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4Dear Porsche OwnerA lot has gone into the manufacture of your 
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid 
quality control and demanding inspections. These 
engineering and safety features will be enhanced 
by you...the safe driver...– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always 
drives within her/his own capabilities and the 
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to 
perform most of the checks listed on the following 
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed 
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...Check the following items firstfTurn the engine off before you attempt any 
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly. 
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened 
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary. Make 
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every 
refueling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield 
washer and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and 
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation 
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or 
cracked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobst-
ructed.
fCheck air intake slots and area between en-
gine compartment lid and windshield. Ensure 
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so 
the heater and the windshield wipers work 
properly.fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check 
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure 
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if 
necessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipmentIt is good practice to carry emergency equipment 
in your vehicle. 
Some of the items you should have are: window 
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or 
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit, 
etc.
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In the driver's seat...fCheck operation of the horn.
fPosition seat for easy reach of foot pedals and 
controls.To reduce the possibility of injury from 
the airbag deployment, you should always sit 
back as far from the steering wheel as is 
practical, while still maintaining full vehicle 
control.
fAdjust the headrest so that the upper edge of 
the headrest is brought to eye level or higher.
fAdjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
fBuckle your safety belts.
fCheck operation of the foot and parking brake.
fCheck all warning and indicator lights with 
ignition on and engine not running.
fStart engine and check all warning displays for 
warning symbols.
fNever leave an idling car unattended.
fLock doors from inside, especially with 
children in the car to prevent inadvertent 
opening of doors from inside or outside. Drive 
with doors locked.
On the road...fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol 
or drugs.
fAlways have your safety belt fastened.
fAlways drive defensively. 
Expect the unexpected.
fUse signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
fTurn on headlights at dusk or when the driving 
conditions warrant it.
fAlways keep a safe distance from the vehicle in 
front of you, depending on traffic, road and 
weather conditions.
fReduce speed at night and during inclement 
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and 
reduced speeds, particularly on roads with 
standing water, as the handling characteristics 
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydropla-
ning of the tires.
fAlways observe speed limits and obey road 
signs and traffic laws.
fWhen tired, get well off the road, stop and take 
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the 
vehicle with engine idling. 
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on 
Page 2.fWhen parked, always put the parking brake on 
and put the gearshift lever in neutral or the 
Tiptronic selector lever in position P. 
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the 
curb.
fWhen emergency repairs become necessary, 
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the 
emergency flasher and use other warning 
devices to alert other motorists. Do not park 
or operate the vehicle in areas where the hot 
exhaust system may come in contact with dry 
grass, brush, spilled fuel or other flammable 
material.
fMake it a habit to have the engine oil checked 
with every refueling.
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Table of Contents
7 Table of Contents
Overview Illustrations......................... 10Driver’s cockpit ............................................ 11
Steering wheel and instrument cluster ............ 12
Center console, front .................................... 13Opening and Locking ......................... 14Never invite car theft! .................................... 15
Keys ............................................................ 16
Central Locking System................................ 17
Brief overview – Opening and locking from 
outside ........................................................ 18
Unlocking and locking from outside ................ 19
Opening and locking from inside .................... 28
Opening and closing the engine 
compartment lid ........................................... 29
Malfunctions when opening and closing .......... 31Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel ..... 33Seat and Headrest ........................................ 34
Front seat with memory................................. 37
Easy Entry Function ..................................... 39
Fire Extinguisher ........................................... 40
Heated Seats – Front and Rear ...................... 40
Safety Belts.................................................. 42
Airbag Systems ............................................ 45
Child Restraint Systems ................................ 49
LATCH Child Seat System.............................. 53
Child Restraint Anchorages ............................ 54
Door Mirrors................................................. 55
Interior Mirror ............................................... 57Automatic Anti-Dazzle Mirror .......................... 57
Steering Wheel ............................................. 58
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel ...................... 60
Sun Visors .................................................... 62
Make-up mirror ............................................. 62
Sun Blinds, Rear Side Windows ...................... 62
Air Conditioning, Parking Heater and 
Heated Rear Window ......................... 63Opening the Cover Flap of the 
Air-Conditioning Control Panel  ....................... 64
Overview of Air-Conditioning Systems ............. 64
Valid for Every Air-Conditioning System ........... 65
Brief Overview – Manual Air-Conditioning ...... 66
Manual Air-Conditioning.................................. 67
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled 
2-Zone Air-Conditioning System ...................... 69
Automatically Controlled 
2-Zone Air-Conditioning .................................. 70
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled 
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System, 
Front Control Panel ....................................... 73
Brief Overview – Automatically Controlled 
4-Zone Air-Conditioning System, 
Rear Control Panel ........................................ 74
Automatically Controlled 
4-Zone Air-Conditioning .................................. 75
Vents ........................................................... 79
Heated Rear Window ..................................... 80
Parking Heater.............................................. 81
Windows and Sliding Roofs ................ 86Power windows ............................................. 87
Brief overview - sliding/lifting roof ................ 91
Sliding/Lifting Roof........................................ 92
Brief overview – Panorama roof system ....... 96
Panorama roof system.................................. 97Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield 
Wipers ............................................ 103Light Switch ............................................... 104
Instrument Illumination................................. 105
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment.......... 106
Turn signal/High Beam/
Headlight Flasher Stalk ................................ 106
Emergency flasher ...................................... 107
Interior Lighting........................................... 107
Comfort Lighting ......................................... 109
Coming Home Function 
(Auto Shut Off Delay)................................... 109
Door-Surrounding Lighting ........................... 109
Brief overview – Windshield wipers ............. 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk .................... 111
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Table of ContentsMulti-Purpose Display 
and Instruments .............................. 115Instrument Panel USA Models ...................... 117
Instrument Panel Canada Models.................. 119
Oil Temperature Gage ................................. 120
Tachometer................................................ 120
Clock ......................................................... 120
Fuel Gage................................................... 120
Speedometer ............................................. 120
Odometer .................................................. 121
Voltmeter ................................................... 121
Cooling System .......................................... 122
Emission Control......................................... 123
Operating the multi-purpose display on the 
instrument panel ......................................... 124
Opening the main menu............................... 125
Operating example: Displaying average 
consumption .............................................. 125
Displaying/resetting average speed ............. 127
Displaying range on remaining fuel ............... 127
Displaying tire pressure ............................... 127
Displaying compass .................................... 127
Displaying navigation information ................. 127
Operating the telephone via the 
multi-purpose display .................................. 128
Setting speed limit on the multi-purpose 
display ....................................................... 129
Displaying warning messages ...................... 130
Displaying status of level control .................. 131
Displaying status of locks/reduction ............. 131
Displaying average consumption .................. 132
Setting Tire Pressure Monitoring .................. 132Switching off passenger compartment 
monitoring on the multi-purpose display ........142
Synchronous adjustment of door mirrors ......143
Changing settings for opening and locking 
the vehicle ..................................................143
Switching daytime driving lights on/off..........145
Setting lighting off delay ..............................146
Setting the clock .........................................146
Setting compass.........................................147
Changing language for displays....................148
Changing units for displays ..........................148
Resetting display to factory settings .............148
Overview of warning messages...............149
Driving and Driving Safety ................ 157Ignition Lock/Steering Lock .........................158
Starting and Stopping the Engine .................160
Parking Brake .............................................162
Brakes .......................................................163
Cruise Control ............................................167
Manual transmission, clutch .........................169
Tiptronic S..................................................170
Selector Lever Positions ..............................171
Driving Programs for On-Road and 
Off-Road Driving ..........................................177
Power-Transmission and 
Running-Gear Control Systems .....................181
Air Suspension with Level Control and 
Height Adjustment .......................................190
Porsche Active Suspension Management 
(PASM) .......................................................193
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) .....194
Off-Road Driving ..........................................195
Luggage Compartment, 
Loadspace and Storage.................... 203Folding rear seats forward and returning 
to upright position ...................................... 204
Loadspace ................................................ 207
Cargo management system ........................ 208
Luggage Compartment Cover ..................... 211
Luggage safety net .................................... 212
Ski Bag ..................................................... 214
Roof Transport System............................... 216
Off-road roof-mounted Headlights
Cayenne S Transsyberia............................. 217
Car Audio Operation/Tips............................ 218
Porsche Communication Management 
(PCM) ........................................................ 220
iPod, USB and AUX..................................... 221
Storage ..................................................... 222
Cupholder.................................................. 226
Ashtray...................................................... 227
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 228Trailer Hitch .................................... 229Trailer Coupling.......................................... 230
Loading Information.................................... 231Parking ........................................... 236Parking Aids .............................................. 237
Swivelling down mirror glass as parking aid.. 241
Garage door opener................................... 241
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Alarm System and Theft Protection .. 244Alarm System and 
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............ 245Maintenance and Car Care ............... 249Exercise Extreme Caution when Working 
on your Vehicle ........................................... 250
Engine Oil................................................... 251
Checking Engine Oil Level............................ 252
Topping up Engine Oil ................................. 253
Coolant Level ............................................. 255
Brake-Fluid Level ......................................... 257
Washer Fluid............................................... 258
Power Steering ........................................... 259
Changing Air Cleaner................................... 260
Changing Particle Filter ............................... 260
Automatic Transmission Fluid....................... 260
Manual Transmission Oil .............................. 260
Wiper Blades .............................................. 261
Emission Control System............................. 263
How Emission Control Works ....................... 264
Fuel Economy ............................................. 265
Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 266
Fuel ........................................................... 266
Portable Fuel Containers ............................. 268
Fuel Recommendations............................... 269
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................. 270
Car Care Instructions.................................. 270
Minor Repairs.................................. 279Exercise Extreme Caution 
when Working on your Vehicle ......................280
Tires/Wheels ..............................................281
Jack...........................................................291
Tool Kit ......................................................292
Compressor ...............................................292
Spacers .....................................................293
Wheel Bolts ................................................293
Changing Wheels ........................................294
Flat Tire......................................................295
Lifting the Vehicle 
with a Lifting Platform or Garage lift..............298
Electrical System ........................................312
Battery .......................................................320
Replacing the remote control battery ............322
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables .......323
Replacing Bulbs ..........................................326
Headlights ..................................................327
Tail light .....................................................336
License Plate Lights ....................................338
Headlight Adjustment ..................................339
Changing headlights 
from left to right-hand traffic ........................340
Bulb Chart ..................................................342
Towing .......................................................342
Tire Pressure and Technical Data ..... 346Vehicle Identification................................... 347
Engine Data ............................................... 349
Tires, Rims, Tracks .................................... 350
Tire Pressures, Cold (68 °F/20 °C) .............. 354
Weights ..................................................... 356
Ground Clearance ...................................... 357
Capacities ................................................. 359
Dimensions ................................................ 360
Driving Performance................................... 361Index .............................................. 362
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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
103 Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers
Light Switch ............................................... 104
Instrument Illumination................................ 105
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ......... 106
Turn signal/High Beam/
Headlight Flasher Stalk ............................... 106
Emergency flasher ..................................... 107
Interior Lighting .......................................... 107
Comfort Lighting ........................................ 109
Coming Home Function 
(Auto Shut Off Delay).................................. 109
Door-Surrounding Lighting........................... 109
Brief overview – Windshield wipers ............ 110
Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk ................... 111
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Light switch with driving light assistant Light switch without driving light assistant
Note on operation
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is 
opened while the lights (not the parking light) are 
on, an acoustic signal (gong) warns of possible 
battery discharge.
In some countries, differences are possible 
due to provisions of law.Automatic driving light assistantThe driving light assistant is a comfort function. 
Your Porsche’s driving light (low beam) is switched 
on and off automatically, irrespective of the 
ambient brightness.  
Despite possible support by the driving light assis-
tant, it is the responsibility of the driver to switch 
on the driving light using the conventional light 
switch in accordance with the relevant national 
regulations.
Activating the headlights using the driving light 
assistant does not therefore absolve the driver of 
responsibility for the correct operation of the 
driving light.
The low beam is switched on automatically in the 
following situations:
–Dusk
– Darkness
– Travelling through tunnels
– Rain (in conjunction with the rain sensor)
– Highway driving
Light SwitchLight is switched off.
Automatic driving light assistant
Side lights
License plate light, instrument illuminati-
on
Low beam, high beam
Only when the ignition is switched on
Fog lights 
Only when side lights or low beam are 
switched on:
Pull switch to first click.
Indicator light lights up.
Rear fog light
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light lights up.
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Note on operation
Fog is not recognized.
fIn the event of fog, the driving light must be 
switched on manually.
 Warning!
Risk of accident due to driving without lights.
fAlways carefully monitor the automatic driving light control.
Highway function
The light is switched on at speeds of over 87 mph 
(140 km/h).  If you are travelling slower than 
40 mph (65 km/h), the driving light is switched off 
after a delay of approx. 2 minutes, if the external 
lighting conditions permit. 
Rain function
The driving light is switched on after five seconds 
of continuous wiper operation.
The driving light is switched off approx. 4 minutes 
after the wipers have stopped.
Off delay and door-surrounding lighting
Off delay and door-surrounding lighting are active 
when the automatic driving light assistant is 
switched on. 
fPlease see the chapter “DOOR-SURROUNDING 
LIGHTING” on Page 109.fPlease see the chapter “COMING HOME 
FUNCTION (AUTO SHUT OFF DELAY)” on 
Page 109.
Daytime driving lightsRegulations for switching daytime driving lights on 
and off vary according to the legal requirements in 
each country.
The position lights at the front and rear and the low 
beam headlight come on when the ignition is 
switched on.
The instrument and switch illumination in the 
interior of the vehicle remains off.
The daytime driving lights go off when the ignition 
is switched off. A warning message appears on 
the multi-purpose display in the instrument panel if 
the light switch is in position 0 (light switched off). 
Switch on the light at the light switch if necessary 
(e.g. when you switch off the ignition at a closed 
rail crossing).
fFor information on warning messages on the 
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF 
WARNING MESSAGES” on Page 149.
USA only:
You can activate/deactivate the daytime driving 
lights on the multi-purpose display in the instru-
ment panel.
fPlease see the chapter “SWITCHING DAYTIME 
DRIVING LIGHTS ON/OFF” on Page 145.
A- Instrument lighting knobWhen the light is switched on, the brightness of 
the instrument illumination can be adjusted by 
turning thumb wheel A.
Instrument Illumination
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Automatic Headlight Beam 
AdjustmentVehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature 
automatic headlight beam adjustment.
When the ignition and the low beam are switched 
on, the level of the headlight beam automatically 
changes in accordance with the vehicle load. The 
level of the headlight beam is automatically kept 
constant during acceleration and braking.
Checking operation
1. Switch the low beam on.
2. Switch ignition on.
The light beam first dips all the way down and 
is then adapted to the vehicle load. It this test 
item is not met, the headlight beam adjustment 
system must be checked by an authorized 
Porsche dealer.
Turn signal/High Beam/Headlight 
Flasher StalkTurn signals, low beam and high beam are ready 
for operation when the ignition is on.1 - Turn signal light, left
2 - Turn signal light, right
Move the stalk to the upper or lower pressure 
point - turn signals flash three times
3 - High beam (push forward)
4 - Headlight flasher (pull backward)
Lever in center position - low beam
(when the light is switched on)
5 - Button for voice control
fPlease see the separate Owner’s Manual for 
Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Note on operation
When the high beam is switched on or the head-
light flasher is operated, the blue indicator light on 
the speedometer is lit.
Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when 
the ignition is switched off.
fMove the lever up or down to switch on the 
right or left parking light.
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Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk
 Warning!
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers 
operate unintentionally.
Risk of damage to the engine compartment 
lid, windshield and wiper system.
fOnly wipe the windshield when sufficiently wet, 
otherwise it could be scratched.
fLoosen frozen wiper blades before driving off.
fDo not operate headlight washer when it is 
frozen. 
fAlways switch off windshield wipers in car 
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally 
(rain sensor operation).
fDo not operate headlight washer in car 
washes.
fAlways switch off windshield wipers before 
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional 
operation (rain sensor operation).
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when 
replacing the wiper blade.fAlways switch the windshield wipers off (wiper 
stalk in position 0) before opening the engine 
compartment lid. If the wiper arms are not in 
end position, 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.
0  –  Windshield wipers off
1  –  Front windshield wiper – rain sensor 
operation
fMove wiper stalk upwards to the first click.
Notes on operation
The amount of precipitation which has settled on 
the windshield is measured. Wiper speed is auto-
matically adjusted accordingly. 
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