service PORSCHE CAYNNE 2010 1.G User Guide

Maintenance and Car Care
269
Fuel RecommendationsYour Porsche is equipped with catalytic conver-
ters and must use UNLEADED FUEL ONLY.
Your engine is designed to provide optimum
performance and fuel economy using unleaded
premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON
(93 CLC or AKI). Porsche therefore recom-
mends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not
always be available. Be assured that your vehicle
will operate properly on unleaded premium fuels
with octane numbers of at least 95 RON
(90 CLC or AKI), since the engine's “Electronic
Octane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition
timing, if necessary.
It is important to observe the regular service inter-
vals, and particularly the oil change intervals, spe-
cified in your Maintenance Schedule.
The use of UNLEADED FUEL ONLY is critically
important to the life of the catalytic
converters. Deposits from leaded fuels will
ruin the converters and make it ineffective
as an emission control device.
Cars with catalytic converters have a smaller fuel
tank opening, and gas station pumps have smaller
nozzles. This will prevent accidental pumping of
leaded fuel into cars with catalytic converters.Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the
continental U.S. and Canada. Therefore, we
recommend you do not take your car to areas or
countries where unleaded fuel may not be
available.
Octane ratingsOctane rating indicates a fuel's ability to resist
detonation. Therefore, buying the correct octane
gas is important to prevent engine “damage”.
The RON octane rating is based on the research
method. The CLC (U.S. Cost of Living Council oc-
tane rating) or AKI (antiknock index) octane rating
usually displayed on U.S. fuel pumps is calculated
as research octane number plus motor octane
number, divided by 2, that is written as:
The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower than
the RON rating:
For example: 95 RON corresponds 90 CLC or
“AKI”
fDo not use fuel additives without Porsche
approval.
Fuels containing ethanolfDo not use any fuels containing more than 10
percent ethanol by volume.
We recommend, however, to change to a different
fuel or station if any of the following problems
occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially
at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
RON MON+
2 ----------------------------------
orRM+
2 ---------------
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Minor Repairs
ExampleUniform Tire Quality GradingQuality grades can be found where applicable on
the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and
maximum section width.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal
Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating
based on the wear rate of the tire when tested
under controlled conditions on a specific govern-
ment test course. For example, a tire graded 150
would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on
the government course as a tire graded 100. The
relative performance of tires depends upon the ac-
tual conditions of their use, however, and may de-
part significantly from the norm due to variations
in driving habits, service practices and differences
in road characteristics and climate.
Traction AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are
AA, A, B, and C and they represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under con-
trolled conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C
may have poor traction performance.
Warning!
The traction grade assigned to this is based
on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests
and does not include cornering (turned)
traction, acceleration, hydroplaning or peak
traction characteristics.Temperature A, B, C
The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and
C, representing the tire's resistance to the genera-
tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when
tested under controlled conditions on a specified
indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperatures can cause the
material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire
life, and excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tire failure.
The grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger car tires must
meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109.
Grades B and A represent higher levels of
performance on the laboratory test wheel than the
minimum required by law.
Warning!
The temperature grade for this tire is estab-
lished for a tire that is properly inflated and
not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-
tion, or excessive loading, either separately
or in combination, can cause heat buildup
and possible tire failure, resulting loss of
control, leading to serious personal injury or
death.
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Minor Repairs Overloading
Danger!
Risk of damage to vehicle parts, loss of con-
trol and serious personal injury or death.
fDo not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
fIf loading the vehicle also correct the tire pres-
sure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be
found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter technical data.
fNever exceed the specified axle load.
Overloading can shorten the service life of the
tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous
vehicle reactions and long braking distances.
Damage due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
fPlease see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
Example of a tire pressure plateTire Pressure plateInformation on the tire pressure plate
A Seating capacity
Maximum number of vehicle occupants,
including the driver.B Vehicle load limit
Is the maximum total weight limit specified of
the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehi-
cle. This is the maximum weight of passengers
and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle.
If a trailer is being towed, the trailer tongue
weight must be included as part of the cargo
load.
Please see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
C Original tire size
Size of tires mounted at the factory.
D Recommended cold tire inflation pressure
These values are for cold tires (68 °F/20 °C).
E Approved tire sizes
F Size and tire pressure for the collapsible spare
wheel
Tire traction
Warning!
When driving on wet or slushy roads, a
wedge of water may build up between the
tires and the road. This phenomenon is
known as “hydroplane“ and may cause par-
tial or complete loss of traction, vehicle con-
trol or stopping ability.
fReduce speed on wet surfaces to prevent this.
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Minor Repairs
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Battery carefEnsure that battery is securely mounted.
fKeep terminals and connections clean and
properly tightened. Corrosion can be preven-
ted by coating the terminals and connections
with petroleum jelly or silicone spray.
fEnsure that vent caps are securely tightened to
prevent spillage.
Checking the electrolyte fluid level
(only on low-maintenance batteries)
Generally, the electrolyte level must be checked
more often in summer than in the winter, and more
often when driving long distances.
fWhen adding water, use only clean containers.
In no case may alcohol (e.g. window cleaner
residues) be permitted to enter the battery.
fUnscrew and open the filler vent caps of each
cell.
With the car on a level surface, the fluid level
should meet the indicator mark in each cell.
fIf necessary, top up with distilled water. Do not
use acid. Only fill up to the mark, otherwise the
electrolyte will overflow when the battery is
being charged and cause damage.
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.
Alarm system, central locking
The status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.Maintenance Notes
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.
Replacing the batteryThe service life of the battery is subject to normal
wear; it depends greatly on care, climatic conditi-
ons, and driving conditions (distances, loads).
fOnly use an original Porsche battery, with the
correct part number, as a replacement. Only
this battery meets the specific requirements of
the vehicle.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries.
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Index
375
Seat heating
............................................................ 40
Rear (4-zone air conditioning)
............................. 41
Rear (manually controlled air conditioning/
2-zone air conditioning)
..................................... 41
Switching off
................................................... 41
Switching on
................................................... 41
Seat memory
........................................................... 56
Recall using car key
......................................... 37
Recall using person buttons
............................... 37
Storing parking aid
........................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seat memory (comfort)
.............................................. 37
Seat with memory
..................................................... 56
Swivelling down mirror glass
............................ 241
Seats
Adjusting rear seats to vertical position
.............. 206
Adjusting the front seat
..................................... 36
Child restraint system
....................................... 49
Drawer under right front seat
........................... 225
Folding forward at rear and returning
to upright position
.......................................... 204
Front
............................................................. 34
Recalling settings (memory)
............................... 37
Storing driver’s seat settings (memory)
................ 38
Storing passenger mirror setting
as a parking aid (memory)
................................. 38
Storing passenger’s seat settings (memory)
......... 38
Securing points in the luggage compartment
............... 207
Selecting off-road driving program
............................. 178
Selecting on-road driving program
............................. 178
Selection mode
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Manual
......................................................... 173
Selector lever
Automatic
..................................................... 171
Tiptronic S
.................................................... 171
Selector lever (Tiptronic S)
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Emergency operation
...................................... 175
Selector lever position (Tiptronic S)
............................ 170
Display on the multi-purpose display
.................. 171
Sensors
Air-conditioning sensors for 2-zone air conditioning
71
Air-conditioning sensors for 4-zone air conditioning
76
Service indicator on multi-purpose display
................... 153
Setting air distribution
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 72
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting air quantity
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting fan
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting interior temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting loading level
................................................ 191
Setting temperature
With 2-zone air conditioning
............................... 71
With 4-zone air conditioning
............................... 77
With manual air conditioning
............................... 68
Setting units on the multi-purpose display
.................... 148
Shift pattern
Manual transmission
....................................... 169
Shifting
Down
........................................................... 173
On the steering wheel
..................................... 172
Up............................................................... 173
Shifting gears
......................................................... 169
Shifting up
............................................................. 174
Shock absorber adjustment
...................................... 181
Shock absorbers
.................................................... 181
Short trip counter
Display
......................................................... 121
Resetting
...................................................... 121
Side lights
............................................................. 104
Changing bulb (Cayenne GTS)
........................... 335
Changing bulb
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
... 333
Installing headlights
........................................ 328
Removing headlights
....................................... 327
Switching on
................................................. 104
Warning message on multi-purpose display
......... 150
Side marker light
Door-surrounding lighting
................................. 109
Side marker light
(Cayenne, Cayenne S, Cayenne S Transsyberia)
............ 333
Side member panels
Removing cap for jacking point
.........................301
Ski bag
Loading
........................................................214
Securing
.......................................................215
Stowing
........................................................215
Sliding/lifting roof
Brief overview
..................................................91
Closing
...........................................................93
Emergency operation
........................................94
Functional description
.......................................92
Lifting
............................................................93
Malfunctions
....................................................94
Opening completely
..........................................93
Opening to comfort setting
................................93
Opening/closing with car key
.............................93
Readiness for operation
.....................................92
Snow chains
...........................................................353
General information
........................................289
Overview
......................................................353
Snow tires
.............................................................288
Socket (12 V)
.........................................................312
Spacers
Fitting
..........................................................305
General information
........................................293
Removing/fitting
............................................303
Spare wheel
...........................................................305
Collapsible spare wheel
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Fitting on spare wheel bracket
..........................309
General information
........................................309
Removing from spare wheel bracket
..................309
Spare wheel/collapsible spare wheel
in the luggage compartment
.............................305
Tire size
.................................... 350
, 351
, 352
Spare wheel bracket
Closing
.........................................................311
Emergency operation
......................................311
Opening
........................................................310
Spare wheel in the luggage compartment
....................305
Special terrain level
.................................................190
Speed code letter on tire
..........................................290
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