oil viscosity PORSCHE CAYNNE S 2006 1.G Owners Manual

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Controls, Safety, Instruments
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers)The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
mum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
turing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles (3,000 km).Therefore:fPreferably take longer trips.
fAvoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
fAvoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
fDo not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
fDo not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
fDo not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
fNever lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.fDo not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles (3,000 kilometers).
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering or
other controls during the break-in period which will
gradually disappear.
Break in brake padsNew brake pads and discs have to be “broken in“,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.New tiresNew tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
fBreak in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles (100
to 200 km). Longer braking distances must be
anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumptionDuring the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
dation of the lubricant.
fMake a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
fPlease observe the chapter “ENGINE DATA” on
Page 380.

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Radiator fansThe radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
Warning!
Danger of injury. The fans can start running
as a function of temperature, even with the
engine switched off.
fExercise extreme caution when working in the area of the radiator fans.
Engine OilEngine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil.
The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality
and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine
is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubri-
cant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and
consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil
measurement may not show any drop in the oil lev-
el at all, even after 600 miles (1000 km) or more.
This is because the oil is gradually becoming dilut-
ed with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the
oil level has not changed.
The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the
vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an express-
way, making it then appear that oil is excessively
consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are
dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil
change intervals should be greater.If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed, cli-
matic conditions are warm, and the load is high,
the oil should be checked more frequently, as driv-
ing conditions will determine the rate of oil con-
sumption.
– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lu-
bricate and cool all of its moving parts. There-
fore, the engine oil should be checked regular-
ly and kept at the required level.
– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level
checked with every fuel filling.
– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level
indicator.
The oil pressure warning light indicates serious
engine damage may be occuring when lit, if en-
gine rpm is above idle speed.

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Engine Oil RecommendationRecommended oil viscosity ranges dependent on ambient temperatures:
Use only engine oils approved by Porsche.
If in doubt ask your authorized Porsche dealer for Porsche tested and approved all-season oils. Ambient temperature (seasonal) SAE Viscosity Range
Cayenne (V6)
For all temperature ranges 0W - 30
0W - 40
Cayenne S
higher than -13°F (-25°C) 0W - 40
5W - 40
5W - 50
lower than -13°F (-25°C) 0W - 40

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Oil changeThe engine oil has to be changed at the intervals
listed in your Maintenance Schedule.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 386.
We recommend that you have the engine oil
changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re-
quired oils and the necessary filling equipment.
If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your
dealer check it out immediately.
All current engine oils are compatible with each
other, i.e. when making an oil change it is not nec-
essary to flush the engine if you wish to use a dif-
ferent brand or grade of oil.
Since, however, each brand of oil has a special
composition, you should, if possible, use the
same oil brand if it becomes necessary to top up
between oil changes.
Porsche engines have long intervals between oil
changes. Only by using oils approved by Porsche
the needed engine oil performance is guaranteed.If your vehicle is used frequently in stop-and-go
traffic in cold weather, the engine will not always
be properly warmed up.
Condensation from products of combustion may
accumulate in the oil. In this case, it is advisable
to change the oil more frequently so that your en-
gine once again has 100% efficient engine oil.
Engine oil performance classEngine oil is not only a lubricant, but also serves
to keep the engine clean, to neutralize the dirt
which penetrates into the engine through combus-
tion and to protect the engine against corrosion.
To perform these functions, the oil is provided with
additives which have been specially developed for
these functions.
The efficiency of an oil is expressed, for example,
by the API, ILSAC or ACEA classifications.
ViscosityLike all liquids, engine oil is viscous when cold,
and thin-bodied when warm. The viscosity of an oil
is expressed by its SAE class. For cold viscosity
the SAE class is given as a number and the letter
“W“ (as in winter), for hot viscosity the SAE class
is given only as a number.
The viscosity of an oil is, therefore, always the
same if it has the same number of an SAE class.
E.g.: A 5 W-40 oil and a 5 W-50 oil have the same
viscosity when cold; when hot the oil with the
number 40 is thinner than the oil with the number
50.
Oils with two viscosities are called multigrade oils;
oils with only one viscosity are termed single-
grade oils.
The viscosity of the engine oil for your Porsche
has to be chosen according to the ambient tem-
perature given in the engine oil recommendation
table.

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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

Index
397
Main menu............................................ 94
MPH limit.............................................. 98
Operation, controls ............................... 92
Settings ............................................. 116
Spare wheel ....................................... 106
System .............................................. 109
Telephone menu ................................... 95
Tire pressure ............................. 102
, 104
Tire sealant/sealing set ....................... 107
Tire type ............................................ 105
Units .................................................. 122
Vehicle info ........................................... 99
Warnings ............................................ 100
NNavigation system ...................................... 191
Normal level ............................................... 254OOctane ratings ............................................ 280
Odometer .................................................... 88
Off delay ........................................... 121
, 168
Off-road ABS ..................................... 242, 249
Off-road driving ........................................... 245
Recommendation ................................ 246
Off-road shifting
Limit speed ............................... 231, 234
Oil ............................................................. 261
Change .............................................. 266
Consumption ........................................ 14
Dipstick .............................................. 263
Filler opening ...................................... 264
Performance class .............................. 266Temperature gauge...............................86
Topping up .........................................264
Viscosity.............................................266
Warnings ............................................262
Oil level
Checking ............................................262
On-board computer..............................92
, 205
Basic Screens.......................................93
Clock .................................................116
Collapsible spare wheel .......................107
Comfort..............................................118
Factory settings ..................................123
Language ...........................................122
Level ..................................................100
Lighting ..............................................121
Load ..................................................108
Locks/reduction..................................101
Main menu ............................................94
MPH limit ..............................................98
Operation, controls...............................92
Settings .............................................116
Spare wheel........................................106
System...............................................109
Telephone menu ...................................95
Tire pressure .............................102, 104
Tire sealant/sealing set .......................107
Tire type.............................................105
Units ..................................................122
Vehicle info ...........................................99
Warnings ............................................100
Operating in other countries.........................276
Oxygen sensor ...........................................283
PPaint ......................................................... 287
Panic button ................................................ 17
Panorama roof system................................ 173
Comfort function ................................ 175
ParkAssist ............................... 179
, 181
, 217
Parking...................................................... 227
Parking aid .................................. 38
, 68, 179
Parking brake .............................................. 75
Test stand ......................................... 244
Warning light ............................... 76, 128
Parking heater ........................................... 158
Activating the memory ........................ 161
Faults ................................................ 162
Programming ............................ 159, 160
Switching on and off ........................... 159
Parking light .............................................. 135
Particle filter .............................................. 272
PASM ............................................... 235, 257
Display .............................................. 257
Indicator light ..................................... 129
Warning light ...................................... 257
Passenger compartment ............................ 215
Passenger compartment monitoring .............. 28
Passenger compartment monitoring
system .............. 24
, 26, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35
Passenger-seat drawer............................... 196
PCM .......................................................... 191
Person buttons ............................................ 37
Plastic parts .............................................. 290
Polishing.................................................... 287