Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) Cayman
Other passive safet y features
include headrests integrated into
the seat backrests, an energy
absorbing steering column,
three-point seat belts, front seat-
belt pretensioners and force
limiters, energy-absorbing
elements in the dashboard
and flame-resistant materials
throughout the interior.
Child seats.1)
The child seat preparation
package, which includes ISOFIX
mounting points and a key switch
for deactivating the passenger
airbag, is available from Porsche
Tequipment. A full range of
child seats is also available from
Porsche Tequipment.
Passive safety: airbags.
Each of the full-size airbags is
inflated in t wo stages, depending
on the severit y of an accident.
In less serious accidents, the
airbags are only partially inflated,
thereby minimising discomfort
for the occupants. Also fit ted as
standard is Porsche Side Impact
Protection (POSIP). It comprises
Anti-theft protection.
Both models are equipped
with an immobiliser with in -key
transponder. In addition, the
Cayman S has an alarm system
with contact-sensitive exterior
protection as standard (optional
for the Cayman). It is activated
and deactivated by the remote
control integrated in the ignition
key, which is also used to lock and
unlock the doors. Radar-based
interior surveillance is available as
an option for both models.
side impact protection elements
in the doors and t wo airbags
on each side. An integral thorax
airbag is located in the seat back -
rests, while each door panel
contains a head airbag. With each
having a volume of approximately
8 litres, these airbags of fer
excellent protection in the event
of a side impact.
Vehicle tracking system.
In conjunction with the alarm
system, this optional preparation
enables future installation of a
vehicle tracking system available
from Porsche Tequipment.
It makes it possible to locate a
stolen vehicle across most of the
countries of Europe. The package
includes a special wiring loom
and a higher- capacit y bat tery.
A tilt sensor for the alarm system
is also included.
1) Child seats must not be used with
sports bucket seats.
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Cayman S interior with optional equipment, including sports bucket seats and personalised accessories from the Porsche Exclusive range
What is a sportscar’s greatest challenge?
Day-to-day practicality. Or so you’d think.
Comfort in the Cayman models.
is exemplary. The ergonomics are
t ypically Porsche. Every control is
within easy reach. In short, your Cayman has been
designed with everyday enjoyment
in mind. Ordinary enjoyment,
however, would not be Porsche.
Not for Sunday drivers, yet built
to be driven 365 days a year.
It ’s a Porsche principle to which
even the Cayman models have
had to adhere. No wonder they The CDR-30 audio system is
just one of the many standard
features you will find on
the centre console. The luggage
concept is also the result of the
are regarded as an everyday
sportscar. The low seat position,
the dome-shaped roof and the
large windows create an airy
feeling of space. Seating comfort ingenuit y of our designers with
a luggage compartment at the
front and another spacious area
under the rear lid.
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Cayman S dashboard with optional equipment, including PCM, cordless handset, Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM), Sport Chrono Package Plus and PDK
Doppel
kupplung (PDK), as well as
the selected gear. The dial on the
left contains the analogue speed -
ometer with digital trip meter and
total distance display. The design
and legibilit y of the dials are also
enhanced by the white backlight
illumination. of this steering wheel is of fered
as an option. Also available as an
option is the three-spoke sports
steering wheel with gearshift
paddles (p. 52). For extra comfort
on those cold days, steering
wheel heating is also available
on
request for all steering wheels
(steering wheel heating available
only in conjunction with heated
seats).
Instruments.
Each black circular dial in the
instrument cluster – aluminium-
coloured in the Cayman S model
– provides important information
at a glance. In the centre is the
analogue rev counter with digital
speedometer and a customisable
display of key data from the
Steering wheels.
The Cayman models feature as
standard a three-spoke sports
steering wheel with full-size airbag.
The steering wheel is adjustable
for height and reach and the
rim is in smooth -finish leather.
As an option, you can specif y a
three-spoke multifunction steering
wheel in leather with integrated
but tons for the most essential
standard on -board computer.
Additional data, such as average
fuel consumption, fuel range
or the data of the optional TPM
can be shown as desired.
The right-hand dial displays a
range of information, including
the outside temperature and shif t
pat tern of the optional Porsche audio and, where applicable,
navigation and telephone functions.
Alternatively, the multifunction
steering wheel is available in
smooth -finish leather, Aluminium
Look, carbon or macassar wood.
Fit ted as standard in conjunction
with Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) is the three-spoke sports
steering wheel with gearshift
switches. A multifunction version
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Adaptive sports seat with driver memor y
Comfort seat with driver memor y Sports bucket seat Automatic climate control
fore/af t position is adjusted
manually, the backrest electrically.
Adaptive sports seats with
driver memory.
The optional adaptive sports
seats in leather combine excellent
comfort with first-rate track
performance.
Along with all the adjustment
features of the comfort seats, the
side bolsters on the seat surface
and backrest are individually
electrically adjustable, for
increased comfort on long journeys
and tailor-made lateral support
through bends or on the racetrack.
The memory function supports the
exterior mirrors and all driver’s
seat positions, apart from the side
bolsters.
Air conditioning.
Both Cayman models come
with a powerful and quiet air-
conditioning system as standard.
The optional climate control
system of fers even more uniform
and comfortable ventilation.
Cruise control.
This optional automatic speed
controller for the 30 to 240 km/ h
(19 –149 mph) speed range
is operated using a switch on a
separate control stalk on the
steering column.
Standard seats.
The standard seats with centre
upholstered in Alcantara offer a
high degree of comfort with good
lateral support and optimised
under-seat suspension. Through
bends, your seat gives you a
feeling of securit y without restric -
tion. The seats are equipped as
standard with manual height and
fore/aft adjustment and an electric
backrest adjustment, enabling
virtually every driver to find the
ideal seat position, regardless of
physical build.
Comfort seats with
driver memory.
Comfort seats with electric fore/
af t, height, backrest and lumbar
support adjustment are available
as an option. The tilt angle of the
Sports bucket seats.1)
For the ultimate sports experience,
you could opt for sports bucket
seats with a folding backrest,
integral thorax airbag and manual
fore/aft adjustment. The backrest
shell is made from glass-/carbon-
fibre-reinforced plastic and has a
st ylish carbon-weave finish. The
backrest pivots are positioned high
in the side bolsters to provide
lateral support to the pelvic region,
characteristic of a race seat. The
seat upholstery is offered in all
available leather t ypes and colours.
seat squab is also electrically
adjustable. The memory function
supports the exterior mirrors and
all seat positions on the driver’s
side. Using the control switches
in the door panel, it is possible to
restore one of t wo personalised
set tings. Additionally, you can
store a further seat position in
each of the ignition keys. As soon
as you unlock the door using
the key remote, the driver’s seat
and exterior mirrors resume their
stored position.
Sports seats.
The optional sports seats have
firmer leather upholstery than
the standard design. Higher side
bolsters on the seat squab and
backrest provide additional lateral
support. The seat height and
Seat heating and ventilation.
As an option, all compatible seats
– apart from sports bucket seats
– can be equipped with t wo -level
seat heating.
Seat ventilation for the standard
seats and comfort seats is also
available as an option (only in
conjunction with heated seats,
climate control and part or
full-leather interior). A slipstream
effect evaporates perspiration
moisture – for a comfortable
seating environment. Ventilation
intensit y can be set to one of
three levels.
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1) Child seats must not be used with sports bucket seats.
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Rear screenCayman with Park Assist
Water-repellent side windows.
The surfaces of the side windows
are treated with a water-repellent
coating so that not only water
but also dirt runs away more
easily, thereby providing optimum
visibilit y even in poor weather.
Windscreen wipers.
The windscreen wipers with
an adjustable intermit tent wipe
speed are aerodynamic and
ParkAssist.
As soon as reverse gear is
engaged, the optional Park Assist
is activated automatically. If you
move too close to an obstacle,
a warning signal begins to sound,
becoming faster until the car
stops. The sensors of the optional
Park Assist are neatly concealed in
the rear bumper.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
When the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote,
the standard automatic locator
lighting automatically switches on
the fog lights and LED day time
running lights. This is particularly
convenient at night. In conjunction
with the optional PCM (p. 92) and
Sport Chrono Package Plus (p. 63),
the delayed lighting switch - of f
period can be adjusted as desired. inconspicuous. The windscreen
washer system has t wo heated
and filtered nozzles. An integrated
rain sensor is available as
an option (in conjunction with
auto-dimming mirrors).
Rear screen.
The rear screen is tinted and has
heating functionalit y. Its generous
size af fords excellent rearward
visibilit y. A detachable fabric
screen on the inside of the rear lid
HomeLink® (programmable
garage door opener).
The optional programmable
garage door opener is integrated
into the overhead console and
remotely controls up to three dif -
ferent garage doors, gates, home
lighting and/or alarm systems. provides additional privacy for
the main luggage area.
Rear wiper.
The Cayman models can be
equipped with an effective and
streamlined rear wiper on request.
It is st yled to blend seamlessly into
the overall design of the vehicle.
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Cayman with matching luggage set from the Porsche Design Driver’s SelectionLuggage stop
Rear luggage space
Front luggage compartment
Front luggage compartment.
The front luggage compartment is
lined with black carpet and of fers
150 litres of loadspace.
Rear luggage space.
The luggage space located
beneath the upholstered rear lid
is lined with carpet in the interior
colour and consists of both a
Transport concept.
The Cayman models satisf y your
need for independence, whatever
your destination or purpose. Af ter
all, there are occasions when
you don’t get into your car merely
for the sake of it. Sometimes, you
simply need to get from A to B.
Such as a trip to the shops, or
to pursue your favourite leisure
activities. With their generous storage surface above the engine
cover and the luggage compart
-
ment behind it. This design
enables the convenient loading of
longer items of luggage. It has a
capacit y of 260 litres and a
high - qualit y finish. On request,
you can have the panels
surrounding the engine cover and
the integral strut tower mouldings
finished in the vehicle’s exterior
colour.
A retaining rail at the front of the
engine cover helps to secure any
luggage under braking. A luggage
stop behind the seats is also
available as an option. Smaller
items can be secured on top of
the engine cover using a luggage
net with four lashing eyelets. A
stainless steel partition provides
an elegant transition to the lower
rear luggage area. This is the
ideal space for larger items and
also has four lashing eyelets for
at taching a luggage net.
Another useful feature is the
covered service opening, which
conceals the conveniently located
coolant and engine oil filler tubes.
transport concept, which includes
t wo luggage compartments, a
wide range of storage spaces
and the optional roof transport
system, the Cayman models
are extremely practical.
And, of course, they still offer an
abundance of driving pleasure,
whatever the reason for your
journey.
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Rear luggage space Cup holder
Lockable glove compartment
Door compartment
Cayman roof transport system
Storage compartments.
The interior of the Cayman models
is packed with a wide range
of ingenious and ergonomically
positioned storage spaces. On the
passenger’s side, there is a large,
lockable glove compartment, which
will contain integral CD storage
if you have selected an optional
sound system. Other storage
compartments can be found
beneath the radio or PCM, in the
rear centre console and in the
door armrests. In the Cayman S,
the lids of these compartments are
trimmed in leather. Bet ween the
t wo seats, on the engine bulkhead,
is another compartment offering
4.5 litres of storage space.
The dashboard trim strip neatly
conceals t wo separate cup holders.
mounting the roof transport
system is fit ted as standard,
while at tachments are available
from Porsche Tequipment through
your Porsche Centre.
at tachments are available for
the roof transport system, such as
a roof box and carriers for bikes
and skis/snowboards – for sport y
activities 365 days a year. The
maximum permissible roof load
is 60 kg. The preparation for Roof transport system.
The optional roof transport system
is aerodynamically efficient and
made of aluminium. Its low weight
and uncomplicated mechanism
make it easy to fit. A range of
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1) Please see the notes on p. 124.
Telephone module for PCM.1)
Available as an option, the GSM
telephone module offers conven -
ience and excellent reception.
By inserting a SIM card directly
into PCM’s integral SIM card
reader, calls can be made using
the hands-free facilit y. For even
more convenience, the Bluetooth
®
capabilit y of a mobile phone can
be used to make calls through the
SIM Access Profile (SAP). Once
automatic pairing is complete, the
mobile phone’s aerial is switched
of f to conserve bat tery charge
and the phone operates via the
car aerial. Depending on the t ype
of mobile phone, this gives access
not only to the numbers on the
SIM card, but also to the phone’s
internal memory. A selection of
mobile phones can be controlled
entirely using PCM, the optional
multifunction steering wheel or
the optional voice control system
without the phone ever leaving
your pocket.
In addition, the telephone
module enables you to establish
a Bluetooth
® link with those
mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP).
In this case, the GSM connection
is always established through
of 235 wat ts, a total of nine
speakers combine to create the
perfect interior sound experience.
Sound set tings can be customised
using the CDR-30 audio system or
the optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM, p. 92). Also
includes CD storage in the glove
compartment.
CD or CD/DVD autochanger.
An integrated six- disc CD
autochanger is available for the
CDR-30 audio system on request.
An integrated six- disc CD/ DVD
autochanger is also available for
the optional PCM (Audio DVD
playback only in conjunction with
PCM). Both autochangers support
the playback of audio tracks
in MP3 format. They hold up to six
CDs or DVDs and are easy to load
by simply inserting the discs into
the slot on the CDR-30 or PCM.
the
aerial of the mobile phone.
PCM then acts merely as a hands-
free
system and you can leave
the mobile phone tucked away.
On request, a cordless handset
for the telephone module is also
available. However, the handset
cannot be used for Bluetooth
®
links established using the Hands -
free Profile (HFP).
Mobile phone preparation for
PCM and CDR-30.
1)
To enable a Bluetooth® connection
for those mobile phones that
only support the Handsfree Profile
(HFP), an optional mobile phone
preparation is available. With HFP,
PCM or CDR-30 acts merely as
a hands-free system. Here, too,
you can leave the mobile phone
tucked away in your pocket.
However, PCM or CDR-30 is able
to control only the basic functions
of the mobile phone.
The GSM connection is estab -
lished through the aerial of the
mobile phone. The mobile phone
preparation is available with
or without a mounting bracket.
the sof t ware supplied (sof t ware
complies with all statutory
requirements for automatic
logbooks as specified by
the German revenue authorities).
TV tuner for PCM.
The T V tuner, available on request,
is capable of receiving free-to -air
analogue and digital television
broadcasts (DVB-T) to provide
entertainment bet ween journeys.
For your safet y, the T V picture
is switched of f while the car is in
motion.
Voice control system for PCM.
Almost all of the functions of
PCM can be controlled using the
optional voice control system
with word-by-word input. The menu
item is read aloud exactly as
it is displayed on the screen
and the voice control system
recognises commands or
sequences of numbers, whoever
the speaker. It then gives an
audible acknowledgement and
carries out the functions
you request. There is no need
to ‘ train’ the system.
Universal audio interface for
PCM and CDR-30.
With this optional feature, the
storage compartment in the centre
console will, in conjunction with the
optional PCM, contain up to three
connections: one for your iPod
®,
one for a USB stick/ MP3 player
and one as an AUX interface for any
compatible audio source of
your choice. The iPod
® or USB stick
can be controlled conveniently
and safely using PCM. Through the
USB socket, it is also possible
to download data from the per form -
ance display of the Sport Chrono
Package Plus, as well as data from
the electronic logbook.
In conjunction with the CDR-30
audio system that comes as
standard, the optional universal
audio interface features an
AUX socket for connecting any
other t ype of audio source.
Sound Package Plus for PCM
and CDR-30.
For sophisticated ears: the
optionally available Sound
Package Plus. With a total output
3D map view with turn notification
2D map view
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When viewing a map, it is
possible to select bet ween a 3D
perspective and the 2D display.
At motorway exits, graphical
turn indications are displayed for
bet ter orientation. In splitscreen
mode, you can choose to
display not only the current map
overview, but also a list of
icons that represent dynamic
route guidance.
Electronic logbook for PCM.
The optional electronic logbook
enables automatic recording of
relevant driving data. Once you
have downloaded the logbooks
via Bluetooth
® or the optional
USB interface, you can evaluate
them on your home PC using
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