Porsche Cayman (2010 year). Manual - part 6
Glove compartment
CD holder
Side storage compartments behind the
seats
Warning!
Occupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Warning!
Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in
Opening drawers
case of an accident.
Danger of injury during braking, rapid direc-
f Push the button of the drawer you wish to
tion changes or in an accident.
f Keep the glove compartment closed while
open.
driving.
f Do not carry items of luggage or objects in the
Closing drawers
passenger compartment unsecured.
Opening
f Fold up CD drawer and close until it engages.
f Do not transport any heavy objects in the odd-
ments tray.
f Pull the catch and open the lid.
Pen holder
Locking
Opening
A pen can be clipped in on the right side of the CD
f Lock the catch to secure the contents against
f Lift lid on the handhold.
holder.
unauthorized access.
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Important Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the front lug-
gage compartment lid can be opened only by con-
necting an external electrical power source.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY UNLO-
CKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 238.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
Warning message
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
f Fully close the lid.
A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid
Caution!
Front Luggage Compartment Lid
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid
or windshield wipers.
Unlocking the lid
f Make sure that the windshield wipers are not
f Operate pull-button A next to the driver’s seat
folded out forwards when opening the lid.
or corresponding button of the remote control.
When the lid is open, the luggage compart-
f Raise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
ment is lit.
with the red lever (arrow).
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 236.
f Please see the chapter “KEYS” on Page 15.
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93
Closing front and rear luggage
compartment lid
f Lower the lid and close it.
f Push the lid closed with the palm of your hand
in the area of the lock.
Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or an accident,
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f 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
it.
The front lid may fly up impairing vision.
Front Luggage Compartment
E - Adapter for security wheel bolts
F - Tire filling compressor
G- Towing hook
Access covers A and B
H - Tool kit
I
-
Tire sealant
Caution!
f
Open tool box and place it on the floor of the
Risk of injury or damage.
luggage compartment.
f Do not store any objects behind the access
Closing
covers A and B.
f Insert tool box into the guide pegs in the lugga-
ge compartment floor.
Tool box
f Close tool box and lock the turn-locks C.
Opening
f Unlock turn-locks C.
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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.
f Only open the rear lid if this cannot touch the
load.
The rear lid can be held open in 2 positions.
The luggage compartment is illuminated when the
respective lid is open.
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 236.
f Position 1: Raise rear lid up to pressure point.
f Position 2: Raise rear lid beyond the pressure
A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
Closing the rear lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid
point.
f Pull down the rear lid on the handle and allow it
Rear Lid
to fall into the lock.
Check that the rear lid has correctly engaged
in the lock.
Releasing the rear lid
f Operate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat
Warning message
or corresponding button of the remote control.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
f Fully close the lid.
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A - Topping up engine oil
Luggage net, tie-down rings
f Hang the luggage net on the 4 tie-down rings
B - Checking coolant level or topping up
around the engine cover or in the rear luggage
Warning!
compartment.
Rear luggage compartment
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
Service flap
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
f Press catch button on the service flap and
open flap.
f Do not carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured. Secure
load against sliding.
f Do not transport heavy objects under the lug-
gage net.
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Cargo partition
2. Lift the cargo partition somewhat from the lug-
3. Put cargo partition at an angle and lift out from
gage compartment and disengage on both si-
the lower mounts A.
Warning!
des from the upper hooks B and hold.
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 carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured. Secure
load against sliding using the cargo partition.
Removing the cargo partition
1. Turn both turn-locks to ”Lock open“ from the
passenger compartment.
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3. Fold the cargo partition forward carefully (do
not press down with force) and lay it on the car-
pet.
Make sure that the partition does not slip out
of the lower mounts.
4. Turn both turn-locks to ”Lock closed“ on the
cargo partition.
Installing cargo partition
Folding cargo partition forward
1. Turn both turn-locks to ”Lock open“ on the
The luggage net must be disengaged before fol-
cargo partition.
ding the cargo partition forward.
2. Engage opened locks in the lower mounts A.
1. Turn both turn-locks to ”Lock open“ on the
cargo partition.
3. Lift cargo partition somewhat and engage in
the upper hooks B on both sides.
2. Lift the cargo partition somewhat and disen-
gage on both sides from the upper hooks B
4. Turn both turn-locks to ”Lock closed“ on the
and hold.
cargo partition.
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Luggage cover
The luggage cover protects luggage in the rear
storage area from direct sunlight and curious
eyes.
Caution!
Risk of damage to luggage cover from
sharp-edged or sliding pieces of luggage.
f Always remove luggage cover when pieces of
luggage can damage the luggage cover.
Removing the luggage cover
Installing the luggage cover
f Hold luggage cover with one hand and loosen
f Place luggage cover into the mountings with
both turn-locks. Remove the luggage cover
both hands, hold it with one hand and lock both
using both hands.
turn-locks.
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Note
Danger!
f When loading the luggage compartment, make
Risk of accident.
sure that items of luggage or other objects
If the warning message in the on-board com-
cannot become caught on handle A.
puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
This could cause the luggage compartment to
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
open unintentionally.
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle, and
Warning message
serious personal injury or death may result.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
A warning message in the on-board computer
message lights up.
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
f Check the luggage compartment.
f Stop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
f Close the lid.
f Check the luggage compartment.
Note
f Close the lid.
f The front lid cannot be opened from the inside
Front luggage compartment
if the battery is disconnected or empty.
Function with vehicle stationary
Safety reasons therefore require that you
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unscrew the latch striker of the front lid
Trunk Entrapment
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
lock if you plan to put the vehicle out of
Your vehicle is equipped with an internal front trunk
inside immediately.
operation for an extended period.
release mechanism.
f Please consult your authorized Porsche
A person trapped in the front luggage compart-
Function with vehicle in motion
dealer.
ment can release the lid from the inside using
They will advise you about the necessary
unlocking handle A.
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
measures.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
unlocking handle A when a speed of 2 mph
(3 km/h) is exceeded, the warning message in the
on-board computer lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
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Accessories which have not been tested and
Car Audio Operation/Tips
Porsche Communication
approved by Porsche may impair radio function
Management (PCM)
and reception.
For radio operation see your radio manual
which is included with your on-board litera-
f Refer to the separate operating instructions
ture.
before putting the PCM into operation.
Navigation
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF
When put into operation for the first time, a
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 236.
AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 236.
distance of approx. 30 miles (50 km) must be
driven in order for the navigation system to
FM reception
Warning!
complete the process of fine calibration.
A vehicle is not an ideal place to listen to a radio.
The same applies when the tires are changed (e.g.
There is a danger of accident if you set or
Because the vehicle moves, reception conditions
operate the on-board computer, radio, navi-
summer/snow tires) or new tires fitted.
are constantly changing.
gation system, telephone or other equipment
Full location accuracy is not yet achieved during
Buildings, terrain, signal distance and noise from
when driving.
the fine-calibration process.
other vehicles are all working against good recep-
This could distract you from the traffic and
If the vehicle has been transported (e.g. ferry, car
tion.
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
train), the system may take a few minutes to deter-
Some conditions affecting FM may appear to be
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
mine the current location after it has been
problems when they are not.
f Operate the components while driving only if
switched on.
The following characteristics are completely nor-
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
Serious tire slip (e.g. spinning wheels on snow)
mal for a given reception area, and they do not in-
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
may result in temporarily inaccurate navigation.
dicate any problem with the radio itself.
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
When the battery has been disconnected, it may
Note
take up to 15 minutes before the navigation
The reception conditions for the radio module
system is operational again.
Electronic accessories should only be installed by
integrated in the PCM change continuously as you
your authorized Porsche dealer.
drive. Interference from buildings, terrain and the
Equipment which has not been tested and ap-
weather is unavoidable.
proved by Porsche may impair radio reception.
FM stereo reception is particularly susceptible to
varying reception conditions.
Electronic accessories should only be retrofitted
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Fading and drifting
Station swapping
f
When not in use, take the disc out of the player,
put the disc back into its case and store it
FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km),
When two FM stations are close to each other, and
away from dust, heat, damp and direct
except for some high power stations.
an electronic dead spot, such as static or multi-
sunlight.
path area, interrupts the original signal, some-
If a vehicle is moving away from the desired sta-
Leaving the disc on the dashboard in the sun
times the stronger second signal will be selected
tion’s transmitter, the signal will tend to fade and/
can damage the disc.
automatically until the original one returns.
or drift. This condition is more prevalent with FM
This swapping can also occur as you drive away
f
If the disc gets dirty, clean the disc by wiping
than AM, and is often accompanied by distortion.
from the selected station and approach another
the surfaces from the center to the outside in
Fading and drifting can be minimized to a certain
station of a stronger signal.
a radial direction with a soft cloth.
degree by careful attention to fine tuning or selec-
Do not use a conventional record cleaner or
tion of a stronger signal.
Compact disc player
anti-static record preservative.
Disc cleaners are available in audio stores.
Static and fluttering
When the line-of-sight link between a transmitter
and vehicle is blocked by large buildings or moun-
tains, the radio sound may be accompanied with
Caution!
static or fluttering because of the characteristic of
FM.
To avoid damage to compact disc player and
In a similar effect, a fluttering noise is sometimes
discs.
heard when driving along a tree-lined road.
f Use only compact discs labeled as shown, hav-
This static and fluttering can be reduced by adjust-
ing no dirt, damage or warpage.
ing the tone control for greater bass response un-
f Never attempt to disassemble or oil any part
til the disturbance has passed.
of the player unit.
Do not insert any object other than a disc into
Multipath
the slot.
Because of the reflecting characteristics of FM,
Remember there are no user-serviceable parts
direct and reflected signals may reach the antenna
inside the compact disc player.
at the same time (multipath) and cancel each other
out.
f Do not allow the disc to sustain any finger-
As a vehicle moves through these electronic dead
prints, scrapes or stickers on the surfaces.
This may cause poor sound quality.
spots, the listener may hear a momentary flutter
Hold the disc only on the edge or center hole.
or loss of reception.
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It is essential to observe the telephone
If aftermarket systems are installed by non-dealer-
Car Telephone and
manufacturer's instructions before operating
ship technicians or outside the selling dealer,
Aftermarket Alarms
the telephone.
problems may result. Installation of aftermarket
equipment is not covered under the New Car War-
Important legal and safety information
Any portable telephone or radio transmitter which
ranty.
regarding the use of cellular telephones
is used in a Porsche must be properly installed in
accordance with the technical requirements of
f Consult your authorized Porsche dealer about
Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele-
Porsche.
the installation of non Porsche approved equip-
phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and
ment.
regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the
The transmission power must not exceed
areas where you drive.
10 W.
Reception quality
The devices must possess a type approval for
Danger!
your vehicle and have an “e” symbol.
The reception quality of your car telephone will
change constantly when you are driving. Interfer-
Risk of an accident.
If you should require equipment with transmission
ence caused by buildings, landscape and weather
Severe personal injury or death can result in
power values greater than 10 W, please consult
is unavoidable. It may become particularly difficult
the event of an accident.
your authorized Porsche dealer for this purpose.
to hear when using the hands-free function due to
Looking away from the road or turning your
The dealer is familiar with the technical require-
external noise such as engine and wind noise.
attention away from your driving can cause
ments for installing devices of this kind.
an accident and serious or fatal injury.
Automatic car-wash
The antennas for all radios and telephones with a
When using your cellular telephone, you should al-
transmitting antenna must be externally mounted.
f Unscrew external antennas before using an au-
ways:
tomatic car-wash.
The improper installation of radios or telephones
f Give full attention to your driving - pull off the
or use of a radio or telephone with a transmitting
road and park before making or answering a
antenna inside the car may cause the warning
call if traffic conditions so require; and
lights to come on.
f Keep both hands on the steering wheel - use
Improper installation of such equipment can cre-
hands-free operation (if available) - pull off the
ate a discharged battery or excessive current
road and park before using a hand-held tele-
draw from added equipment.
phone.
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Operation, Safety
Antenna
Hands-free microphone
iPod, USB and AUX
f Always unscrew the external antenna before
Hands-free microphones installed at the factory
The interfaces for iPod, USB and AUX are located
using an automatic car-wash.
must be adapted to the type of telephone in use.
in the storage tray between the seats.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
f Please refer to the chapter “External Audio
advise you.
Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating
instructions.
Note
Do not leave an iPod, USB storage device or an
external audio source in the vehicle for a
prolonged period as extreme ambient conditions
(temperature fluctuations, air humidity) can occur
in the vehicle.
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f
Distribute load evenly, storing heavy items as
Roof Transport System
low as possible. Items of luggage must not
f Please follow the separate instructions for fit-
project beyond the side of the load area.
ting the Roof Transport System.
f
Fix and secure every item to the basic carrier
f Only use Roof Transport Systems from the
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
Porsche Tequipment product range or Roof
rubber tensioners).
Transport Systems which have been tested
f
Before every trip, and at regular intervals
and approved for your car by Porsche. Fitting
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
normal commercially available luggage racks
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if ne-
is not possible.
cessary and secure additionally by locking.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows you
f
When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
to carry various sports and hobby equipment.
maximum speed depends on the nature, size
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to tell you
and weight of the load being carried. But never
about the various different uses of the Roof Trans-
drive faster than 90 mph (140 km/h).
port System.
f
With the basic carrier fitted and no load, do not
Caution!
exceed a maximum speed of 110 mph
(180 km/h).
f Risk of damage to the paint on the rear lid.
Only open the rear lid if this cannot touch the
f
Driving, braking and steering behavior change
load.
due to the higher center of gravity and the gre-
ater wind-resistant area. You should adapt your
f Completely remove the Roof Transport System
driving style appropriately.
before using an automatic car wash - risk of da-
mage to the vehicle!
f
Since fuel consumption and noise are incre-
ased with the Roof Transport System fitted, it
f Do not exceed the maximum permitted pay-
should not remain on the vehicle if not in use.
load of 132 lbs. (60 kg), the maximum permit-
ted gross weight and the maximum permitted
axle loads.
f Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 272.
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105
Warning!
Note on operation
Risk of accident when using the HomeLink if
f
Always use the HomeLink opener in the
persons, animals or objects are within the
direction of travel.
range of movement of the equipment that is
Otherwise, range restrictions cannot be ruled
being operated.
out.
f When using the HomeLink, ensure that no
f
Before selling the vehicle, delete the
persons, animals or objects are within the
programmed signals of the HomeLink.
range of movement of the equipment that is
f
Please read the instructions for the original
being operated.
hand-held transmitter to find out whether the
f Observe the safety notes for the original
original transmitter is equipped with fixed or
hand-held transmitter.
changeable code.
f
Always fit new batteries in your hand-held trans-
Preconditions for operating and
mitter before programming the transmitter.
programming the HomeLink:
- Ignition is switched on.
1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons
- Daytime driving lights/fog lights are switched
A - Light-emitting diode for status identification
off.
HomeLink
To operate the respective device:
f Press the appropriate button (1, 2 or 3).
The programmable HomeLink replaces up to three
Light-emitting diode A lights up during signal
original hand-held transmitters used to operate
transfer.
various devices (e.g. garage door, gate to the
property, alarm system).
You can program buttons 1 to 3 with a frequency
of an original handheld transmitter.
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Programming HomeLink with fixed code
5. Press the allocated HomeLink button twice.
hand-held transmitters
(With some devices, the button to be allocated
must be pressed a third time in order to
1. Press and hold the desired button until the
complete the setting process.)
light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly.
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
6. Repeat the programming steps to allocate
steps 2 and 3.
other buttons.
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
Note
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked
position (figure) on the vehicle.
Several attempts with different distances between
the vehicle and the original hand-held transmitter
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand-
might be necessary.
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
The daytime driving lights will flash once the 5
minutes have been exceeded. Programming must
4. Repeat steps 1 to 3 to allocate other buttons.
be repeated from the beginning.
Programming HomeLink with changeable
f Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer
code hand-held transmitters
if you have not been able to successfully
Allocating signals to the buttons
allocate signals for the garage door opener to
1. Press and hold the desired button until the
the buttons even though you have carefully
light-emitting diode begins to flash slowly.
f Please follow the operating instructions for the
followed the instructions in this chapter and
You then have approx. 5 minutes to perform
original hand-held transmitter.
the operating instructions for the original hand-
steps 2 and 3.
held transmitter.
Prior to programming the HomeLink for the
2. Hold the original hand-held transmitter approx.
first time
0 to 12 in. (0 to 30 cm) in front of the marked
Deleting programmed signals of the
position (figure) on the vehicle.
HomeLink
The following process deletes the standard codes
set at the factory. Do not repeat the process if you
3. Press the transmit button on the original hand-
(e.g., when selling the vehicle)
program further buttons.
held transmitter until the daytime driving lights
Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3 depressed
flash three times (up to approx. 45 seconds).
f Keep the two outer buttons 1 and 3
for approx. 20 seconds until light-emitting diode A
depressed for approx. 20 seconds until light-
4. To synchronize the system:
begins to flash quickly.
emitting diode A begins to flash quickly.
Press the programming button on the receiver
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
All programmed signals of buttons 1 to 3 are
for the garage door actuator.
deleted.
deleted.
Afterwards, you usually have approx.
30 seconds to initiate step 5.
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