PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Rear Window
Danger!
Risk of poisoning. Exhaust gases can enter
the passenger compartment when the rear
window is open.
fAlways keep the rear window closed when the
engine is running.
fAlways keep the rear window closed while driving.
fPlease observe the chapter “PORSCHE ENTRY
& DRIVE” on Page 22.
UnlockingfBriefly press button 3 on the remote control.
The rear window can be opened with unlocking
button A.OpeningfPress unlocking button A or
fPress button 3 of the remote control for ap-
prox. 2 seconds.
The rear window pops open.
ClosingfLower the rear window and press it into the
lock until it can be felt to engage and lock.
Automatic Locking
In the multi-purpose display of the instrument pan-
el, you can set different variants of locking and un-
locking the doors and the rear lid as well as the
check-back signal when locking and unlocking the
vehicle and save them on the respective remote
control.
fPlease observe the chapter “TAILGATE” on
Page 119.

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LoadspaceThe maximum permissible load on the loadspace
floor is 400 kg or 880 lbs. The weight must be dis-
tributed evenly over the entire loadspace.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 213.Opening loadspace floor1. Pull handle A and lift the loadspace floor.2. Unclip prop B and insert it into receiver C in the
loadspace floor.
Closing loadspace floor1. Lift the loadspace floor slightly and clip prop B
into its holder in the vehicle floor.
2. Close the loadspace floor.
Tie-down ringsYou can secure the load in the luggage compart-
ment against slipping. Tie-down straps or the
luggage net can be fastened to tie-down rings D.
fMake sure that all rings are equally loaded
when securing a load.
Note on operation
The tie-down rings are not designed to restrain a
heavy load in an accident.

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Luggage Compartment CoverThe luggage can be protected against prying eyes
with the luggage compartment cover.
fAlways pull out the luggage compartment cov-
er when transporting objects in the luggage
compartment.
The luggage compartment cover is not de-
signed to carry objects.
fDo not hang bags or objects on the support
brackets A. The support brackets could break
off.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 213.
Warning!
Danger of injury. During braking, direction
changes or in an accident, objects can slide
into the passenger compartment and endan-
ger the occupants.
fDo not place objects on top of the luggage compartment cover.
Pulling out luggage compartment coverfPull out the cover by the handle and insert it
into the guides on the left and right side walls
of the luggage compartment.Retracting luggage compartment coverfDisengage the luggage compartment cover
from the guides on the side walls and carefully
guide it back into the retractor roller.
Remove luggage compartment coverfPull the release B back.
fLift the cover at the right and remove.

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Installing luggage compartment coverfInsert the cover into the receiver on the left
side.
fPress the cover down into the receiver on the
right side until it can be heard and felt to en-
gage.
Release B must point forwards.
Engine Compartment LidOpening
Caution!
Risk of damage to engine compartment lid or
windshield wipers.
fMake sure that the windshield wipers are not
pulled out forwards when opening the engine
compartment lid.
fAlways switch the windshield wipers off (posi-
tion 0) before opening the engine compart-
ment lid.
If the wiper arms are not in position 0, they will
automatically move to this position when the
engine compartment lid is opened. This will
happen even if the ignition is off.
The wiper arms remain in this position until the
lid is closed and the wiper system is switched off and then on again.1. Pull release lever (arrow). Hood is unlocked.

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2. Unlatch safety catch A.
3. Open the lid completely.
Closing
Danger!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, result-
ing in serious personal injury or death.
fShould you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly, please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it. The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
fLower lid and let it fall into the lock.
If necessary, push the lid with the palm of your
hand in the area of the lock.
fCheck that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
If the lid is not closed properly, a message will
be displayed on the multi-purpose display of
the instrument panel while the vehicle is being
driven.

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Luggage Safety NetThe safety net can hold back only lightweight
items during braking, direction changes or in an
accident.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 213.
Warning!
Danger of injury. During braking, direction
changes or in an accident, an unsecured
load can slip and endanger the occupants.
fAlways secure the passenger compartment
with the luggage safety net.
fAlways fasten the load at the tie-down rings.
fThe load must never project over the top edge
of the seat backrest.
fIf the safety net was heavily stressed or dam-
aged during braking or an accident, etc., have
the luggage safety net and its bracket checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Permitted usesA-Option 1
B-Option 2
fPlease observe the chapter “FOLDING REAR
SEATS FORWARD” on Page 41.
Securing interior with luggage safety netPulling out luggage safety net
fOpen covers of the luggage safety net
brackets.
fPull the luggage safety net out and engage the
fastening hooks on the left and right sides into
the rings on the ceiling.
The luggage safety net fastening hooks can be
pulled out at the sides.
fMake sure that the luggage safety net fasten-
ing hooks are properly engaged in the rings.

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Removing luggage safety net assembly
from the rear seat backrest1. Open both rear doors.
2. Fold down the left seat backrest first, followed
by the right seat backrest. The seat cushions
need not be folded for this purpose.
fPlease observe the chapter “FOLDING REAR
SEATS FORWARD” on Page 41.
3. Push the luggage safety net assembly in the
direction of the arrow 1.
4. Lift the luggage safety net assembly off in the
direction of the arrow 2.

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Ski BagLong objects such as skis can be transported in
the passenger compartment, where they can be
kept clean and protected against damage.Loading ski bag1. Press release button A on the lid of the
through-load facility.
Open the lid downward.2. Fold down the armrest of the rear seat back-
rest.
3. Pull protective cover B off the Velcro strap at
the top and lower it.
4. Press release button C on the lid of the
through-load facility downwards and fold down
the lid.5. Pull out and unfold the ski bag.
6. Insert objects into the ski bag from the
luggage compartment.

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Securing loadfSecure the stowed objects with tightening
beltD.
fInsert belt tongue into the buckle.
Stowing ski bag1. Empty ski bag.
2. Pull ski bag into the passenger compartment.
3. Close lid in the luggage compartment.
4. Carefully fold the ski bag and close the lid.
5. Put in the protective cover and secure it with
the Velcro strap.
Note on operation
fFold up the ski bag only when it is dry.

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Roof Transport SystemfPlease follow the separate instructions for
fitting the Roof Transport System.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 213.
Fitting normal commercially available luggage
racks is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows the
transport of various sports and hobby equipment.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
tell you about the manifold uses of the Roof Trans-
port System.
Warning!
Risk of an accident, loss of control and dam-
age to the vehicle.
fCompletely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle.
fDo not exceed the permissible roof load, the
permissible gross weight and the permissible
axle loads.
Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 387.
fDistribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible. Items of luggage must not project
beyond the side of the load area.
fFix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
fBefore every journey, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if
necessary and secure additionally by locking.When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speed depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
fAdapt your driving style and speed to the
changed conditions.
Nevertheless, Porsche recommends that you
do not exceed the posted speed limit.
Driving, braking and steerin g b e h a v i o r c h a n g e d u e
to the higher center of gravity and the greater
wind-resistant area. You should adapt your driving
style appropriately.
fSince fuel consumption and noise are in-
creased with the Roof Transport System fitted,
it should not remain on the car if not in use.