Porsche Cayenne (2010 year). Manual

Treadwear

Temperature A, B, C

The treadwear grade is a comparative rating

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and

based on the wear rate of the tire when tested

C, representing the tire's resistance to the genera-

under controlled conditions on a specific govern-

tion of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when

ment test course. For example, a tire graded 150

tested under controlled conditions on a specified

would wear one and a half (1-1/2) times as well on

indoor laboratory test wheel.

the government course as a tire graded 100. The

Sustained high temperatures can cause the

relative performance of tires depends upon the ac-

material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire

tual conditions of their use, however, and may de-

life, and excessive temperature can lead to

part significantly from the norm due to variations

sudden tire failure.

in driving habits, service practices and differences

The grade C corresponds to a level of

in road characteristics and climate.

performance which all passenger car tires must

meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety

Traction AA, A, B, C

Standard No. 109.

Grades B and A represent higher levels of

The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are

performance on the laboratory test wheel than the

AA, A, B, and C and they represent the tire's ability

to stop on wet pavement as measured under con-

minimum required by law.

trolled conditions on specified government test

Example

surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C

Warning!

may have poor traction performance.

Uniform Tire Quality Grading

The temperature grade for this tire is estab-

lished for a tire that is properly inflated and

Quality grades can be found where applicable on

Warning!

not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinfla-

the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and

tion, or excessive loading, either separately

The traction grade assigned to this is based

maximum section width.

or in combination, can cause heat buildup

on braking (straight-ahead) traction tests

and possible tire failure, resulting loss of

All passenger car tires must conform to Federal

and does not include cornering (turned)

control, leading to serious personal injury or

Safety Requirements in addition to these grades.

traction, acceleration, hydroplaning or peak

traction characteristics.

death.

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Tire pressures

f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,

For further information on the tire pressure moni-

COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.

toring:

Danger!

Each tire, including the spare (if provided), should

f Please see the chapter “SETTING TIRE PRES-

Risk of accident.

be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the

SURE MONITORING” on Page 132.

Risk of serious personal injury or death.

inflation pressure recommended by the vehicle

When tires are warm, the tire pressure is increa-

Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure

manufacturer on the vehicle placard or tire infla-

sed.

increases risk of a tire failure and resulting

tion pressure label. (If your vehicle has tires of a

loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-

different size than the size indicated on the vehicle

f Never let air out of hot tires. This could cause

sure increases rate of wear of the affected

placard or tire inflation pressure label, you should

the tire pressure to fall below the prescribed

tires and cause damage.

determine the proper tire inflation pressure for

value.

those tires).

Always use an accurate tire pressure gage

Insufficient tire pressure can cause tires to over-

when checking inflation pressures.

As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been

heat and thus be damaged - even invisibly. Hidden

equipped with a tire pressure monitoring (TPM)

tire damage is not eliminated by subsequently cor-

Do not exceed the maximum tire pressure

that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale when

recting the tire pressure.

listed on the tire sidewall. (Also refer to “Tech-

one or more of your tires is significantly under-in-

nical data”).

flated. Accordingly, when the low tire pressure tell-

Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE

tale illuminates, you should stop and check your

PLATE” on Page 284.

tires as soon as possible, and inflate them to the

proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-

Cold tire inflation pressure means: all tires

inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can

must be cold, ambient temperature maximum

lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces

68°F (20°C), when adjusting the inflation pres-

fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect

sure. Avoid sunlight striking the tires before

the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.

measuring cold pressures, since the pressures

would rise from temperature influence.

Please note that the TPM is not a substitute for

proper tire maintenance, and it is the driver’s re-

Valve caps protect the valve from dust and dirt,

sponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure, even

and thus from leakage. Always screw caps

if under-inflation has not reached the level to trig-

tightly down. Replace missing caps immedi-

ger illumination of the TPM low tire pressure tell-ta-

ately.

le.

Use only plastic valve caps.

For safety reasons, don't use tire inflating

bottles.

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283

Overloading

Vehicle load limit

Is the maximum total weight limit specified of

Danger!

the load (passengers and cargo) for the vehi-

cle. This is the maximum weight of passengers

Risk of damage to vehicle parts, loss of con-

and cargo that can be loaded into the vehicle.

trol and serious personal injury or death.

If a trailer is being towed, the trailer tongue

Do not overload your vehicle. Be careful about

weight must be included as part of the cargo

the roof load.

load.

Please see the chapter “LOADING

If loading the vehicle also correct the tire pres-

INFORMATION” on Page 231.

sure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be

found on the tire pressure plate and in the

Original tire size

chapter technical data.

Size of tires mounted at the factory.

Never exceed the specified axle load.

Recommended cold tire inflation pressure

Overloading can shorten the service life of the

These values are for cold tires (68 °F/20 °C).

tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous

Approved tire sizes

vehicle reactions and long braking distances.

Damage due to overloading is not covered by

Size and tire pressure for the collapsible spare

the vehicle warranty.

Example of a tire pressure plate

wheel

Please see the chapter “LOADING

Tire Pressure plate

Tire traction

INFORMATION” on Page 231.

Information on the tire pressure plate

Warning!

A Seating capacity

When driving on wet or slushy roads, a

Maximum number of vehicle occupants,

wedge of water may build up between the

including the driver.

tires and the road. This phenomenon is

known as “hydroplane“ and may cause par-

tial or complete loss of traction, vehicle con-

trol or stopping ability.

f Reduce speed on wet surfaces to prevent this.

284 Minor Repairs

Tire life

Danger!

Tire care

Driving on worn tires can result in loss of con-

Tire life depends on various factors, i.e., road sur-

Avoid damaging tires and wheel rims.

trol of the vehicle and could cause serious

faces, traffic and weather conditions, driving

personal injuries or death.

If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,

habits, type of tires and tire care.

drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.

Do not drive with worn tires or tires showing

f Inspect your tires for wear and damage before

cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden

Check tires for uneven wear and damage

driving off. If you notice uneven or substantial

deflation and loss of control which could cause

before driving off.

wear, wheels might need alignment or tires

severe personal injury.

should be balanced or replaced.

Remove imbedded material.

Specialized high performance tires on high

Replace worn or damaged tires immediately.

performance sport utility vehicles exhibit more

Tire wear

wear than those on a family sedan, or even a

Keep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.

The original equipment tires on your Porsche have

high performance sedan.

Replace missing valve stem caps.

built-in tire wear indicators. They are molded into

Therefore, it is important to check your tire

the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as

pressure and condition at least every two

Keep tires inflated correctly.

approximately 1/2 in. (12 mm) bands when the

weeks.

Wash tires when washing the vehicle. Also

tire tread depth is down to 1/16 of an in (1.6 mm).

clean inner side of wheels.

If you notice that tires are wearing unevenly,

When the indicators appear in two or more adja-

consult your Porsche dealer.

Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing

cent grooves, it is time to replace the tires. We

the wheels.

recommend, however, that you do not let the tires

Uneven wear may not always be due to improper

wear down to this extent.

wheel alignment. It can be the result of individual

Check wheel rims for corrosion.

Worn tires cannot grip the road surface properly

driving habits such as cornering at high speeds. If

Remove road salt, if driving in winter.

and are even less effective on wet roads.

the tire pressure is not checked and adjusted

regularly, abnormal tire wear can also occur.

In the United States, state laws may govern the

minimum tread depth permissible. Follow all such

laws.

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285

Tire damage, puncture

In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain

Porsche dealers can recommend the most current

whether there is a break in the ply with all its con-

replacement tire options for your vehicle.

f Please see the chapter “HIGH-PRESSURE

sequences or tire damage caused by thermal or

Initially, new tires do not have their full traction.

CLEANING EQUIPMENT, STEAM CLEANERS”

mechanical overloading due to loss of pressure or

You should therefore drive at moderate speeds

on Page 271.

any other prior damage, we recommend that the

during the first 60 - 120 miles (100 - 200 km).

tire be replaced for safety reasons.

Danger!

Tires must always remain on the same side of

If one faulty tire is replaced it should be noted that

the vehicle.

Risk of serious personal injury or death.

the difference in tread depth on one axle must not

When wheels are removed, the direction of rota-

Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure

exceed 30%. Handling inconsistencies may result.

tion and position of each wheel should be marked.

increases risk of a tire failure and resulting

f Perform a visual inspection if necessary.

loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-

If new tires are installed only on one axle, a notice-

sure increases rate of wear of the affected

able change in handling occurs due to the different

tires.

Tire replacements

tread depth of the other tires. This happens espe-

cially if only rear tires are replaced. However, this

Check tires - including sidewalls - regularly for

f Use only tire makes and types tested by

condition disappears as the new tires are broken

foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.

Porsche.

in.

After driving off road, examine tires for signs

If you do not use a Porsche recommended

f Please adjust your driving style accordingly.

of damage such as cuts, tears, bulges or

replacement tire, make sure that you

foreign objects stuck in the tread. Replace a

purchase your new tires from a reputable tire

Installation of new tires should only be done by a

damaged tire if necessary.

dealer and that the dealer complies with all

qualified tire technician.

manufacturers warnings for those tires.

Cross curb edges slowly and at right angles if

Valves

possible.

Only tires with the same manufacturer and

f Use only plastic valve caps.

Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.

with the same specification code (e.g. “N0”,

“N1”...) should be mounted on the vehicle.

f The rubber valves must be replaced whenever

In cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly

the tires are changed.

the inner side) checked by an authorized

Before mounting new tires, check with your

Porsche dealer.

Porsche dealer about the current release

f The fitting and replacement specifications

status.

must be observed for metal valves.

Tires should be replaced no less than on one axle

f Only use Original Porsche metal valves.

at the time. Only tires of the same make and type

f Protect the valve inserts against soiling with

must be used. Mixed tires are not permissible and

valve caps.

will affect vehicle performance, safety, and can

Soiled valve inserts can cause a gradual loss

affect vehicle warranty.

of air.

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Parking at the curb

Self-adhesive weights must not come into contact

Removing and storing tires

with cleaning agents, since they could drop off.

Danger!

Uneven tread wear indicates wheel imbalance. In

f After changing, adjust tire pressure and torque

this event, the vehicle should be checked at an

wheel bolts diagonally.

Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic

authorized Porsche dealer.

Please see the chapter “CHANGING WHEELS”

islands) are dangerous and may cause hid-

on Page 294.

den tire damage which is not noticeable until

Danger!

later. Such damage can result in accidents at

f Store tires in a cool and dry place. Rotate peri-

high speeds causing serious personal injury

If, during a trip, uneven running or vibrations

odically to avoid flat spots.

or death. Depending on the force of impact,

occur that could be caused by damage to

f Avoid contact with petrol, oil and grease.

the edge of the rim can also be damaged.

tires or the car, the speed must be reduced

immediately, but without braking sharply. If

Tires must always remain on the same side of

f If you are in doubt, have the wheel checked by

you continue your trip without having the

the vehicle.

an expert, particularly if you suspect damage

cause of the fault remedied, you might lose

When wheels are removed, the direction of

on the inside.

control of your vehicle which could cause

rotation and position of each wheel should be

f If you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,

serious personal injury or death.

marked.

drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.

f Stop the vehicle and check the tires.

Example

Exercise care when parking along curbs.

f If no cause for the fault can be found, drive ca-

FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.

refully to the nearest authorized Porsche dea-

Maintenance Note

Wheels must always be fitted in accordance with

ler.

Tire repairs are not permissible under any circum-

their marking.

stances.

The perception that tire durability and perfor-

Wheels with Tire Pressure Monitoring

mance are not affected by storage and age is

(TPM) sensors

Wheel alignment, wheel balancing

unfounded.

Chemical additives, which make the rubber elas-

Before changing wheels, make sure that the

As a precaution, have wheels with summer tires

tic, lose their effectiveness over the course of

wheels are compatible with your vehicle’s TPM.

balanced in the spring, and those with mud and

time and the rubber becomes brittle and cracks.

snow tires before winter. Unbalanced wheels may

f Check this with your authorized Porsche dea-

Therefore, the tires, especially the spare tire,

affect car handling and tire life.

ler.

should be inspected from time to time.

Only the specified weights may be used for wheel

balancing.

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Note

Before mounting winter tires, consult with your

Maintenance Note

Porsche dealer. He has the technical information

Under no circumstances should tires older than

We recommend fitting winter tires on the vehicle at

necessary to advise you on wheel and tire compa-

6 years be used on your Porsche.

temperatures below 45 °F (7 °C) since the driving

tibility.

performance of summer tires is reduced at low

The age of the tire can be obtained from the “DOT”

f Snow tires should have the same load capacity

temperatures. Summer tires may be permanently

code number. If, for example, the last three num-

as original equipment tires and should be

damaged at extremely low temperatures.

bers read 1208, then the tire was produced in the

mounted on all four wheels.

12th week of 2008.

Winter tires do not fulfill their purpose if the tread

Winter tires with studs should be run at mode-

depth is less than 5/32 in. (4 mm).

rate speeds when new in order to give the

Snow tires

studs time to settle.

Comply with all state and local laws gover-

ning snow tire and tread depth requirements.

The installation of Porsche approved winter tires is

Danger!

recommended.

Danger!

Risk of serious personal injury or death.

Use Porsche approved winter tires for grip on

Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure

Risk of accident and serious personal injury

snow and ice. For optimum performance, stud-

increases increases risk of a tire failure and

or death due to excessive speed.

ding can be considered.

resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low

Check with your local Motor Vehicle Bureau for

f Always check the maximum speed rating on

tire pressure increases rate of wear of the

possible restrictions.

the tire sidewall on any tire on the vehicle.

affected tires and cause damage.

f Never exceed the maximum speed rating of

Danger!

Tires with badly worn treads and studs are

the tires.

very dangerous and could cause accidents

Risk of loss of control and damage to the

resulting in serious personal injuries or

vehicle as well as serious personal injury or

Wheel change

death.

The standard tires profile and rubber mixture

f Make sure they are replaced immediately.

f When wheels are removed, mark the direction

of rotation and position of each wheel.

are optimized for wet and dry driving condi-

Example: FR (front right), FL, RR and RL.

tions, and may not prove favorable for snow

f Do not exceed the winter tire speed rating.

conditions.

f Always fit the wheels in accordance with the

Snow tires do not have the same degree of trac-

markings.

f Install winter tires before driving in such condi-

tion on dry, wet or snowfree roads as normal tires.

tions.

Furthermore, snow tires wear rapidly under these

conditions.

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Snow chains

Caution!

Risk of damage to wheel housings if the

Warning!

spacers on the rear axle are not removed

Risk of damage to body, axle or brake com-

before fitting the snow chains.

ponents.

17 mm spacers must always be removed from

f Use only the fine-link snow chains recommen-

the rear axle when snow chains are to be fitted.

ded and authorized by Porsche so that

sufficient clearance between the wheel well

f For information on the spacers:

and the chain is assured.

Please see the chapter “SPACERS” on

Page 293.

f Please see the chapter “TIRES, RIMS, TRACKS”

Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL

on Page 350.

WITH REMOVAL OF 17 MM SPACER” on

f Follow instructions issued by the supplier of

Page 303.

the chains.

f Before fitting chains, remove accumulated ice

and snow from the wheel well.

The best possible handling characteristics are

achieved when snow chains are fitted on all four

f Vehicles with snow chains must not be driven

wheels of the vehicle. However, it is also possible

faster than 30 mph (50 km/h).

to fit snow chains on only one axle (preferably the

Different states and countries have varying statu-

rear axle).

tory requirements regarding maximum speed.

f Remove spacers if 18 inch tires, snow chains

f Check with local authorities for possible

or a collapsible spare wheel are mounted.

restrictions.

f Remove chains as soon as the roads are free

of ice and snow.

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289

- first two-digit code means manufacture’s iden-

tification mark.

- second two-digit code means tire size.

- third four-digit code means tire type code.

- fourth four-digit code means date of manufac-

ture.

If, for example, the last four numbers read

1204, the tire was produced in the 12th week

of 2004.

C Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls

and their material composition.

D Maximum permissible inflation pressure

The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure

to which a tire can be inflated.

Example of Inscription

18 - Indication of rim diameter in inches

f Do not exceed the permissible inflation pres-

sure.

Inscription on radial tire

109 - Load capacity coefficient

E Maximum Load rating

–

Y - Speed code letter

A Tire size

The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can

–

XL (Extra Load) - Tire with increased load

Example: P 255/55R18 109 Y

be carried by the tire. If you replace tires always

rating

use a tire that has the same maximum load rating

- P - The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

as the factory installed tire.

This information is not included on all tires.

Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx

F Radial

255 - Indication of tire width in mm

- DOT

The identification indicates if the tire has radial

–

55 - Indication of tire height to tire width ratio

The DOT symbol indicates that the tires com-

structure.

in percent

ply with the requirements of the US Depart-

G Term of tubeless or tube tire

- R - Belt type code letter for radial

ment of Transportation and provides informa-

tion about:

Identification for tubeless tires.

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Speed code letter

The speed code letter indicates the maximum per-

missible speed for the tire.

This code letter is shown on the tire sidewall.

T = up to 118 mph (190 km/h)

H = up to 131 mph (210 km/h)

V = up to 150 mph (240 km/h)

W = up to 167 mph (270 km/h)

Y = up to 186 mph (300 km/h)

Tip on driving

Tires with a maximum speed rating that is lower

than the specified maximum vehicle speed may be

mounted only if they bear an M+S identification on

the tire sidewall.

Please note that in addition to the winter tires,

all-season and all-terrain tires are also subject

G- Rim width in inches

A - Tool box

H - Rim-flange contour code letter

to speed limits and bear this identification.

Symbol for drop-center rim

Jack

J - Rim diameter in inches

K - Double hump

The jack is located in tool box A under the load-

L - Rim offset in mm

space floor.

Inscription on light alloy wheels

f Please see the chapter “OPENING

LOADSPACE FLOOR” on Page 207.

Note on operation

Note

f The information is provided on the spoke. The

rim width in inches G and the rim offset L are

The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,

visible from the outside. This information can

wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids, folding

be found near the tire valve.

wedges) are only supplied with the vehicle if the

vehicle comes with a collapsible spare wheel or

full-size spare wheel as standard. Your authorized

Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.

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291

Warning!

The jack must be used only to raise the car

for wheel changing.

The jack must never be used as a support to

work underneath the vehicle. If the jack is

accidentally dislodged, you or bystanders

could suffer severe personal injury.

f Never jack up other vehicle or other loads with

the jack.

f Always place the car on stable supports if you

have to work under the car.

When working under the vehicle, always use

safety stands specifically designed for this pur-

pose.

A - Compressor

Tool Kit

Tool box A and compressor with pressure tester

Compressor

on non-air suspension vehicles are located under

the cargo area.

On vehicles without level-control systems, there is

an additional compressor with pressure tester

Notes on operation

under the loadspace floor.

On vehicles with a collapsible spare wheel or full-

f Please see the chapter “CHECKING TIRE PRES-

size spare wheel as standard, the screwdriver is

SURE WITH A PRESSURE GAGE” on Page 306.

stored in the handle of the wheel bolt wrench.

On vehicles with level control, you can use the

compressor of the level-control system to fill the

tires.

The bag with the tire filling hose is located under

the loadspace floor in the spare-wheel recess.

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Note on operation

Spacers

f To remove or mount the spacers:

f Use the spacers only together with wheels

Please see the chapter “CHANGING A WHEEL

approved by Porsche.

WITH REMOVAL OF 17 MM SPACER” on

Before having spacers fitted, find out about the

Page 303.

current approval status.

Please see the chapter “FITTING THE 17 MM

f Remove spacers if 18 inch tires, snow chains

SPACER” on Page 305.

or a collapsible spare wheel are mounted.

Danger!

Risk of accident if the spacers are not

removed before mounting 18 inch tires or

collapsible spare wheel.

17 mm spacers are always to be removed

before mounting 18 inch tires or a collapsible

spare wheel, because the wheel cannot be fit-

ted correctly.

Wheel Bolts

f Always clean the wheel bolts before installing.

Caution!

Maintenance Notes

Risk of damage to wheel housings if the

spacers on the rear axle are not removed

f Wheel bolts must not be greased.

before fitting the snow chains.

f Replace damaged wheel bolts.

17 mm spacers must always be removed from

Only use the original Porsche wheel bolts

the rear axle when snow chains are to be fitted.

specially designed for this vehicle type.

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Tightening torque

While operating the jack

Changing Wheels

Tightening torque of the wheel bolts and wheel

The jack is only to be used for changing a

nuts 118 ftlb. (160 Nm).

Warning!

wheel. Do not use it as a support to work under

the car.

Failure to follow these instructions may result

Security wheel bolts

in serious personal injury or death to you or

The car must be jacked up only at the illustra-

to bystanders.

ted jacking points.Lifting at any other place

The adapter (wrench socket) for the security

may damage the vehicle or may result in per-

wheel bolts is located in the tool box.

Before changing the wheel

sonal injury. Never jack the car up by the body

To loosen or tighten the wheel bolt with anti-theft

If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off

or the bumpers.

protection, the adapter must be used between the

the road. Turn the emergency flasher on and

For safety reasons do not use tire inflating bot-

wheel bolt and the wheel bolt wrench.

use other warning devices to alert other

tles. Do not use commercially available sealant

motorists.

f When positioning the wrench socket, ensure

bottles. Use only the tire inflating bottle

that it engages fully in the teeth of the wheel

Do not park your vehicle where it may contact

located in the luggage compartment.

bolt.

dry grass, brush or other flammable materials.

The hot parts of the exhaust system could set

Note on operation

such materials on fire, thereby causing both

property damage and severe or fatal physical

f On vehicles with 17 mm spacers on the rear

injury.

axle, the wheels are secured with steel nuts.

There is no anti-theft protection for the wheel

Passengers must not be in the vehicle when it

nuts.

is jacked up.

f If the wheels have to be removed at the work-

Before you change a wheel, be sure the ground

shop, please do not forget to hand over the

is level and firm. If necessary, use a board

socket for the security wheel bolts along with

under the jack to ensure that the jack does not

the car key.

sink into the ground.

Set the parking brake and block the wheels

opposite the flat tire on the other side of the

vehicle.

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Sequence of operation

Flat Tire

Warning!

Note

The jack must be used only to raise the car

The tools required for changing a wheel (e.g. jack,

for wheel changing.The jack must never be

wheel bolt wrench, assembly aids, folding

used as a support to work underneath the

wedges) are only supplied with the vehicle if the

vehicle. If the jack is accidentally dislodged,

vehicle comes with a collapsible spare wheel or

you or bystanders could suffer severe

full-size spare wheel as standard. Your authorized

personal injury.

Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.

Never jack up other vehicles or other loads

Stop the vehicle as far away from the driving

with the jack.

lane as possible.

The car must be parked on a firm and flat

Always place the car on stable supports if you

surface offering adequate grip.

have to work under it. When working under the

vehicle, always use safety stands specifically

Switch on the emergency flashers.

designed for this purpose.

Fully apply the parking brake.

Please use a suitable knee rest to protect your

Shift into 1st gear or move the Tiptronic

A - Wedges

clothing against soiling.

selector lever to position P.

Straighten the front wheels.

Securing the vehicle against rolling

Withdraw the ignition key to lock the steering

For this purpose, use the two folding wedges A

and prevent the engine from being started.

secured next to the tool box.

Have any passengers leave the vehicle.

1. You can remove the wedges after undoing the

Set up a warning triangle at a suitable

Velcro fastening.

distance.

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295

On vehicles without level control, the tire sealant

Warning!

and a compressor with pressure tester can be

The sealant is highly flammable and harmful

found under the cargo floor in the luggage com-

to health.

partment.

f Fire, naked flame and smoking are prohibited

The tire sealant comprises:

when handling tire sealant.

- A filler bottle

f Avoid contact with skin, eyes and clothing due

- A filler hose

to caustic chemical properties of the tire seal-

- A valve turner

ant.

- A spare valve insert

f Keep tire sealant away from children.

- A set of instructions and

f Do not inhale vapours, due to consequent

- A sticker with the maximum permissible

harm to personal health resulting in serious

speed.

personal injury or death.

Danger!

In case of contact with the sealant:

Risk of accident, resulting in serious

If sealant gets on the skin or in the eyes,

personal injury or death.

A - Filler bottle

thoroughly rinse the affected part of the body

B - Filler hose

f Use the tire sealant only in the case of cuts or

off without delay.

C - Plug of the filler hose

punctures no larger than 0.15 in. (4 mm).

Change soiled clothing immediately.

D - Valve turner

E - Valve insert

f Never use the tire sealant if the rim is

Get medical attention immediately in the event

F - Tire valve

damaged.

of an allergic reaction.

Inserting sealant

If sealant was swallowed, thoroughly rinse out

1.Leave the object that caused the puncture in

the mouth without delay and drink plenty of

the tire.

water.

Do not induce vomiting.

2.Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker from

Get medical attention immediately.

the luggage compartment.

3.Adhere the sticker in the driver's field of vision.

4.Shake filler bottle A.

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5.Screw filler hose B onto the filler bottle.

The settings for Tire Pressure Monitoring must be

Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting

The filler bottle is now open.

update on the multi-purpose display after filling the

Platform or Garage lift

tire with sealant.

6.Unscrew valve cap from tire valve F.

Please see the chapter “SETTING TIRE SEALANT/

f The car must be raised only at the illustrated

7.Remove valve insert E from the tire valve with

SEALING SET” on Page 140.

jacking points.

valve turner D.

Please see the chapter “LIFTING THE VEHICLE

Keep the valve insert in a clean and dry place.

Car care instruction

WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM OR GARAGE LIFT”

8.Remove plug C of the filler hose B.

After drying, any sealant that emerges can be

on Page 298.

peeled off like a film.

Please see the chapter “RAISING VEHICLE

9.Push filler hose onto the tire valve.

WITH THE JACK” on Page 192.

10.Hold filler bottle higher than the level of the tire

Warning!

f Lifting at any other place may damage the

valve and press it together forcefully until the

vehicle or may result in personal injury.

Risk of accident, resulting in serious

bottle is completely emptied into the tire.

personal injury or death.

11.Pull filler hose off the tire valve.

Caution!

Have the tire replaced by a specialist work-

12.Twist the valve insert firmly into the tire valve

shop as soon as possible.

Serious personal injury or death and/or

using the valve turner.

serious damage to the engine or the vehicle

Avoid hard acceleration and high cornering

may occur, if you lift the vehicle improperly.

13.Inflate the tire.

speeds.

Set the prescribed tire pressure.

f Never lift the vehicle at any other place than

Do not exceed maximum speed of 50 mph

Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURES,

the jacking points.

(80 km/h).

COLD (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 354.

f Never lift the vehicle by the engine, transmis-

Please always observe the safety and opera-

14.Screw valve cap onto the tire valve.

sion or axles.

ting instructions, which can be found in the

15.Check the tire pressure after driving for around

separate operating instructions for the sealant

f Do not damage any sensitive components in

10 minutes.

and on the compressor.

the vicinity of the jacking points.

If the tire pressure is less than 22 psi (1.5 bar),

do not continue driving.

If a value of more than 22 psi (1.5 bar) is indi-

cated, correct the pressure to the prescribed

value.

16.Please consult your authorized Porsche

dealer.

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