
All -wheel drive on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo
 Drive systems and chassis  |  Transmission · 48 
47 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Transmission
Intelligent, discreet, responsive.
The ideal travelling companion.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
on the Cayenne, Cayenne S,  
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) is 
an active all-wheel drive system with an 
electronically variable, map-controlled 
multi-plate clutch, automatic brake differ -
ential (ABD) and anti-slip regulation (ASR).
Torque is distributed bet ween the front 
and rear axles by means of the electron -
ically variable multi-plate clutch. For the 
toughest off-road terrain, the differential 
can be locked using the PTM control  
on the centre console. With the aid of 
on-board sensors, the status of the car 
is continuously monitored and the front/
rear split is adjusted to match changing 
driving conditions. The sensors are used 
to measure a range of values, including  the rotational speed of all four wheels, 
the lateral and longitudinal acceleration 
of the car, and the current steering 
angle.
If, for example, the rear wheels threaten 
to lose traction under acceleration, a 
greater proportion of drive torque is 
  automatically transmit ted to the front 
axle by a more positive engagement of 
the multi-plate clutch. In addition, ASR 
minimises wheel spin. During cornering, 
the required level of engine torque is 
  distributed to the front wheels to ensure 
excellent lateral stability. 
In conjunction with advanced Porsche 
Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68), PTM 
ensures the perfect distribution of drive 
torque for optimum traction in all road 
scenarios, whether on long straights, 
through tight corners or on surfaces 
 
with different friction coefficients. If one 
of the wheels is about to lose traction, 
PTM uses the ABD function to apply the 
corresponding brake. As a result, more 
drive is automatically transferred to   
the opposite wheel. If both wheels on 
one axle are in danger of slipping, ASR 
immediately intervenes and modifies 
  engine output to maintain drive. As well  as enhancing traction and active safet y, 
Porsche Traction Management (PTM) 
  offers exceptional handling and driving 
dynamics.Standard on the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo. 

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57 · Drive systems and chassis  |   Chassis
Making headway without getting in a spin.
An approach we thoroughly support. 
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus   
(PTV Plus).
A system for enhancing driving dynamics 
and stability, PTV Plus offers variable 
  distribution of engine torque to the rear 
wheels and electronically controlled rear 
differential. Depending on the steering 
angle, steering speed, throttle pedal 
  position, yaw velocit y and vehicle speed, 
PT V Plus optimises steering response 
and precision by applying brake pres   -
sure to the left or right rear wheel, as   
r equired. Specifically, this means that when enter
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ing a corner at high speed, moderate 
brake pressure is applied to the inside 
rear wheel. This transfers drive torque to 
the outside rear wheel which supports 
the steering motion of the car, thereby 
improving its cornering dynamics.
At slow and medium speeds, PT V Plus 
considerably enhances agility and steer -
ing precision. At high speeds, during   
fast cornering and under wheel spin, the 
electronically controlled rear differential 
ensures additional stabilit y. Also on 
  variable-grip surfaces, in the wet and on  snow, PT V Plus – combined with Porsche 
Traction Management (PTM, p. 47) and Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM, p. 68) 
– provides a major contribution to active 
safety.
In off-road terrain, PT V Plus reduces 
wheel spin on the rear wheels – even  when towing heav y trailer loads. The 
electronically controlled rear differential 
can be fully locked using the off-road 
control on the centre console.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne S, 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Porsche Active Suspension 
 
Management (PASM).
PASM is an electronic damping control 
system. It offers continuous adjustment 
of individual damping forces based on 
current road conditions and driving st yle.
During performance driving or heav y off-
road use, there is an increased tendency 
for the body to sway. PASM prevents   
this from happening, thereby improving 
stability and occupant comfort. PASM 
has three setup modes: ‘Comfort ’, 
  ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’.
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV Plus)
Whichever one you select, the system 
uses a series of sensors to monitor the 
movement of the body. It also gathers 
data on lateral acceleration, steering 
angle, brake pressure and engine torque 
and modifies the damping force on each 
individual wheel in accordance with the 
selected mode.
PASM remains active at all times. It 
  automatically adapts to the prevailing 
driving conditions, enabling greater   
car control and improving comfort and 
safety.The Cayenne GTS is the only model in the 
range to feature a steel-spring suspension
 
with a 24 mm reduction in ride height 
including PASM. For a lower centre of 
gravit y and even closer contact with the 
road.
Optional for the Cayenne, Cayenne 
  Diesel, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid. 
Standard on the Cayenne GTS.   
 
Standard on the Cayenne Turbo:   
air suspension with PASM.
  

Safety and environment  |  Safet y · 66 
65 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Outstanding brake performance.
To the point.
Braking systems.
Porsche brakes are renowned worldwide 
as the benchmark in performance and 
durability. Equipped with larger and more 
powerful braking systems, the Cayenne 
models continue this tradition by offering 
excellent deceleration – even when the 
car is fully laden with five adult occu -
pants, a full complement of luggage and   
a braked trailer load of up to 3,500 kg 
(Cayenne with manual gearbox: 2,700 kg).
All Cayenne models have internally 
  vented discs all round, ensuring con -
sistent performance during heav y use.  The front disc dimensions (diameter/
thickness) are 350 mm/34 mm on  
the Cayenne and Cayenne Diesel, 
360 mm/36 mm on the Cayenne S, 
  Cayenne S Hybrid and Cayenne GTS, and 
390 mm/38 mm on the Cayenne Turbo. 
All models have  
six-piston monobloc 
 
aluminium brake calipers at the front 
and four-piston equivalents at the rear.
The calipers are black on the Cayenne 
and Cayenne Diesel and silver on the 
Cayenne S and Cayenne S Hybrid. On 
the Cayenne GTS and the Cayenne Turbo, 
they feature a striking red paint finish.
Standard braking system on Cayenne Turbo Standard braking system on Cayenne S, 
 
Cayenne S Hybrid/Cayenne GTS; calipers in red
Standard braking system on Cayenne, Cayenne Diesel
Braking is assisted by a tandem booster 
and large brake master cylinder. Further 
assistance is provided by PSM (p. 68). 
For greater safet y, the brake pads are 
equipped with wear sensors, alerting 
the driver when new pads are required.
Electric parking brake. 
Manually activated and deactivated,   
the electric parking brake releases 
  automatically as you drive off.
Automatic hold function.
With the automatic hold function, you   
can pull away on the flat or a slope 
  without ever rolling back. The system 
  automatically detects when the vehicle 
has come to a halt on an uphill gradient. 
PSM then maintains the brake pressure 
at all four wheels for a brief period to 
prevent the vehicle from moving in the 
opposite direction. 

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69 · Safety and environment   |  Safet y
Porsche Stability Management (PSM).
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) is 
an electronic control system that uses a 
range of functions – including anti-lock 
braking (ABS) – to help stabilise the 
  vehicle (and trailer, if fit ted) in hazardous 
road scenarios. Throughout each journey, 
sensors monitor the direction, speed, 
yaw velocit y and lateral acceleration of 
the car. Using this information, it is pos-
sible to calculate the actual direction of 
travel at any given moment. If the car 
  begins to oversteer or understeer, PSM 
applies selective braking on individual 
wheels to restore stabilit y. If necessary, 
PSM can also intervene in the engine 
management system to temporarily 
  modify the amount of drive transmitted 
to the wheels.  PSM has three additional functions that 
help reduce braking distances. If the 
throt tle pedal is released suddenly, PSM 
automatically readies the braking sys
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tem. The pressure in the brake lines   
is marginally increased, bringing each   
of the pads into light contact with the 
corresponding disc. If the driver goes on 
to apply the brakes, the calipers respond 
more quickly and the braking distance is 
reduced. 
In an emergency stop – i.e. when the 
pressure on the brake pedal exceeds   
a certain threshold – the brake assist 
function uses the PSM hydraulics to 
apply maximum braking force at all   
four wheels. 
Preparing for the road ahead.
With a little help from PSM.
For added safet y, the system also read -
ies the brakes whenever a decreasing 
distance to the vehicle in front is detect -
ed. The optional adaptive cruise control 
and PSM interact to prefill the brakes.
Even if adaptive cruise control is inactive, 
the system registers the speed of the 
  vehicle in front and automatically readies 
the braking system. In addition, the sys -
tem alerts the driver to the decreasing 
distance by briefly tugging on the 
brakes.
PSM also features a trailer stabilisation 
function – for a significant contribution  
to car and trailer safet y. Within the laws 
of physics, it compensates for load   
transfer caused by throt tle and brake    inputs up to the maximum degree of 
  lateral acceleration. It also enhances the 
car’s driving dynamics and directional 
stability when accelerating on inconsis
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tent road surfaces.
Other features include a special control 
strategy in the ABS for braking on loose 
surfaces. By briefly locking the wheels,   
a wedge is formed ahead of each t yre 
which provides additional purchase to 
help slow the car, e.g. on gravel or snow.
For a more involving driving experience, 
PSM can also be disabled, but remains 
active in the background.
Standard on all Cayenne models.  

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111 · Comfort and transport   |  Driver assistance systems
Speed limit indicator. 
The speed limit indicator informs the 
driver about speed restrictions, restric -
tions on overtaking and when these   
no longer apply, which is recorded using 
a camera.
Information is shown on the colour TFT 
display in the instrument cluster and   
via PCM. If the driver misses a traffic 
sign – e.g. due to heav y rainfall or 
  darkness – the speed limit stored in   
the navigation module is automatically 
displayed.
This leaves the driver free to focus on 
the road ahead. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Speed limit indicator
Adaptive cruise control with   
Porsche Active Safe (PAS). 
Optional on all Cayenne models, adaptive 
cruise control regulates the speed of your 
vehicle in line with that of the ve   hicle in 
front. To do that, the system uses a radar 
sensor in the central air intake to monitor 
the road up to 200 m ahead.
If you approach another vehicle that is 
travelling slower than your selected 
  cruising speed, the system slows the 
  engine or gently applies the brakes. 
 
This continues until the distance that  
you have preset is maintained. If heavier 
braking is required, the driver has to 
 
actively intervene. Your vehicle will  
now follow the one in front at a reduced 
speed. 
If the other vehicle decelerates further, 
adaptive cruise control will continue to 
reduce your speed – even down to a halt. 
When the road ahead is free once more, 
the car automatically returns to your 
  selected cruising speed between 30 and 
210 km/ h. To pull away after an auto -
matic stop, simply use the control lever 
or depress the accelerator pedal.
If selected by the driver, the integrated 
Stop & Go function automatically applies 
the brakes and then drives off again in 
congested traf fic. 
For added safet y, the system also 
  features integrated Porsche Active Safe 
(PAS). The system visually and audibly 
alerts the driver in the event of a sudden 
decrease in distance and briefly tugs   
on the brakes. It can also intervene in   
the braking process and apply increased 
braking pressure through to all- out emer -
gency braking, if required. 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Adaptive cruise control 

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Index
Drive systems  28
‘Coasting’   21
Electric machine   28
Hybrid module   28
Parallel full hybrid   28
Performance   31–36
Engine technology  38
Air intake system   42
Auto start/stop function   38
Common-rail injection system   40
Cooling systems   40
Direct fuel injection (DFI)   40
Engine management (electronic)   42
E-power button   30
Exhaust system   43
High-voltage battery   30
Lubrication   41
Sports exhaust system   43
Supercharging system   42
Turbocharging systems   42
Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG)   42
Variable valve timing   39
VarioCam Plus   39
Transmission 44
All-wheel drive   47
Anti-slip regulation (ASR)   47
Automatic brake differential (ABD)   47
Downhill assistance   48
Manual gearbox   44
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)   47
Tiptronic S   44
Off-road capability  50
Chassis 52
Air suspension   54
Front axle  53
Porsche Active Suspension   
Management (PASM)   57
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control   
(PDCC)   55
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus  
(PT V Plus)   56
Power steering Plus  53
Rear axle  53
Self-levelling   54
Steel-spring suspension 54
Steering   53
Tyre Pressure Monitoring (TPM)   58
Ty r e s   5 8
Weight reduction   53
Wheels   58
Safety 62
Active safet y  62
Airbags   70
Anti-lock braking (ABS)  68
Automatic headlight activation   62
Automatic hold function  65
Bodyshell  71
Braking systems   65
Ceramic brakes   66
Cornering lights   63
Day time running lights  63
Headlights   63
Interior safety features   70, 71
ISOFIX  71
Lighting   62
Parking brake (electric)  65
Passive Safet y   70
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)   110
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 
(PCCB)   66
Porsche Dynamic Light System   
(PDLS)   63
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus 
(PDLS Plus)  63
Porsche Side Impact Protection   
(POSIP)   70
Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM)   68
Recuperation   66
Seat belt system   70
Taillights  63
Environment  72
Exhaust emissions   74
Fuel economy   75
Fuel system   75
Lightweight construction   72
Materials   77
Noise  77
Recycling   77
Ser vicing   77
Comfort 80
Adaptive sports seats 84
Anti-theft protection   102
Audio systems   90
Bluetooth
®   92, 93
BOSE
® Surround Sound System   98
Burmester
® High-End Surround   
Sound System   96
CD/ DVD autochanger   90
CDR/CDR Plus audio system  90
Child seats   87
Climate control   100
Comfort memory package   84
Comfort seats   84
Compass display   80
Digital radio  95
Driver memory package   84
Electronic logbook   95
GTS sports seats  84
Heat and noise-insulating glass  100
Heated windscreen  100
Interior   80
Interior lighting   88
Mobile phone preparation   93
MP3   90, 91, 93
Multifunction steering wheel   80Navigation system  
90
On-board computer   80
Online services  94
Panoramic roof system   104
Porsche Communication   
Management (PCM)   90
Porsche  Entry & Drive   102
Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment   88
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System   
( P V T S)  10 2
Privacy glass   100
Radio   90
Rain sensor   102
Rear seats  87
Seat ventilation  85
Seat/steering wheel heating  85
Seats  84
Sport Chrono Package  95
Storage compartments   88
S u n r o o f    10 4
S u n s c r e e n    10 2
Telephone module   92
Touchscreen display   90
T V tuner   88, 92
Universal audio interface   93
USB port  90, 93
Voice control   93
Driver assistance systems   106
Adaptive cruise control with PAS  110
Automatic headlight activation  62
Automatically dimming mirrors  106
Comfort lighting package   100
Cruise control   106
Lane Change Assist (LCA)   109
Lane Departure Warning (LDW)  108
P a r k A s s i s t    10 6
Reversing camera   106
Speed limit indicator  111
Tr a n s p o r t 112
Loading Level  113
Loading options   112
Loadspace management system   117
Luggage compartment   112
Roof rails  115
Roof transport system  115
Tailgate (automatic)   113
Towbar systems   117
Personalisation 118
C o l o u rs   120
Exterior   120
I n t e r i o r   122–127
Porsche Exclusive 140
Factory collection   141
Panorama  142
Technical data   146