PORSCHE CAYNNE TURBO 2006 1.G Owners Manual
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Changing a wheel with removal of 17 mm
spacer
Danger!
Risk of accident if the spacers are not re-
moved before mounting 18 inch tires or col-
lapsible spare wheel.
f17 mm spacers are always to be removed be-
fore mounting 18 inch tires or a collapsible
spare wheel, because the wheel cannot be fit-ted correctly. Caution!
Risk of damage to wheel housings if the
spacers on the rear axle are not removed be-
fore fitting the snow chains.
f17 mm spacers must always be removed from the rear axle when snow chains are to be fitted.
fRemove spacers if 18 inch tires, snow chains
or a collapsible spare wheel are mounted.
fIt is not necessary to use a assembly aid for
mounting a wheel or spare wheel of the same
quality.
fFor information on the spacers: Please
observe the chapter “SPACERS” on Page 302.
Puller1. Remove plastic covers from the wheel nuts
with the puller D from the toolbox.2. Remove wheel nuts.
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spacer is fastened.
4. Remove the spacer.
5. Remove assembly aid from the tool kit and
screw in instead of the wheel bolt.
6. Fit wheel.
7. Use the wheel bolts A with which the spacer
was fastened to mount the wheel.
Insert wheel bolts and tighten by hand.
Remove assembly aid and screw in remaining
wheel bolt.
Initially tighten bolts in diagonally opposite
sequence so that the wheel is centred.8. Inflate the tire if necessary.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 370.
On vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring:
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE”
on Page 100.
9. Lower the car and remove the jack.
10.Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite
sequence.
Maintenance note
fImmediately after changing a wheel, use
a torque wrench to check the prescribed
tightening torque of the wheel bolts
(160 Nm/118 ftlb.).
fSpacer, steel nuts, and plastic covers should
be stored together.
Fitting the 17 mm spacer1. Remove wheel.
2. Fit the spacer with the wheel bolts A used to
fasten the wheel.
Tightening torque: 160 Nm (118 ftlb.)
3. Fit wheel.
To d o t h i s use the original wheel nuts for
fastening the wheels.
Tightening torque: 160 Nm (118 ftlb.)
Place plastic covers onto the steel nuts.
Note
There is no anti-theft protection for the wheel nuts.
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Collapsible spare wheelThe collapsible spare wheel is fastened under the
floor in the luggage compartment.
On vehicles with 17 mm spacers:
fBefore fitting a collapsible spare wheel on the
rear axle always remove the corresponding
spacer.
For information on the spacers: Please
observe the chapter “SPACERS” on Page 302.
For information about removing the spacers:
Please observe the chapter “CHANGING A
WHEEL WITH REMOVAL OF 17 MM SPACER”
on Page 311.
1. Take out rotary knob A and put it on bolt B.
2. Unscrew the screw and take out the collapsible
spare wheel.
3. Mount the collapsible spare wheel on the vehi-
cle before inflating it. Leave the car jacked up.
Please observe the chapter “LIFTING THE VE-
HICLE WITH A JACK” on Page 307.
4. Inflate the tire.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 370.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
fThe collapsible spare wheel must be used only
over short distances in cases of emergency.
For safety reasons, replace the tires before
the wear indicators appear (webs in the tire
grooves, 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) high).
fNever deactivate the Porsche Stability Man-
agement (PSM) system.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h) and must not be exceeded be-
cause of altered driving characteristics and for
reasons of wear.
The tread depth of the spare wheel is subject
to the same laws as the original tires.
fDo not use a collapsible spare wheel from a
different vehicle type.
fDo not mount the collapsible spare wheel from
your car on a different vehicle.
fOnly fit one collapsible spare wheel on the ve-
hicle at a time.
fOn vehicles with air suspension, use the tire fill-
ing connection A only to inflate the collapsible
spare wheel.
fTo avoid damage, do not use automatic car washes when the spare wheel is installed.
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Practical Tips, Minor Repairs After using the collapsible spare wheel
fRelease air by unscrewing the valve insert.
Notes on operation
The tire will revert to its original shape only after
several hours. Only then can it be stowed in the
spare wheel recess in the luggage compartment.
There is a plastic sheet in the tool box to store the
damaged wheel.Maintenance note
The collapsible spare wheel must be repaired only
by the manufacturer.
fPlease consult your authorized Porsche dealer
if the collapsible spare wheel is defective.
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Checking tire pressure with a pressure
gauge1. Remove the valve stem cap from the tire.
2. Press the pressure gauge onto the valve stem.
Note on operation
fDo not press too hard or force the valve stem
sideways, or air will escape.
If the sound of air escaping from the tire is
heard, reposition the pressure gauge.
3. Read the tire pressure on the gauge stem and
compare it to the permissble tire pressure.
This information can be found on the tire pres-
sure plate.
Please observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 370.
4. Remove the gauge.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE”
on Page 100.
Inflating tires on vehicles without air
suspension1. Open front lid of the compressor.
2. Screw filler hose A of the compressor onto the
tire valve.3. Remove cover of A the engine-compartment
cover.
f f f
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+ = Positive terminal for jump lead starting
– = Grounding point for jump lead starting4. Connect clamps of the compressor to the
jump lead starting terminals.
Always observe the following sequence:
– Open the cap of the positive terminal for jump
lead starting (+).
– Connect positive lead (red) B to the positive
terminal for jump lead starting (+).
– Connect negative lead (black) C to the nega-
tive terminal for jump lead starting (
–).
Warning!
Danger of burning. The compressor filler
hose can become hot during the inflation
process.
fWear gloves.
5. Switch on compressor with switch D.
The required filling pressure will be reached af-
ter a few minutes.
6. Switch off compressor with switch D.
7. Check filling pressure with pressure tester E.
Then reduce tire pressure or add more air if
necessary.
Recheck the filling pressure.
8. Unscrew filler hose of the compressor.Reducing filling pressure on vehicles
without air suspension1. Switch off compressor with switch D.
2. Open air bleed screw F until the correct filling
pressure is achieved.
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Inflating tires on vehicles with air
suspension1. Pull up the seat cushion at loop A on the rear
left seat.
2. Pull seat cushion forward (arrow B).
3. Raise seat cushion vertically.4. Open Velcro fastening strip on the fastening
strap.
5. Take tire filling hose out of the bag.6. Remove cover A in footwell of the front passen-
ger seat.
f f f
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B- Screw coupling for compressor connection
C- Pressure tester
D- Hand valve for tire filling
E- Air bleed screw
F- Filler connection for tire valve7. Screw screw coupling B into the compressor
connection (in footwell of the front passenger
seat).
8. Screw filler connection F onto the tire valve.
Warning!
D a n g e r o f i n j u r y a n d r i s k o f d a m a g e i f t h e o p -
erating unit is used improperly.
fUse this operating unit only to inflate or to bleed air from the tires of this vehicle.
9. Switch ignition on.
10.Press hand valve D until the correct tire pres-
sure is achieved.
Monitor the tire pressure with pressure tester
C during the inflation process.
11.Unscrew the screw coupling from the com-
pressor connection.
12.Unscrew filler connection from the tire valve.
13.Stow tire filler hose in the bag.
14.Close bag with Velcro strip.
15.Lower the seat cushion, push it under the
backrest and press it down at the front.
Make sure that the buckles are accessible.Note on operation
The compressor features a protective function
against overheating and switches itself off auto-
matically if necessary. The compressor must cool
down for a few minutes after automatic deactiva-
tion.
Reducing tire pressure on vehicles with
air suspensionfOpen air bleed screw E until the correct tire
pressure is achieved.
Monitor the tire pressure with pressure tester
C while correcting the tire pressure.
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Spare wheel
Warning!
Risk of accident. The wheel and tire size and
the tire quality of the spare wheel and normal
wheel may differ.
If a spare wheel that differs from the normal
tires is used, this may impair the driving be-
havior.
fThe spare wheel must be used only over short
distances in cases of emergency.
For safety reasons, replace the tires before
the wear indicators appear [webs in the tire
grooves, 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) high].
fNever deactivate the Porsche Stability
Management (PSM) system.
fIf the tire on the spare wheel is older than
4 years, the spare wheel should be used only
in the event of a flat.
fAvoid hard acceleration and high cornering
speeds.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h) if the mounted spare wheel differs
from the other three wheels on the car. This
maximum speed must not be exceeded be-
cause of altered driving characteristics and for
reasons of wear.
fDo not use a spare wheel from a different vehi-
cle type.
fDo not mount the spare wheel from your car on a different vehicle.Removing spare wheel
Warning!
Danger of injury if the spare wheel is re-
moved improperly.
fRemove the spare wheel only when the spare
wheel bracket is locked.
fRemove the spare wheel from the spare wheel
bracket with care. The wheel is very heavy [approx. 77 lbs. (35 kg)].
1. Unscrew all five wheel bolts.
2. Remove the top wheel bolt.
Remove assembly aid from the tool kit and
screw in instead of the wheel bolt.
Remove the remaining wheel bolts.
Fitting spare wheel
fInsert wheel bolts and tighten by hand. Re-
move assembly aid and screw in remaining
wheel bolt.
Initially tighten bolts in diagonally opposite se-
quence so that the wheel is centerd.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSU-
RES, COLD” on Page 370.
fAfter mounting the wheel, tighten all five wheel
bolts to 111 ftlb. (150 Nm).
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B-Button for unlocking the spare wheel bracketOpening spare wheel bracket
Warning!
Danger of injury and risk of accident if the
spare wheel bracket is operated improperly.
fMake sure that no persons or animals are with-
in the range of movement of the spare wheel
bracket. Operate the spare wheel bracket only
using button B.
fIf the vehicle is inclined to the side, the addi-
tional lock C on the spare wheel bracket must be operated.Precondition
The central locking system must be unlocked.
fPress button B and swing the spare wheel
bracket open.
Notes on operation
– If the opening angle exceeds 30°, the spare
wheel bracket automatically moves to final po-
sition.
The rear lid may be opened only when the
spare wheel bracket is in final position.
– If the opening angle is less than 30°, the
spare wheel bracket automatically moves back
to its initial position.
However, the spare wheel bracket is not
completely engaged yet and must be closed
by hand.
C- Additional lock Operating the additional lock of the spare
wheel bracket if the vehicle is tilted to the
side1. Open spare wheel bracket.
2. Slide additional lock C to the left.
The spare wheel bracket is mechanically
locked.
The warning light “rear lid” and a message on
the multi-purpose display of the instrument
panel warn the driver that the spare wheel
bracket is open.