ground clearance PORSCHE CAYNNE TURBO 2005 1.G Owners Manual

Controls, Safety, Instruments
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Example: Brake pad warning messageWarningsMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO > WARNINGS
NO WARNING is displayed if the vehicle is in
perfect condition.
Any warning messages are displayed.
fSelect warnings one after the other with the
rocker switch.
Note on operation
A small warning symbol appears in the lower multi-
purpose display if warning messages are present
which are not indicated by a separate warning light
in the instrument panel.
The symbol goes out when the cause of the
warning message has been rectified.
Example: Warning message – check side lightsReturning to the VEHICLE INFO menu
fPress RESET switch.
Caution!
Warning messages indicate possible faults.
fGo to an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
LevelMAIN MENU > VEHICLE INFO > LEVEL
The ground clearance of vehicles equipped with
level control is shown in the LEVEL menu.
Note on operation
fThe level is set using the rocker switch behind
the selector lever in the center console.
fPlease observe the chapter “AIR SUSPENSION
WITH LEVEL CONTROL AND HEIGHT ADJUST-
MENT” on Page 228.
Returning to the VEHICLE INFO menu
fPress RESET switch.

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Off-Road DrivingfPlease read this chapter carefully before dri-
ving off road with your Porsche.
The information provided will familiarise you with
the special advantages of your vehicle, allowing
you to arrive at your destination safely every time.
We recommend practicing on less rugged terrain.
Vehicles with SportDesign package
Warning!
Risk of damage. On vehicles with
SportDesign package, front, rear, and side
member trim are painted and pulled down
lower. Off-road driving can seriously damage
these trim parts.
fWhen driving off-road, make sure these parts
are not damaged.
fMake sure there is sufficient clearance
between obstacles and the underside of the
vehicle.
fAvoid driving through water.
fDo not use side member trim as a running board.Maintenance note
Please bear in mind that off-road driving subjects
all vehicle components to considerably more wear
than normal use, making professional inspection
and maintenance after each use a vital precondi-
tion for functioning and safety.
Grains of sand, dirt particles and other abrasive
materials entering the brakes can cause exces-
sive wear or unpredictable braking action.
Rules for off-road drivingfEnsure vehicle is equipped with approved all-
terrain tires.
fPlease observe the chapter “GROUND CLEA-
RANCE” on Page 355.
fActivate Low Range.
fStow or fasten luggage and loads securely.
Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 191.
fIf unknown terrain is obscured from view, ex-
amine it on foot first and traverse it with ex-
treme caution.
This way, obstacles are easier to recognise
and damage to the vehicle is avoided.fAlways drive with the engine running.
Steering assistance is provided only with the
engine running.
fDrive slowly and uniformly.
fAlways make sure that the wheels touch the
ground.
fBefore driving through water, check the water
depth, the condition of the surface beneath it
and the speed of the water.
fLook out for obstacles such as boulders,
holes, tree stumps or ruts.
fAlways keep the sliding/lifting roof or
Panorama roof system and the side windows
closed while driving.
fDo not depart from marked routes or paths.
fRespect nature.
Always obey off-limits signs.

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Crossing obstacles
Caution!
Risk of damage to the underbody and chas-
sis components if obstacles are traversed
improperly.
fAlways bear in mind the ground clearance of
your vehicle.
fSlowly drive over the middle of tree trunks,
boulders or other obstacles with one of the
front wheels.
fCross the obstacle with the rear wheel in the same way.
Note on operation
fActivate Low Range and engage differential
locks if necessary.Tips on driving
fHave your passenger direct you if necessary.
fAvoid high engine speeds (max. 2,500 rpm).
fDrive slowly.

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Driving on sandNote on operation
fActivate Low Range and engage differential
locks if necessary.
Tips on driving
Loose sand is an especially tricky surface for off-
road driving.
You can often become stuck in sand within
minutes if you do not drive correctly in such
situations.
fDrive at brisk pace and do not stop under any
circumstances. This will reduce the chance of
the car becoming bogged down.
fFollow existing tracks – provided that they
have not been covered by blown sand, are not
too deep and the car's ground clearance is
sufficient.
Please observe the chapter “GROUND CLEA-
RANCE” on Page 355.
fAvoid high engine speeds (may. 2,500 rpm).When driving on slopes with soft sand:
fUse the manual select mode M in addition to
the Low Range program.
If your vehicle becomes stuck nevertheless:
fDo not spin the wheels. Instead, use branches,
mats or similar items to provide adequate trac-
tion so that you can drive out of the critical ar-
ea.
Track rutsOther vehicles leave ruts in many off-road courses
or gravel roads.
fPlease observe the chapter “GROUND CLEA-
RANCE” on Page 355.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle floor when
driving through ruts that are too deep.
fAlways bear in mind the car's ground clear-
ance.
fDo not drive over ruts that are too deep.
Note on operation
fActivate Low Range and engage differential
locks if necessary.
Tips on driving
fIn cases of doubt, drive with one wheel on the
strip of grass.
fAvoid high engine speeds (max. 2,500 rpm).
fDrive slowly.

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Air Suspension with Level Control
and Height AdjustmentOn vehicles with air suspension, the driver can set
five different level steps manually.
The preselected level is automatically adjusted to
suit the vehicle speed.
The height of the car is automatically kept
constant when the car is loaded.
Tip on driving
It is not permissible to drive on public roads with
the car in the terrain or special terrain setting.Note on operation
Frequent level changes can cause the compressor
to overheat. In this case, the compressor must
cool for several minutes before the level adjust-
ment is fully functional again.
Normal levelThe ground clearance at normal level is around
8.5 in or 217 mm.Terrain levelThis setting is intended for off-road driving, field
paths and forest paths, etc.
The vehicle is raised by around 1 in or 26 mm.
compared to normal level.
Terrain level can be selected only manually at
speeds below around 50 mph (80 km/h).
The car is automatically lowered to normal level at
speeds exeeding around 50 mph (80 km/h).
The car is automatically raised to terrain level
when Low Range is activated.
Special terrain levelThis setting is intended only for extremely chal-
lenging terrain requiring maximum ground clear-
ance. The vehicle is raised by 2.2 in or 56 mm
compared to normal level.
Special terrain level can be selected only at
speeds below around 19 mph (30 km/h).
The car is automatically lowered to terrain level at
speeds exeeding around 19 mph (30 km/h).Low levelThis level is intended for high-speed driving. Above
speeds of around 78 mph (125 km/h), the car is
lowered by around 1 in or 27 mm compared to
normal level.
When the speed drops to below around 25 mph
(40 km/h), the car is automatically raised to nor-
mal level.Special low levelAt extremely high speeds, for example when oper-
ated on a race track, the car is lowered 0.4 in or
11 mm compared to the low level.

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Loading level
Caution!
Risk of damage to running-gear parts, units
and the vehicle underbody.
If the car is driven off a curb when at loading level,
for example, insufficent ground clearance can
cause it to bottom out.
fAlways switch to normal level before moving off.
This setting makes it easier for you to load the lug-
gage compartment.
The vehicle is lowered by around 2.4 in. or 60 mm
compared to normal level.
The car is automatically raised to normal level at
speeds exceeding around 3 mph (5 km/h).
Setting level manuallyPreconditions
–Ignition on.
– Doors are closed.
Setting
fMove rocker switch in the appropriate direc-
tion.
This sets the next possible height.
Indication of selected level
The corresponding light-emitting diode beside the
rocker switch flashes during the control process.
The light-emitting diode is continuously lit after the
control process.
The level change is also indicated on the multi-pur-
pose display of the instrument panel.
Exceptions
Automatic changes from normal level to low level
and back are not indicated on the multi-purpose
display of the instrument panel.
Note on operation
The level selected last is stored in memory after
the ignition is switched off.Raising the vehicle
1st actuation: Terrain level
2nd actuation: Special terrain level
f f f

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
343 Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Vehicle Identification ................................... 344
Engine Data ............................................... 346
Transmission ............................................. 347
Tires, Rims, Tracks .................................... 348
Tire Pressures, Cold ................................... 350
Capacities ................................................. 351
Weights ..................................................... 352
Driving Performance ................................... 353
Dimensions ................................................ 354
Ground Clearance ...................................... 355

Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
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Ground ClearanceAir suspension – normal levelRamp angle
20.4°
Overhang angle, front 29.1°
Overhang angle, rear
24.8°
Ground clearance (center of axles) 8.5 in. (217 mm)
Air suspension – low levelRamp angle 17.7°Overhang angle, front
27.3°
Overhang angle, rear 22.8°
Ground clearance (center of axles)
7.5 in. (190 mm)
Air suspension – loading level
Ramp angle
14.9°
Overhang angle, front 24°
Overhang angle, rear
20.9°
Ground clearance (center of axles) 6.2 in. (157 mm)
Air suspension – terrain levelRamp angle 22.2°Overhang angle, front
30.7°
Overhang angle, rear 25.7°
Ground clearance (center of axles)
9.6 in. (243 mm)

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Air suspension – special terrain levelRamp angle 24.7°Overhang angle, front
32.4°
Overhang angle, rear 27.3°
Ground clearance (center of axles)
10.7 in. (273 mm)

Index
361
Front windscreen wiper ............................... 120
Fuel .................................................... 74
,250
Economy ............................................ 249
Evaporation control ............................. 253
Level gauges ........................................ 74
Recommendations .............................. 252
Fuel containers, portable ........................ 6,253
Fuel gauge ................................................... 74
Fuel quality ..................................................... 8
Function keys ............................................... 53
Lighting ................................................ 54
Fuse assignment......................................... 305
Fuses......................................................... 303
GGarage door opener.................................... 162
Allocating ........................................... 163
Changeable code system .................... 163
Deleting ............................................. 164
Fixed code system .............................. 163
Gear display ............................................... 199
Glasses case .............................................. 172
Glove compartment .................................... 173
Gross weight .............................................. 191
Ground clearance .............................. 354
,355
HHand-held transmitter ......................... 162
,163
Hazard warning light switch ......................... 118
Headlight beam adjustment ................ 107,116
Headlights ................................ 194
,262
,329
Bi-Xenon ............................................. 331
Changing for left-hand traffic ................ 339Closing the housing lid.........................331
Height adjustment ...............................339
Opening the housing lid .......................331
Setting ...............................................338
Washer system ...................................120
Headrest ......................................................36
Installing ...............................................36
Removing .............................................36
Setting .................................................36
Heated rear window .........125
,126
,127
,131
Height adjustment ..............................211,228
High beam.........................................114,117
Indicator light .................................68,70
Switch ................................................117
High Range...............84
,200
,202
,207
,210
On-road driving program ......................206
High-pressure cleaning units.........................257
Horn ............................................................51
IIdentification number ...................................344
Idling..........................................................199
Ignition lock ..................................................58
Immobilizer...................................................19
Inclination sensor .....................21
,23,27,30
Function indication ................................27
Monitored areas ....................................28
Switching off.........................................27
Switching off, temporarily ......................28
Switching on .........................................27
Switching on, temporarily.......................28
Instrument panel
Lighting ..............................................116
Interior light, front .......................................144Interior lighting ........................................... 144
Interior mirror .............................................. 55
ISOFIX system .............................................. 48
JJack ................................................. 230
,283
Jacking point ............................................. 290
Jump lead starting
Leads ................................................ 324
Jumper cables ........................................... 323
KKeys............................................................ 17
Changing the battery .......................... 326
Emergency operation ........................... 18
Kickdown................................................... 201LLeather care .............................................. 263
Left-hand traffic.......................................... 339
Level control ... 83
,158
,175
,211
,228
,285
Loading level.................... 229
,230
,355
Low level ........................................... 228
Normal level....................................... 228
Special low level................................. 228
Special terrain level ............................ 228
Switching on and off ........................... 230
Warning light ...................................... 230
Licence plate light ...................................... 146
License plate light ...................................... 337