Porsche Cayman (2010 year). Manual - part 5
Starting the engine
prolonged periods with the engine on and the
Starting Procedures
car not moving.
f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on
f Turn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
An unattended vehicle with a running engine
Page 15.
f As soon as the engine starts, release the igni-
is potentially hazardous.
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
tion key.
If warning lights should come on to indicate
SYSTEM” on Page 198.
improper operation, they would go unno-
The first operation of the starter is ended automat-
ticed.
ically when the engine starts.
Warning!
If the engine does not start, subsequent starter
f Never leave the engine idling unattended.
Serious injury or death may result if you are
operations will not be ended automatically.
Danger of fire.
involved in a collision without having fas-
If the engine fails to start after 10 or 15 seconds
tened the safety belts.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
of cranking:
where the hot exhaust system may come in
f Fasten safety belts before driving away.
f Wait about 10 seconds before engaging the
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or oth-
starter again.
er flammable material.
Before starting the engine
f When starting the engine, be ready to drive
f If your car catches on fire for any reason, call
immediately.
the fire department.
f Apply the footbrake.
Drive vehicle at moderate speeds and avoid
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put
engine speeds above 4,200 rpm during the
out the fire.
f Manual transmission:
first 5 minutes.
Fully depress the clutch pedal and put the gear-
Risk of burn injury when standing near or
shift lever into neutral.
f Do not let the engine idle to warm up.
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
The clutch pedal must be depressed fully
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
before the starter will engage.
Danger!
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
f In vehicles with PDK transmission:
Engine exhaust fumes have many compo-
turned off.
Move PDK selector lever to position P or N.
nents which you can smell. They also contain
f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where
Temperature sensors on the engine automatically
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
provide the correct fuel/air mixture required for
and odorless gas.
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
starting.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious-
supervise children around the vehicle when the
Therefore, it is not necessary to depress the
ness and even death if inhaled.
exhaust pipe could be hot.
accelerator pedal while starting a cold or a
f Never start or let the engine run in an
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.
warm engine.
enclosed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for
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Risk of burn injury when standing near or
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
Stopping Engine
coming into contact with the exhaust pipe.
end of the car may be operating or
f
Turn key back to position 3.
unexpectedly start operating when the
The exhaust pipe is hot when the vehicle is running
engine is switched on.
f
Do not stop engine immediately after hard or
and remains hot for some time after the vehicle is
extended driving.
turned off.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
Keep engine running at increased idle for
gine switched off.
f To prevent injury, make a point of noting where
about two minutes to prevent excessive heat
your vehicle’s exhaust pipe is, avoid placing
build-up before turning off engine.
your legs near the exhaust pipe, and closely
Automatic garage door
f
To avoid discharging the battery, always re-
supervise children around the vehicle when the
move the ignition key from the ignition lock.
exhaust pipe could be hot.
The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere
A hot exhaust pipe can cause serious burns.
with your electronically operated garage door.
f
When leaving the car, always remove the igni-
tion key, apply the parking brake and engage
f To check this, drive your Porsche close to the
1st gear or reverse gear on vehicles with man-
Engine-compartment blower,
garage door. Make sure not to interfere with
ual transmission or move the selector lever to
radiator fan
the operating range of the door.
position P on vehicles with PDK transmission.
f Run the engine at different speeds.
The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
f
Engage the steering lock by moving the steer-
the car.
f If the garage door opens or closes without you
ing wheel to the left or right.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted in the
operating the garage door unit in your car,
Turn the steering wheel to the locking position
engine compartment.
contact the dealer who installed the automatic
before you switch off the engine so that you
garage door to have the frequency and/or
don’t have to exert yourself when locking or
Warning!
coding of the garage door signal changed or
unlocking the steering.
modified.
Risk of injury.
Warning!
After the engine is switched off, the engine-
compartment temperature is monitored for
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment
approx. 30 minutes.
components can burn skin on contact.
During this period, and depending on tem-
f Before working on any part in the engine
perature, the engine-compartment blower
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
may continue to run or start to run.
down sufficiently.
f Carry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off, the ignition off, and exercise extreme
caution.
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Warning!
Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death.
f Whenever stalled or stopped for emergency re-
pairs, move the car well off the road. Switch on
the emergency flasher and mark the car with
road flares or other warning devices.
f Do not remain in the car. Someone approach-
ing from the rear may not realize your vehicle
is stopped and cause a collision.
Danger of fire.
f Do not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
Emergency Flasher Switch
Hot engine compartment components can
burn skin on contact.
Operational readiness of the emergency flasher
f Before working on any part in the engine
does not depend on the ignition lock and turn sig-
compartment, turn the engine off and let it cool
nal lever position.
down sufficiently.
f If your car is disabled or parked under emer-
gency conditions switch on the emergency
flasher in the dashboard.
All turn signals and the indicator light in the
switch flash with the same frequency.
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Daytime driving lights
Parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumina-
The daytime driving lights are integrated in the
tion, daytime driving lights switched off
front auxiliary headlights. These lights are
Canada: daytime driving lights switched
switched on only when the engine is running and
on
with the light switch in the positions OFF or HOME.
Low beam headlights must be switched on when
Low beam, high beam
driving through tunnels or at dusk, for example.
Only with ignition on,
Operation of the daytime driving lights may vary
daytime driving lights switched off
depending on country-specific regulations.
Rear fog light
Canada only:
In addition to the auxiliary headlights the parking
Pull switch to second click.
lights are switched on.
Indicator light on.
USA only:
The daytime driving lights can be deactivated in
Warning chime
the on-board computer.
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home
f Please see the chapter “ON-BOARD
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 134.
lighting) are on, a chime warns of possible bat-
Light Switch on Vehicles with
tery discharge.
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
Bi-Xenon Headlights
In some countries, differences are possible
Further individual light functions are available in ve-
Lights switched off
due to provisions of law.
hicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
Daytime driving lights are switched on
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
when the engine is running.
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Welcome Home Function
Cornering light
Daytime driving lights are switched on
when the engine is running.
The dynamic cornering light is activated above
speeds of 6 mph (10 km/h).
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Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment
Welcome Home Lighting
Vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature
Switching on
dynamic headlight beam adjustment.
f Move light switch to the HOME position.
When the ignition is switched on, the level of the
For improved visibility and security when you get
headlight beam automatically changes in accord-
in and out of the car, the daytime driving lights and
ance with the vehicle load.
the tail lights remain on for a certain period of
The level of the headlight beam is automatically
time:
kept constant during acceleration and braking.
- When you get out of the car, the lights are
Checking operation
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the
door is opened. The off-delay time resumes
1. Switch the low beam on.
when the vehicle is locked.
2. Insert ignition key and switch ignition on.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
The light beam first dips all the way down and
Plus, the PCM can be used to set the off-delay
is then adapted to the vehicle load.
time. This setting also changes the lighting
period for unlocking the vehicle.
If this test item is not met, the headlight beam
Please observe the chapter “Individual
adjustment system must be checked by an author-
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
ized Porsche dealer.
instructions.
- The lights are turned on for approx.
30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
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Daytime driving lights
Fog light in addition to parking lights or
low beam
USA only:
The daytime driving lights can be activated/deacti-
Pull switch to first click.
vated in the on-board computer.
Indicator light on.
f Please see the chapter “ON-BOARD
Rear fog light in addition to fog lights
COMPUTER (BC)” on Page 134.
Pull switch to second click.
Indicator light on.
Welcome Home Lighting
Warning chime
Switching on
If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is
f Move light switch to the HOME position.
opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home
For improved visibility and security when you get
lighting) are on, a chime warns of possible bat-
in and out of the car, the fog lights and the tail
tery discharge.
lights remain on for a certain period of time:
In some countries, differences are possible
- When you get out of the car, the lights are
due to provisions of law.
turned on for approx. 30 seconds after the
door is opened. The off-delay time resumes
Vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus
when the vehicle is locked.
Light Switch on Vehicles with
Further individual light functions are available in ve-
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Halogen Headlights
hicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus.
Plus, the PCM can be used to set the off-delay
time. This setting also changes the lighting
Lights switched off
f Please observe the chapter “Individual
period for unlocking the vehicle.
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Welcome Home Function
instructions.
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Parking lights, side marker lights,
license plate light, instrument illumination
- The lights are turned on for approx.
30 seconds when the vehicle is unlocked.
Low beam, high beam
The lights go out if the ignition is switched on
Only with ignition on
or when leaving the Welcome Home lighting.
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The turn signal lever turns off automatically when
Individual Light Functions
the steering wheel is straightened out after com-
pleting a turn.
Further individual light functions are available in
vehicles with Sport Chrono Plus package.
Lane changer
f
Please refer to the chapter ”Individual Memory“
in the separate PCM operating instructions.
f To indicate your intention when changing lanes
on the freeway, slightly lift or depress the lever
to the resistance point.
The lever will return to the OFF position when
released.
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nal bulbs.
Headlight flasher
(With ignition on or off)
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /
Parking light / Flasher Lever
f To flash the headlights to oncomming motor-
ists, slightly pull the lever toward the steering
Turn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
wheel and then release it.
for operation when the ignition is on.
The blue indicator light in the tachometer will
go on/off as you pull/release the lever.
1 - Turn signal left
2 - Turn signal right
Push the lever to the upper or lower pressure
Parking light
point - turn signals flash three times
The parking light can only be switched on when
3 - High beam
the ignition is switched off.
4 - Headlight flasher
Lever in center position - Low beam
f Move the lever up or down to switch on the
right or left parking light.
When high beam and headlight flasher are select-
ed, the blue indicator light in the tachometer is lit.
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4 - Windshield wiper - one-touch operation:
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever
f Move wiper lever downwards. The windshield
wipers wipe once.
Warning!
5 - Windshield wipers and washer system:
Danger of injury when the windshield wipers
f Pull wiper lever towards the steering wheel.
operate unintentionally, e.g. in intermittent
The washer system sprays and wipes while the
or rain sensor operation.
lever is pulled towards the steering wheel.
Risk of damage to the windshield, wiper sys-
When the wiper lever is released, a few drying
tem and headlight washer.
wipes are executed.
f
Avoid running the wiper blades over a dry
windshield to prevent scratching the glass.
A - Headlight washer (Vehicles with Bi-Xenon
Spray washer fluid on the windshield first.
headlights):
A scratched windshield will reduce visibility.
The washer sprays only while low beam or high
f
Always loosen wiper blades from frozen glass
beam is switched on.
before operating wipers to prevent damage to
f Briefly push button A to operate headlight
the wiper motor or blades.
washer system.
f
Always switch off windshield wipers in car
f If heavily soiled, repeat wash.
wash to prevent them wiping unintentionally
Wiper and headlight washer system
(intermittent or sensor operation).
The headlight washer system automatically sprays
0 - Windshield wipers off
once for every ten times the front windshield
f
Always switch off windshield wipers before
1 - Intermittent/rain sensor operation for
washer system is operated.
cleaning the windshield to avoid unintentional
front windshield wipers
operation (intermittent or sensor operation).
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
Note
f
Do not operate the headlight washer in car
Please see the chapter “RAIN SENSOR” on
The windshield washer nozzles are heated
washes.
Page 83.
when the ignition is on, as a precaution against
2 - Windshield wipers slow
freezing.
f
Do not operate headlight washer when it is
frozen.
f Move wiper lever upwards to the second click.
3 - Windshield wipers fast
f Move wiper lever upwards to the third click.
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Rain sensor
Changing the sensitivity of the rain sensor
Sensitivity can be set with switch A in 4 stages:
In vehicles with a rain sensor the amount of rainfall
(snowfall too) which has settled on the windshield
f Adjust switch A upwards -
is measured. Wiper speed is automatically adjus-
high sensitivity.
ted accordingly.
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
windshield.
Switching on
f Adjust switch A downwards -
f Move wiper lever upwards to the first click.
low sensitivity.
Switching off
Maintenance note
f Move wiper lever to position 0.
f Periodically clean the wiper blades with a win-
dow cleaner, especially after the vehicle has
The rain sensor remains switched off if the wiper
been washed in a car wash. We recommend
lever is already in position 1 when the ignition is
Porsche window cleaner. If they are very dirty
switched on.
(e.g. with insect remains), they can be cleaned
To switch the rain sensor on again:
with a sponge or cloth.
Wipe interval control
f Move wiper lever to position 0 and then to
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this may be as
position 1 or
a result of the following:
On vehicles without a rain sensor, the wiping
intervals can be adjusted in four steps.
f Operate windshield washer system 5 or
If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash,
wax residues may be adhering to the windshield.
f Change the sensitivity of the rain sensor with
Decreasing intervals
These wax residues can only be removed by using
four-stage switch A.
a window cleaner concentrate.
f Adjust switch A upwards.
Switch-on is confirmed by one wipe of the wind-
The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the
f Please see the chapter “WASHER FLUID” on
shield.
windshield.
Page 200.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,
f Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
Increasing intervals
further rain sensor functions can be selected via
for further information.
the PCM.
f Adjust switch A downwards.
The wiper blades may be damaged or worn.
f Please see the chapter ”Individual Memory“ in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
f Replace wiper blades as soon as possible.
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f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
Plus, further rear wiper functions can be selec-
ted via the PCM.
f Please see the chapter ”Individual Memory“ in
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Rear wiper
6 - Rear window wiper - intermittent opera-
tion:
f Move wiper lever forwards to the first click.
The rear window wiper wipes at preset inter-
vals.
The rear wiper is automatically switched off when
a speed of 130 mph (210 km/h) is exceeded.
It is switched on again when the speed falls below
118 mph (190 km/h).
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Note
f Pay attention to the final control date on the
fire extinguisher.
If the fire extinguisher is used after its expira-
tion date has elapsed, it may not operate
properly.
f Follow the operating instructions on the fire
extinguisher.
f The functional ability of the fire extinguisher
should be checked by a specialist workshop
every 1-2 years.
f After use, have the fire extinguisher refilled.
Fire Extinguisher
Inserting fire extinguisher
In cars equipped with a fire extinguisher, the extin-
1. Place fire extinguisher in the mounting.
guisher is fitted to the front of the driver’s seat.
2. Engage fastening strap lug A in the tension
jack and close tension jack (arrow).
Taking out fire extinguisher
1. Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and press
the PRESS button on the fastening strap with
the other hand (arrow).
2. Remove fire extinguisher from mounting.
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85
Vehicles with PDK
Hold and store speed
Downshifts are carried out to help maintain the
f Bring the car to the desired speed with the
pre-selected speed (especially when driving down-
accelerator.
hill).
f Then briefly push the operating lever forward
Warning!
(position 1).
Risk of an accident resulting in serious per-
sonal injury or death. A constant speed may
Accelerating (e.g. to overtake)
not be safe in heavy traffic, or on winding or
Option 1
slippery roads.
With the speed control system engaged, the
f Increase the speed as usual with the
engine speed will not return to idle when re-
accelerator.
moving the foot from the accelerator pedal.
When you ease off the accelerator, the
previously saved value is set again.
f Do not use the speed control when it may be
unsafe to keep the car at a constant speed.
Option 2
f Observe all local and national speed limits.
f Push operating lever forward (position 1) until
A - Automatic speed control readiness off/on
the desired speed is reached.
1 - +SPEED/SET (accelerate/store)
The speed reached is maintained and stored
2 - -SPEED (decelerate)
Switch automatic speed control
3 - OFF (interrupt)
when the lever is released.
readiness on
4 - RESUME
Option 3
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
Automatic Speed Control
lever.
f Push lever slightly forwards (position 1)
(a maximum of 10 times).
The automatic speed control maintains any
This green indicator light in the
The speed is increased by 1 mph (1.6 km/h),
selected speed between 15 mph and 145 mph
speedometer now indicates readiness
each time the lever is pushed forwards.
(30 km/h and 240 km/h) without you having to
use the accelerator pedal.
Note on operation
The automatic speed control is operated with the
Speed control operation is automatically interrupt-
lever on the steering wheel.
ed if the speed is increased by more than approx.
16 mph (25 km/h ) for longer than 20 seconds.
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Decelerating
Interrupting automatic speed control
Resuming the stored speed
operation
Option 1
f Briefly push operating lever upwards
f Pull operating lever downwards briefly
(position 4).
f Pull operating lever towards the steering wheel
(position 3) or
The speed control accelerates/decelerates
(position 2) until the desired speed is reached.
the vehicle to the stored speed.
The speed reached is maintained and stored
f Operate brake or clutch pedal or
when the lever is released.
The stored speed should only be recalled when
f Switch PDK to selector lever position N.
traffic conditions and the road surface so permit.
Option 2
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DOPPEL-
KUPPLUNG (PDK)” on Page 178.
f Briefly move lever towards the steering wheel
Switching automatic speed control
(position 2) (a maximum of 10 times).
The speed driven before the interruption remains
readiness off
The speed is reduced by 1 mph (1.6 km/h),
stored in the memory.
each time the lever is moved towards the
f Press button A on the automatic speed control
steering wheel.
Automatic speed control operation is
lever.
interrupted automatically:
The green readiness light in the speedometer
Vehicles with PDK
goes off.
- If the set vehicle speed is exceeded by more
Downshifts are carried out to improve decelera-
than approx. 16 mph (25 km/h) for longer than
Note
tion (especially when driving downhill).
20 seconds.
The stored speed value is cleared when the
- If the actual vehicle speed falls to approx.
vehicle is parked and the ignition is switched off.
37 mph (60 km/h) below the set vehicle speed
for longer than 60 seconds (upward slopes).
Important note
– For PSM control operations.
On upward or downward slopes, the set speed
cannot always be maintained by the automatic
speed control.
f To obtain sufficient engine braking or a better
engine-speed range, a lower gear needs to be
selected.
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The cupholder extends
out.Cupholder
(holder for drink cans and cups)
f Keep the cupholder closed while driving.
Warning!
Risk of scalding or damage due to spilling
drinks.
f Only use beverage containers which fit.
f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder.
f Never place hot drinks in the cupholder.
Extending cupholder
f Press the symbol for the respective cupholder.
The cupholder extends out.
f Press the panel.
f Close panel in the middle.
The panel opens.
The cupholder diameter can be increased by pull-
ing it out to hold larger containers.
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Emptying
f Open ashtray and carefully pull out ash insert.
f Leave ashtray lid open.
Push in ash insert.
Warning!
Danger of fire.
f Never use ashtray for waste paper disposal,
as it could pose a fire hazard.
Pulling cupholder out
Ashtray
f Pull out holder (arrow).
Opening
f Insert container.
f Open ashtray lid.
f Carefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
Closing cupholder
f Push cupholder drawer in.
f Open panel in the middle.
f Close and engage the cupholder.
f Close panel in the middle.
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Heating lighter
f Open ashtray lid.
f Push in knob of the cigarette lighter.
When ready for use, the lighter will snap back.
Note on operation
The lighter receptacle is not to be used for
electrical accessories (except for the tire filling
compressor).
Maximum power consumption: 150 W
f Please see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
Page 235.
Cigarette Lighter
Danger!
Danger of fire in engine compartment due to
Warning!
burning cigars or cigarettes.
Serious personal injury or death could result
Danger of fire and burning.
from fire in the engine compartment.
The cigarette lighter is ready for use, regard-
less of the ignition lock position.
f Do not throw any lit cigars or cigarettes out of
the vehicle.
f Never leave unsupervised children in the car.
They can be blown into the air inlets A by the
f Never touch the heating element or sides of
air flow and cause a fire in the engine compart-
the lighter.
ment.
f Hold the lighter by the knob only.
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Storage in the Passenger
Compartment
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in the
storage trays.
f Do not carry unsecured luggage or objects in
the passenger compartment.
Additional storage possibilities
- in the doors,
Storage tray between the seats
- in the door sill next to the passenger’s seat,
Opening
- in the center console,
f Press release button and lift the lid.
- storage tray with coin holder between seats,
There is a coin holder in the forward part of the
storage tray.
- glove compartment with CD and pen holder,
f Please see the chapter “SOCKETS” on
- clothes hook on back of seat backrests
Page 235.
(depending on vehicle equipment),
- side storage compartments behind the seats.
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