2011-2017 Porsche Cayenne SUV Windows and Sliding Roofs User Manual
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Windows and Sliding Roofs 79
Windows and Sliding Roofs
Power Windows............................................ 80
Sliding/Lifting Roof....................................... 83
Panorama Roof System ................................ 85
Emergency Operation of Sliding/Lifting Roof
or Panorama Roof System ............................ 88
80 Windows and Sliding Roofs
Power Windows
When opening and closing the windows,
particularly in one-touch operation, parts of the
body could become trapped between the moving
window and fixed parts of the vehicle.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when the
windows close.
f Always remove ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons could injure themselves
by operating the power windows.
f Do not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Information
f Always keep the side windows closed while
driving off-road.
Operational readiness of power windows
The power windows are ready for operation:
– With ignition switched on.
– After the ignition is switched off and before the
driver’s or passenger’s door is first opened,
but for a maximum of 10 minutes.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
C - Left rear power window
D - Right rear power window
Opening/closing windows
Opening window with the rocker switch
f Press rocker switch for the relevant window
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
f Pull rocker switch for the relevant window until
the window has reached the desired position.
Power Window
Operation
Blocking the Driver’s
Vision
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Power window switch in the passenger's door
Information
The rocker switches have a two-stage function.
These two detent positions can be felt clearly
when you actuate the switch.
– First setting – manual operation
If the switch in question is moved to the first
setting, the window is opened or closed
manually.
The window stops when the switch is released.
– Second setting – one-touch operation
If the switch in question is moved completely
to the second setting, the window is opened or
closed automatically.
Actuate the switch again to stop the window at
the desired position.
Power window switch in the rear door
Information
If a window is blocked during closing, it will stop
and open again by several inches.
If the window is blocked a second time within
approximately 10 seconds, one-touch operation
is disabled for this window.
The window can be closed manually. The window
then closes with its full closing force.
One-touch operation is enabled again once the
window has been closed completely using the
manual closing function or after 10 seconds if the
switch is not actuated again.
If one-touch operation is disabled after the window
is blocked, the window will close with its full
closing force when the manual closing function
is used.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the windows close.
Manual Functioning of
Power Windows
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Disabling the controls in the rear
The power window buttons on the rear doors and
the control panel on the rear center console,
except the rear central locking button, can be
disabled by pressing the safety button in the
control panel on the driver’s door.
Switching child protection on/off
f Press the safety button .
The indicator light in the safety button lights up
if child protection is active.
Storing end position of the door windows
after connecting the vehicle battery
The end positions of the door windows are lost
when the battery is disconnected and
reconnected. One-touch operation of the windows
is disabled.
Perform these steps for all windows:
1. Close the window completely once by pulling
the rocker switch.
2. If the window is completely closed, briefly pull
the rocker switch again.
3. Open the window completely once by pressing
the rocker switch.
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Sliding/Lifting Roof
The electric sliding/lifting roof is made of tinted
single-sheet safety glass. It has a sliding roof
cover that can be continuously adjusted manually
to protect against the direct entry of sunlight.
The sliding/lifting roof can be slid open or lifted at
the rear.
If there are persons or animals in the movement
range of the sliding/lifting roof, parts of the body
could become trapped or crushed.
f Take care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the sliding/lifting roof is operated.
f Always remove ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves when operating the sliding/lifting
roof.
f In case of danger, operate the sliding roof
button in the opposite direction.
Operational readiness of the sliding/
lifting roof
The sliding/lifting roof is ready for operation:
– With ignition switched on.
– After the ignition is switched off and before the
driver’s or passenger’s door is first opened,
but for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Operating sliding/lifting roof
The sliding/lifting roof is operated using the button
in the overhead operating console.
The sliding roof button has a two-stage function
for all directions of motion. These two detent
positions can be felt clearly when you actuate the
switch.
– First setting – manual operation
If the button is moved to the first setting in one
direction, the sliding/lifting roof is adjusted
manually in the relevant direction.
Adjustment stops when the button is released.
– Second setting – one-touch operation
If the button is moved completely to the
second setting, the sliding/lifting roof is
opened or closed automatically.
Actuate the switch again in any direction to
stop the sliding/lifting roof in the desired
position.
Information
– The sliding/lifting roof does not function at
extremely high vehicle speeds or at extremely
low temperatures.
– The sliding/lifting roof has a force limiter.
If obstructed during the closing process,
the sliding/lifting roof opens again
immediately.
Noise-optimized position when opening
The sliding/lifting roof slides open both in manual
mode and one-touch operation mode until it
reaches the best end position from the point of
view of noise.
Opening sliding/lifting roof fully
Actuate the button again in opening
direction to open the sliding/lifting roof fully.
When fully opened, the sliding/lifting roof may
generate wind noise depending on the speed of
the vehicle.
Sliding Roof Operation
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Storing end position of the sliding/lifting
roof
The end positions of the sliding/lifting roof are lost
if the vehicle battery is disconnected/reconnected
or flat, after emergency starting with jumper
cables, the electrical fuse for the sliding/lifting
roof is replaced or after emergency operation.
When storing the end position, the force limiter is
not available and the sliding/lifting roof will close
with full force.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when the
sliding/lifting roof closes.
The vehicle must be stationary in order to store
the end position for the sliding/lifting roof.
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press button forward in closing direction
and hold in position.
The process for storing the end position
begins after approximately 10 seconds.
Press and hold the button until the roof has
stopped moving completely.
The process takes a maximum of 20 seconds.
Start the storing process again if the button is
released before the roof has stopped moving
completely.
Emergency operation of sliding/lifting
roof
If the sliding/lifting roof is defective, it can be
closed or opened manually using a hexagon key.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
OPERATION OF SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF OR
PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM” on page 88.
Sliding Roof Closing
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A - Sliding/lifting roof element
B - Fixed glass element
Panorama Roof System
The Panorama roof system comprises two roof
elements.
Roof element A can be moved in the vehicle’s
longitudinal direction by actuating the switch.
It can also be raised. This allows improved interior
ventilation.
Roof element B is a fixed glass element and
completes the Panorama roof system system.
If there are persons or animals in the movement
range of the Panorama roof system, parts of the
body could become trapped or crushed.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when
operating the Panorama roof system.
f Always remove ignition key when leaving the
vehicle or switch ignition off on vehicles with
Porsche Entry & Drive. Always take the ignition
key with you when leaving the vehicle.
Uninformed persons (e.g. children) could injure
themselves by operating the Panorama roof
system.
f In case of danger, press the Panorama roof
system button in the opposite direction.
Risk of damage when operating the Panorama
roof system if roof attachments are not fitted
correctly.
f Check that the roof attachments are properly
fitted before starting to drive.
f Make sure that there is sufficient clearance
between the Panorama roof system and the
fitted roof attachments.
Operational readiness of the Panorama
roof system
The Panorama roof system is ready for operation:
– When the ignition is switched on.
– After the ignition is switched off and before the
driver’s or passenger’s door is first opened,
but for a maximum of 10 minutes.
Operating the Panorama roof system
The Panorama roof system is operated using the
switch in the overhead operating console.
The sliding roof switch has a two-stage function
for all directions of motion. These two detent
positions can be felt clearly when you actuate the
switch.
– First setting – manual operation
If the switch is moved to the first setting in one
direction, the Panorama roof system is
adjusted manually in the relevant direction.
Adjustment stops when the button is released.
– Second setting – one-touch operation
If the switch is moved completely to the
second setting, the Panorama roof system is
opened or closed automatically.
Actuate the switch again in any direction to
stop the Panorama roof system at the desired
position.
Roof System Operation
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Information
The Panorama roof system does not function at
extremely high vehicle speeds or at extremely low
temperatures.
Opening the Panorama roof system fully
Actuate the switch again in opening
direction to open the Panorama roof system fully.
When fully opened, the Panorama roof system
may generate wind noise, depending on the speed
of the vehicle.
Storing end position of the Panorama roof
system
The end positions of the Panorama roof system
are lost if the vehicle battery is disconnected/
reconnected or flat, after emergency starting with
jumper cables, the electrical fuse for the
Panorama roof system is replaced or after
emergency operation.
Information
The end position of the roll-up sunblind may also
have to be stored.
f Always store the end position of the roof and
sunblind completely one after the other.
If the process for storing the end position is
interrupted, the process cannot be started for
the other drive mechanism.
For information on storing the end position of the
roll-up sunblind:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE ROLL-UP SUNBLIND” on
page 87.
When storing the end position, the force limiter is
not available and the Panorama roof system will
close with full force.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when
closing the Panorama roof system.
The vehicle must be stationary in order to store
the end position of the Panorama roof system.
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press button forward in closing direction
and hold in position.
The process for storing the end position
begins after approximately 10 seconds.
Press and hold the button until the roof has
stopped moving completely.
The process takes a maximum of 45 seconds.
Start the storing process again if the button is
released before the roof has stopped moving
completely.
Emergency operation of the Panorama
roof system
If the Panorama roof system is defective, it can be
closed or opened manually using a hexagon key.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY
OPERATION OF SLIDING/LIFTING ROOF OR
PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM” on page 88.
Storing Roof End
Position
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Roll-up sunblind
A roll-up sunblind is integrated in the Panorama
roof system and can be adjusted by actuating the
rocker switch in the roof console.
Opening/closing roll-up sunblind
The rocker switch has a two-stage function:
– First setting – manual operation
If the rocker switch is pressed to the first
setting, the roll-up sunblind opens or closes for
as long as the rocker switch is actuated.
– Second setting – one-touch operation
If the rocker switch is pressed completely,
the roll-up sunblind opens or closes to its end
position.
To open the roll-up sunblind:
f Press rocker switch back.
To close the roll-up sunblind:
f Press rocker switch forward.
Memory function while closing
The roof and roll-up sunblind cannot be closed at
the same time.
– If the rocker switch is pressed to the second
stage (one-touch operation) while closing the
roof, the roll-up sunblind closes to its end
position after the roof has reached its end
position.
– If the roof is closed (one-touch operation) while
closing the roll-up sunblind, the closing
movement of the roll-up sunblind will be
interrupted. The roll-up sunblind closes to its
end position after the roof has reached its end
position.
Automatic opening of roll-up sunblind
If the roof is opened while the roll-up sunblind is
closed, the roll-up sunblind also opens
automatically.
– When the roof is opened in the vehicle’s
longitudinal direction, the roll-up sunblind also
opens automatically.
– When the roof is opened in the tilt position,
the roll-up sunblind also opens automatically
by approx. 10 cm (ventilation position).
Information
When the roof is in tilt position, the roll-up sunblind
can only be closed as far as ventilation position.
Storing end position of the roll-up sunblind
The end positions of the roll-up sunblind are lost if
the vehicle battery is disconnected/reconnected
or flat, after emergency starting with jumper
cables, if the electrical fuse for the roll-up sunblind
is replaced or after emergency operation.
Information
The end position of the Panorama roof system
may also have to be stored.
f Always store the end position of the roof and
roll-up sunblind completely one after the other.
If the process for storing the end position is
interrupted, the process cannot be started for
the other drive mechanism.
For information on storing the end position of the
Panorama roof system:
f Please see the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE PANORAMA ROOF SYSTEM”
on page 86.
When storing the end position, the force limiter is
not available and the roll-up sunblind will close with
full force.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when
closing the roll-up sunblind.
Rollup Sun Blind
Operation
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The vehicle must be stationary in order to
store the end position of the roll-up sunblind.
The Panorama roof system and roll-up sunblind
must be closed.
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Press the rocker switch forward in closing
direction and hold in position.
The process for storing the end position
begins after approximately 10 seconds.
Press and hold the switch until the roll-up
sunblind has stopped moving completely.
The process takes a maximum of 45 seconds.
Start the storing process again if the switch
is released before the roll-up sunblind has
stopped moving completely.
Roll-up sunblind cleaning function
The vehicle must be stationary in order to activate
the roll-up sunblind cleaning function.
1. Switch on ignition.
2. Open the Panorama roof system completely.
3. Close the roll-up sunblind as far as possible.
4. Press and hold the rocker switch forward.
The roll-up sunblind starts to close after
3 seconds. Keep the rocker switch pressed
until the roll-up sunblind is closed fully.
5. Remove dirt (e.g. leaves).
To exit the cleaning function:
f Drive off. The roll-up sunblind opens
automatically.
or
Operate the Panorama roof system. The roll-up
sunblind opens automatically.
or
Open the roll-up sunblind with the rocker
switch.
Emergency Operation of Sliding/
Lifting Roof or Panorama Roof
System
If there are persons or animals in the movement
range of the sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof
system, parts of the body could become trapped
or crushed.
f Make sure that nobody can be injured when
operating the sliding/lifting roof or Panorama
roof system.
Emergency closing after repeated
intervention from the force limiter
f Remove the obstruction.
f Repeatedly press or press and hold the switch
in closing direction until the sliding/
lifting roof or Panorama roof system closes
and stops in closed position.
Emergency operation if the roof drive
mechanism fails
If the sliding/lifting roof or Panorama roof system
is defective, it can be closed or opened manually
using a hexagon key.
f Before using emergency operation, check
whether the fuse has blown.
For information on checking the electric fuse:
f Please see the chapter “CHANGING FUSES” on
page 286.
1. Take the hexagon key A out of the closing
element in the instrument panel on the driver’s
side.
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2. Unclip the clip-on frame on the overhead
operating console using your finger or
a screwdriver and carefully pull it down.
Make sure not to damage the clip-on frame.
3. Remove the clip-on frame completely.
4. Unclip the overhead operating console in
a downward direction using your finger or
a screwdriver and fold it down.
5. Insert the key fully into the motor and turn it
either to the left or right, depending on
whether you want to open or close the roof.
Press the key up while turning it so that it does
not slip out and become damaged.
6. Remove the key and put it back in its storage
position.
7. Clip in the overhead operating console and
clip-on frame.
f Have the fault remedied at your authorized
Porsche dealer.

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