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Maintenance, Car Care
Fuel Economy Fuel economy will vary depending on where,
when and how you drive, optional equipment
installed, and the general condition of your
car.
A car tuned to specifications and correctly
maintained, will help you to achieve optimal
fuel economy.
fHave your vehicle tuned to specifications.
Air cleaner should be dirt free to allow proper
engine “breathing”.
Battery should be fully charged.
Wheels should be properly aligned.
Tires should be inflated at correct pressure.
f Always monitor your fuel consumption.
f Drive smoothly, avoid abrupt changes in speed
as much as possible.
f Avoid jack rabbit starts and sudden stops.
f Do not drive longer than necessary in the lower
gears. Shifting into a higher gear early without
lugging the engine will help save fuel.
f Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start
the vehicle just before you are ready to drive.
Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
f Switch off the engine if stationary for longer
periods. f
Any additional weight carried in the vehicle re-
duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a
minimum and remove all unnecessary items.
f Organize your trips to take in several errands
in one trip.
f All electrical accessories contribute to in-
creased fuel consumption.
f Only switch on the air conditioning when neces-
sary.
f Do not drive with the Ro of Transport System
mounted unless you need it.
The EPA estimated mpg. is to be used for
comparison purposes, actual mileage may
be different from the estimated mpg.,
depending on your driving speed, weather
conditions and trip length. Your actual
highway mileage will probably be less than
the estimated mpg.
f Please observe all local and national speed
limits.
Operating your Porsche in other
Countries Government regulations in the United States and
Canada require that automobiles meet specific
emission regulations and safety standards. There-
fore, cars built for the U.S. and Canada differ from
vehicles sold in other countries.
If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti-
nental limits of the United States or Canada, there
is the possibility that
– unleaded fuel may not be available;
– unleaded fuel may have a considerably lower
octane rating. Excessive engine knock and se-
rious damage to both engine and catalytic con-
verters could result;
– service ma y be inadequa te due to lack of prop- er service facilities, tools or diagnostic equip-
ment;
– replacement parts may not be available or very difficult to get.
Porsche cannot be responsible for the
mechanical damage that could result
because of inadequate fuel, service or parts
availability.
If you purchased your Porsche abroad and want to
bring it back home, be sure to find out about ship-
ping and forwarding requirements, as well as cur-
rent import and customs regulations.
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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
f
Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL”
on Page 227.
Mounting the spacers
1. Remove wheel.
2. Unscrew both countersunk screws (M6x12) on the break disc.
3. Fasten the spacer with the long M6x16
countersunk screws.
Tightening torque 7.5 ftlb. (10 Nm) .
4. Fit wheel. To do this use the longer wheel
bolts for fastening the wheels.
Tightening torque: 96 ftlb. (130 Nm) .
f Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL”
on Page 227.
Required scope of parts if the spacers are
removed
Short countersunk screws (M6x12)
Part No: 900.269.047.09
1 set short wheel bolts
Part No: 997.361.203.01
Short anti-theft protection
Part No: 996.361.057.01
f For information on the spacers: Please see the
chapter “SPACERS” on Page 233.
Long wheel bolt
- X: Bolt length approx. 49 mm
- Arrows: spherical cap ringWheel bolt identifying features
For identification purposes, the movable spherical
cap ring is galvanised in red on the long wheel
bolts.
The long wheel bolts must only be used together
with 5 mm spacers fitted.
The short wheel bolts are not marked in colour.
The short wheel bolts must only be used without
5 mm spacers fitted.
f Tightening torque for both wheel bolts:
96 ftlb. (130 Nm) .
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Technical Data
Weights
Dimensions CaymanManual transmissionPorsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2932 lbs. to 3153 lbs. 2998 lbs. to 3230 lbs.
1330 kg to 1430 kg 1360 kg to 1465 kg
Maximum gross weight 3605 lbs./1635 kg3682 lbs./1670 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1731 lbs./785 kg1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2017 lbs./915 kg2017 lbs./915 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 132 lbs./60 kg132 lbs./60 kg
Cayman S Manual transmissionPorsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2976 lbs. to 3175 lbs. 3031 lbs. to 3241 lbs.
1350 kg to 1440 kg 1375 kg to 1470 kg
Maximum gross weight 3627 lbs./1645 kg3693 lbs./1675 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1731 lbs./785 kg1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2072 lbs./940 kg2072 lbs./940 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 132 lbs./60 kg132 lbs./60 kg
*The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded. Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
**Use only Original PorscheRoof Transport System
CaymanCayman S
Length 171.1 in./4347 mm
171.1 in./4347 mm
Width 70.9 in./1801 mm
70.9 in./1801 mm
Width with door mirrors 76.9 in./1952 mm
76.9 in./1952 mm
Height 51.3 in./1304 mm, with PASM 50.9 in./1294 mm
51.4 in./1306 mm, with PASM 51.0 in./1296 mm
Wheelbase 95.1 in./2415 mm
95.1 in./2415 mm
Ground clearance 4.5 in./115 mm, with PASM 4.2 in./107 mm
4.4 in./112 mm, with PASM 4.1 in./104 mm
Tu r n i n g c i rc l e 36.4 ft./11.1 m
36.4 ft./11.1 m