Porsche Cayenne S owners manual page 245

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Off-Road Driving Maintenance note f Always make sure that the wheels touch the Please bear in mind that off-road driving subjects ground. Please read this chapter carefully before driving all vehicle components to considerably more wear f Before driving through water, check the water off road with your Porsche.than normal use, making professional inspection depth, the condition of the surface beneath it The information provided will familiarise you with and maintenance after each use a vital precondi-and the speed of the water. the special advantages of your vehicle, allowing tion for functioning and safety.f Look out for obstacles such as boulders, you to arrive at your destination safely every time.Grains of sand, dirt particles and other abrasive holes, tree stumps or ruts. We recommend practicing on less rugged terrain.materials entering the brakes can cause exces-f Always keep the sliding/lifting roof or sive wear or unpredictable braking action.Panorama roof system and the side windows Vehicles with SportDesign package closed while driving. Caution! Rules for off-road drivingf Do not depart from marked routes or paths. Risk of damage. On vehicles with Sport-f Ensure vehicle is equipped with approved all-f Respect Nature. Design package, front, rear, and side terrain tires.Always obey off-limits signs. member trim are painted and pulled down f Please observe the chapter “GROUND CLEA- lower. Off-road driving can seriously damage RANCE” on Page 390. these trim parts. f Activate Low Range. f When driving off-road, make sure these parts f Stow or fasten luggage and loads securely. are not damaged. Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR- f Make sure there is sufficient clearance MATION” on Page 213. between obstacles and the underside of the f If unknown terrain is obscured from view, ex- vehicle. amine it on foot first and traverse it with ex- f Avoid driving through water.treme caution. f Do not use side member trim as a running This way, obstacles are easier to recognise board. and damage to the vehicle is avoided. f Always drive with the engine running. Steering assistance is provided only with the engine running. f Drive slowly and uniformly. Shifting Gear, Traction Systems 245

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