Porsche Cayman (2010 year). Manual - part 8
Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
f Always observe the engine rpm before down-
shifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed
the maximum engine rpm.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.
Left arrow - left turn signals
Right arrow - right turn signals
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nals.
Tachometer
Gear Shift Indicator
High Beam Indicator Light
(in vehicles with manual transmission)
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu-
Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is
tions per minute (rpm).
The consumption-orientated gear shift indicator A
switched on.
The beginning of the red marks at the right end of
on the display panel of the on-board computer
The indicator light goes out when the high beams
the scale indicates the maximum permissible en-
assists a fuel-saving driving style. The gear shift
are switched off.
gine rpm.
indicator lights up as a recommendation to shift
A speed limiter prevents the engine from being
The indicator light flashes in the event of cornering
up to the next-higher gear depending on the
overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching
light failure.
selected gear, engine rpm and accelerator pedal
this area, the next higher gear should be select-
position.
ed.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm
f When the gear shift indicator A lights up,
drops below 1,500 rpm.
change to the next higher gear to decrease
fuel consumption.
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Pointer in the middle - normal operating tem-
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
perature
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
The pointer may move up to the red area when en-
computer.
gine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is
high, but should return to “normal” when engine
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
load is reduced.
f Add coolant after the engine has cooled to the
touch.
Warning light “A”
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an au-
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warn-
thorized Porsche dealer.
ing light comes on.
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
Page 187.
computer.
Caution!
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
Risk of engine damage.
f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
f If the warning lights come on even though cool-
car for obstructions.
ant level is correct, do not continue driving.
Cooling System
f Check coolant level.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
If necessary, add coolant and have fault reme-
authorized Porsche dealer.
died at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gage (ignition on)
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
USA: Display in °F
Page 187.
Engine compartment blower fan
Canada: Display in °C
Note
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
Pointer to the left - engine cold
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling-
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
air passages must not be restricted by coverings
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
loading.
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Warning messages
Warning “Transmission emergency run” red
- Effect:
If the selector lever is between two positions
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
- Effects:
stop.
The corresponding selector lever position
Remedy:
flashes on the instrument cluster and the
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
warning “Selector lever not engaged” appears
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
on the on-board computer.
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
Remedy:
dealer.
Operate the footbrake and engage the
Warning “Transmission temperature too high”
selector lever properly.
- Effects:
If there is a fault in the transmission
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and
the engine power may be restricted.
- Depending on priority, the warning “Transmis-
Remedies:
sion emergency run” in white or red lettering or
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
the warning “Transmission temperature too
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
high” is displayed on the on-board computer.
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Warning “Transmission emergency run” white
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
f Effects:
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
Indicator for PDK selector lever position
warning disappears.
Restricted gearshift comfort,
and engaged gear
Failure of reverse gear.
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
Remedy:
PROGRAM” on Page 184.
When the engine is running, the selector lever
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
position and the engaged forward gear are
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DOPPEL-
authorized Porsche dealer.
indicated in gates D or M.
KUPPLUNG (PDK)” on Page 178.
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Note
If the level gage warning light flashes, there
has been a system fault.
If a small quantity of fuel is added to a nearly emp-
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
ty fuel tank, the fuel gage cannot measure the add-
computer.
ed fuel accurately. The „remaining range“ readout
There will then be no reserve warning.
will also be incorrect.
f
To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gage lights up if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10 liters) of fuel remains in the
tank.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f Fill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
Fuel
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
Level gage
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
lights have come on.
f Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 271.
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on Page 198.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
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Setting the time
Leaving adjustment mode
Automatically after one minute or:
Warning!
f Press adjustment button again.
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
When adjustment mode is deliberately left by
pressing the button, the time begins precisely to
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
the second.
spokes while driving.
Note
f Switch ignition on.
The time mode can be changed between 12h and
Setting hours
24h in the on-board computer.
f Press adjustment button A for about one sec-
ond.
Outside Temperature
Hour display flashes.
The outside temperature display C does not indi-
f Turn button in the appropriate direction:
cate, if ice is on the road.
to right - increase hours figure
Even if a temperature above 32 °F (0 °C) is dis-
A - Adjustment button for clock
to left - decrease hours figure.
played, ice may still form on the road, for instance
B - Clock
on bridges or when the road passes through a
C - Outside temperature display
Adjustment in hours - turn button briefly
heavily shaded area.
Fast adjustment (display cycles) -
Clock
turn and hold button.
The clock is blanked out approximately four min-
Setting minutes
utes after the ignition is switched off or when the
f Press adjustment button again.
car is locked.
Minutes display flashes.
f Set by rotating as in hours mode.
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Battery
Central Warning Light
Brake Warning Light USA
Brake Warning Light Canada
If the battery voltage drops abruptly, a warning
The central warning light on the instrument panel
message will be displayed by the on-board compu-
lights up if there are warning messages in the
The warning light on the instrument panel lights
ter.
INFO menu.
up:
The messages can be called in the on-board
If the warning is displayed by the on-board
- if the handbrake is on,
computer INFO menu:
computer while the engine is running or while
- if the brake fluid level is low,
driving:
f
Please see the chapter “INFO WARNING MES-
SAGES” on Page 140.
- if the brake pads have reached the wear limit,
f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the
engine.
- if the brake circuit division is defective.
Possible causes
Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on-
board computer.
- Defect in the battery charging system.
f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE
- Broken drive belt.
INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD
COMPUTER” on Page 166.
Warning!
Risk of engine damage with resultant loss of
control and accident, leading to serious per-
sonal injury or death.
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.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest author-
ized Porsche dealer.
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If the warning light in the instrument panel lights up
Check Engine
permanently without flashing before and remains
(Emission Control)
on while driving, it suggests:
Warning Light
- a potential engine control problem and the
need for system service or
The emission control system detects malfunctions
- an improperly fastened tank cap or
early that could, for example, cause increased
pollutant emissions or consequential damage.
- the vehicle was refueled while the engine was
Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or
running.
flashing instrument panel warning light.
f Stop immediately at a suitable and secure
The faults are recorded in the control unit's fault
place and check tank cap for proper fastening.
memory.
If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your au-
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
thorized Porsche dealer for service as soon as
when the ignition is switched on as a bulb check
possible.
and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine
starts. If the warning light does not light up, have
Caution!
the bulb replaced promptly.
If the check engine warning light in the in-
The warning light in the instrument panel flashes to
strument panel is flashing, serious catalytic
indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
converter damage and power loss will soon
which might cause damage to certain parts of the
occur.
emission control system.
Prolonged driving with the check engine war-
ning light on could cause damage to the
f In this case, immediately reduce the engine
emission control system. It also could affect
load by easing off the accelerator.
fuel economy and driveability.
f In order to avoid consequential damage to the
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
engine or emission control system (e.g. cata-
authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
lytic converter), have the fault diagnosed and
rectified immediately at the nearest authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Operating lever
The on-board computer is operated with the lower
left lever on the steering column.
Selecting functions of the on-board
computer
f Push lever up 3 or down 4.
Confirming selection (Enter)
f Push the lever forward 1.
Moving back one or several selection levels
f Pull the lever back 2 once or several times or
f
Select the arrow on the on-board compu-
ter display with the operating lever and push
the operating lever forward 1.
On-Board Computer (BC)
Operation, controls
Note
It is not possible to describe all details of the on-
Display field
You can always return to the basic menu by pulling
board computer functions in this Owner’s Manual.
However, the examples will quickly familiarize you
the operating lever several times.
The display field is beneath the tachometer.
with the operational principle and help you to
5 - Button for voice control
navigate through the menu structure.
Readiness for operation
f Please refer to the separate operating
You can restore the factory default settings at any
instructions for Porsche Communication
- With ignition switched on,
time by using the “SET” menu.
Management (PCM).
- with engine running.
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Basic setting
- Central display:
Radio station
The central line B of the on-board computer can
be selected in the SET menu.
Calling on-board computer functions in
display “C”
f Push operating lever up or down
(selection field D must be switched off).
The following displays can be called step by step:
- Average speed (ø mph),
- Average consumption (ø mpg),
- Range on remaining fuel (mls
),
– Tire pressure
A - Digital speedometer
- Navigation information
B - Central display
C - Bottom display
(if activated in the SET menu).
Note
Functions and display possibilities
The values “Average speed”, “Average consump-
Note
tion” and “Daily trip mileage” can be reset to zero
in the SET menu.
The available items and displays in the on-board
computer depend on the equipment of your vehi-
cle. For this reason it is possible that some of the
items and displays shown here are not available in
your on-board computer.
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The following menus are available, depending on
D - Switching selection field “D” on or off
E - Arrow symbol for continuation
vehicle equipment:
f Push operating lever forward or back.
Arrow symbol:
1. LIMIT
f Push operating lever down in order to page
2. INFO
through the menu.
3. TEL
Arrow symbol:
4. CHRONO
f Push operating lever up in order to page
through the menu.
5. AUDIO
6. NAVI
7. OIL
8. TPM
9. SET
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LIMIT
Acoustic warning signal for speed limit
The acoustic warning signal can be activated for
speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h).
The signal sounds when the preset speed is ex-
ceeded.
For the signal to sound again, the driving speed
must fall below the preset speed by at least
3 mph (5 km/h).
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
Setting the speed
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select LIMIT with the operating lever.
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Option 1:
Option 2:
f Select “xx mph” with the operating lever.
Accepting current speed
Presetting speed
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever:
The acoustic warning signal is activated for the
not active
current speed.
active
Display:
If the vehicle is stationary, the message “Cannot
f If “not active”, push the operating lever for-
be accepted with car stopped” is displayed.
ward.
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Switching the acoustic warning signal off
f Select “LIMIT active” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
Display:
f Push operating lever slightly up or down until
the desired speed is reached.
upwards: speed is increased
downwards: speed is decreased
Note
Holding the lever up or down for a longer period
will adjust the speed in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h).
f Push operating lever forward.
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f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
INFO
Warning messages
f Select “Messages” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forwards or pull back-
wards.
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
The display returns to the Info menu.
f Push operating lever forward.
Any existing warning messages can be called us-
ing the operating lever.
Calling warning messages
You also can call warning messages which were
cancelled during the journey (but only until the next
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
time the ignition is switched on).
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Service
TEL
f Push operating lever forward.
Telephone information
Switching on selection field “D”
Switching on selection field “D”
f Push operating lever forward.
f Push operating lever forward.
Recalling service information
Recalling telephone information
f Select INFO with the operating lever.
f Select TEL with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f Select “Service” with the operating lever.
f Push operating lever forward.
f The time until the next service is displayed in
miles and days.
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Note
Example:
f Push operating lever forward.
Selecting from the telephone book and
You can recall phone calls, e.g. calls that arrived
f Select a person to call and push the operating
calling
during your absence, via the menu item “Missed
lever forward.
calls”.
f Select “Phone book” with the operating lever.
The connection is established.
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f Push the operating lever forward to end the
Incoming call
call.
f Select “Accept” or “Refuse” and push the
operating lever forward.
Note
Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the
menu item “Missed calls”.
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