEHICLE AGAINST ROLLING” on Page 295.
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Minor Repairs Maintenance Note
The jacking point on the vehicle must be free of 
dirt.
1. Slightly loosen the wheel bolts of the wheel to 
be changed.
2. Only set up the jack at the rear jacking point 
designed for the purpose. The jack foot must 
be in contact over its whole area and must be 
positioned directly below the head piece. 
Use a suitable support if necessary.
3. Hold jack still and wind it up until its head 
enters the jacking point on the vehicle.
Only jack vehicle up until the wheel to be 
changed is completely off the ground.
4. After lowering the vehicle, remove the jack.
Front jacking pointAccess to the jacking points differ according to 
the respective vehicle equipment.
Jacking points
fSet up jack only at the points provided A or C.
Rear jacking pointThe rear jacking point is accessible after removing 
the covering cap B from the sill cover.
Removing covering cap:
fPull out covering cap B at the bottom at the 
rear.
Inserting covering cap:
Insert the covering cap B in the bottom guides and 
push in completely until you feel the upper lugs 
snap into place.
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Vehicles with running board
Front jacking pointJacking points for vehicles with a running 
board
fSet up jack only at the points provided D or E. 
Vehicles with running board
Rear jacking pointVehicles with side member panels
Front jacking point
Jacking points for vehicles with side member 
panels
The jacking points are accessible after removing 
the plastic covering caps F or H from the side 
member panels.
Removing covering cap:
1. Open covering cap F or H in the side member 
panel to the front by means of the internal 
handle recess and pull off (arrow).
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Vehicles with side member panels
Rear jacking point2. Attach jack only at the points provided G or I . 
Fitting covering cap:
fInsert the covering cap F or H completely in 
the slots of the side member panel with both 
centring lugs and fold back until it can be felt 
to engage.
Wheel change1. Remove 1 or 2 wheel bolts (see corresponding 
figure).
 Caution!
Risk of damage to the brake discs.
fAlways screw in the assembly aids when changing a wheel.
Screw in one assembly aid on vehicles without PCCB2. Screw in assembly aids instead of wheel bolts.
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Index
369
IIdentification number location
.................................... 347
Idling
.................................................................... 171
Ignition key
Emergency operation
...................................... 159
Ignition lock
Emergency operation of the key
....................... 159
Functional description
..................................... 158
Illumination
Of steering wheel keys, switching on/off
.............. 61
Replacing bulbs
............................................. 326
Switching on when entering the vehicle
.............. 109
Switching on when leaving the vehicle
................ 109
Immobilizer
Functional description
..................................... 248
Switching on and off
....................................... 248
Inflation pressure
Comfort tire pressure (bar/psi)
......................... 354
Plate location
................................................ 348
Tires (bar/psi)
............................................... 354
Warning light on speedometer
.......................... 141
Inserting and adjusting tie-down rings 
(cargo management system)
..................................... 210
Instrument cluster
Adjusting illumination
...................................... 105
Clock
........................................................... 123
Cooling system temperature gage
.................... 122
Fuel level gage
.............................................. 120
Odometer
..................................................... 121
Oil temperature gage
...................................... 120
Speedometer
................................................ 120
Tachometer
.................................................. 120
Voltage indication
........................................... 121
Warning and indicator lights, overview
............... 117
Instrument panel
Adjusting illumination
...................................... 105
Clock
........................................................... 123
Cooling system temperature gage
.................... 122
Fuel level gage
.............................................. 120
Odometer
..................................................... 121
Oil temperature gage
...................................... 120
Speedometer
................................................ 120
Tachometer
.................................................. 120
Voltage indication
........................................... 121
Voltmeter
..................................................... 121
Warning and indicator lights, overview
............... 117
Interior light
Switching on/off
............................................ 108
Switching on/off automatically
.......................... 108
Interior lighting
....................................................... 107
Interior mirror
........................................................... 57
Manual anti-dazzle operation
.............................. 57
Switching automatic anti-dazzle function on/off
...... 57
iPod interface, installation position
............................. 221
JJack
..................................................................... 192Information on raising vehicles 
with air suspension
......................................... 192
Jacking points on the vehicle
............................ 300
Safety information on raising the vehicle
............. 299
Storage location in luggage compartment
.......... 291
Jacking points for jack
............................................. 300
Jump lead starting with exhausted battery
................... 324
Jump lead starting, external power supply
................... 324
Jumper cables
........................................................ 323
KKey
Changing battery
............................................ 322
Emergency operation, ignition lock
.................... 159
Folding key bit in/out
........................................ 16
Locking the vehicle door
.................................... 21
Opening/closing Panorama roof system
............... 99
Opening/closing sliding/lifting roof
...................... 93
Unlocking the vehicle door
................................. 20
Keys
....................................................................... 16
Kickdown
..................................................... 172
, 173
LLanguage
Setting on the multi-purpose display
.................. 148
Large roof
Brief overview
.................................................. 96
Emergency operation
...................................... 101
Functional description
....................................... 97
Malfunctions
.................................................... 99
Opening/closing
............................................... 98
Opening/closing roller blind
............................. 100
Opening/closing with car key
............................. 99
Roller blind cleaning position
............................ 101
LATCH system
..........................................................53
Fastening
........................................................53
Installing a child seat
.........................................53
Prescribed installation direction of child seat
.........50
Leather, care instructions
.........................................277
Left-hand traffic (changing headlights)
.........................340
Level control
................................................ 225
, 238
Displaying status on the multi-purpose display
.....131
Loading level
....................................... 191
, 357
Low level
......................................................190
Lowering the car
............................................191
Lowering the car for loading
.............................191
Normal level
..................................................190
Overview
......................................................190
Raising the car
...............................................191
Setting loading level
........................................191
Setting low level
.............................................191
Setting normal level
........................................191
Setting special terrain level
..............................191
Setting terrain level
.........................................191
Special terrain level
........................................190
Switching on and off
.......................................192
Warning message on the multi-purpose display
....192
License plate light
...................................................109
Lid
Luggage compartment
......................................23
Lifting
Garage lift
.....................................................298
Jack
.............................................................299
Platform
.......................................................298
Light
Headlight flasher
............................................106
Switching daytime driving lights on/off
...............145
Switching on Coming Home function
..................109
Switching on when entering the vehicle
..............109
Switching on when leaving the vehicle
................109
Light alloy wheels
Care instructions
............................................276
Inscription
.....................................................291
Light segments
.......................................................239
Light switch
Functional description, auto function
..................104
Overview
......................................................104
Switching on auto position
...............................104
Lighting
Switching on when entering the vehicle
..............109
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375
Seat heating
............................................................ 40
Rear (4-zone air conditioning)
............................. 41
Rear (manually controlled air conditioning/
2-zone air conditioning)
..................................... 41
Switching off
................................................... 41
Switching on
................................................... 41
Seat memory
........................................................... 56
Recall using car key
......................................... 37
Recall using person buttons
............................... 37
Storing parking aid
........................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seat memory (comfort)
.............................................. 37
Seat with memory
..................................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seats
Adjusting rear seats to vertical position
.............. 206
Adjusting the front seat
..................................... 36
Child restraint system
....................................... 49
Drawer under right front seat
........................... 225
Folding forward at rear and returning 
to upright position
.......................................... 204
Front
............................................................. 34
Recalling settings (memory)
............................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings (memory)
................ 38
Storing passenger mirror setting 
as a parking aid (memory)
................................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings (memory)
......... 38
Securing points in the luggage compartment
............... 207
Selecting off-road driving program
............................. 178
Selecting on-road driving program
............................. 178
Selection mode
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Manual
......................................................... 173
Selector lever
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Tiptronic S
.................................................... 171
Selector lever (Tiptronic S)
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Emergency operation
...................................... 175
Selector lever position (Tiptronic S)
............................ 170
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Sensors
Air-conditioning sensors for 2-zone air conditioning
71
Air-conditioning sensors for 4-zone air conditioning
76
Service indicator on multi-purpose display
................... 153
Setting air distribution
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting air quantity
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting fan
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting interior temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting loading level
................................................ 191
Setting temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting units on the multi-purpose display
.................... 148
Shift pattern
Manual transmission
....................................... 169
Shifting
Down
........................................................... 173
On the steering wheel
..................................... 172
Up............................................................... 173
Shifting gears
......................................................... 169
Shifting up
............................................................. 174
Shock absorber adjustment
...................................... 181
Shock absorbers
.................................................... 181
Short trip counter
Display
......................................................... 121
Resetting
...................................................... 121
Side lights
............................................................. 104
Changing bulb (Cayenne GTS)
........................... 335
Changing bulb 
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
... 333
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
....................................... 327
Switching on
................................................. 104
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 150
Side marker light
Door-surrounding lighting
................................. 109
Side marker light 
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
............ 333
Side member panels
Removing cap for jacking point
.........................301
Ski bag
Loading
........................................................214
Securing
.......................................................215
Stowing
........................................................215
Sliding/lifting roof
Brief overview
..................................................91
Closing
...........................................................93
Emergency operation
........................................94
Functional description
.......................................92
Lifting
............................................................93
Malfunctions
....................................................94
Opening completely
..........................................93
Opening to comfort setting
................................93
Opening/closing with car key
.............................93
Readiness for operation
.....................................92
Snow chains
...........................................................353
General information
........................................289
Overview
......................................................353
Snow tires
.............................................................288
Socket (12 V)
.........................................................312
Spacers
Fitting
..........................................................305
General information
........................................293
Removing/fitting
............................................303
Spare wheel
...........................................................305
Collapsible spare wheel 
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Fitting on spare wheel bracket
..........................309
General information
........................................309
Removing from spare wheel bracket
..................309
Spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel 
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Tire size
.................................... 350
, 351
, 352
Spare wheel bracket
Closing
.........................................................311
Emergency operation
......................................311
Opening
........................................................310
Spare wheel in the luggage compartment
....................305
Special terrain level
.................................................190
Speed code letter on tire
..........................................290
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