Repair Manual 2012 Porsche Cayenne
If you’re looking for an SUV that offers plenty of cargo space, the ability to tow more than 7,000 pounds and that has luxury and fun to drive appeal, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne is your answer. Key Features All three models include a traction system and all-wheel drive, power liftgate, and a start-stop feature that causes the engine to stop when idling to save fuel. Available upgrades include ceramic-composite brakes that lengthen rotor lifespan and improve braking distance, and Torque Vectoring Plus, which improves the amount of power to the rear wheel when cornering to improve steering.
Changes for 2012 The changes for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne include carpet upgrades on the seat backs and cargo area for all models. The Turbo model features larger disc brakes in the front, and has an available power kit that boosts the horsepower to 540. What We Like While this is in the SUV class, the Cayenne manages to handle more like a sports car thanks to Porsche design. Add in that this model year delivers improved comfort and a quieter ride and you have an SUV that is so much more than others available are. What Concerns Us While classed as an SUV, the 2012 Porsche Cayenne only seats five people. If you need more seating for passengers, you may need to consider other luxury SUVs that include third row seating. Available Models There are three models available of the 2012 Porsche Cayenne: the S, S Hybrid and the Turbo.
The base model features a 3.6-liter V6 that delivers 300 horsepower, 295 lb-ft of torque and 16/23 mpg city/highway for the automatic and 15/22 mpg for the manual. The S model includes a 4.8-liter V8 that offers 400 horsepower and 369 ft-lb of torque, while providing 16/22 mpg city/highway fuel economy.
The S Hybrid boasts a supercharged 3.0-liter V6 with two electric motors that offers 380 horsepower, 427 ft-lb of torque and 20/24 mpg city/highway. The Turbo model includes a supercharged 4.8-liter V8 that provides 500 horsepower, 516 ft-lb of torque and 16/22 mpg city/highway fuel economy. Major Recalls There are two major recalls issued for the 2012 Porsche Cayenne. The first is for the turbine wheel that has a casting defect. This defect could cause a fracture that could result in decreased performance and a turbine shaft fracture.
The second recall is for the headlamp modules, which could become detached from the fender. This could cause visibility issues that increases crash risk. Common Issues The most commonly reported issue with this vehicle is due to the comfort entry feature, which saves user settings for seats and mirrors, failing to save the settings.
Page: 108 Risk of damage to the emission control system. If the warning light on the instrument panel continues flashing even when you have eased off the accelerator pedal, the emission control system may overheat.
Stop as soon as possible in a safe place. Make sure that combustible materials, such as dry grass or leaves, cannot come into contact with the hot exhaust system. Switch off the engine. Have the fault corrected. Acoustic signals A speaker in the instrument panel generates acoustic signals.
The warning message 'Fault Instrument cluster/ ParkAssist sound' will appear on the multipurpose display of the instrument panel if a speaker fault occurs. The speaker cannot generate acoustic signals. Please see the chapter 'OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES' on. Compass on the Dashboard The outer ring of the compass turns while the vehicle is driving and shows the four cardinal directions and intermediate directions.
The display in the middle shows the altitude (A) and the degrees (B). The units for the compass can be set on the multi-purpose display:. Please see the chapter 'SETTING UNITS' on. The compass display can also be switched off:.
Please see the chapter 'SWITCHING OFF COMPASS DISPLAY ON THE DASHBOARD' on. Operating the Multi-Purpose Display on the Instrument Panel On the multi-purpose display, you can view information relating to the relevant vehicle equipment, operate the audio source (radio, CD, iPod, etc.), check the oil level, check the tire pressure or operate the navigation system. You can also modify different vehicle settings in the ' Vehicle' menu.
Porsche Cayenne Owners Manual 2012
It is not possible to describe all details of the functions in this Owner's Manual. The examples clearly demonstrate the functional principle and clarify the menu structure. Operating On-Board Systems While Driving Setting or operating the on-board computer, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving could distract you from the traffic. You could lose control of the vehicle. Operate the equipment while driving only if the traffic situation allows you to do so safely. Carry out any complicated operating or setting procedures only when the vehicle is stationary.