warning PORSCHE CAYMAN 2010 1.G Owners Manual

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Battery care fEnsure that battery is securely mounted.
f Keep terminals and connections clean and
properly tightened.
Corrosion can be prevented by coating the ter-
minals and connections with petroleum jelly or
silicone spray.
f Ensure that vent caps ar e securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
f The acid level should be checked more fre-
quently by a qualified specialist workshop dur-
ing the summer months and in predominantly
warm countries. Battery charging
Automotive batteries loose their efficiency when
not in use.
The charge available in your battery can be meas-
ured with a battery hydrometer.
We recommend that the battery voltage be tested
by your authorized Porsche dealer who has the ap-
propriate equipment.
If the car is not driven for prolonged periods, the
battery must be charged at least every 6 weeks.
A discharged battery allows
rapid formation of sul-
fates, leading to premature deterioration of the
plates.
Warning!
Hydrogen gas generated by the battery
could cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
f Charge battery in a well ventilated area.
f Never charge a frozen battery. It may explode
because of gas trapped in the ice. Allow a fro-
zen battery to thaw out first.
f If you get electrolyte, wh ich is an acid, in your
eyes or on your skin, immediately rinse with
cold water for several minutes and call a doc-tor. Slow battery charging
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about a suitable charger.
1. Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
Depending on the type of charger, the battery
may have to be disconnected.
In this case, always disconnect the negative
lead first, and then the positive lead – risk of
short circuit!.
Reconnect the leads in reverse order.
2. Before charging, cold batteries must be warmed up indoors.
3. Frozen batteries must be thawed out first before being charged.
4. When charging, ensure that there is adequate ventilation.
5. Connect the charger to the battery. Only plug into the mains and switch the
charger on when it is connected up correctly.
6. Switch on the charger.
7. After charging, switch off the charger first and then disconnect it.
8. Please see the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE INTO OPERATION” on Page 241.

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Winter operation The capacity and ability of the battery to store
power decreases at low outside temperatures.
Moreover, the battery is more heavily loaded in
winter months, e.g. by the heated rear window,
more frequent use of additional lights, the fans
and the windshield wipers, etc.
f Have the battery checked before the start
of winter.
Maintenance note
Keep the battery well charged to prevent it
from freezing.
A discharged battery can freeze at 23 °F (--5 °C),
but a fully charged battery only freezes at -- 40 °F
(--40 °C).
A frozen battery must always be thawed before
connecting jump leads.
Replacing battery The service life of the batt ery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic condi-
tions, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
f Only use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement.
f Please observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is co nnected or after an exhaus-
tively discharged battery is charged, the multi-
functional PSM light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the on-board
computer to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few steering movements to the left and right and
then drive a short distance in a straight line
until the multifunctinal PSM light goes out and
the message on the on-board computer
disappears.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
Have the fault remedied.
4. After the warnings disappear: Stop the vehicle in a suitable place.
f Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE WINDOWS” on Page 28.

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Removing the battery The required tool is in the tool kit.
The battery is located in the front luggage com-
partment under a black plastic lid.
Warning!
Risk of damage to alternator and electronic
control units.
f Do not disconnect the battery while the engine
is running.
This also applies to cars equipped with a bat-
tery main switch.
f Never drive the car with a disconnected bat-
tery.
Risk of caustic burns from escaping acid.
f Keep vent caps on to avoid spillage.
f Do not tilt the battery when removing and in-stalling it. 1. Switch off engine and all electrical loads.
2. Open turn-locks
A.
Remove plastic lid.
3. Pull off central vent hose C.
Danger!
Risk of short circuit an d explosion, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f Important: disconnect the negative ( –) ground wire first, and then the positive ( +) cable. 4. Important: disconnect the negative (
–) ground
wire first, and then the positive ( +) cable -
danger of short circuit!
5. Unscrew fastening screw B.
6. Remove battery.

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Emergency Starting with Jumper
Cables If the battery is discharged, e.g. in winter or after
the car has been parked for a long time, the bat-
tery of another car can be used for starting with
the help of jumper cables.
Make sure the voltage of both batteries is the
same. Both batteries must be 12 volt types.
The capacity (Ampere hours, Ah) of the booster
battery must not be substantially less than that of
the discharged battery.
The discharged battery must be correctly con-
nected to the vehicle’s electrical system.
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 239.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLO-
CKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 238.
Note
f Do not try to start the car by pushing or tow-
ing. Damage to the catalytic converters and
other components of the car may result.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit, damage and explosion,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Use only jumper cables of adequate diameter
cross-section and fitted with completely insu-
lated alligator clips.
f Follow all warnings and instructions of the
jumper cable manufacturer.
f When connecting jumper cables, make sure
that they cannot get caught in any moving
parts in the engine compartment.
The jumper cables must be long enough so
that neither vehicles nor cables touch another.
f The vehicles must not be in contact, otherwise
current might flow as soon as the positive ter-
minals are connected.
f The cable clamps must not be allowed to con-
tact each other when one end of the jumper ca-
bles are connected to a battery.
f Ensure that tools or conductive jewelery (rings,
chains, watch straps) do not come into contact
with the positive jumper cable or the positive
battery post.
f Improper hook-up of jumper cables can ruin
the alternator. Danger of caustic burns from escaping acid.
f
Do not lean over the battery.
Danger of gas explosion.
f Improper use of booster battery to start a
vehicle may cause an explosion, resulting in
serious personal injury or death.
f Keep sources of ignition away from the bat-
tery, e.g. open flame, burning cigarettes or
sparking due to cable contact or welding work.
f A discharged battery can freeze even at 23 °F/
–5 °C.
Before connecting jumper cables, a frozen
battery must be thawed out.

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Bulb chart
Ty p e , r a t i n g
Halogen low beam H7, 55W
Halogen high beam H9, 65W
Low beam/high beam with Bi-Xen on headlights Philips, D2S 35W
Additional high beam with Bi-Xenon headlights H7, 55 W
Turn signal light, front Philips HY21W
Turn signal light, side WY5W
Fog light H8, 35W
License plate light C5W
Lights, Replacing Bulbs
Warning!
Risk of short circuit.
f Always switch off the relevant consumer when
changing bulbs.
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
The Bi-Xenon headlights are under high
voltage when installed.
f Be careful during all work in the area of the Bi-
Xenon headlights.
Risk of damage. Bulbs of a higher wattage
can damage the lamp housing.
f Only the bulbs shown in the chart may be used.
f New bulbs must be clean and free from oil,
grease and fingerprints. Therefore, never
touch bulbs with your bare hands.
Use a cloth or soft paper while replacing bulbs.

Index
275
AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Adaptive sports seat ..................................... 33
Adjusting Headlights.... ................................ 257
Advanced Airbag......... .................................. 45
Air conditioning ........... ................................ 110
Air conditioning compressor ................ 113, 115
Air conditioning system .................... ........... 113
Air distribution ................ ............ 110, 113, 115
Air filter ...................... ................................ 201
Air intake.................... ................................ 116
Airbag ............................ .............................. 44
Cleaning covers ...... ............................ 208
Function ..................... .......................... 45
Warning light .......... .............................. 48
Air-conditioning compressor ........................ 112
Alarm system ................. ...................... 25, 103
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring .............. .............................. 26
Fault indication........ .............................. 26
Function indication ................................ 25
Not active .............. ............................ 236
Alcantara, cleaning . .................................... 209
Antenna ................. .................... 103, 104, 204
Antifreeze .................................................. 187
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Ashtray .......................... .............................. 89
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 227
Audio operation .............. .................... 101, 102
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 113
Automatic Air conditioning system ....................... 113 Anti-glare mirrors .......................
...........30
Car washes .............. ..........................204
Door locking ............. ......................18, 24
Garage door ......... ................................76
Headlight adjustment .............................79
Speed control .........................86, 87, 124
Transmission ............ ..........................178
Automatic speed contro l..............................124
Indicator light ........ ..............................124
Average consumption .... ......................135, 165
Average speed ............. ......................135, 165
BBackrest
Adjustment ............... ............................32
Release .................... ............................32
Battery ......................... ..............................239
Care......................... ..........................240
Charge state......... ..............................239
Charging .................. ..........................240
Putting vehicle into operation ...............241
Remote control ..... ..............................244
Removing ................. ..........................242
Replacing ................. ..........................241
Warning light......... ..............................132
Winter operation.... ..............................241
Before driving off ...... ..................................8, 9
Belts ................ ............................................42
Cleaning ................... ..........................209
Tensioner ................. ............................42
Warning light......... ................................43
Blower adjustment ........ ......................110, 116
Blower speed adjustme nt ............................114 Brake
Break in ................... ............................ 10
Pads ....................... ............................ 58
Pedal....................... ............................ 57
Wear ....................... ............................ 58
Brake fluid Changing ................. .......................... 193
Checking level ...... .............................. 192
Level ....................... .......................... 192
Warning light ............ .......................... 193
Brake light .............. ................................... 256
Brake light, addition al ................................. 256
Brakes ........................ .............................. 192
Brake circuit division warning light ....... 193
Brake warning light ............................. 132
Fluid ............................ .............. 192, 271
Fluid warning light. .............................. 193
Function .................. ............................ 56
New brake pads or linings ..................... 58
Pads ....................... ............................ 10
Parking brake....... ................................ 55
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) .................................... .............. 4
Test stand ........... ................................ 65
Break in brakes ....... ..................................... 10
Break in hints .......... ..................................... 10
Bulbs Chart ....................... .......................... 247
Replacing ................ .......................... 247

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Index
CCapacities, overview ................................... 271
Car care ........................ ............................ 203
Car telephone ............. ................................ 103
Car washes .................... ............................ 204
Cargo partition ........... .................................. 97
Carpet ....................................................... 209
Catalytic converters .... ................................ 199
Cautions ........................ .................... 186, 212
Central locking ........... ................................ 236
Emergency operation ...................... 19, 22
In cars with alarm system ...................... 21
In cars without alar m system ................. 19
Overload protection ............................ 236
Central vents .............. ................................ 116
Central warning light ................................... 132
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 256
Changing wheels ........ ................................ 227
Check engine Warning light .......... ............................ 132
Check engine warning li ght .......................... 133
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 189
Checking pressure ...... ................................ 228
Child restraint anchor age .............................. 54
Child restraint system s.................................. 50
Chime ............... ......................... ............ 78, 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.... ................................ 144
Cigarette lighter.......... .................................. 90
Circulating-air button ... ........................ 110, 114
Clock ............................................. .... 131, 164
Clutch ............... ............................. ...... 60, 176
Clutch pedal ............... .................................. 60
Combination filter ....... ................................ 201
Comfort seat .............. .................................. 33 Coming home mode ......
.......................... 79, 80
Communication manage ment ....................... 101
Compact disc
Player ...................... .......................... 102
Storage .................... ............................ 92
Compartment monitoring ................ ............... 25
Coolant ........... ........................... 128, 187, 271
Checking ............................................ 187
Level .................................................. 187
Temperature gage .... ..........................1

28
Topping off ........... .............................. 187
Warning light......... .............................. 128
Cooling system ............. ...................... 128, 187
Warning light......... .............................. 128
Cornering light .......... .................................... 78
Indicator light ........ .............................. 127
Crankcase ventilation .................................. 199
Cruise control ................................. 86, 87, 132
Cupholder ......................................... ........... 88
DData bank................................................... 264
Daytime driving lights .................................... 78
Changing bulbs ..... .............................. 256
On-board computer ............................. 164
Defrosting windows ....... ................ 31, 110, 114
Diagnostic socket ..... .................................... 11
Dimensions ....................................... ......... 272
Direction indicator lig ht, front ....................... 256
Door ............................ ................................ 18
Handles ................................................ 18
Locks....................... .................... 18, 205
Mirror....................... ............................ 30
Mirror heating ....... ................................ 31 Mirrors ....................
.............................29
Windows ...................... ...........18, 27, 206
Drive-Off Assistant ....... ................................177
Driving Hints .............. ........................................8
Winter ......................... .......................183
Driving off Drive-Off Assistant .... ...........................177
Launch Control......... ...........................181
Driving performance .... ................................270
Drop-center rim........... ................................223
EElectrical system..... ....................................235
Emergency flasher swit ch ..............................77
Emergency operation . ...................................22
Central locking ......... .......................19, 22
Ignition key ......... ..................................74
Lids................ ......................... ...........238
Tank flap ................. ...........................195
Emergency service ..... ................................212
Emergency starting with jumper cables.245, 246
Emission control system ..............133, 198, 199
Engine Checking the oil leve l ...........................161
Diagram ...................... .......................273
Exhaust ................... ...............................5
Number ..............................................265
Oil consumption ....... .....................10, 188
Oil level ................... ...........................189
Oil level indicator ...................... ...........161
Oils ............................................188, 271
Speeds.................... .............................10
Starting ................................................75

Index
277
Stopping .............................................. 76
Engine compartment Blower ....................... .................. 76, 128
Blower fan .............. ............................ 128
Care .................................................. 205
Engine oil Change .............................................. 190
Consumption ............................... ......... 10
Performance class .. ............................ 191
Recommendation ........ ........................ 190
Topping off............. ............................ 189
Viscosity ................ ............................ 191
Exhaust Pipes ......................... ............................ 5
System ................................................ 55
Tailpipes, stainless st eel ...................... 207
External antenna ......... ................................ 104
FFiller flap .................................................... 195
Fire extinguisher ........................................... 85
Flat tire ...................... ................................ 229
Floor mats.................. ................................ 209
Fluids ......................................................... 201
FM reception .............................................. 101
Fog light ........................ .............................. 80
Fog light, rear................. ........................ 78, 80
Fog lights
Changing bulb......... ............................ 254
Footbrake ........................................... ......... 56
Footwell lights ............ .................................. 69
Fresh air intake ........... ................................ 116
Front lid ......................... ...................... 94, 100
Front luggage compartm ent .......................... 94 Fuel .....................
..............................130, 195
Containers ................ ......................4, 197
Economy .................. ..........................194
Evaporation control .............................197
Fuels containing etha nol.......................197
Level gage ............... ..........................130
Level warning light ..............................130
Recommendation ........................196, 197
Recommendations .... ..........................196
Tank ..................................................196
Function keys ........... ....................................40
Fuses, replacing ....... ..................................237
GGarage
Door ....................................................76
Door opener .......................................106
Lift ............... ......................... .............232
Gear display ................. ......................120, 122
Gear shift indicator ......................................127
Glove compartment... ....................................92
Gong.................... ..............14, 73, 78, 80, 137
Ground clearance...... ......................................4HHandbrake.................... ................................55
Hands-free microphone ...............................104
Head restraints ......... ....................................32
Headlights .................... ..............................248
Adjusting .................. ..................257, 258
Beam adjustment .. ................................79
Changing bulbs ......... ..................249, 251
Cleaning system ...................82, 200, 271 Flasher ................................................ 81
Removing ................
.......................... 248
Heated rear window ..................................... 31
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 117
Heater ......................... .............................. 113
Heating ........................................... .......... 110
High beam Indicator light ....... .............................. 127
Lever....................... ...................... 78, 80
High beam, additional Changing bulb ...... .............................. 251
High-pressure cleaning units........................ 203
Home mode..................... ...................... 79, 80
HomeLink .................... .............................. 106
Hoods ............................. .................... 94, 100
Horn ........................................... .......... 12, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ... ....................................... 5
IIgnition key ............. ..................................... 72
Emergency operation ........................... 74
Ignition lock ............ ..................................... 72
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission ..................... .......... 180
Immobilizer ...................................... ............ 15
Indicator lights ................. .................. 120, 122
INFO Warning message s ............................. 140
Instrument
Illumination........... .............................. 124
Lights ...................... ...................... 78, 80
Panel ........................... ...... 120, 122, 166
Interior ............................................ ............ 69
Interior lights .......... ..................................... 69
Interior mirror ......... ..................................... 30

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Index
JJumper cables ............................................ 245KKey codes ...................... .............................. 15
Keys ................. ......................... ............ 15, 16LLATCH System ............... .............................. 53
Launch Control ........................................... 181
Leather care .............. ................................ 208
License plate light................................... 78, 80
Lids ............................................... 93, 94, 100
Emergency unlocking .......................... 238
Lifting vehicle ............. ................................ 232
Light
Daytime driving ....... .............................. 78
Flasher....................... ...... 78, 80, 81, 127
Low beam .................. .............. 78, 80, 81
Sensor for instrument illumination 120, 122
Switch........................ .............. 78, 80, 81
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .............. ............................ 223
Light functions, indivi dual............................... 81
Lights ................................................. ......... 69
Care .................................................. 208
Headlight beam adju stment ................... 79
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit 137
Load switch-off ........... ................................ 236
Loading information .... ................................ 224
Locking.......................... ........................ 20, 23
Low beam ...................... .............................. 81
Luggage compartment ............................ 94, 96 Lid warning light........
...................... 93, 95
Lids ..................................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......... ................................ 16
Luggage compartment, warning lights ............ 93
Luggage cover ............. ................................ 99
Luggage net ................. ................................ 96
MMaintenance ................. .............................. 186
Make-up mirror ............. ................................ 41
Maximum permitted engi ne speeds ................ 10
Manual transmission ............................ 176
Microphone ....................................... ......... 104
Mirror Folding in.............. ................................ 30
Heating .................... .................... 31, 117
Inside ................................................... 29
Mirrors ............................. ...................... 29, 71
Anti-glare ................................... ........... 30
Multi-functional steeri ng wheel ........................ 40NNavigation .................... .............................. 101
Selection field, on-board computer ....... 150
Notes on Car care ................... .......................... 203
Maintenance ............. .......................... 186
Number plate light ........ .......................... 78, 80
Changing bulb ....... .............................. 256OOctane rating................ ...................... 196, 197
Odometer.......................................... ......... 125Off delay ....................
............................79, 80
Oil...................... ............................. ...188, 271
Change........................ .......................190
Checking level.......... ...........................161
Consumption............ .............................10
Level checks............ ...........................189
Level indicator ......... ...........................161
Recommendation ......... .......................190
Topping off engine oi l ..........................189
OIL Display and measurement
of the engine oil leve l...................................161
On-board computer ..... ................................134
Basic settings .......... ...................135, 163
Calling on-board computer functions .....135
Functions and display possibilities ........135
General information . ............................164
Language versions ... ...........................163
Operation, controls... ...........................134
Selecting a radio station ......................150
Setting the clock ...... ...........................164
Switching daytime driving lights on/off ..164
Switching on navigation .......................150
Tire pressure warnings ........................156
Warnings and messag es ......................166
On-board literature ..........................................2
Operating voice contro l ...............................134
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ....194
Orientation light ...... ......................................69
Outside temperatur indicator........................131
Oxygen sensor............ ................................199

Index
279
PPaintCare .......................... ................ 203, 205
Data............... ......................... ........... 265
ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70
Parking
PDK transmission.... ............................ 183
Parking aids ............... ............................ 70, 71
Parking brake ............. .................................. 55
Warning light .......... .............................. 56
Parking light ............... ...................... 78, 80, 81
Particle filter ........... .................................... 201
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 25
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 178
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 177
Driving in winter .. ................................ 183
Faults................................................. 179
Kickdown ................... ........................ 181
Launch Control ....... ............................ 181
Manual selection mode ........................ 182
Reduced driving program .................... 184
Selector lever emerge ncy release ........ 259
Selector lever positi ons ....................... 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 181
Sport mode ................ ........................ 180
Transmission fluid ............................... 201
Warning messages.. ............................ 184
Pen holder.................. .................................. 92
Plastic parts ............................................... 208 Care .................................................. 208
Platform lift ................ ................................ 232
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ................................................ ......... 66
Sport mode ................ .......................... 66 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).101
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) ....................178
Drive-Off Assistant . ..............................177
Driving in winter .... ..............................183
Faults ....................... ..........................179
Kickdown.................. ..........................182
Launch Control.......... ..........................178
Manual selection mo de ........................182
Reduced driving program.....................184
Selector lever emergency release ........259
Selector lever position .................178, 180
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....181
Sport mode .............. ..........................180
Transmission fluid ...............................201
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) ..............63
Information light .... ................................65
Power steering fluid le vel .....................201, 271
Power windows ............. ................................18
Practical tips ............ ..................................2
12
Putting vehicle into op eration

.......................241RRadiator fan..........................................76, 188
Radio reception ........ ..................................101
Rain sensor .............. ....................................82
Range on remaining fuel ......................135, 164
Rear fender
Retractable ........... ................................67
Rear lid ........................ ..........................94, 95
Unlocking ................. ............................16
Rear luggage compartm ent ...........................96
Rear spoiler .................. ..........................67, 68
Rear view mirrors...... ..............................29, 30 Rear window defogger
.......................... 31, 117
Rear window heating .................................. 117
Recirculating-air butt on ............................... 114
Refuelling ........................................ .......... 196
Relays ......................... .............................. 235
Remote control ............ ................................ 16
Readiness ................ ............................ 17
Replacing battery ..................... .......... 244
Standby funktion .. ................................ 17
Synchronization.... ................................ 17
Replacement key.......... ................................ 15
Replacing bulbs....... ................................... 247
Replacing wiper blades ............................... 202
Retractable spoiler .. ..................................... 67
Rims Diameter ................. .......................... 223
Rim width................. .......................... 223
TPM sensors............ .......................... 219
Roof transport system ................................ 105
Running in.................... ................................ 10
SSafety belts ............ ..................................... 42
Cleaning ............................................ 209
Tensioner ............................................ 42
Warning light ............ ............................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set .................. .............................. 230
Seals .......................... .............................. 208
Care ........................ .......................... 208
Seat Adaptive sports se at............................. 33
Adjustment .......................................... 32
Comfort seat ........... ............................ 33