check engine light PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2006 1.G Owner's Manual

Practical Tips, Minor Repairs
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Winter operationDuring the winter months, battery capacity tends
to decrease as temperatures drop. Additionally,
more power is consumed while starting, and the
headlights, heater, rear window defogger, etc.,
are used more frequently.
Let your Porsche dealer test the battery's capaci-
ty before winter sets in.Vehicle storageIf the car stands for long periods in the garage or
workshop, the doors and lids should be closed.
fRemove the ignition key and, if necessary, dis-
connect the battery.
Notes on operation
fWhen the battery is disconnected, the alarm
system ceases to function.
If the vehicle was locked before the battery
was disconnected, the alarm will be triggered
when the battery is reconnected.
To deactivate the alarm system:
fLock the vehicle and unlock it again.Maintenance note
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the
battery still discharges.
The battery will discharge more quickly if your ve-
hicle is not driven on a daily basis over a distance
of several miles. The more often you drive your ve-
hicle, and the longer the distance driven on each
trip, the more opportunity the vehicle‘s charging
system will have to recharge the batteries.
fTo preserve its efficiency, charge the battery
about every 6 weeks.
fCheck the battery acid level and top off with
distilled water if necessary.
fStore a battery that has been removed in a
dark, cool place, but not subject to freezing.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or charged, the
PSM warning light lights up on the instrument pan-
el and a message appears on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.2. Perform a few steering movements and drive
a short distance in a straight line until the PSM
warning light goes out and the message is
erased from the memory of the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.
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Charging the batteryYour authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
1. Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
2. When charging the battery, ensure adequate
ventilation.
3. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
4. Connect charger to the jump starting points.
Only plug into the mains and switch the charg-
er on when it has been correctly connected up.
5. After charging, disconnect the charger.
6. Check the acid level of a low-maintenance bat-
tery.
After charging the battery After the battery is connected or the completely
discharged battery is charged, the PSM warning
light lights up on the instrument panel and a mes-
sage appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
To do this, turn the ignition key or the control
unit (on vehicles that have Porsche Entry &
Drive) to ignition lock position 2 twice.
2. Perform a few steering movements to the left
and to the right when vehicle is standing and
drive a short distance in a straight line until the
PSM warning light goes out and the message
is erased from the memory of the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel.
3. If the warnings does not go out, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied by an authorized
Porsche dealer.4. After the warnings disappear:
Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING FINAL
POSITION OF THE DOOR WINDOWS” on
Page 35.
6. On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “SYSTEM LEAR-
NING PHASE” on Page 104.

Index
393
Brake fluid
Changing............................................ 270
Brake light.................................................. 370
Brake tests ................................................ 244
Brake wear
Warning light ........................................ 79
Brake-fluid level
Checking ............................................ 269
Brakes ................................................ 75
, 244
Fluid.......................................... 269, 386
Fluid warning light...................... 128, 270
Pads ............................................. 14, 80
Test stand .......................................... 244
Warning light ........................................ 76
Wear .................................................. 128
Bulbs
Changing............................................ 370
Chart ................................................. 359
CCapacities .................................................. 386
Car care..................................................... 284
Car key
Battery ............................................... 358
Car Telephone ............................................ 190
Care ................................................. 288
, 290
cargo area ................................................. 202
Carpet ....................................................... 291
Catalytic converter...................................... 283
Center differential lock ................................ 231
Central locking system ......................... 24, 334
Button .................................................. 25
Button (rear) .................................. 25, 35
Central vents ..................................... 150
, 156Changing a wheel........................................323
Changing wheels ................................315
, 322
Check engine................................................91
Checking hydraulic fluid (power steering) ......271
Child restraint anchorages .............................61
Child restraint systems ..................................55
Child seat bracket .........................................60
Child seats ...................................................60
Installing ...............................................60
Childproof locks
Rear doors ...........................................27
Cigarette lighter ..........................................188
Circulating-air mode...........................150, 155
Circulating-air mode, automatic ...........150, 155
Cleaner
Air......................................................272
Particle...............................................272
Clock ..................................................89, 116
Closing mechanism, power ..........................200
Clutch ........................................................220
Collapsible spare wheel .. 107
, 126
, 240
, 325
,
351
, ...............................................382
, 383
Comfort function
Panorama roof system ........................175
Sliding/lifting roof................................170
Comfort lighting ..........................................168
Coming Home function .......................121, 168
Compass....................................................117
Compressor ......................................313, 328
Coolant
Checking ............................................267
Cooling system .............................................87
Engine coolant level warning ..................87
Temperature gauge...............................87
Warning ................................................87Cornering light .................................. 133
, 366
Crankcase ventilation................................. 283
Crossing obstacles..................................... 252
Cruise control
Accelerating....................................... 141
Decelerating ...................................... 141
Interrupting ........................................ 141
Speed limit ........................................ 140
Storing speed .................................... 140
Switching off ...................................... 142
Switching on ...................................... 140
Cupholder.................................................. 197
Closing rear ....................................... 198
Opening front ..................................... 197
opening rear ...................................... 198
Removing insert front ......................... 197
DData bank .................................................. 378
Diagnostic Socket ........................................ 15
Dimensions ................................................ 389
Dimming .................................................... 168
Door lock
Deicing .............................................. 286
Door locking, automatic ....... 26
, 27, 119
, 120
Door mirrors .............................. 67
, 168
, 216
Automatic anti-dazzle operation ............. 69
Driving with a trailer ............................ 216
Extending ............................................ 67
Folding in ............................................. 67
Heating................................................ 68
Setting ................................................ 67
Door opening . 20
, 21, 24, 26, 27, 119
, 120

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Index Door trim panel
Lighting .............................................. 168
Door unlocking .................................... 27
, 120
Doors .......................................................... 27
Door-surrounding lighting............................. 168
Drinks holder .............................................. 197
Closing rear........................................ 198
Opening front ..................................... 197
opening rear ....................................... 198
Removing insert front .......................... 197
Driving
Load .................................................. 215
Off road ............................................. 245
Sand .................................................. 252
Trailer ................................................ 217
Winter ................................................ 227
Driving downhill .......................................... 249
Driving light assistant
Light switch ........................................ 132
Driving light assistant, automatic.................. 133
Driving performance ................................... 388
Driving program
Low Range indicator light .................... 230
Off road ........................... 224
, 226
, 229
Reduced ............................................ 227
Road .................................................. 230
Driving programme
Off road ............................................. 234
Road ................................ 223
, 225
, 234
Driving systems for off-road driving .............. 246
Driving with a trailer .................. 182
, 216
, 387
Drop-center rim .......................................... 310
DVD Player ........................................ 196, 198
EEasy Entry function ....................................... 39
ECON mode ...................................... 151
, 156
Button .............................. 145
, 148
, 152
Electrical system ........................................ 334
Emergency flasher ...................................... 136
Emergency operation
Central Locking..................................... 26
Sliding/lifting roof................................ 171
Emergency starting ..................................... 355
Emergency unlocking
Filler flap ............................................ 278
Selector lever ..................................... 228
Spare wheel bracket ........................... 333
Emission control................................. 5
, 8, 91
Check engine warning light .................... 91
Emission Control System ............................. 282
Engine
Cooling system ..................................... 87
Data................................................... 380
Idling .................................................. 222
Starting and stopping ............................ 72
Engine compartment
Cleaning ............................................. 288
Lid ..................................................... 204
Engine compartment lid
Warning light....................................... 131
Engine drag torque control .......................... 239
Engine Oil
Performance class.............................. 266
Viscosity............................................. 266
Engine oil ................................................... 261
Change .............................................. 265
Dipstick .............................................. 263Level ..................................................262
Recommendation ................................265
Temperature gauge ...............................86
Topping up .........................................264
Warning ..............................................262
Engine oil level ............................................262
Checking ............................................262
Engine residual heat ...........................151
, 157
Entry aid.......................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
Exhaust gas
Monitoring ..............................................5
Monitoring warning light ..................82, 84
Exit aid .........................................................39
Switching on and off ..............................39
FFabric linings ..............................................292
Filler flap ....................................................278
Filling pressure............................................102
Plate ..................................................379
Reducing ...................................328
, 330
Tables ................................................385
Warning light .........................82
, 84, 126
Warning message................................110
Fire extinguisher..........................................192
First aid kit .................................................196
Floor mats ..................................................291
Fluids and fuels ...........................................386
Fog lights ...................................................132
Folding wedges...........................................316
Footbrake .....................................................76
Warning light .........................................77