curtain-t 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 head-on
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 outer rear seats are equipped
with ISOFIX mounting points for
compatible child seats (p. 84) as
standard. These are available as
an option for the front passenger
seat.
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 safety.
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 Cayenne models have
standard ISOFIX mounting
points on the outer rear seats.
These are available as an
option for the front passenger
seat. If a
child seat is mounted
The best seats in the house.
For everyone.
Rear bench in conjunction with comfor t seats
on the front passenger seat,
the 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:
3 degrees forward of
the starting
position and 3 degrees back.
When it comes to being user-
friendly, the Cayenne models get
right to the point – quick and
e as y.
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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