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  • Page 1 Cayman, Cayman S, Cayman GTS Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Various types of safety instructions are used in Orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual this Owner’s Manual. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of The orientation guides in the Owner’s Manual are numerous trademarks, both registered and highlighted in yellow.
  • Page 3: Dear Owner

    Porsche. Porsche. familiarize yourself with the operation of your Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe For U.S. only: Porsche vehicle before you drive it. Always drive manner obeying the local traffic laws and in the...
  • Page 4: Driving On Race Circuit (E.g. Sports Driving Schools, Club Sport Events)

    Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. school, Club Sport events). in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also The brake fluid should therefore not be more than...
  • Page 5: Setting And Operating Vehicle Components When Driving

    Never start or let the engine run in an en- Portable Fuel Containers cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road. closed, unventilated area. The values communicated by Porsche are based It is not recommended to sit in your car for DANGER Portable fuel container on normal operation adapted to traffic.
  • Page 6: Dear Porsche Owner

    A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Check operation of the horn. Check all doors and lids for proper operation Porsche sports car, including advanced Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and and latch them properly.
  • Page 7: On The Road

    Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes. The following tips will be helpful in obtaining and brake disks are replaced. Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving optimum performance from your new Porsche. conditions warrant it. New tires Despite the most modern, high-precision Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle New tires do not have maximum traction.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Comfort Entry Function........32 Portable Fuel Containers .........3 Seat Heating..........33 Ground Clearance ...........3 Instrument Panel and Seat Ventilation ..........33 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)..3 Multi-Function Display ....... 75 Safety Belts..........34 Dear Porsche Owner ........4 Airbag Systems ..........36 Instrument Panel USA Models......76 Before driving off…...
  • Page 9 How Emission Control Works .......205 “Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode.....170 Weights ............. 264 Fuel Economy ..........206 Sports Exhaust System .......172 Filling Capacities ........265 Operating Your Porsche in other Countries..206 Retractable Rear Wing.........173 Driving Performance........266 Fuel ............207 Dimensions..........266 Portable Fuel Container .......209 Storage and Luggage Compartment..
  • Page 10: Driver's Cockpit

    Driver’s Cockpit A Door opener See page 22. B Memory buttons, personal settings See page 125. C Exterior-mirror setting See page 45. D Light switch See page 65. E Overhead operating console F Power windows See page 62. G Diagnostic socket (OBD) H Electric parking brake See page 134.
  • Page 11: Steering Wheel And Instrument Panel

    Steering Wheel and Instrument Panel A PDK shift buttons See page 160. B Turn signal lights See page 68. C Speedometer See page 78. D Tachometer See page 78. E Multi-function display See page 78. F Windshield wipers See page 71. G Cruise control See page 138.
  • Page 12: Center Console

    See page 176. E Glove box See page 175. F Operating panel for air conditioning See page 52. G Porsche Communication Management (PCM) See page 153. H Control panel See page 11. Ashtray, cigarette lighter, storage tray See page 178.
  • Page 13: Control Panel

    E Auto Start Stop function/coasting mode See page 132. F “Sport” mode See page 170. G “Sport Plus” mode See page 170. H Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) See page 169. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) See page 164. Overview Illustrations...
  • Page 14: Overhead Console

    Overhead Console A Button for interior/reading lights See page 70. B PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light See page 39. C Interior light See page 70. D Reading lights See page 70. E ParkAssist See page 186. ® F Garage door opener (HomeLink See page 190.
  • Page 15: Opening And Locking

    Opening and Locking Never invite car theft! ........14 Notes on the Key and Central Locking System ...........15 Central Locking System.........16 Brief Overview – Opening and Locking from Outside ........17 Opening and Locking from Outside ....18 Opening and Locking from Inside....21 Opening and Closing Luggage Compartment Lids ........22 Malfunctions when Opening and Closing..24...
  • Page 16: Never Invite Car Theft

    A gong alarm is standard equipment in your pets are left unattended in the vehicle. They can Activate the electric parking brake. Porsche. The gong alarm will sound if you open operate power windows and other controls. If the Remove ignition key (switch ignition off in...
  • Page 17: Notes On The Key And Central Locking System

    Porsche dealer. All keys belonging to the vehicle must also be taught again for this purpose. Third parties can still operate the mechanical locks with a lost key.
  • Page 18: Central Locking System

    Any changes or modifications not expressly door closed, the vehicle will be pre-locked. Make approved by Porsche could void the user’s sure that the key is not inside the vehicle when authority to operate this equipment. closing the open passenger's door/luggage compartment lid.
  • Page 19: Brief Overview - Opening And Locking From Outside

    Brief Overview – Opening and Locking from Outside The Porsche Entry & Drive option can be recognized by the buttons A in the door handles. This brief overview does not replace the information provided under “OPENING AND LOCKING FROM OUTSIDE”.
  • Page 20: Opening And Locking From Outside

    Depending on your vehicle equipment, you can unlock and lock the vehicle either with the car key Information or without a key by means of Porsche Entry & Drive. The factory settings of the vehicle are described in this section.
  • Page 21 1. Press button once. yourself on the side of the vehicle (driver’s side, Operational readiness of Porsche Entry & Drive is The emergency flasher flashes once. switched off after 96 hours for the driver’s door passenger’s side) that you wish to open together The driver’s door is unlocked.
  • Page 22 Inform any persons remaining in the vehicle after the vehicle is locked. Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) that the alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened. You must carry the key with you.
  • Page 23: Opening And Locking From Inside

    In the multi-function display of the instrument Unlocking doors panel, you have the option of selecting diverse Press the central locking button. variants of automatic door locking and automatic The indicator light on the button goes out. door unlocking. Both vehicle doors will be unlocked. For information on modifying the opening and Automatic with Auto Unlock locking settings:...
  • Page 24: Opening And Closing Luggage Compartment Lids

    Opening and Closing Luggage Compartment Lids Unsecured luggage DANGER compartment lids If the luggage compartment lids are not secured properly, they could fly up, blocking your vision and causing loss of control. Should you notice at any time while driving that one of the lids is not secured properly, please stop immediately in a suitable place and close Opening front luggage compartment lid...
  • Page 25 3. Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch Unlocking and opening front and rear Information with the red lever (arrow). luggage compartment lid with the key 4. Open the luggage compartment lid fully. The rear lid can be held open in 2 positions. Position 1: Raise rear lid up to pressure point.
  • Page 26: Malfunctions When Opening And Closing

    The rear lid is unlocked via a sensor and pops key. open. 1. Hold your hand between the Porsche Crest and 2. Lift up the rear lid slightly and open. the license plate (illustration). The lid is unlocked via a sensor and pops open.
  • Page 27 (for vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive) For this purpose, lift and hold the door handle. Operational readiness of Porsche Entry & Drive is Insert the emergency key in the door lock, turn switched off after 96 hours for the driver’s door 90°...
  • Page 28 7. Re-fit the plastic cover B. order to remove the control unit from the ignition lock on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive. 1. Grasp the fuse box cover on the driver’s side at the finger hole and pull it off.
  • Page 29 Have the fault in the central locking system Different vehicle settings are stored on the vehicle in the case of Porsche Entry & Drive). remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche respective key when the vehicle is locked, Emergency locking if the central locking dealer.
  • Page 30: Trunk Entrapment

    Unlocking handle in the front luggage compartment the vehicle out of operation for an extended period. Trunk Entrapment Please consult your authorized Porsche Your vehicle is equipped with an internal trunk dealer. release mechanism. They will advise you about the necessary A person trapped in the front luggage measures.
  • Page 31: Seats, Mirrors And Steering Wheel

    Seats, Mirrors and Steering Wheel Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints .... 30 Seats ............30 Comfort Entry Function ......... 32 Seat Heating..........33 Seat Ventilation ........... 33 Safety Belts ..........34 Airbag Systems..........36 Child Restraint Equipment ......40 LATCH Child Seat System ......43 Exterior Mirrors..........
  • Page 32: Seat Adjustment And Head Restraints

    Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended, Seat Adjustment and Head Seats since they may depress the setting buttons Restraints Seat position and crush themselves or another occupant. An ergonomically correct sitting position is Improper safety belt use DANGER important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
  • Page 33 Sports seat/Sports seat plus Fully-electric sports seat Adaptive sports seat plus 1 Height adjustment 1 Seat angle adjustment 1 Seat angle adjustment Use lever 1 in a pumping movement: 2 Height adjustment 2 Height adjustment Upwards = seat moves upwards 3 Thigh support adjustment 3 Thigh support adjustment Downwards = seat moves downwards...
  • Page 34: Comfort Entry Function

    Tilt back and engage the backrest so that it – After removing the ignition key or, on vehicles cannot tip forward when you brake. with Porsche Entry & Drive, after switching off the ignition and opening the driver’s door. The driver’s seat moves to the rear: –...
  • Page 35: Seat Heating

    The driver's seat moves to the stored position: – After closing the driver's door and inserting the ignition key or, in the case of vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, turning on the ignition. Information When the key is changed, the seat may move to its new, key-specific entry position.
  • Page 36: Safety Belts

    If safety belts do not work properly, see your Belts must not rub against sharp objects or small children. authorized Porsche dealer immediately. damage may occur to the belt. Safety belts must be positioned on the body as If the belts show damage to webbing, bindings,...
  • Page 37 Work may be carried out on the safety-belt pretensioner system only by an authorized Porsche dealer. Smoke is released when the safety-belt pretensioners are triggered. This does not Fasten safety-belt indicate a fire in the vehicle.
  • Page 38: Airbag Systems

    The front airbags are located under the padded Airbag Systems steering wheel panel on the driver’s side, in the The vehicle is equipped with airbag and lap/ dashboard on the passenger's side, and in the shoulder belt at both seating positions. The airbag knee area for both the driver and the passenger.
  • Page 39 Porsche dealer. injury, airbags must inflate extremely rapidly. Such in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag Using accessories not approved by Porsche high speed inflation has a negative but to inflate. can cause the occupant sensing to be...
  • Page 40 Depending on the angle and force of impact, the Your Porsche vehicle is equipped with passenger's airbag which is switched-on will be electronically controlled systems that help to triggered during a collision.
  • Page 41 Because modifications to your vehicle could PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not compromise your advanced airbag system, light up please call 1-800-PORSCHE prior to having your – The passenger airbag is active and ready for vehicle modified. operation.
  • Page 42: Child Restraint Equipment

    ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages. Information All child restraint systems are designed to be If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that secured in vehicle seats by lapbelts or the lapbelt the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
  • Page 43 To reduce risk of injury from an inflating airbag in held on the lap, nor should they share a safety an accident, Porsche strongly recommends: belt with another occupant while the vehicle is Children of this weight are transported in child Please see the chapter “PASS AIR BAG OFF...
  • Page 44 Have the fault remedied at your nearest In this case: overhead operating console. authorized Porsche dealer. Do not install a child restraint system on the passenger‘s seat. Have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
  • Page 45: Latch Child Seat System

    (Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children) recommended by Porsche. These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child weight groups. Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
  • Page 46 Installing a LATCH child seat system Upper anchorage point for child restraint systems Always observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat. When using a child restraint system with a top 1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as tether, the anchorage point on the rear wall behind outlined in the operating manual for the child the passenger seat is used to secure the top...
  • Page 47: Exterior Mirrors

    Exterior Mirrors The convex mirror on the passenger’s side and the aspherical mirror on the driver’s side provide a larger field of view. WARNING Judging distance in convex side mirror Vehicles or objects appear smaller in convex mirrors and further away than they are in reality. Bear this distortion in mind when estimating the distance of vehicles behind you and when reversing into a parking space.
  • Page 48: Interior Mirror

    Folding exterior mirrors in and Storing exterior mirror settings out electrically On vehicles with memory, individual exterior mirror Press button D. settings can be stored on the person buttons on Both exterior mirrors fold in and out the driver’s side and on the vehicle key. automatically.
  • Page 49: Steering Wheel Heating

    Information The anti-dazzle function switches off automatically if: – Reverse gear is engaged or – Interior lighting is switched on. Switching on automatic anti-dazzle function Press button B. The indicator light A lights up. Electrolyte fluid may CAUTION escape if the mirror glass is broken Electrolyte fluid may escape from broken mirror glass.
  • Page 50: Steering Wheel Adjustment

    Steering Wheel Adjustment The steering wheel can be adjusted manually or electrically in four directions depending on the vehicle equipment. WARNING Steering wheel adjustment while driving The steering wheel may move further than desired if you attempt to adjust it when driving. You may lose control of the vehicle.
  • Page 51: Multi-Function Steering Wheel

    Depending on the equipment in your vehicle, you Select/highlight the main menu or menu can use the function keys of the multi-function item in the multi-function display. To do steering wheel to operate the following Porsche this, turn the rotary knob upwards or communication systems: downwards.
  • Page 52: Sun Visors

    Sun Visors Vanity Mirror Swivel the sun visor down to prevent dazzle The vanity mirror on the rear of the sun visor is from the front. closed with a cover. If you are dazzled from the side, unclip the sun The vanity mirror illumination is switched on visor from the inner bracket and swivel it round automatically when the cover is opened.
  • Page 53: Air Conditioning

    Air Conditioning Manual Air Conditioning .........52 Automatically Controlled 2-zone Air Conditioning..........55 Air Vents ............60 Heated Rear Window/Exterior Mirror Heating...60 Air Conditioning...
  • Page 54: Manual Air Conditioning

    Information on air-conditioning compressor The air-conditioning compressor – Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under extreme load. – Automatically switches off at temperatures below approx. 36 °F (2 °C) and cannot be switched on, even manually.
  • Page 55 Switching A/C mode off A/C mode can be switched off manually to save fuel, for example. Press button A/C OFF. The indicator light on the button lights up. The air-conditioning compressor is switched off. The cooling function is deactivated. A/C MAX mode Defrosting windshield In A/C MAX mode, the passenger compartment is Activating defrosting function...
  • Page 56 Setting air quantity The selected air quantity is shown in a bar display next to the symbol. The more bars that are displayed, the more air flows into the passenger compartment. Increasing air quantity Press button upwards. Reducing air quantity Press button downwards.
  • Page 57: Automatically Controlled 2-Zone Air Conditioning

    Setting air distribution manually Automatically Controlled 2-zone Press button Air Conditioning The air flows to the windshield and the side The temperature can be set individually for the windows. driver’s and passenger’s side. Press button In automatic mode the air conditioning system The air flows from the central and side vents.
  • Page 58 Information on air-conditioning compressor The air-conditioning compressor – Can switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under extreme load. – Switches off automatically at temperatures below approx. 36 °F (2 °C) and cannot be switched on, even manually.
  • Page 59 Switching A/C mode off A/C mode can be switched off manually to save fuel, for example. Press button A/C OFF. The indicator light on the button lights up. The air-conditioning compressor is switched off. The cooling function is deactivated. SYNC mode In SYNC mode, the temperatures on the driver’s and passenger’s side are synchronized and are regulated via button TEMP on the driver’s side.
  • Page 60 Setting automatic air-recirculation mode In automatic air-recirculation mode, the fresh air supply is adjusted depending on the air quality. Automatic air-recirculation mode can be switched on and off on the multi-function display. Air-recirculation mode is deactivated automatically to prevent the windows from misting at outside temperatures of less than approx.
  • Page 61 Information The air-conditioning system always cools and heats the passenger compartment to the preset temperature at maximum cooling or heating temperature. Setting the temperature temporarily to a lower or higher value does not cool or heat the passenger compartment to the desired temperature more quickly.
  • Page 62: Air Vents

    Air-conditioning settings on the multi-function display With the automatically controlled 2-zone airconditioning system, additional settings relating to vehicle air conditioning can be adjusted in the multi-function display on the instrument panel. For information on air-conditioning settings on the multi-function display: PLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “SETTING AIR CONDITIONING”...
  • Page 63: Windows

    Windows Power Windows ..........62 Windows...
  • Page 64: Power Windows

    The window stops when the switch is released. – Second setting – one-touch operation the vehicle or switch off the ignition on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the If the relevant switch is moved fully to the second position, the window is opened or ignition key with you when leaving the vehicle.
  • Page 65 Closing the windows WARNING manually If one-touch operation is disabled after the window is blocked, the window will close with its full closing force when the manual closing function is used. Ensure that nobody can be injured, pinched or crushed when the windows close. Storing end position of the windows after connecting the vehicle battery The end positions of the windows are lost when...
  • Page 66: Lights, Turn Signals And Windshield Wipers

    Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers Light Switch ..........65 Instrument Lighting ........68 Turn Signal/High Beam/ Headlight Flasher Stalk/Parking Light Switch...68 Emergency Flasher ........69 Interior/Reading Lights........70 Brief Overview – Windshield wipers ....71 Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk ......72 Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers...
  • Page 67: Light Switch

    – Highway driving (on vehicles with dependent dynamic cornering light. Daytime driving lights are switched on Porsche Dynamic Light System PDLS) when the ignition is switched on. The automatic driving light assistant is activated When the low beam is switched on, the indicator...
  • Page 68 Driving without lights Automatic Coming Home lights Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS) WARNING (Welcome Home function/Entry function) The dynamic cornering light as well as the highway If you drive without lights, this may significantly function in darkness are activated when the light...
  • Page 69 114. – On tight bends, or on sharp humps or dips. – In poorly lit built up areas. Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus Information – Where there are strong reflections, e.g. signs. (PDLS Plus) To help make sure that nothing interferes with –...
  • Page 70: Instrument Lighting

    High-beam headlight Switching on and off (on vehicles WITHOUT High Beam Assistant) Switching on: Push the stalk once to the front pressure point 3. The indicator light lights up on the tachometer. Switching off: Push the stalk once to the rear pressure point 4.
  • Page 71: Emergency Flasher

    Switching on and off Emergency stopping DANGER (on vehicles WITH High Beam Assistant) Other vehicles could collide with your vehicle if you If the High Beam Assistant was deactivated or if are parked in a dangerous position. the requirements are not met, high beam can be Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency switched on and off manually.
  • Page 72: Interior/Reading Lights

    The off delay for the interior/reading lights when Switching automatic interior/ both doors are closed can be set on the reading lights on and off multifunction display: Depending on equipment, the interior/reading Please see the chapter “SETTING INTERIOR lights can be switched on and off using button B LIGHTING OFF DELAY”...
  • Page 73: Brief Overview - Windshield Wipers

    Brief Overview – Windshield wipers This brief overview does not replace the information provided under “WINDSHIELD WIPER/ WASHER STALK”. Warnings, in particular, are not replaced by this brief overview. Windshield wiper stalk Switch for rain sensor sensitivity (A) and rear wiper (B) What do I want to do? What do I have to do? Wipe automatically at front...
  • Page 74: Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk

    4 – One-touch operation Windshield Wiper/Washer Stalk Windshield wipers Cleaning windshield Press the wiper stalk downwards. CAUTION The windshield wipers carry out one wiping In rain sensor operation, the windshield wipers cycle. wipe automatically if moisture is detected on the 5 –...
  • Page 75 Information If the wiper stalk is in position 1 when the ignition is switched on, the rain sensor is activated as soon as the vehicle speed exceeds approx. 2.5 mph (4 km/h). If the wiper stalk is in position 2 or 3 when the ignition is switched on, the windshield wipers remain switched off until the wiper stalk is actuated.
  • Page 76 – The wiper blades may be damaged or worn. Switching on intermittent operation of rear Replace damaged wiper blades immediately. window wiper Contact an authorized Porsche dealer for Press switch C upwards to detent position INT. more information. Switching off intermittent operation of rear...
  • Page 77: Instrument Panel And Multi-Function Display

    Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display Instrument Panel USA Models......76 Instrument Panel Canada Models....77 Displays on the Instrument Panel ....78 Battery/Alternator .........79 Check Engine (Emission Control) ....80 Acoustic Signals ...........80 Operating the Multi-Function Display on the Instrument Panel ...........81 Vehicle Menu ..........85 Audio Menu...........87 Phone Menu..........88 Map Menu ............88...
  • Page 78: Instrument Panel Usa Models

    Warning and indicator lights on the tachometer Emission control warning light (Check Engine) Airbag warning light Safety belt warning light PSM warning light PSM OFF warning light ABS warning light Turn signal, left Turn signal, right Instrument Panel USA Models Brake warning light D Reset button for trip counter display/ A Speedometer...
  • Page 79: Instrument Panel Canada Models

    Warning and indicator lights on the tachometer Emission control warning light (Check Engine) Airbag warning light Safety belt warning light PSM warning light PSM OFF warning light ABS warning light Turn signal, left Turn signal, right Instrument Panel Canada Models Brake warning light D Reset button for trip counter display/ A Speedometer...
  • Page 80: Displays On The Instrument Panel

    Have the fault corrected immediately. Please contact a qualified specialist workshop. We recommend that you get an authorized Porsche dealer to do this work as they have trained workshop personnel and the necessary parts and tools. Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display...
  • Page 81: Battery/Alternator

    We recommend that you get an authorized multi-function display: For information on fuel and refueling: Porsche dealer to do this work as they have Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF Please see the chapter “FUEL” on page 207. trained workshop personnel and the necessary WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES”...
  • Page 82: Check Engine (Emission Control)

    WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” (e.g. catalytic converter): on page 114. We recommend that you get an authorized Porsche dealer to do this work as they have trained workshop personnel and the necessary parts and tools. Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display...
  • Page 83: Operating The Multi-Function Display On The Instrument Panel

    Operating the Multi-Function Display on the Instrument Panel On the multi-function display, you can view information relating to the relevant vehicle equipment, operate the audio source (radio, CD, iPod, etc.), check the oil level, check the tire pressure, use the stopwatch or operate the navigation system.
  • Page 84 For information on individual assignment of the ◊ button: Please see the chapter “CHANGING BUTTON ASSIGNMENT ON MULTI-FUNCTION STEERING WHEEL” on page 112. For information on Porsche Communication Management (PCM) and CDR: Please refer to the separate operating instructions. A - Fuel gauge...
  • Page 85 Fuel reserve warning D – Status area Activating functions, opening submenus and accessing setting options from the If less than approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons Basic information, such as time and temperature, main menu areas (10 liters) remain in the tank, the warning light on as well as warnings are displayed in the status the multi-function display lights up when the area D.
  • Page 86 Info Current speed Messages Oil measurement Setting the speed Service interval Limits Menu scope Settings Audio Vehicle menu Limit 1/Limit 2 Station/Track Upper line PCM display Answer/Reject/End Lower line Phonebook Display Shift request Previous calls Light & Visibility Brightness Received calls Exterior lights Locking Interior lights...
  • Page 87: Vehicle Menu

    Displaying service intervals Vehicle Menu The internal mileage counter indicates when the A large amount of vehicle information can be next vehicle service is due. displayed and vehicle settings made in the “Vehicle” main menu. 1. Main menu “Vehicle” > “Info” 1.
  • Page 88 The oil level reading is shown on the segment and confirm. opportunity. display in the Oil measurement menu. Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer. Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF If the segments are filled in green up to the top line WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES”...
  • Page 89: Audio Menu

    Measuring the oil level after topping up Setting a speed limit Audio Menu engine oil or opening the rear lid In the “Audio” main menu, you can select a radio 1. Main menu “Vehicle” The oil level can be checked after waiting for station either from the station list or the list of >...
  • Page 90: Phone Menu

    Phone Menu Ending a call Map Menu In the “Phone” main menu, you can retrieve In the “Map” main menu, you can view and modify 1. Main menu “Phone” telephone numbers stored in the phonebook or in the map display of the navigation system. 2.
  • Page 91: Navigation Menu

    Available display options: Navigation Menu Starting route guidance – “Auto zoom” If route guidance is inactive and you have entered In the “Navigation” main menu, you can enter a The scale of the map is set automatically from a new navigation destination you can then start navigation destination, start route guidance and the current position of the vehicle to the next route guidance.
  • Page 92: Trip Menu

    Available driving data: Tire Pressure Menu (Tire Pressure – “Since” Monitoring System, TPMS) Driving data since the last vehicle start. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC The driving data is reset automatically once Rules and RSS-210 of Industry Canada. the vehicle has remained stationary for 2 hours Operation of this device is subject to the following (with the ignition switched off).
  • Page 93 The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR the low tire pressure telltale. at an authorized Porsche dealer. COLD TIRES (68 °F/ 20 °C)” on page 262. Tires must never be repaired under any...
  • Page 94 The warning light in the instrument panel lights up: – When a loss in pressure has been detected. – In the event of a defect in Tire Pressure Monitoring System or a temporary fault. – When learning new fitted wheels/wheel transmitters, as long as the vehicle’s own wheels have not yet been recognized.
  • Page 95 The tire pressure to be corrected (refill pressure) Selecting comfort/standard pressure is indicated on the displayed wheel. For speeds up to 165 mph (270 km/h), the tire Example: If pressures can be reduced to increase suspension comfort (function can only be selected in “–1.5 psi (–0.1 bar/ –10 kPa)”...
  • Page 96 Tires are inflated to comfort pressure at the Porsche recommends obeying all traffic laws factory, which is not suitable for driving at very at all times to maintain the safety of yourself high speeds.
  • Page 97 Check the tire pressure for all wheels under multi-function display by your authorized Porsche “Fill info”. dealer. Correct the tire pressure to the required...
  • Page 98 Yellow warning – “Top off air“ Red warning – “Check tires” Speed warning - “Tire pressure Reduce speed“ The pressure in the tire is too low by more than At speeds below 100 mph (160 km/h): 4 to 7 psi/0.3 to 0.5 bar/30 to 50 kPa. The –...
  • Page 99 We recommend that you get an authorized multi-function display for wheels with faulty wheels have not yet been recognized. Porsche dealer to do this work as they have wheel transmitters. A warning message also appears on the multi- trained workshop personnel and the necessary function display in the instrument panel.
  • Page 100: Chrono Menu (Stopwatch)

    Measured lap times can be stored and selecting “Reset” in the “Chrono” menu. You can configure the stopwatch on the evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche For information on resetting the stopwatch: dashboard to display the time in the multi-function Communication Management (PCM).
  • Page 101 Stopping lap/Starting new lap Storing intermediate time The current stopwatch time can be stored as a lap You can store an intermediate time while the time while the stopwatch is still running. stopwatch is still running. 1. Main menu “Chrono” 1.
  • Page 102: Gear Shift Assist Menu

    Resetting the stopwatch time The stopwatch time can be reset to zero. 1. Main menu “Chrono” > “Stop” 2. Select “Reset” and confirm. All stopwatch time displays are reset to zero. When all the segments are filled in red, a “+” sign Gear Shift Assist Menu appears next to the engaged gear in the display as (in vehicles with manual transmission)
  • Page 103: G-Forces Menu

    ACC Menu Vehicle Settings on the Multi-Function Display For information on how to operate and display adaptive cruise control (ACC): Different settings can be adjusted in the multi- Please see the chapter “ADAPTIVE CRUISE function display on the instrument panel CONTROL (ACC)”...
  • Page 104 Adapting display contents in vehicle 3. Select the desired main menu item. Information information area 4. Confirm your selection. All personal settings that have already been stored You can select four of the many items of vehicle Menu item is displayed. will be lost as a result of resetting to factory information for display in the “Vehicle”...
  • Page 105 A – Coolant temperature gauge them (e.g. with film, “stone guards“, etc.). If the cooling system is in any way faulty, consult Information an authorized Porsche dealer. Coolant level warning One item of vehicle information cannot be Bar in left area – engine cold At engine temperatures below 140 °F (60 °C):...
  • Page 106 We recommend that you get an authorized Risk of engine damage. Navigation map appears automatically when Porsche dealer to do this work as they have Do not continue driving if there is an obvious oil navigation information is available. trained workshop personnel and the necessary leak.
  • Page 107 Adapting fuel gauge Adjusting display brightness Activating and deactivating High Beam Assistant The fuel range can be shown or hidden on the fuel The brightness of the multi-function display can be gauge (upper line). adjusted to suit individual requirements. High Beam Assistant can be activated and deactivated.
  • Page 108 Adjusting interior lights Ambient lighting Activating and deactivating rain sensor operation Interior light functions on the vehicle can be The brightness of the ambient lighting can be adapted individually in the “Interior lights” menu. adapted individually. You can configure the windshield wiper to adjust the wiper speed automatically when it is raining.
  • Page 109 Setting activation of the rear wiper when Adjusting reversing options Locking settings reverse gear is engaged You can configure the exterior mirror to lower The locking and unlocking settings on the vehicle You can configure the rear wiper to automatically automatically when reverse gear is engaged.
  • Page 110 Setting door locking Switching auto memory on and off Setting air conditioning You can configure the doors to remain unlocked or It is possible to determine whether personal (on vehicles with 2-zone air conditioning) lock automatically after a delay on entering the ergonomic and comfort settings are to be The automatic air conditioning can be changed vehicle.
  • Page 111 1. Main menu “Vehicle” Information 1. Main menu “Vehicle” > “Settings” > “Settings” > “Date & Time” On vehicles with Porsche Communication > “Air conditioning” > “Time” Management (PCM), the date and time are set and synchronised automatically by satellite navigation 2. Select 2.
  • Page 112 Setting current time Setting the date Setting the current date On vehicles without Porsche Communication The date and date format can be changed in the The day, month and year can be set individually on Management (PCM), the hours and minutes can be “Date”...
  • Page 113 Displaying time in stopwatch on dashboard Setting speedometer units Setting unit for Tire Pressure Monitoring System display You can configure the stopwatch on the The units of the speed and distance information on dashboard to display the time. the speedometer can be adjusted. The measurement unit for the Tire Pressure Monitoring System display can be changed.
  • Page 114 Changing the language Adjusting volume of warning and Changing button assignment on multi- information tones function steering wheel The language of the display text on the multi- function display can be changed. The volume of the warning tones and ParkAssist The ◊...
  • Page 115 – “Start/Stop Chr.” The latent and prewarning functions are switched Active Safe (PAS) Start/stop timing. off by default. The acute warning function is The Porsche “Active Safe” functions can be – “Vehicle menu” active. completely or partly disabled. Display vehicle menu.
  • Page 116: Overview Of Warning And Information Messages

    Yellow fault or system failure warning Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity. White Information/message Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself. Light in Warning and information message in the Meaning/Action required instrument...
  • Page 117 Top up engine oil immediately. Refill oil at once Do not drive on Oil level Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity and have the oil drained to the correct level. above maximum Consult a workshop Driving permitted...
  • Page 118 Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a stop. safely position flashes It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Read the instructions in the section “Towing”. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display...
  • Page 119 Transmission temperature too high. overheated Park vehicle to Stop the vehicle at a suitable place, switch off engine and allow it to cool down. cooling Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. Press clutch Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
  • Page 120 Stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Park Do not continue driving. vehicle safely Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer. PSM failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. Consult a workshop Adapted driving permitted PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
  • Page 121 Make sure that you have the driver's key with you. Key malfunction Change key position Replace ignition key battery Replace the battery in the driver's key. Fault of Porsche Entry&Drive Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display...
  • Page 122 Turn control unit back to ignition lock position 0 and remove it from the ignition lock. Switch the ignition on with the ignition key (not emergency key). PADM Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. deactivated Service required...
  • Page 123 Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. defective Service required lights up Headlight range regulation Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. defective Service required High beam assistant Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
  • Page 124 Instrument cluster/ Turn signals tones, acoustic warnings and distance signals (e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available. Front Park Assist Please remember this, e.g. when parking. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer. audio fault Service required Parking Assistant Acoustic warning and distance signals for ParkAssist are not available.
  • Page 125 Adaptive cruise control (ACC): Sensor at the front of the vehicle may be adversely affected by dirt, snow, Service required ice or adverse weather conditions. Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the adaptive cruise control (ACC) or Porsche “Active Safe” fault rectified at an authorized Porsche dealer. Limit 1/2 exceeded Selected speed limit 1 or 2 exceeded.
  • Page 126: Personal Settings

    Personal Settings Brief Overview – Personal Settings ....125 Storing personal settings......126 Personal Settings...
  • Page 127: Brief Overview - Personal Settings

    – Driver’s seat, exterior mirrors, electric steering column Comfort settings – Air conditioning, multi-function display and Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Prerequisite: The “Auto Memory“ function must be activated in the multi-function display. Please see the chapter “SWITCHING AUTO MEMORY ON AND OFF” on page 108.
  • Page 128: Storing Personal Settings

    Storing personal settings – On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, Please see the chapter “SWITCHING AUTO settings are stored by pressing the locking In conjunction with the fully-electric sports seat or MEMORY ON AND OFF”...
  • Page 129 Retrieving the settings from the Storing settings on buttons 1 and 2 Information vehicle key Ergonomic settings can be individually assigned If the “Auto Memory” function is activated, the Ergonomic and comfort settings can be to buttons 1 and 2 in the driver’s door. settings stored manually on the key are individually retrieved from the vehicle key.
  • Page 130: Driving And Driving Safety

    Auto Start Stop Function ......132 Electric Parking Brake .........134 Brakes ............135 Cruise Control ..........138 Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)......140 Car Audio Operation/Tips ......151 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 153 ® USB/iPod and AUX ........153 Voice Control..........154 Manual Transmission, Clutch......154 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ....155 Selector-lever Positions ......157...
  • Page 131: Diagnostic Socket

    Do not place any equipment/devices or cables steering wheel. in the driver's footwell. On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, you no Information longer have to insert the key into the ignition lock, The vehicle battery discharges if the ignition key is NOTICE but merely keep it with you.
  • Page 132: Starting And Stopping The Engine

    0. The ignition key can be removed in this vehicle and ignition lock or a discharged ignition ignition key. position. lock battery can disable the Porsche Entry & Drive Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” comfort function. on page 196.
  • Page 133 Stopping temperature, even with the engine switched off. Turn the ignition key or control unit (Porsche Exercise extreme care that parts of the body, Only remove the ignition key when the vehicle Entry & Drive) to ignition lock position 2.
  • Page 134: Auto Start Stop Function

    Auto Start Stop Function Manual transmission: Information Stopping and starting the engine On vehicles with PDK transmission or manual The engine will start automatically in certain Stopping transmission, the engine stops automatically situations, e.g. if the vehicle starts rolling, to when the vehicle is stopped, e.g.
  • Page 135 Exceptions for the Auto Start Stop Auto Start Stop function display function Automatic engine stop and restart The Auto Start Stop function is not available in readiness the following situations, for example: If the engine was stopped automatically by the –...
  • Page 136: Electric Parking Brake

    Have the fault corrected at an authorized The warning light on the instrument panel Porsche dealer. Electric Parking Brake goes out. The electric parking brake acts on the rear wheels If the driver’s door is not closed or the driver’s and serves to secure the vehicle while parked.
  • Page 137: Brakes

    Brake system function emergency situation. Keep in mind that the braking distance increases Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted Do not use the emergency braking function to very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disk stop the vehicle when driving normally.
  • Page 138 Moisture, road salt or grit on brakes affects the “On” position (position 1) and verifying that the Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to braking. warning light illuminates. offer you floor mats of the correct size...
  • Page 139 If braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we pedal or prevent application of the brake pedal. recommend that you have the brake system Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats checked by experts at an authorized Porsche or other objects. dealer. Driving and Driving Safety...
  • Page 140: Cruise Control

    To relieve the brake system on downhill Misuse of cruise control WARNING stretches, change down to a lower gear in If the current traffic situation does not allow you to good time (engine braking). drive safely at a constant speed and with sufficient If engine braking is insufficient on steep distance to the vehicle in front, using the cruise stretches, operate the footbrake at intervals.
  • Page 141 60 seconds (e.g. gradients). rev range, you therefore have to change down 1 mph (1 km/h). – If Porsche Stability Management (PSM) to a lower gear. intervenes for longer than 0.5 seconds. Pull the control stalk on the steering wheel towards the steering wheel and keep it pulled (position 2).
  • Page 142: Adaptive Cruise Control (Acc)

    Adaptive cruise control Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) WARNING limits. (Only in conjunction with PDK) Adaptive cruise control will not detect stationary Adaptive cruise control maintains any selected or slowly moving vehicles, pedestrians, objects on speed between approx. 20–100 mph the road, oncoming vehicles in the same lane or (30–160 km/h) when driving on open roads cross traffic.
  • Page 143 Changes or modifications made to this equipment WARNING radar sensor automatically maintain a set distance from the not expressly approved by Porsche may void the Radar sensor vision can be impaired by rain, vehicle in front. FCC authorization to operate this equipment.
  • Page 144 Speed exceeded The speed of the vehicle can be increased at any time by pressing the accelerator. If the vehicle is travelling faster than the speed set by adaptive cruise control (ACC), adaptive cruise control is deactivated. The message “ACC passive” appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.
  • Page 145 “ACC” main menu Examples: The adaptive cruise control display on the multi- If adaptive cruise control is switched on, function display can be selected permanently and no desired speed is stored, the using the buttons on the multi-function steering cruise control symbol appears but the wheel or the control stalk at the bottom right of desired speed field remains blank.
  • Page 146 Adaptive cruise control is ready Setting the desired speed Switching adaptive cruise control on and 1. Press the control stalk on the steering wheel Cruise control and distance control is inactive after pressing the brakes or interrupting by forward (position 1). Switching adaptive cruise control on pressing the control stalk downwards (position 3, The current driving speed is stored as the...
  • Page 147 Increasing the desired speed Information Press the control stalk on the steering wheel forward (position 1). The distance depends on the driving speed. The The desired speed is increased in steps of slower the vehicle is travelling, the shorter the 1 mph (1 km/h).
  • Page 148 Possible distance settings Automatic braking to a standstill Driving off again If the vehicle in front stops, your vehicle will slow The vehicle can be driven off again after being Suitable for speedy driving in lines of down and come to a stop within the control limits stopped and speed and distance control will be traffic.
  • Page 149 If adaptive cruise control was deactivated because PSM was switched off. automatically or if an action cannot be performed, Interrupting cruise control and distance For information on Porsche Stability a message to this effect in blue appears on the control – OFF Management (PSM): multi-function display.
  • Page 150 Traffic situations in which vehicles cannot be reliably detected The radar sensor for adaptive cruise control scans a narrow, cone-shaped area in front of your vehicle. Detection can be limited or unreliable, depending on the traffic situation and the size of the vehicle in front.
  • Page 151 Information it incorrectly. by adaptive cruise control. All Porsche “Active Safe” functions are active for Drive with extreme care. Stationary vehicle not WARNING speeds of more than 20 mph (30 km/h).
  • Page 152 Latent warning (visual) Prewarning (acoustic and visual) Acute warning (acoustic, visual and tangible) If the vehicle is driving too close to the vehicle in If the radar sensor detects that the vehicle is If the driver does not react to the prewarning by front for a long time, to avoid a collision if the coming critically close to and is very likely to braking, this is quickly followed by an acute...
  • Page 153: Car Audio Operation/Tips

    Equipment which has not been tested and PLEASE SEE THE CHAPTER “ACTIVE SAFETY – multipath area, interrupts the original signal, approved by Porsche may impair radio reception. PORSCHE “ACTIVE SAFE”” on page 149. sometimes the stronger second signal will be...
  • Page 154 Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which Hold the disk only on the edge or center hole. is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in Reception quality When not in use, take the disk out of the player,...
  • Page 155: Porsche Communication Management (Pcm)

    Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow) Porsche Communication may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation. Management (PCM) When the battery has been disconnected, it may take up to 15 minutes before the navigation Operation of on-board WARNING system is operational once more.
  • Page 156: Voice Control

    Press button Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are An acoustic signal sounds and help text for available at your authorized Porsche dealer. using the five most important voice commands The positions of the gears are shown on the shift appears on the multi-function display in the pattern on the gearshift lever.
  • Page 157: Porsche Doppelkupplung (Pdk)

    Permitted engine speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) You should change into a higher gear or ease Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-speed off the accelerator before the needle reaches transmission with an automatic and a manual the red mark on the tachometer.
  • Page 158 Starting The engine can be started only if the brake pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in position P or N. Driving off Only select the desired position for driving off (D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the brake pedal is pressed.
  • Page 159: Selector-Lever Positions

    Have Shift again from selector-lever position R to P. – The selector lever was moved to R above the the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche Vehicles without Porsche Entry & Drive: permissible limit speed.
  • Page 160 However, if necessary, the gear can be selected is suppressed because here, the vehicle does not D – Automatic selection mode manually. slow down, despite the engine overrun torque and Select position D for “normal” driving. The gears no fuel is consumed in this driving situation due to Upshifts and downshifts are avoided as far as are shifted automatically according to the utilisation of the overrun shut-off.
  • Page 161 “Sport” mode activated Shifting gears on the steering wheel Information The PDK transmission switches to a sporty gear- With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you changing map and shortens the shifting times. Stress on components increases dramatically can change temporarily from automatic selection A sporty driving style is recognized more quickly when starting with maximum acceleration in mode D to manual mode M.
  • Page 162 PDK selector lever Steering wheel with shift buttons Steering wheel with shift paddles Shifting up using the selector lever or the Shifting up with selector lever or M – Manual selection mode shift buttons right “+” shift paddle The currently engaged gear is retained when you Press the PDK selector lever or shift button on Press the PDK selector lever forward or pull change from D to M.
  • Page 163: Reduced Driving Programme

    There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine- Upshift prompt: M – Manual mode the fault corrected immediately at an speed limit in selector-lever position M. Upshift authorized Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to Upshift prompt for fuel-economy- suppression can be cancelled by kickdown be towed: optimized driving operation.
  • Page 164 Porsche dealer. If the vehicle has to be towed: Please see the chapter “TOWING” on page 253. “Transm. fault Poss. no R gear Drive on poss.“ – Effects: Restricted gearshift comfort, reverse gear may not be available.
  • Page 165: Transmission And Chassis Control Systems

    Transmission and Chassis Control Systems Your Porsche sports car features a complex integrated system made up of all control systems acting in power transmission and in the chassis. All control systems are networked with the aim of combining the best possible driving performance with maximum safety.
  • Page 166: Porsche Stability Management (Psm)

    If necessary, PSM also influences the engine power or the gear-changing characteristic of Advantages of PSM Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) in order to – Best possible traction and lane-holding ability stabilise the vehicle. in all driving situations – even on road surfaces The events below inform the driver of PSM control with varying friction.
  • Page 167 foot pressure must be increased after the Automatic brake differential (ABD) brake pedal has begun vibrating. The ABD system controls the front and rear axles separately. If one wheel of an axle starts to spin, Examples of PSM control operations it is braked so that the other wheel on the same –...
  • Page 168: Hold Function: Drive-Off Assistant, Standstill Management

    For information on the electric parking brake: Contact an authorized Porsche dealer. Please see the chapter “ELECTRIC PARKING Towing BRAKE” on page 134. For information on towing: Please see the chapter “TOWING”...
  • Page 169 Limits of HOLD function Brake pedal WARNING WARNING Information feels different The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be The Drive-Off Assistant will not function: When the HOLD function is active, the brake pedal overcome, even with the HOLD function. –...
  • Page 170: Abs Brake System (Anti-Lock Brake System)

    Porsche dealer to do this work as they have The limits set by the physics of driving cannot be The pulsating brake pedal and a “juddering noise”...
  • Page 171: Porsche Active Suspension Management (Pasm)

    Sport mode offers very sporty shock absorber changed conditions. tuning (e.g. for driving on the race circuit). Contact an authorized Porsche dealer in order In addition to manual mode selection, PASM also Selecting the PASM mode to correct the fault.
  • Page 172: Porsche Torque Vectoring (Ptv) Functional Description

    Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV) Dynamic Engine Mounting (PADM) “Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode Functional Description The selectable chassis settings mean that the On vehicles with Sport Chrono package vehicle can offer various modes for a sportier Loss of control over...
  • Page 173 – PSM (Porsche Stability Management) control is more sporty in “Sport Plus” mode. PSM interventions are later than in Normal mode. The driver can maneuvre the vehicle with greater agility at its performance limits, without having to dispense with the assistance of PSM in emergency situations.
  • Page 174: Sports Exhaust System

    Information on, the indicator light on the button lights up. After the ignition is switched off, Sport mode is automatically reset to Normal mode. Please see the chapter “PORSCHE ACTIVE SUSPENSION MANAGEMENT (PASM)” on page 169. Driving and Driving Safety...
  • Page 175: Retractable Rear Wing

    Extending the rear wing manually Have the fault corrected at an authorized Press button briefly. Porsche dealer. The rear wing extends. The indicator light on the button lights up. The rear wing is in manual mode. Retracting the rear wing manually 0–9 mph (0–15 km/h):...
  • Page 176: Storage And Luggage Compartment

    Storage and Luggage Compartment Storage .............175 Drinks Holder/Cupholder ......176 Ashtray ............178 Cigarette Lighter.........178 Sockets .............179 Front Luggage Compartment .......180 Rear Luggage Compartment......182 Luggage Cover...........182 Loading Information ........183 Storage and Luggage Compartment...
  • Page 177: Storage

    Storage Storage options There are various storage options available, Unsecured, incorrectly WARNING depending on the vehicle equipment: secured or incorrectly – In the doors positioned loads – In the door sill next to the passenger’s seat An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load can –...
  • Page 178: Drinks Holder/Cupholder

    Drinks Holder/Cupholder You can place drinks in the cupholder. Spilling hot drinks CAUTION Hot drinks can cause scalding if spilt. Only use containers that fit. Never put overfull containers in the cupholder. Do not use hot drinks. NOTICE Risk of damage due to drinks being spilt. Only use containers that fit.
  • Page 179 2. Press the symbol for the left or right Opening the cupholder Pulling cupholder out cupholder. There are two folding cupholders behind the panel 1. Pull out the holder (arrow). The cupholder folds out. above the glove box. 2. Insert a cup/container. 3.
  • Page 180: Ashtray

    2. Press the lighter into the receptacle. When the Cigarette Lighter Ashtray element is red hot, the lighter will jump back to (depending on equipment) (depending on equipment) its initial position Burns due to hot Danger of fire due to the WARNING Ashtray fire risk WARNING...
  • Page 181: Sockets

    Sockets in the glove box and passenger footwell Center console socket A - Suitable charging adapter B - Unsuitable charging adapter Sockets Using charging adapter for 12 volt Information Electrical accessories can be connected to the socket/cigarette lighter The sockets and thus the connected electrical 12 V sockets.
  • Page 182: Front Luggage Compartment

    C - Towing lug Front Luggage Compartment Tire filling compressor D - Tool kit Removing the tire filling compressor Please see chapter “OPENING AND CLOSING E - Adapter for security wheel bolts LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIDS” on page 22. 1. Lift plastic cover A at the handle recesses Tools (arrows) until the clips are heard to disengage Tire sealant...
  • Page 183 3. retaining strap B on the underside of the 4. Open the cover of the storage compartment 3. Detach retaining strap B and clip onto the plastic cover and attach to the luggage for the tire filling compressor. plastic cover. compartment lid.
  • Page 184: Rear Luggage Compartment

    Luggage Cover The luggage cover protects luggage in the rear storage area from direct sunlight and curious eyes. NOTICE Risk of damage to luggage cover from sharp-edged or sliding pieces of luggage. Always remove luggage cover if pieces of luggage might damage the luggage cover. A - Topping up coolant Removing the luggage cover B - Topping up engine oil...
  • Page 185: Loading Information

    The Gross Combined Weight Rating is the Loading Information maximum total weight rating of vehicle, Definitions passengers and cargo. The rear-axle load is the vehicle weight on the The Vehicle Capacity Weight – Load Limit - is rear axle plus the weight of the transported load. the maximum total weight limit specified of the The Curb weight –...
  • Page 186 Steps for determining correct load limit 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard (depending on the date of manufacture). 2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
  • Page 187: Parking

    Parking ParkAssist ..........186 Reversing Camera........188 Swivelling Down Mirror Glass as Parking Aid..189 ® Garage Door Opener HomeLink (Universal Remote Control)......190 Parking...
  • Page 188: Parkassist

    71 in./180 cm. vehicle equipment) measure the distance to the The ParkAssist visual display appears on the closest obstacle: central screen of the Porsche communication – Range behind the vehicle: system. approx. 71 in. (180 cm) – Range at the side of the vehicle: Front and rear ParkAssist is not activated: –...
  • Page 189 Instead, the ParkAssist visual display will appear Do not drive rearward any further once on the central screen of the Porsche a continuous tone sounds. communication system. A detected obstacle is signalled by an Limits of ultrasonic measurement intermittent tone.
  • Page 190: Reversing Camera

    Depending on the environmental factor, it is possible that a stop warning with acoustic warning or a warning triangle without acoustic warning is displayed on the central screen of the Porsche communication system. ParkAssist is ready for operation again when the interference has been eliminated.
  • Page 191: Swivelling Down Mirror Glass As Parking Aid

    Swivelling down mirror glass manually If the function was deactivated on the multi-function display, the exterior mirror on the passenger’s side can also be swiveled down manually. 1. Engage reverse gear. The indicator light B on the selection button A for adjusting the exterior mirror on the driver’s side lights up.
  • Page 192: Garage Door Opener Homelink ® (Universal Remote Control)

    Always align the vehicle with the receiver. remote control can be obtained from your Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled ® authorized Porsche dealer, on the HomeLink out. website (www.homelink.com) or by calling the Before selling the vehicle, delete the ®...
  • Page 193 Assigning garage door opener signal to key Operating the garage door opener with fixed code system The ignition must be switched on. ® On the overhead operating console: Press and hold the corresponding HomeLink 1. Switch on ignition. button on the overhead operating console 2.
  • Page 194 6. The turn signal lights will flash once when the For information on deleting the factory-set codes: 5 minute teaching readiness period has Please see the chapter “PROGRAMMING elapsed. GARAGE DOOR OPENER: DELETING AND Repeat steps 3 to 5. STORING SIGNALS” on page 191. 7.
  • Page 195 Your authorized programmed. You then usually have approx. 30 seconds to Porsche dealer has a list of all garage door In front of the vehicle: initiate step 10 (a setting indicator is usually opener signals that can be adapted.
  • Page 196: Alarm System And Theft Protection

    Alarm System and Theft Protection Alarm System and Passenger Compartment Monitoring ....195 Immobilizer ..........196 Theft Protection..........196 Alarm System and Theft Protection...
  • Page 197: Alarm System And Passenger Compartment Monitoring

    The alarm system monitors the following alarm Alarm System and Passenger contacts: Information Compartment Monitoring – Alarm contacts in doors, luggage If you unlock the vehicle with the emergency FCC Numbers: compartment lids and headlights. key in the door lock, you must switch the USA: KR55WK50138 –...
  • Page 198: Immobilizer

    The indicator lights go out when the vehicle is Immobilizer unlocked. On vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, the There is a transponder (an electronic component), locking condition of the vehicle is indicated by the containing a stored code, in each key.
  • Page 199: Maintenance And Car Care

    Topping up Engine Oil........202 Washer Fluid ..........203 Wiper Blades ..........204 Emission Control System ......204 How Emission Control Works .......205 Fuel Economy ..........206 Operating Your Porsche in other Countries..206 Fuel ............207 Portable Fuel Container .......209 Fuel Recommendations........209 Fuel Evaporation Control ......210 Car Care Instructions........210...
  • Page 200: Exercise Extreme Caution When Working On Your Vehicle

    Take care when working near hot parts of the Exercise Extreme Caution when Fluid health hazards WARNING vehicle, in particular engine parts and parts of Working on your vehicle Refill fluids, e. g. engine oil, brake fluid or coolant the exhaust system. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a are hazardous to health (poisonous, irritant, Before working in the engine compartment,...
  • Page 201 Porsche parts or approved parts, or the use of cannot be started. accessories not approved by Porsche may Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in also detrimentally affect your vehicle warranty.
  • Page 202 The radiators and radiator fans are in the front of switched on and with the manual gearshift lever in the vehicle. neutral or the Porsche Doppelkupplung selector The radiator fans in the front of the vehicle may be lever in position N.
  • Page 203: Engine Oil

    If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the authorized Porsche dealer check it out vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an immediately.
  • Page 204: Topping Up Engine Oil

    Measuring the oil level after topping up Always observe the following points: Topping up Engine Oil engine oil or opening the rear luggage – Use engine oils approved by Porsche only. This Porsche recommends compartment lid is a precondition for optimum and problem-free...
  • Page 205: Washer Fluid

    – Phosphate-free, – Suitable for plastic headlight lenses. We recommend window cleaner concentrates approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you. The washer fluid reservoir for windshield and headlights is located in the front luggage compartment (illustration).
  • Page 206: Wiper Blades

    NOTICE Your Porsche is equipped with such a system. The wipers move upwards to an angle of Porsche warrants the Emission Control System in Risk of damage due to unintentional folding back approx.
  • Page 207: How Emission Control Works

    (NOx) contribute to engine emissions. They, too, are formed during the combustion process and discharged into the exhaust system. To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection system to assure a finely balanced air/fuel mixture under all operating conditions.
  • Page 208: Fuel Economy

    Prolonged “warm up” idling wastes gas. Start – Turning off the ignition while the vehicle is If you plan to take your Porsche outside the the vehicle just before you are ready to drive. moving, continental limits of the United States or Canada, Accelerate slowly and smoothly.
  • Page 209: Fuel

    Fuel Information When the ignition is on, the fuel level is displayed It is important that the service intervals, on the instrument panel. particularly the oil change intervals, are observed Please see the chapter “J – FUEL GAUGE” in accordance with the specifications in the on page 79.
  • Page 210 Wipe off any spilled fuel immediately. downwards. Pull the button in the right-hand door aperture (arrow). Total capacity Cayman, Cayman S: The filler flap pops open. approx. 16.91 US gallons (64 liters), including approx. 2.64 US gallons (10 liters) Maintenance and Car Care...
  • Page 211: Portable Fuel Container

    98 RON/ not meet the requirements of your Porsche vehicle 88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) . Porsche therefore The CLC or AKI octane rating is usually lower than and can result in coking inside or around the...
  • Page 212: Fuel Evaporation Control

    Only use spot removing fluids in a well A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new vapors to the carbon canister where they are vented area.
  • Page 213 Car washing lighter colors. provided by the equipment manufacturer. Do not wash your Porsche in direct sunlight or The best protection for the vehicle from the Always cover the lid of the brake fluid reservoir when its body is hot.
  • Page 214 – repair damaged paintwork. before corrosion begins. to prevent them wiping unintentionally in Do not apply care products containing silicone Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer. sensor operation). to the windows. If traces of corrosion have already formed, these – Exterior mirrors (always fold in).
  • Page 215 Do not apply additional undercoating or rust- Remove insect residues with insect remover. undercoating restored as necessary. proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the exhaust pipes, catalytic converters or heat bodyseal treatment procedures and has the Information shields.
  • Page 216 Cleaning headlights, lights, interior and Stainless steel tailpipes We recommend Porsche cleaner for alloy rims. exterior plastic components, adhesive Stainless steel tailpipes can discolor due to If possible, wash the wheels every two weeks foils, radar sensor for adaptive cruise soiling, strong heat and combustion residues.
  • Page 217 – No direct sunlight. unsuitable cleaning and care agents and by Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to – Do not use leather cleaners or care products inappropriate treatment. offer you floor mats of correct size including a to remove water and moisture stains.
  • Page 218 Storing your Porsche The air conditioning system should be in good Fabric linings on pillars, roofliner and sun If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged working condition and fully charged. blinds, etc. must be cleaned only using...
  • Page 219: Minor Repairs

    Minor Repairs Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle.......218 Checking the Coolant Level and Adding Coolant ...........220 Brake Fluid ..........221 Electromechanical Power Steering ....222 Changing Air Cleaner........222 Changing Particle Filters ......222 Tires and Wheels ........222 Changing Wheels ........232 Wheel Attachment Faces ......235 Wheel Bolts ..........235 Flat Tire............236 Spacers .............237...
  • Page 220: Exercise Extreme Caution When Working On Your Vehicle

    Take care when working near hot parts of the Exercise Extreme Caution when Fluid health hazards WARNING vehicle, in particular engine parts and parts of Working on your vehicle Refill fluids, e. g. engine oil, brake fluid or coolant the exhaust system. The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a are hazardous to health (poisonous, irritant, Before working in the engine compartment,...
  • Page 221 Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in the engine is switched on. vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive). Information Carry out work in these areas only with the The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack, engine switched off.
  • Page 222: Checking The Coolant Level And Adding Coolant

    Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF locks securely. WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” 7. Fit cap and turn it clockwise. on page 114. 8. Have the cooling system checked. Use only antifreeze authorized by Porsche. Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer. Swallowing engine DANGER coolant Information Coolant is hazardous to health.
  • Page 223: Brake Fluid

    A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and booklet. Exercise extreme caution when working in the automatic readjustment of the disk brakes is Use only brake fluid authorized by Porsche. engine compartment. normal. Brake warning light USA...
  • Page 224: Electromechanical Power Steering

    Regular replacement of the filters is part of The original equipment tires and wheel rims on If the warning light and warning message appear servicing. your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal when driving: Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Dirty filters can be the cause of reduced air Stop immediately in a suitable place.
  • Page 225 If you cannot determine the cause for the acceleration, hydroplaning or peak traction disturbance, have your vehicle towed to the characteristics. nearest Porsche or tire dealer to have your vehicle or tire(s) inspected. Temperature A, B, C Continuing to operate the vehicle without...
  • Page 226 Use only plastic valve caps. When tires are warm, the tire pressure is Tire abuse WARNING For safety reasons, don't use tire inflating increased. The temperature grade for this tire is established bottles. Never let air out of hot tires. This could cause for a tire that is properly inflated and not the tire pressure to fall below the prescribed Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR...
  • Page 227 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). Tire traction Hydroplaning WARNING When driving on wet or slushy roads, a wedge of water may build up between the tires and the road.
  • Page 228 Uneven wear may not always be due to improper The original equipment tires on your Porsche have Check tires – including sidewalls – regularly for wheel alignment. It can be the result of individual built-in tire wear indicators.
  • Page 229 This Porsche. damage happens especially if only rear tires are replaced. If you do not use a Porsche recommended However, this condition disappears as the new Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic islands) are replacement tire, make sure that you dangerous and may cause hidden tire damage tires are broken in.
  • Page 230 Porsche dealer. The installation of Porsche approved snow tires is recommended. Use Porsche approved snow tires for grip on snow and ice. Summer performance tires are not suitable for usage in cold, snowy, or icy conditions.
  • Page 231 Use only the fine-link snow chains of bends on both dry and wet road surfaces. conditions. recommended and authorized by Porsche so Extremely low temperatures of below 5 °F (-15 °C) that sufficient clearance between the wheel Before mounting snow tires, consult with your can cause permanent damage to summer tires.
  • Page 232 Fitting snow chains Using snow chains is not permitted if 1/5 in. (5 mm) spacers are fitted. To permit the fitting of snow chains, have the 5 mm spacers removed on all 4 wheels. Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice and snow from the wheel well.
  • Page 233 – third four-digit code means tire type code. Speed code letters – fourth four-digit code means date of The speed code letter Y indicates the maximum manufacture. permitted speed for the tire. If, for example, the last four numbers read This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall.
  • Page 234: Changing Wheels

    Changing Wheels Unsafe stopping DANGER Other vehicles could collide with your vehicle if you are parked in a dangerous position. If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motorists.
  • Page 235 4. Slightly loosen the wheel bolts on the wheel to supplied as standard with the vehicle. Your place may result in personal injury. be changed. authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to 5. Lift the vehicle only at the specified jacking advise you. points.
  • Page 236 15.Tighten wheel bolts in diagonally opposite sequence. Immediately after changing a wheel, use a torque wrench to check the prescribed tightening torque of the wheel bolts (160 Nm/118 ftlb.). Note on operation for vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System On vehicles with Tire Pressure Monitoring System, the settings on the multi-function display must be updated after the wheel change.
  • Page 237: Wheel Attachment Faces

    Always clean the wheel bolts before fitting. Wheel bolts must not be greased. Replace damaged wheel bolts. Only use genuine Porsche wheel bolts assigned especially to this model or wheel bolts of similar quality that have been manufactured according to Porsche specifications and production requirements.
  • Page 238: Flat Tire

    The sealant is highly flammable and harmful to 6. Remove the ignition key, or the control unit on health. vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive, in order to Fire, naked flame and smoking are prohibited lock the steering and prevent the engine from when handling tire sealant.
  • Page 239: Spacers

    For fitting and removing spacers: Observe maximum speed of 50 mph If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi/1.5 bar/ Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer. (80 km/h). 15 kPa, do not continue driving. Always observe the safety and operating If a value of more than 22 psi/1.5 bar/15 kPa...
  • Page 240 Short wheel bolts WARNING If spacers are fitted, wheels are held securely only if long wheel bolts (1.9 in./49 mm) are used. Wheels may become loose while driving if they are fitted using short wheel bolts. After fitting spacers, use only long wheel bolts (1.9 in./49 mm) on all four wheels.
  • Page 241: Electrical System

    Porsche dealer The fuse boxes are located in the side walls of the Use only accessories approved by Porsche.
  • Page 242 Row B Designation Designation Not used Power window control unit, FL Designation Air conditioning control unit Headlight cleaning system Headlight adjustment for LHD/RHD Instrument cluster PSM control unit Front lid light Steering column Front lid actuator Alarm siren Stopwatch High beam, FL 10 PASM control unit 10 PCM Low beam, FL...
  • Page 243 Row B Row D Designation Designation Rain sensor Airbag control unit Air conditioning control unit PASM control unit Not used Not used Not used ACC control unit RDK control unit Occupant sensing for the passenger's seat TV tuner Seat ventilation motors, right Subwoofer amplifier (Burmester) Subwoofer amplifier (BOSE) Control units DME, PDK, VTS, BCM...
  • Page 244 Emergency unlocking of front luggage compartment lid If the battery is discharged, the front luggage compartment lid can be opened only with the aid of a donor battery. Information The engine cannot be started with this method. Please see the chapter “EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY, EMERGENCY STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES”...
  • Page 245: Battery (12 Volt)

    After handling battery, always protect your skin the vehicle or and remove surface chemicals by washing The battery is located under the cover in the front switch off the ignition on vehicles with Porsche thoroughly with soap and water. luggage compartment. Entry & Drive.
  • Page 246 To do this, turn the ignition key or the control blower and the windshield wipers, etc. unit (on vehicles with Porsche Entry & Drive) to Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the Have the battery checked before the start ignition lock position 2 twice.
  • Page 247: External Power Supply, Emergency Starting With Jumper Cables

    For information on storing the end positions for External Power Supply, Emergency Battery acid leakage WARNING the power windows: starting with jumper cables Do not lean over the battery due to danger of Please see the chapter “STORING END If the battery is flat, the battery of another vehicle chemical burns from leaking acid.
  • Page 248 Charging the battery Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to Automotive batteries lose their efficiency when advise you about a suitable charger. not in use. The charge available in your battery can Always observe the instructions provided by be measured with a battery hydrometer.
  • Page 249: Changing Car Key (Remote Control) Battery

    2. Lever off the cover on the back of the key Have defective LEDs and long-life bulbs housing using a small screwdriver. replaced at an authorized Porsche dealer. 3. Change the battery (check polarity). 4. Re-fit cover and press together firmly.
  • Page 250: Headlights

    Electric shock Headlights WARNING Bi-Xenon headlights are under high voltage. NOTICE Exercise extreme care when working close to Risk of damage to headlights due to abrasion and the headlights. excessive temperatures. Switch off the lights and ignition before Do not affix any coverings (e.g. “stone guards” replacing bulbs.
  • Page 251 6. Fit the housing cover at the tabs and install the Have defective bulbs replaced at an authorized 4 screws A. Porsche dealer. 7. Install the headlight and check operation of bulb. Opening the cover of the headlight housing Please see the chapter “INSTALLING...
  • Page 252 Changing bulb for high beam headlight 3. Pull both connector release tabs apart and pull Changing bulb for turn signal light connector out. Opening the cover of the headlight housing 4. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder. Information 1. Remove the headlight. 5.
  • Page 253 A - Spring 3. Remove the bulb holder A. Changing bulb for side marker light B - Retaining lug 4. Replace defective bulb (bayonet lock). 1. Pull the side marker light housing rearwards 3. Remove the bulb holder. 5. Insert the bulb holder A into the guide and push until the retaining lug B disengages.
  • Page 254: Headlight Adjustment

    For checking the headlight adjustment, the Floor Headlight Adjustment vertical position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat Check tire pressure and adjust if necessary. fig.) has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) and approximately level.
  • Page 255: Towing

    We urge that wherever possible, a car transporter brake lights and turn signal lights operate. or trailer be used to transport a Porsche vehicle that cannot move under its own power. This is the safest way to transport a down vehicle.
  • Page 256 Do not exceed a maximum speed of 30 mph Towing a vehicle with manual transmission Pulling out a vehicle stuck in snow, (50 km/h). on all four wheels: sand, etc. Maximum towing distance 30 miles (50 km). Put the gearshift lever in neutral. Always pull out the stuck vehicle with the If towing distances are greater, the vehicle The vehicle must always roll on all four wheels...
  • Page 257 Releasing selector lever 4. Clip in the lettering badge A again. PDK selector lever emergency release 1. Take the screwdriver from the toolbox. In the event of an electronics failure, emergency Towing lug 2. Carefully lever out the lettering badge A at the release of the selector lever must be performed The towing lug is stored in the left tool box in the front (arrow) using the screwdriver and...
  • Page 258 Front towing lug Rear towing lug Pulling vehicle onto flat bed Removing the towing lug Fitting the towing lug 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull. 1. Unscrew the towing lug A. 1.
  • Page 259: Fire Extinguisher

    Information Check the final inspection date on the fire extinguisher. If the fire extinguisher is used after its inspection interval has elapsed, it may not work properly. Always read the operating instructions on the fire extinguisher. Observe the fire extinguisher manufacturer’s safety instructions on the label at the fire extinguisher handle.
  • Page 260: Tire Pressure And Technical Data

    Tire Pressure and Technical Data Vehicle Identification Data......259 Engine Data..........260 Wheels, Tires..........261 Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/ 20 °C)...262 Weights............264 Filling Capacities.........265 Driving Performance ........266 Dimensions ..........266 Tire Pressure and Technical Data...
  • Page 261: Vehicle Identification Data

    The safety compliance sticker is your assurance The plate is attached to the door aperture area on When ordering spare parts or making inquiries, that your new Porsche complies with all applicable the driver’s side. please always quote the vehicle identification Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which number.
  • Page 262: Engine Data

    Engine Data Cayman Cayman S Cayman GTS Number of cylinders Displacement 165.1 cu. in. (2,706 cm 209.7 cu. in. (3,436 cm 209.7 cu. in. (3,436 cm Max. engine output 202 kW (275 hp) 239 kW (325 hp) 250 kW (340 hp)
  • Page 263: Wheels, Tires

    Wheels, Tires Approval of tire and wheel sizes is granted based on extensive testing. Your Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you about the current approval status. By fitting tires that have been approved by Porsche, you can be sure that you have the best possible tires for your Porsche.
  • Page 264: Tire Pressure For Cold Tires (68 °F/ 20 °C)

    Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/ 20 °C) The standard and comfort tire pressure applies only to the tire makes and types approved by Porsche. Please see chapter “TIRE PRESSURE MENU (TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM, TPMS)” on page 90.
  • Page 265 1. On the multi-function display, select the display and set in the tire. “TPMS” main menu and confirm. 20-inch wheels 30 psi/ 30 psi/ Cayman, Cayman S, Cayman GTS 2.1 bar/ 2.1 bar/ 210 kPa 210 kPa FA = front axle, RA = rear axle...
  • Page 266: Weights

    Weights Cayman Cayman Cayman S Cayman S Manual transmission PDK transmission Manual transmission PDK transmission 2932 lbs. to 3086 lbs. 2998 lbs. to 3153 lbs. 2954 lbs. to 3109 lbs. 3020 lbs. to 3175 lbs. Empty weight (depending on equipment)
  • Page 267: Filling Capacities

    Filling Capacities Only use fluids and fuels approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you. Engine oil change quantity with oil filter Approx. 1.98 US gallons (7.5 liters) Fuel tank Approx. 16.91 US gallons (64 liters), including approx. 2.64 US gallons (10 liters) reserve The engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel consumption if unleaded premium fuel with 98 RON/88 MON (93 CLC or AKI) is used.
  • Page 268: Driving Performance

    165 mph (266 km/h) 5.7 seconds Cayman with PDK transmission 164 mph (264 km/h) 5.6 (5.4) seconds Cayman S with manual transmission 176 mph (283 km/h) 5.0 seconds Cayman S with PDK transmission 175 mph (281 km/h) 4.9 (4.7) seconds...
  • Page 269: Index

    Operating principle ...........142 Air-conditioning system ........ 54, 58 Operating principle........... 132 Operating states ..........144 Alarm button..............15 Preconditions........... 132 Porsche Active Safe .........149 Alarm system Starting engine automatically ......132 Radar sensor ...........140 Avoiding false alarms ........196 Stopping engine automatically......132 Setting the desired distance......145...
  • Page 270 (remote control) ..........20 ® Changing in car key..........247 Alcantara ............216 Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive ..20 Charging ............246 Alloy wheels ............ 214 Opening and locking vehicle door from inside ..21 Emergency starting with jumper cables....245 Fabric linings........... 216 Unlocking vehicle door with car key General information ..........243...
  • Page 271 Selecting ............93 Locking with car key (remote control) ....20 Filler flap ............208 Speed warning ...........94 Locking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) ..20 of ignition key/control unit in ignition lock.....26 Comfort settings Malfunctions when opening and closing ....24 of luggage compartment lid ........24...
  • Page 272 Temperature gauge ..........104 Fluids and fuels Entry & Drive Coolant............265 Handbrake (electric parking brake) Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive ..20 Engine oil............265 Operating ............134 Switching off interior surveillance with Fuel ..............265 Releasing ............134 Porsche Entry & Drive ........196 Washer fluid ............
  • Page 273 Locking vehicle door with car key Vanity mirror ............50 (remote control)..........20 Motion sensor (interior surveillance) Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive .. 20 Switching off with button in door handle Persons/animals remaining in the vehicle..... 20 (Porsche Entry & Drive)........196 Changing battery..........247...
  • Page 274 Shifting gears on the steering wheel ....159 (remote control) ..........20 Warning light in the center console...... 39 Sport mode .............159 Locking vehicle door with Porsche Entry & Drive ..20 Passenger airbag Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)......66 Opening and locking vehicle door from inside ..21 Automatic deactivation of the passenger airbag ...
  • Page 275 Adjusting on multi-function display......101 Protection against towing (inclination sensor) Operating principle........... 173 Retrieving when opening the vehicle....127 Switching off with Porsche Entry & Drive ....196 Reversing camera ............188 Storing on the key ..........126 Switching off with vehicle key (remote control)..195 Roof load ..............
  • Page 276 Transmission Performance test ........200, 219 Multi-function steering wheel, Manual transmission.........154 Theft protection ............ 14, 196 functional description .........49 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ......155 Tire Switching Easy Entry function on/off....32 Transmission and chassis control systems Care ............... 226 Switching heating on/off........47 Overview (PSM, PASM, PTV) ......163...
  • Page 277 Using ..............235 Malfunctions when opening and closing....24 Wheel change ............. 229 Unlocking with car key (remote control)....19 Wheels Unlocking with Porsche Entry & Drive (keyless) ..19 Adjusting............228 Vehicle information Changing ............232 Retrieving on multi-function display ......85 Fixing a flat tire..........236 Vehicle key (remote control) General information..........

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