Porsche Cayman (2010 year). Manual - part 10
OIL
Display and measurement of the engine
oil level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refueling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the
minimum mark.
Conditions for measuring the oil level
1. Vehicle stationary.
2. It is important to ensure that the vehicle is
horizontal for correct oil level measurement
to occur.
Initiating oil level measurement
4.
Allow waiting time to elapse.
3. Engine must be at operating temperature
1. Push operating lever forward in order to switch
5.
Once the measurement has been completed,
(at least 140 °F/60 °C).
on the selection field.
you can read off the engine oil level on the
segment display.
4. Engine must be idling.
2. Select “OIL” with the operating lever.
3. Push operating lever forward. Measurement is
started.
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
161
f Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL LEVEL”
on Page 189.
f Never add more engine oil than required
to reach the maximum mark.
Failure
A failure of the oil level display is indicated by a
warning message on the on-board computer.
“Check engine oil level” display
The on-board computer display “Check engine oil
level” is an additional measurement that takes
place in the background while driving.
The display depends on the distance travelled.
This display appears if the oil level has reached the
minimum mark or if the oil level is well above the
maximum mark.
6.
If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
7.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
has reached the minimum mark.
This message must be acknowledged by measu-
Under no circumstances add engine oil.
ring the engine oil level manually using the on-
Add engine oil immediately.
board computer.
8.
If the bottom segment flashes, the oil level has
f Please see the chapter “INITIATING OIL LEVEL
dropped to below the minimum mark.
MEASUREMENT” on Page 161.
If an oil level measurement was initiated manually
Add engine oil immediately.
on the on-board computer and no oil was topped
The difference between the minimum and
up, the message “Check engine oil level” is
maximum marks on the segment display is
displayed again when the vehicle is driven.
approx. 1.3 quarts (1.25 litres).
One segment of the display corresponds to a
top-up quantity of approx. 0.42 quarts (0.4 litre).
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Switch off ignition before adding engine oil.
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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
SET
Basic setting on on-board computer
- Reset all,
Reset average consumption,
Switching on selection field “D”
Reset average speed,
Reset trip counter
f Push operating lever forward.
Units
Changing the basic setting of the on-board
computer
- Speedometer: km - km/h, miles - mph
f Select “SET” with the operating lever.
- Consumption:
l/100 km, mls/gal (USA), mpg (UK), km/l
f Push operating lever forward.
- Temperature: °Celsius, °Fahrenheit
f Select the desired function with the operating
lever:
- Tire pressure: bar, psi
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
163
f Please see the chapter “DAYTIME DRIVING
LIGHTS” on Page 78.
f Please see the chapter “DAYTIME DRIVING
LIGHTS” on Page 80.
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.
The more the fuel level falls, the more spontan-
eously the display reacts. For this reason, the
range on remaining fuel is not displayed if less
than 9 miles (15 kilometers).
If the vehicle's inclination changes while driving or
Navigation
12/24h mode
refueling, incorrect range information may tempo-
- Integrated in the BC
Select time mode:
rarily be given.
(Navigation instructions can be recalled on the
-
12h (small squares on the right side of the time
on-board computer display)
Note
display for AM/PM),
- When turning off
If the tank is nearly empty and you top up with only
-
24h
(Navigation instructions are only shown before
a small quantity of fuel, an accurate range on re-
changing direction)
maining fuel is impossible.
Light
Basic setting
USA only:
Switch daytime driving lights on and off.
- Restore the basic setting of the on-board com-
puter
Daytime driving lights
(daytime driving lights switched off)
Language
Daytime driving lights
- Select language version
(daytime driving lights switched on)
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Average consumption and average speed
Tire pressure
The values displayed are based on the distance
The Tire pressure function of the on-board
travelled since the last reset to “zero”.
computer displays the tire pressures dependent
on temperature in the four wheels. You can watch
You can set the starting time for a measurement
the tire pressure rise and fall while driving.
before or during the trip.
The display is only for information.
Switching the ignition off does not reset the meas-
urements. It is therefore possible to collect values
f To correct the tire pressures, always use the
over long periods.
displayed values from the “Info pressure”
Disconnecting the car battery will cause these
display in the tire pressure menu.
memories to be erased.
Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings
165
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computer
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly -
in particular, always check the engine oil level before refueling.
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Seat belt
Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake
Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
Replace the remote-control battery.
in ignition key
Ignition lock faulty,
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
please go to workshop
Porsche dealer.
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.
Steering locked
The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on
Low beam/side marker lamps on
Parking light on
Left/right parking light on
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Check left/right dipped beam (low
The reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
beam)
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
also applies to:
direction indicator, high beam, side in-
dicator light, reversing light
Daytime
Daytime driving lights switch off when the en-
driving lights off
gine is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
adjustment faulty
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed
Close front luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed
Close rear luggage compartment lid properly.
Rain sensor faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Steering wheel heating
Steering wheel heating was switched on.
ON
Steering wheel heating
Steering wheel heating was switched off.
OFF
Launch
control
active
Drive Off Assistant
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
failure
Porsche dealer.
Refill washer fluid
LIMIT
The current speed can only be accepted for the
Cannot be accepted
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
with vehicle stopped
motion.
Warnings
167
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
LIMIT
Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
30
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
Fuel gage warning
Consider remaining range
Refuel at next opportunity.
light
Check engine oil level
Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
Engine oil pressure too low
Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if nec-
essary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Engine temperature too high
Switch engine off and let it cool.
Temperature gage
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gage
Check coolant level
Switch engine off and let it cool.
warning light flash-
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add cool-
es
ant.
Engine diagnostics - workshop
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.
warning light flash-
engine compartment blower
es
Warning battery/generator
Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Oil pressure gage faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature gage faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature
Switch engine off and let it cool. Check oil level
too high
and, if necessary, add oil.
Please observe the chapter “OIL DISPLAY AND
MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL“.
Indicator faulty
Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear
Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off
Porsche Stability Management has been
switched off.
Warnings
169
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
PSM on
Porsche Stability Management has been
switched on.
PSM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM
Please observe the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE
initialisation
INTO OPERATION“.
PASM Normal/Sport
Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Sport mode failure
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Airbag system fault
Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Check passenger’s seat setting
Weight sensing is impaired on the front
passenger's seat (Advanced Airbag).
Correct the seating position, set the backrest
upright, do not support weight on the armrests,
or lift on the handles.
Failure spoiler control
Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Display of
Selector lever is not engaged
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
selector lever posi-
Selector lever can be between two positions.
tion flashes
Engage the selector lever correctly.
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
Move selector lever to P
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
Move selector lever to position P before with-
drawing key from ignition lock.
Apply brake
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress clutch pedal
Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
Porsche Doppelkupplung:
to position P or N
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Text display in white:
Restricted gearshift comfort,
failure of reverse gear.
Transmission
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
emergency run
Porsche dealer.
Text display in red:
No selector lever position is displayed on the
instrument cluster.
Transmission
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
emergency run
stop.
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
temperature
engine power may be restricted.
too high
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop the
vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine to
run in selector lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
Warnings
171
Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
System fault
Several systems may have failed. Adjust your
Go to workshop
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Workshop
Porsche dealer.
Service in mls/days
Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than af-
ter the distance/time shown has elapsed.
Please observe the additional information in the
“Maintenance” booklet.
Service now
Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Flat tyre!
Tire Pressure Monitoring has detected a serious
pressure loss.
Stop at a suitable place and check tires for dam-
age. Fill in tire sealant if necessary.
Add air
The Tire Pressure Monitoring has detected a
gradual pressure loss. Correct tire pressure at
the next opportunity.
TPM is learning
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is learning the
monitoring
wheels on the vehicle. The Tire Pressure Moni-
not act.
toring is searching for the tires and their posi-
tion. During this period the current pressure
specifications are not available on the on-board
computer.
TPM inactive
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is faulty.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Instrument
On-board
Text display on on-board
Meaning/measure
panel
computer
computer
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.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
TPM inactive
The Tire Pressure Monitoring is temporarily de-
Brief disturbance
activated by excessive tire temperatures (ap-
prox. 248 °F (120 °C)) or external interference
TPM inactive
(e.g. from other wheel transmitters inside the
Too many wheel transmitters
car). Once the source of the interference is re-
moved, the system is automatically reactivated.
Wheel change?
Update the settings in the TPM menu of the
Input new
on-board computer at the next opportunity.
TPM settings!
Wrong entries will affect the correct pressure in-
formation in the menu. The safety of your vehi-
cle is at risk.
TPM
The display of the Tire Pressure Monitoring is
Indicator faulty
faulty.
Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Acknowledging warning messages
Warning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
f Push the on-board computer operating lever forward.
You can recall erased warning messages in the “INFO” menu.
Warnings
173
Shifting Gears
Manual Transmission, Clutch
176
Drive-Off Assistant
177
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
178
Shifting Gears
175
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
Permitted engine speed
sion:
f You should change into a higher gear before
f Always depress the clutch pedal fully when
the needle reaches the red mark on the
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
tachometer, or ease off the accelerator.
lever is completely engaged.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
f Only shift into reverse when the car has come
feed is interrupted.
to a complete stop.
Caution!
f When shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
has fully engaged.
shifting down to a lower gear.
f Select reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
f Take care not to exceed the maximum
Reverse gear can be engaged after shifting the
permitted engine speed when shifting down.
gearshift lever as far as possible to the left.
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
Manual Transmission, Clutch
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
The positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Warning!
Risk of accident, resulting in serious person-
al injury or death.
f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.
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Driving off with the Drive-Off Assistant
Driving off with the Drive-Off Assistant
Drive-Off Assistant
(vehicles with manual transmission)
(vehicles with PDK transmission)
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when
1. Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the
1. Hold the vehicle securely on the slope with the
moving off on hills.
brake pedal.
brake pedal.
The vehicle must have sufficient road contact.
The engine must be running.
The engine must be running.
The Drive-Off Assistant is available on gradients as
2. Fully depress the clutch pedal.
2. Select a gear corresponding to the direction
from around 5%.
of travel up the slope (selector lever position
3. Engage a gear corresponding to the direction
D or R).
Danger!
of travel up the slope (1st gear or reverse
gear).
3. Fully release the parking brake.
Risk of accident.
Assistance by the Drive-Off Assistant is not
4. Fully release the parking brake.
4. Release the brake pedal.
guaranteed when moving off on a slippery
The vehicle is held on the slope for a short time
5. While keeping the clutch pedal depressed,
surface (e.g. on icy or loose surfaces). In this
in order to allow driving off directly after the
release the brake pedal.
case, the vehicle could slip.
brake is released.
The vehicle is held on the slope for a short time
The limits dictated by the laws of physics
in order to allow driving off directly after the
5. Move off as usual.
cannot be overcome, even with the Drive-Off
brake is released.
Assistant. The responsibility for moving off
Note on operation
on upward slopes is still the driver’s, despite
6. Move off as usual.
The Drive-Off Assistant is not active:
the Drive-Off Assistant.
Note on operation
- In the event of shift to neutral.
f Always adjust your driving style to the driving
The Drive-Off Assistant is not active:
conditions and vehicle load, use the brake
- If the vehicle is not stationary.
pedal if necessary.
- If the clutch is not depressed.
- If the engine is not running.
Risk of accident.
- If the vehicle is not stationary.
- On gradients of less than 5%.
If the Drive-Off Assistant is not functioning,
- If the engine is not running.
the driver cannot be assisted when moving
- If the pressure on the brake pedal is too low.
off on hills.
- On gradients of less than 5%.
f Hold the vehicle with the brake pedal.
- If the pressure on the brake pedal is too low.
Shifting Gears
177
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Starting
The Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven-
The engine can be started only if the brake
speed transmission with an “automatic” and a
pedal is depressed and the selector lever is in
“manual” selection mode.
position P or N.
In automatic selection mode (selector lever
position D), gear changing is automatic.
Driving off
You can change temporarily from automatic to
f Only select the desired position for driving off
manual mode using the shift buttons on the
(D, M or R) when the engine is idling and the
steering wheel.
brake pedal is depressed.
In manual selection mode (selector lever
f Since the vehicle creeps when in gear, do not
position M), you change gear using the shift
release the brake until you want to move off.
buttons on the steering wheel or with the PDK
selector lever.
f After selecting a gear, do not accelerate until
you can feel that the gear is engaged.
You can change between selector lever position D
and M as you wish while driving.
Driving off on hills
Changing the selector lever position
Note
The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when
moving off on hills. The vehicle is held on the slope
f Take care not to operate the shift buttons on
The selector lever is locked when the ignition is
for a short time during the change from the brake
the steering wheel inadvertently in either
switched off.
pedal to the accelerator in order to allow driving
automatic or manual mode, thereby triggering
When the ignition is switched on, the selector lever
off directly after the brake is released.
undesired gear changes.
can be moved from position P and N only when
f Please see the chapter “DRIVE-OFF ASSIS-
the release button is pressed, and when the brake
TANT” on Page 177.
pedal is pressed.
Release button
The release button (arrow) in the selector lever
prevents the gear from being changed unintention-
ally.
The release button must be pressed when shifting
to position R or P.
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