PORSCHE CAYMAN S 2011 1.G Information Manual

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Cayman SBi -Xenon headlights with dynamic cornering lights and LED day time running lights Night design, rear
Night design, front
There can be no driving pleasure without peace of mind.
Introducing the safety features of the Cayman models.
The low front fog lights of fer
outstanding illumination and a
high -level third brake light is
neatly integrated into the rear
window. LED technology is used
in the taillights, brake lights and
rear fog light to provide bet ter
illumination and respond more
quickly to driver input.
Bi-Xenon headlights with
dynamic cornering lights and
LED daytime running lights.
Available as an option for the
Cayman models are Bi-Xenon
headlights including dynamic
cornering lights and LED day time
running lights. Bi-Xenon headlights
are around t wice as powerful as
halogen headlights so they of fer
improved visibilit y and illuminate
the road more evenly. In fact, they
are so ef fective that fog lights are
no longer necessary. A headlight
cleaning system is built in.
Dynamic cornering lights of fer
particularly effective illumination
of the road ahead, particularly
through bends. Sensors continu
-
ously monitor the speed, lateral
acceleration and steering lock
and, from these variables,
calculate the course of the bend.
This determines the angle of the
dynamic cornering lights, with the
lights able to swivel towards the
inside of the bend up to a limit of
15 degrees, even with the main
beam switched on.
Active safety.
Active safet y is a topic that
Porsche actively supports. With
generous safet y margins, even
the suspension tuning makes a
decisive contribution. Optimum
acceleration enables rapid
overtaking and optimum braking
minimises stopping distances.
Safe contact with the road is
provided not only by the wheel/
t yre combination but also by the auto - deploying bi-plane rear
spoiler and aerodynamic front end.
Another important standard
safet y feature is Porsche Stabilit y
Management (PSM, p. 72).
See and be seen. This is a
slogan that t ypifies the headlights
concept. The design is unmistak
-
able, the brightness unmissable.
The halogen headlights with LED
position lights in the front light unit
ensure clear visibilit y at all times.
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)Standard brake unit (Cayman S)
Standard brake unit (Cayman)
Braking system.
The acceleration of the Cayman
models is impressive. Even more

impressive, perhaps, is the vehicle’s
maximum braking power, which
comfortably tames the power of
the engine.
Four-piston aluminium monobloc
brake calipers are fit ted front and
rear. Offering excellent rigidit y,
they are compact and save on
weight. Their superior responsive -
ness, for fast and sensitive
braking, sets them apart. A brake
booster provides assistance,
reducing pedal effort whilst main -
taining a powerful braking effect.
A special ventilation system,
whereby the entire wheel brake
is supplied with cooling air by
openings in the front end and
special channelling systems,
increases the stabilit y of the
brakes during heav y use. The front axle of the Cayman
and Cayman S features internally
vented brake discs with a diameter
of 318 mm. 299 mm brake discs
are fit ted to the rear axle. The
result is outstanding braking

performance. The rear brake discs
of the Cayman S are 4 mm thicker
than those of the Cayman, which
increases stabilit y under load even
further. To distinguish them visually,
the brake calipers on the Cayman
have a black anodised
finish while
those on the Cayman S
are painted
red.
For reduced weight, optimum
braking in the wet and improved
cooling, the brake discs on both
models are cross- drilled.
For the Cayman S, the Porsche
Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
is available as an option.
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Cayman S with PCCB
corrosion and offer more favour-
able noise-damping properties.
Six-piston aluminium monobloc
fixed calipers on the front axle
and four-piston units at the
rear provide a high and constant
brake pressure. The pedal
response is fast and precise with
only moderate input required. of even the most durable brake
pads and discs. We recommend
that all brake components be

professionally inspected and
replaced where necessary af ter
every track event.Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB).
On request, we can equip your
Cayman S with a brake system
that has already had to cope
with the harshest requirements of
motorsport: the Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB). The
ceramic brake discs have a diam -
eter of 350 mm front and rear –
for extremely powerful braking. All the necessary ingredients are
there for a short braking distance,
even in the toughest conditions.
Moreover, safet y under braking

at high speeds is increased thanks
to the excellent fade resistance
of PCCB.
The key advantage of PCCB is that
the brake discs are approximately
50 % lighter than standard discs
of similar design and size. A factor
The brake discs are formed from

a specially treated carbon -fibre
compound that is silicated in a
high-vacuum process at approxi -
mately 1,700 °C. Not only are the
resulting discs much harder than
standard discs, they are more
resistant to heat. The low thermal
expansion of the brake discs
prevents deformation under heav y
braking. Furthermore, the ceramic
brake discs are totally resistant to that helps to reduce unsprung and
rotating masses on the vehicle.
The consequence of this is bet ter
road holding and increased
comfort, particularly on uneven
roads, as well as greater agilit y
and improved handling.
Please note that circuit racing,
trackday use and other forms
of performance driving can
significantly reduce the service life
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Sheet steel
Tailored blanks
Super high-strength steel
Ultra high-streng th steel
Aluminium
it is automatically reactivated for
your safet y if either of the front
wheels (in ‘Sport ’ mode, both
of the front wheels) requires ABS
assistance. ABD remains perma -
nently active. Two additional
functions of PSM increase safet y
even further: precharging of the
brake system, and brake assist.
If you suddenly release the accel -
erator pedal, PSM automatically
readies the braking system. With
the braking system having been
precharged, the brake pads are
already in light contact with the
brake discs. Maximum braking
power is therefore achieved much the car. The forces exerted in a
frontal collision are transmit ted
into the side structure along a
higher load path (4), which improves
the deformation characteristics
of the passenger cell even further.
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM).
PSM, which comes as standard, is
an automatic control system that
stabilises the vehicle at the limits
of dynamic driving performance.
Sensors continuously monitor
driving direction, speed, yaw veloc-
it y and lateral acceleration. Using
this information, PSM computes the
actual direction of motion. If this
direction deviates from the desired
course, PSM initiates braking
interventions targeted at individual
wheels in order to stabilise the
vehicle.
sooner. When sudden braking is
detected, the brake assist function
applies maximum brake pressure
to all four wheels.
Passive safety:
engineered design.
The system of longitudinal and
transverse members at the front
of the vehicle (1) distributes the
Under acceleration on wet or
low-grip road surfaces, PSM
improves traction using the ABD
(automatic brake differential)
and ASR (anti-slip regulation)
functions, giving an agile
response. When ‘Sport ’ mode is
selected on the optional Sport
Chrono Packages (p. 62), the PSM
intervention threshold is raised to
enable greater driver involvement
– particularly at speeds of up to
approximately 70 km/ h (45 mph).
The integrated ABS can further
reduce the braking distance.
For an even sportier drive, PSM
can be deactivated. However, forces exerted onto the bodyshell
in the event of an impact and

minimises deformation of the
passenger cell. Our patented

body work structure with a rigid
bulkhead cross member (2) made
of ultra high-strength steel absorbs
the forces introduced into the
system of longitudinal members
which prevents deformation of the
foot well. The reinforced doors (3)
contribute to the overall rigidit y of
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Porsche Side Impact Protection System (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 the Porsche Side
Impact Protection System
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.
(POSIP). It comprises side impact
protection elements in the doors
and t wo airbags on each side. An
integral thorax airbag is located
in the seat backrests, while each
door panel contains a head air
-
bag. With each having a volume
of approximately 8 litres, these
airbags of fer excellent protection
in the event of a side impact.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking
System (PVTS).
In conjunction with the alarm
system, this optional preparation
enables future installation of the
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS) 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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Comfort
This is not an ordinary sportscar.
But this doesn’t mean it cannot be put to ordinary use.
Just how much comfort can you
expect from an uncompromising
sportscar? A great deal. Af ter all, if
you want to express your personal freedom, you should never have
to feel constrained. It ’s a Porsche
philosophy.

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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.as an option is the SportDesign
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 (available only in
conjunction with seat heating).
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 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 specify a multifunction steering
wheel in leather with integrated
but tons for the most essential
audio and, where applicable,
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 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 sports steering wheel with
gearshift switches. A multifunction
version of this steering wheel is
offered as an option. Also available
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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 seat heating,
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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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
different 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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