2010 PORSCHE CAYMAN S airbag

Cayman S in Carrara WhiteCayman in Basalt Black Metallic
LED day time running lights
and dynamic cornering lights are
available as an option.
Fit ted as standard, Porsche
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 72)
makes you feel even safer. The
system combines a range of
safet y functions, such as
precharging of the brake system,
and brake assist. Surround Sound System of fers

a genuine alternative to the
distinctive sound of the engine. In
conjunction with PCM, it supports
audio playback of audio and video
DVDs in the 5.1 digital surround
format.
In fact, there remains only one
thing to consider: which one suits
you best?
The handling of the Cayman

models is impressive. The tuning
of the chassis is undoubtedly
sport y, with no compromise on
the comfort required for longer
journeys.
For a driving experience that is
even more involving, consider the
optionally available Sport Chrono
Package (p. 62). It of fers even
sportier tuning of the engine and A high level of passive safet y

is provided by the driver’s
and passenger’s airbags, which
are fit ted as standard, and the
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP, p. 74) with head
and thorax airbags.
A look inside the passenger
compartment leaves you in no
doubt that the car was designed
for uncompromising sportiness.
chassis at the push of a but ton.
The optional mechanically locking
rear dif ferential (p. 60) delivers
high traction and increased

performance. A wider track and
generously dimensioned wheels
are also your guarantee of a reso -
lutely dynamic driving experience.
The headlight design and LED
taillights are a striking feature.
Bi-Xenon headlights including All the important functions are
intuitive to control, including the
optional Porsche Communication
Management (PCM, p. 92) with
navigation module, 6.5-inch

touchscreen and CD/ DVD drive.
Optional seat ventilation keeps
you cool when the weather is very
warm, while the heated steering
wheel is a welcome feature
on particularly cold days. The
optionally available BOSE
®
Cayman | The concept
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Three -spoke sports steering wheel with gearshif t paddles
Three -spoke sports steering wheel with gearshif t switches Gear selector for PDKGear lever in carbon
A display on the left and right
steering wheel spokes tells you
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS
and Launch Control functions
are activated. Another feature
reminiscent of the world of

motorsport is the top centre
marking on the steering wheel
rim.
Gear selector for Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK).
The gear selector for PDK
impresses not only with its unique
design, but above all with its supe -
rior functionalit y enabling you
to change gear manually: press wheels for approximately t wo
seconds once the footbrake is
released. The vehicle is therefore
temporarily prevented from rolling
backwards. Brake pressure is
reduced if, within t wo seconds,
sufficient revs have been gener
-
ated by the driver depressing
the accelerator pedal (or, in the
case of manual transmission, the
accelerator pedal is depressed
and the clutch is engaged).
Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift switches.
In conjunction with the optional
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK),
the standard three-spoke sports
steering wheel has t wo ergonomic
switches.
One press with the thumb and PDK
shif ts up. One pull with the index
finger and PDK shif ts down. When
combined with one of the optional
Sport Chrono Packages (p. 62),
there is an additional display
above the airbag module. It tells
you whether the SPORT, SPORT
PLUS and Launch Control func -
tions are activated. forwards to shift up, pull back
-
wards to shift down.
Even if the gear selector is set
to automatic mode, you can still
change gear manually using the
switches or gearshif t paddles on
the steering wheel.
Six-speed manual gearbox.
Fit ted as standard in each of the
Cayman models is a six-speed
manual gearbox. The shift throw is
short and precise, the tuning is
sport y – as befits the character of
the Cayman models. The dual-mass
fly wheel minimises engine noise
Three-spoke sports steering
wheel with gearshift paddles.
This optional steering wheel
allows you to make motorsport-
st yle gear changes. The gearshift
paddles are made from a strong
alloy and are ergonomically
located behind the steering wheel
spokes. Pull the right-hand paddle
and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and PDK shifts down.
Visually, the steering wheel is
distinguished by its high-qualit y
t win -spoke design and silver-
coloured galvanised spoke cover.
The airbag module is finished in
the same colour as the steering
wheel rim.
and the control cable mechanism
prevents vibrations from being
transmit ted to the gear lever.
Hill-start assist.
Hill-start assist comes as standard
for manual and Porsche Doppel -
kupplung (PDK) transmissions.
It assists the driver in making a
comfortable, smooth and roll-free
start on an incline.
The system automatically detects
that the vehicle has been braked
to a halt on an incline. Provided
a gear is engaged, the brake
pressure is maintained at all four
Cayman | Drive
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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.
Cayman | Safet y
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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
Cayman | Comfort
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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.
Cayman | Comfort
1) Child seats must not be used with sports bucket seats.
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Index
Te r m Pa g e
A
Active safet y 66
Airbags 74
Air- conditioning system 83
Anti-theft protection 75
Audio interface, universal 95
B
BOSE® Surround Sound
System 96
Braking system 69
C
CD autochanger 95
CDR-30 audio system 90
Chassis 56
Child seats 75
Colours 108
Cornering lights, dynamic 67
Cruise control 83
D
Direct fuel injection 34
Dry-sump lubrication,
integrated 38
E
Engine cooling 40
Engine management 40
Engine, flat-six 32
Environment 98
Exclusive 127
Exhaust emission control 100
Exhaust system 44
F
Factory collection 128
Fuel 103
Fuel system 103
G
Garage door opener
(HomeLink
®) 84
H
Headlight cleaning system 67
Headlights, Bi-Xenon 67
Heated seats 83
Heated steering wheel 81
Hill-start assist 53
HomeLink
® (programmable
garage door opener) 84
I
Ignition 44
Instruments 80
L
LED day time running lights 67
Logbook, electronic 94
Luggage compartment, front 86
Luggage space, rear 86
M
Maintenance 103
Maintenance requirements 45
Manual gearbox 53
Materials 103
N
Navigation module 92
Noise 103
O
Oil supply 38
On -board computer
integrated 80
P
ParkAssist 85
Passive safety 73
Personalisation options 106
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM) 60
Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) 70
Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) 92
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) 48
Porsche Side Impact Protection
(POSIP) 74
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) 72
R
Rear differential lock 60
Rear wiper 85
Recycling 103
Resonance intake manifold 43
Roof transport system 89
S
Safet y, active 66
Safet y, passive 73
Seat ventilation 83
Seats, comfort 82
Service 130
Side windows,
water-repellent 84
Sound Package Plus 95
Sport Chrono Package 62
Sport Chrono Package Plus 63
Sports bucket seats 83
Sports exhaust system 44
Sports seats 82
Sports seats, adaptive 82
Standard seats 82
Steering 58
Steering wheels 81
Storage compartments 88
T
Technical data 134
Telephone 94
Telephone preparation 95
Transport concept 86
TV tuner 94
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) 59
V
VarioCam Plus 43
Vehicle tracking system 75
Voice control system 94
W
‘Welcome Home’ lighting 84
Wheels 59
Windscreen wipers 84
Index
136 137