2006 porsche cayman s owners manual

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In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of Ca lifornia to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproduc- tive harm.

Production Whether in production or repair, Porsche always relies on environmentally friendly technology. An example of this is the water-based paint used in our painting installations. Water-base paints and new painting methods re- duce solvent emissions by 70 per cent. The water used in the painting installation is re- circulated. Waste water leaves the Porsche facto- ry only after being appropriately treated.

A waste-management system has been introduced to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneous- ly increasing the recycling rate. Page 7 of 7 Environmentally friendly vehicles Modern environmental technology ensures compli- ance with all emission laws applicable worldwide.

It has the following advantages: — Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic converters ensures low emissions, even in short-trip operation. Recycling — for a Porsche, this is virtually an academic question More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are still running.

Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we take the following precautionary measures: — Identification of all materials. Emission control is built in Innovative engine technology combines high en- gine performance and environmental compatibili- ty.

The engine diagnosis system electronically moni- tors the components and systems that affect ex- haust gases. This continuous monitoring and fault storage ena- bles swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.

Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient conditions such as temperature and humidity therefore might cause brake noises. Wear on the different components and braking system, such as brake pads and brake discs, de- pends to a great extent on the individual driving style and the conditions of use and therefore can- not be expressed in actual miles on the road.

The values communicated by Porsche are based on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear in- creases considerably when the vehicle is driven on race tracks or through an aggressive driving style. Setting and operation vehicle components when driving Warning! There is a danger of an accident if you oper- ate or set the on-board computer, radio, nav- igation system, telephone or other equip- ment while driving. Page Cigarette Lighter Heating lighter f Open ashtray lid. When ready for use, the lighter will snap back.

Note on operation The lighter receptacle is not to be used for electri- cal accessories except for the tire filling compres- sor. Danger of injury during braking, rapid direction changes or in an accident. Page Opening f Pull the catch and open the lid. Locking f Lock the catch to secure the contents against unauthorized access. Glove compartment CD holder Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.

Danger of injury by the glove compartment Opening drawers lid in case of an accident. Page Cupholder Cupholder holder for drinks cans and cups f Keep the cupholder closed while driving.

Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling drinks. Page Opening f Lift lid on the handhold. Pulling cupholder out Side storage compartments behind the seats f Pull out holder arrow. Page Fire Extinguisher Notes f Pay attention to the expiration date on the fire extinguisher.

If the fire extinguisher is used after its expira- tion date has elapsed, it may not function properly. Page Trunk Entrapment Your vehicle is equipped with an internal front trunk Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer.

Function with vehicle in motion They will advise you about the necessary measu If the vehicle battery is discharged, the front lid When the lid is open, the luggage compart- can be opened only by connecting an external ment is lit.

Page Closing front and rear luggage compartment lid f Lower the lid and close it. Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the lock. Page Front Luggage Compartment Caution! Tool box Opening f Unlock turn-locks C. Page Rear Lid Opening the rear lid Caution!

Risk of damage to the paint on the rear lid if this touches the load transported on the roof rack when opening. The rear lid can be held open in 2 positions. The luggage compartment is illuminated when the respective lid is open. Page Rear Luggage Compartment f Hang the luggage net on the 4 tie-down rings Rear Luggage Compartment Luggage net, tie-down rings around the engine cover or in the rear luggage compartment.

Service flap Danger of injury during braking, rapid direc- f Press catch button on the service flap and tion changes or in an accident. Page Cargo partition 2. Lift the cargo partition somewhat from the lug- 3. Put cargo partition at an angle and lift out from the lower mounts A. Danger of injury during braking, rapid direc- tion changes or in an accident.

Page 4. Installing cargo partition Folding cargo partition forward 1. Page Luggage cover The luggage cover protects luggage in the rear storage area from direct sunlight and curious eyes. Risk of damage to luggage cover from sharp-edged or sliding pieces of luggage. Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during and reception. Equipment which has not been tested and appro- ved by Porsche may impair radio function and re- ception. Page f If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping Compact disc player Car Telephone and the surfaces from the center to the outside in Aftermarket Alarms a radial direction with a soft cloth.

Important legal and safety information Do not use a conventional record cleaner or regarding the use of cellular telephones: anti-static record preservative. Page New Car War- Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which ranty. Page Homelink Warning! Note on operation f Always use the HomeLink opener in the Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if direction of travel. Page Several attempts with different distances between Note the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer if Allocating signals to the buttons might be necessary.

Page To reprogram a single button: Deleting programmed signals of the HomeLink 1. Press the desired button until the light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly e. Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed You then have approx. Page Risk of engine damage overrevving when Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are on, the backup lights are illuminated.

Page Tiptronic S Release button The release button arrow in the selector lever The Porsche Tiptronic is a five-speed transmission prevents unintentional gear changes. The release button must be pressed when shifting to position R or P. The gears P — Parking lock Page Page Shifting gear on the steering wheel Temporary change-down Kickdown With the toggle switches on the steering wheel, Conditions: The kickdown function is active in selector lever you can change temporarily from automatic Speed is higher than approx.

Page Have the fault remedied. Damage to the vehicle may result as well as loss of control, if the vehicle is moving for- Consult an authorized Porsche dealer. Driving in winter ward fast enough to cause rear wheel lockup.

Page Engine Oil Level When the ignition is on, high volt Page Wiper Blades Page Risk of damage if wiper blades that are fro- zen in place are loosened improperly. Page Changing windshield wiper blades Caution! If a wiper blade is not changed properly, it can come loose when the car is moving. The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm properly. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade.

Pull wiper blade upwards out of wiper arm. Insert new wiper blade into the wiper arm from above. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper blade and engage it in the wiper arm until it snaps into place. Page Marked loss of coolant indicates leakage in the cooling system.

The cause should immediately be remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer. Risk of injury. The fans can start running as a function of temperature, even with the engine switched off. Page Topping off engine oil Warning! Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.

Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and may be fatal if swallowed. Page — in conjunction with large pedal travel, braking- circuit failure. If the warning lights should light up while driving: f Stop immediately in a suitable place.

Please have the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer. Maintenance, Car Care Page Fuel Economy f Any additional weight carried in the vehicle re- Fuel Economy duces fuel economy. Always keep cargo to a Fuel economy will vary depending on where, minimum and remove all unnecessary items.

If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti- nental limits of the United States or Canada, there is the possibility that — Page Fuel Fuel Warning! Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health. To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine: f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel. Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel ad- ditives. Note Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to The oil level is automatically measured during health.

Porsche therefore recom- compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability. Page Portable Fuel Containers Never carry additional fuel in portable contain- The check engine warning light on your instrument ers in your vehicle. If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop us- ing fuels containing MMT.

Page Emission Control System Do not alter or remove any device, such as out the fire. Your Porsche is equipped with such a system. Page How Emission Control Works Vapor control system and storage The exclusive use of unleaded fuel is critical- To reduce these pollutants, your Porsche is ly important for the life of the catalytic con- equipped with a precisely calibrated fuel injection When the fuel tank is filled, vapors are collected in verters.

Page Washer Fluid — Phosphate-free — Suitable for plastic headlight lenses. We recommend window cleaner concentrates approved by Porsche. Washer Fluid Summer filling The reservoir, with a blue screw cap, is in the front luggage compartment, to the rear left. Page Power Steering Exercise great care when on tow.

Note The flow noise heard at full steering lock is system related and does not indicate a defect in the steering system. Page Air Filter We recommend that you have the transmission oil in the transmission. The automatic transmission changed at your Porsche dealer, who has the re- f In dusty conditions, check the filter element may be damaged by even a tiny speck of dirt, only quired lubricants and the necessary filling equip- more frequently and replace if necessary.

Page Car Care Instructions A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new f Do not use fuel, kerosene, naphtha, nail polish for years. It all depends on the amount of care the remover or other volatile cleaning fluids.

Page Do not wash your car in bright sunlight or while the bodywork is still hot. Page Automatic car washes Note Door locks Optional add-on parts or parts which project Automatic car washes spray water at odd angles f To prevent the door locks from freezing during beyond the contours of the vehicle may be and high pressures, which are not seen in normal the cold season, the lock cylinders should be damaged by design features e.

Page Do not treat matt-painted components with Polishing preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it be- matte effect. Page The underside of your car is durably protected Risk of damage to the alternator. Page Once it has The Porsche inside window cleaner is also suit- In order to prevent damage to the anti-fric- able for cleaning plastic surfaces.

Follow the dried, the new undercoating compound forms Page Warning! Page - do not lay them loosely in the vehicle. Your Porsche dealer will be glad to offer you nonskid-floor mats of the correct size. Page The air conditioning system should be in good The interior must be dry, especially in the area of If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged working condition and fully charged.

The use of drying agents Silica Page Maintenance, Car Care Page Uniform Tire Quality Grading Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating Quality grades can be found where applicable on based on the wear rate of the tire when tested un- the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and max- der controlled conditions on a specific govern- imum section width. Page TPC low tire pressure mes- f Do not use commercially available sealant or sage. Only use Porsche f On vehicles with tire pressure monitoring: approved tire sealant.

Page Overloading Danger! Risk of personal injury, loss of control and damage to vehicle parts. Be careful about the roof load. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be found on the tire pressure plate and in the chapter technical data.

C Tire size for the front axle Check with your authorized Porsche dealer about the current release status. Page Tire traction Tire wear Danger! Driving on worn tires can result in loss of con- The original equipment tires on your Porsche have Warning! They are molded into personal injuries or death. Page Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing f In cases of doubt, have the wheel particularly the wheels.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service Page If you do not use a Porsche recommended f Please adjust your driving style accordingly. Turn Signal Indicator Light Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals. Left arrow — left turn signals Right arrow — Page Cooling System Have the fault remedied at the nearest f Check coolant level. If necessary, add coolant and have fault reme- authorized Porsche dealer.

Page Porsche Doppelkupplung Pdk It is not possible to continue driving. Have on the on-board computer. Page Fuel There will then be no reserve warning. Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting When adjustment mode is deliberately left by in serious personal injury or death. Page A broken drive belt means there is no power assistance to the steering more effort is re- quired to steer and coolant pump function will stop. Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Page Check Engine Emission Control If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your au- thorized Porsche dealer for service as soon as The warning light in the instrument panel lights up possible.

Management PCM. Page Basic setting — Central display The following displays can be called step by step: — Arrow symbol: 1. The signal sounds when the preset speed is ex- ceeded. Option 1: Option 2: Accepting current speed Presetting speed f Push operating lever forward. Display: f Push operating lever slightly up or down until the desired speed is reached. Page f Push operating lever forward.

Recalling telephone information f Select TEL with the operating lever. Note Example: Selecting from the telephone book and f Select a person to call and push the operating You can recall phone calls, e. Page f Push the operating lever forward to end the Incoming call call. Measured lap times can be stored and All stopwatch displays are started and stopped via evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche the on-board computer menu CHRONO.

Communication Management PCM. Starting the timing The time runs on all stopwatch displays. The on-board computer display changes to the The selection field is switched on. Page f Push lever forward. Resetting the time The stopwatch displays continue the timing. Page The interme- diate times B are for your information. Page Sealing the tire with tire sealant is only an However, you must still adjust the tire pressure on emergency repair, so you can drive to the next the wheel.

Page Warning! This display is for informational purposes only. Under no circumstances should the tire pressures be changed based on this display. Changing the tire pressure to incorrect pressures could adversely affect the perfor- mance, driving characteristics, and safety of your vehicle.

Page The tire pressure to be corrected refill pressure is indicated on the displayed wheel. Note The tire pressure menu can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary.

The display changes to the tire pressure menu. A display for confirming the selected type of tire appears. A dis- forward. Page Correct the tire pressure at the next dealer. The tire selection has only been successfully opportunity.

The available items in the tire pressure menu f Select arrow Back and push the operating depend on the equipment of your vehicle. Page This tire pressure warning also appears when driving and can be acknowledged.

The tire pressure warning light on the instrument panel goes out only when the tire pressure has been corrected. This tire pressure warning appears Stage 2 — Flat tire — Page Porsche dealer.

The on-board computer displayes the message — The display of the tire pressure function of the f Switch the ignition off when changing a wheel. Page No monitoring In the event of a defect in Tire Pressure Monitoring Warning light or a temporary fault, the warning light in the speedometer flashes for approx. Page Pressure increase as the result of Tire pressure specifications temperature increase Information on tire pressure for public roads can In accordance with physical principles, the air be found in this Owner's Manual in the Technical pressure changes as the temperature changes.

Data chapter or on the tire-pressure plate in the The tire pressure increases or decreases by left door aperture. Page Display and measurement of the engine oil level Caution! Risk of engine damage. Conditions for measuring the oil level 1. Failure A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a warning message on the on-board computer. Page Display Select central line of the on-board computer — Change display Audio information set radio station Range on remaining fuel Empty — Telephone Info When Telephone information is active, incom- ing telephone calls are displayed on the on- board computer.

Reset Basic setting on on-board computer — General information regarding the on-board computer functions Range on remaining fuel The range on remaining fuel is continuously recal- culated during the journey based on the fuel level, current consumption and average consumption. You can watch You can set the starting time for a measurement the tire pressure rise and fall while driving. Ignition lock faulty, Have the fault remedied at an authorized visit workshop now Porsche dealer.

Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by moving the steering wheel to the left or right. Check bulb. Page Stop immediately at a suitale place and check tank cap for proper fastening. If the tank cap was fastened correctly, consult your authorized Porsche dealer. Reduced engine power Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.

Temperature gage Failure of Consult your authorized Porsche dealer. Page Warning — Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.

Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer. Warning — Brake circuit division Stop immediately in a suitable place. PSM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer. Page It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi- ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche dealer. Transmission Jerking can be felt when driving off, and the engine power may be restricted.

Page During this period the current pressure specifications are not available on the on-board computer. Consult an authorized Porsche dealer. Page TPM partial monitoring 1 or 2 wheel transmitters are faulty. The tyre pressures of these wheels are not monitored. The other wheels are still monitored.

Page Warnings Page Manual Transmission, Clutch Risk of accident, resulting in serious person- al injury or death. Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are available at your authorized Porsche dealer. Shifting Gears Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the 1. Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the moving off on hills.

Page Selector Lever Positions Selector lever positions D - Automatic selection mode With a sporty driving style, downshifts are already initiated when the brake pedal is touched lightly. The gears This further enhances a dynamic driving style.

P — Parking lock are shifted automatically according to the acceler- The PDK transmission temporarily changes to the ator position and speed. Release the brake within a few seconds. Such a changes to a shift program designed for driving possibility exists if you cannot see that you Remaining stationary for a long time with on race circuits.

Page Kickdown The kickdown function is active in selector lever positions D and M. The transmission shifts down depending on the speed of travel and engine speed.

Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine speeds. Page Have case shifts up as a result of kickdown operation. Page Engine Oil The engine-compartment blower is mounted in the The cause should immediately be remedied at an Engine oil consumption engine compartment. It is normal for your engine to consume oil. The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine Risk of injury.

Page Engine Oil Level Topping off engine oil If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed, climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high, the oil should be checked more frequently, as Warning! This Porsche recommends The engine oil has to be changed regularly at the is a precondition for optimum and problem-free intervals listed in your Maintenance Schedule.

Page Single-grade oils can not be used in your engine. Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and may be fatal if swallowed. Page If the warning lights should light up when driving: f Stop immediately in a suitable place.

Maintenance, Car Care Page Fuel Economy Only switch on the air conditioning when neces- fuel economy. If you plan to take your Porsche outside the conti- f Have your vehicle tuned to specifications. Page Fuel Warning! Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health.

To prevent damage to the emission control system and engine: f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel. Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel ad- possibility of a fire in the event of a collision. Therefore, we rec- Do not use any fuels containing more than 10 per- ommend you do not take your car to areas or Fuel tank venting cent ethanol by volume.

Page Emission Control System Do not alter or remove any device, such as Do not endanger your life by attempting to put Your Porsche is equipped with such a system. Page Washer Fluid — Suitable for plastic headlight lenses. We recommend window cleaner concentrates If less than 0. Your authorized Porsche warning message appears on the on-board dealer will be pleased to advise you. Page Wiper Blades Replace the wiper blades twice per year be- shield.

These wax residues can be removed fore and after the cold season or whenever Porsche dealer to replace the wiper blades. Page Car Care Instructions Moisture and road salt on brakes may affect brak- cm.

A Porsche that is well-cared for can look like new ing efficiency. It all depends on the amount of care the f Test the brakes after each vehicle washing. Page When washing by hand, use abundant water, a damaged by design features e. Page Page