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The heart of every Porsche.
Applying power with intelligence.
Engine technology.
Auto start/stop function.
The Cayenne models that are equipped 
with eight-speed Tiptronic S also feature 
an auto start /stop function. If, for ex   - 
ample, you stop at traffic lights and keep 
your foot on the brake pedal, the auto 
start/stop function will automatically   
cut the engine. Although the engine is 
not running, all audio and communication 
systems remain switched on and the 
standard climate control continues to 
maintain the selected temperature. The 
only changes you’ll perceive: peace   
and quiet and – thanks to greater fuel 
economy – also peace of mind.
The system is deactivated in certain 
  situations, e.g. if the outside temperature 
is very high or the bat tery charge is low. 
The starter motor has been revised to  cope with the additional demands of the 
system, and the bat tery charge and life 
are continuously monitored. The battery 
and starter motor are replacement parts 
that are subject to greater wear and tear 
with frequent use of the auto start /stop 
function.
 
Standard on the Cayenne Diesel, 
  Cayenne S, Cayenne S Hybrid, 
 
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.  
Available as an option for the Cayenne in 
conjunction with the optional Tiptronic S.
VarioCam Plus. 
VarioCam Plus creates t wo engines out 
of one by steplessly adjusting the inlet 
valve timing and lift.
The system differentiates bet ween nor
-
mal road usage and performance driving, 
adapting seamlessly as driver inputs 
change. All functions are automatically 
controlled by the engine management 
system. All you experience is responsive 
acceleration and ultra-smooth running 
characteristics. Inlet valve timing is 
  steplessly adjusted. To improve response 
when starting from cold, for example, 
VarioCam Plus selects the higher lift 
  setting and retards valve timing.
At medium revs and minimal load, the 
valve lift is lowered and timing advanced 
to minimise fuel consumption and emis -
sions. At low engine speeds in particular,  VarioCam Plus significantly improves fuel 
economy. To achieve maximum power 
and torque, the valve lift is raised. 
Overall, the system provides greater 
  performance with relatively modest fuel 
consumption.
Standard on the Cayenne S,  
Cayenne GTS and Cayenne Turbo.
Variable valve timing.
The V6 engine in the Cayenne features 
variable valve timing on both inlet and 
  exhaust. The camshaft phase angles 
 
are continuously varied by the engine 
management system via rotary-vane 
 adjusters. 
On the Cayenne S Hybrid, the inlet valve 
timing is continuously adjusted.
VarioCam Plus
The key benefits include better fuel 
  economy and lower emissions. It also 
helps to generate greater power and 
torque – even at low engine speeds.
Standard on the Cayenne and  
Cayenne S Hybrid.
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class data, please refer to pages 
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1)  
Suitable for receiving analogue and digital T V signals 
(DVB -T in MPEG -2 standard) where available.
T V tuner
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TV tuner. 
The optional T V tuner receives unen -
crypted analogue and digital television 
signals.
1) For your safet y, these can only 
be viewed via the PCM display when the 
vehicle is stationary. In conjunction with 
the Porsche Rear Seat Entertainment 
package, T V broadcasts can be received 
on the rear screens while the car is in 
motion.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Telephone module.
This optional quad-band GSM telephone 
module combines ease of use with 
  optimised sound quality. Simply insert 
your mobile phone SIM card in the slot   
in PCM to make calls via the hands-free 
facility or optional Bluetooth
® handset. 
For even greater convenience, you can 
use a Bluetooth
® SIM Access Profile 
(SAP)-compatible handset. Once connect -
ed, the GSM antenna on the mobile 
phone is disabled to prolong battery   
life and the external vehicle antenna   
is utilised instead. Depending on the 
phone model, you can access contact 
details on the mobile phone SIM card   
and internal memory and perform all 
  operations via PCM, voice control or   
the multifunction steering wheel, which 
means your phone can remain in your 
pocket. In addition, the telephone module 
  enables you to establish a Bluetooth
® 
connection to a mobile phone that only 
supports the Hands-Free Profile (HFP).   
In this case, the GSM connection to   
the mobile phone network is via the 
handset antenna. PCM acts as a hands-
free system. 
A cordless handset with keypad and 
  display is also available as an option. 
This is stowed in the centre console. 
However, the handset cannot be used  
to establish a Bluetooth
® connection 
using the Hands-Free Profile (HFP).
 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Voice control. 
Do you wish to get to the point – or your 
required destination – more quickly? All 
you have to do is say so. The optional 
voice control system with whole-word 
recognition is at your command – without 
the tedious task of voice learning. This 
means that the voice control system can 
recognise the input of an entire address 
for a navigational destination, telephone 
book entries or radio station names. 
Audio prompts make voice inputs even 
simpler. You can also browse through 
lists by voice command. 
 
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Mobile phone preparation.
With this optional preparation, you can 
establish a Bluetooth
® connection with   
a mobile phone that only supports the 
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) and use the   
CDR or CDR Plus audio system, or PCM 
as a hands-free system. As a Bluetooth
®- 
based solution, you can connect your 
handset without even taking it out of your 
pocket. The basic phone functions are 
accessible via the audio system head 
unit. Connection to the mobile phone net -
work is via the handset antenna.
Optional for all Cayenne models.
Universal audio interface. 
On vehicles with the CDR audio system, 
this optional package located in the front 
centre console provides an AUX-In port, 
e.g. for a compatible MP3 player. On 
  vehicles equipped with PCM, the package 
includes an AUX-In port and a USB port 
which can be used to connect an iPod
®. 
The iPod
® as well as other compatible 
MP3 players or memory sticks connect -
ed via USB can be operated using PCM. 
When listening to music, the system now 
also displays the album cover (cover art). 
Using the jukebox function, you can store 
and play up to 5,000 MP3 files on the 
40GB hard drive integral to PCM.
Optional for all Cayenne models.