Get Communication & Audio Controls Guide for Porsche Cayenne SUV Fourth Generation (2026)

Communication & Audio Controls

A. Main menu

B. Sub menu (Depending on the setting,

the submenu is hidden and appears

when your hand approaches the

touch display.)

C. Home screen (Factory-set and

individually set functions are displayed.

Content from dierent categories can

be individually grouped in tiles. A tile

contains either a direct jump to the

relevant menu or direct access to a

function. A total of six dierent layouts

can be congured.)

D. Back button

E. Context-dependent search

F. Header with quick selection

(e.g., display of the selected media

source. Tap to open the quick selection.)

G. Options and short options (most

important settings) for each menu item

H. Connection and status symbols

(e.g., display of dierent functions

and temperature or time display.

Tap to open the quick selection.)

I. Info widget (When opened, the

factory-set and individually set

functions are displayed. Swipe

How do I operate the Porsche Communication Management

(PCM) System?

Many vehicle functions are operated and congured via the 12.3” touch-based Porsche

Communication Management (PCM) System. Major vehicle functions, such as navigation or

driving options, are located along the le-hand navigation bar. This will appear whenever

the driver’s hand nears the screen. The menus are operated by touchscreen in the same way

as a smartphone. On the right side of the display, an info widget can be expanded, which

enables display and operation of navigation, current music, or climate control .

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How do I operate the touch display?

A. Tap (select): Briey tap the touch display

with your nger. Example: Select function or

activate/deactivate checkbox.

B. Long press: Press the touch display with your

nger for longer. Example: Save station as a

favorite in the Media main menu.

C. Horizontal swipe: Swipe the touch display

horizontally with your nger. Example: Scroll

favorites horizontally.

D. Vertical swipe (scroll and switch): Swipe

the touch display vertically with your nger.

Example: Search through lists manually or switch the Info widget.

E. Vertical swipe (scroll): Swipe the touch display vertically using two ngers to tilt the

map in the Navigation main menu.

How do I operate the rotary push button?

1. Turn the rotary push button until the desired

function is highlighted.

2. Press the rotary push button to activate the

highlighted function.

HELPFUL TIP There is an Owner’s Manual built in

to the PCM. To access, simply go to:

CAR > CONTROL > Manual

How do I congure the home screen in the PCM system?

The contents of the home screen in the Porsche

Communication Management (PCM) System

are congurable. Some of the categories

oered are navigation, climate, phone, drive,

and vehicle settings.

To congure:

• Step 1: > Options > Congure Home.

• Step 2: Select, hold, and move the desired category into any

tile in the le-hand layout and drop into the tile.

• Step 3: Swipe in the tile to select the preferred contents.

• Step 4: If you want to remove a tile from the layout, drag the

tile upwards or replace it with another tile.

Note: The home screen layout can be recongured under “Switch Layout.”

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How do I pair my cell phone to the Cayenne?

On the Cayenne, you can connect your cell phone with the vehicle via Bluetooth®.

Ensure the Bluetooth® function of your phone is activated and visible.

1. PHONE > Search for new phone

2. Select a cellphone from the device list. A six-digit Bluetooth

code is

generated and displayed in the PCM system, and on the cellphone.

3. Compare the Bluetooth

code in the PCM system and on the cellphone.

4. If the Bluetooth

code in PCM and on the cellphone match, conrm.

Enter the PIN for the external SIM card in PCM if necessary. When the phone is

successfully connected, the numeric input KEYPAD menu is displayed in PCM.

Where are the USB ports located?

Two USB ports are located in the center armrest

(A). Additionally, there are two more USB ports in

the rear center console.

How do I operate Apple CarPlay®?

If equipped with an iPhone® device, Apple CarPlay®

is a smarter, safer way to use your iPhone® in your

car. It takes the things you want to do with your

phone while driving and puts them right within the

PCM display. You can get directions, make calls,

send and receive messages, and listen to music.

1. Connect the iPhone® to the USB port (A) in

the center armrest. Either port will work.

2. Conrm on the PCM display that you wish to use Apple CarPlay®. The available apps

are displayed and Apply CarPlay® will open. The Apple CarPlay® icon will display on

the main menu bar when it is connected to the PCM system.

HELPFUL TIP We recommend that you install the latest iOS® version for your iPhone®.

Why are certain Porsche Communication Management (PCM)

System features disabled while driving?

While driving, certain functionality of the PCM system is disabled for your safety such

as Bluetooth® pairing of a mobile device, switching between paired mobile devices, and

inputting a navigation address manually. If you need to enter an address while driving,

using the Voice Control feature oers a safe and convenient means to perform this

function. Additional details can be found in your Owner’s Manual.

How do I search for a destination within the Navigation menu?

There are multiple ways to search for a destination

within the Navigation menu of the PCM system.

To enter the Navigation menu, select the

option on the main menu bar.

A. Find/enter a destination:

• Select

in the PCM header

(RECOMMENDED OPTION)

• Select

> Destination Input

B. Select previous destination.

C. Enter Points of Interest (POI).

Address Entry

D. Voice Input.

E. Integrated Search (search in PCM memory).

F. Online Search (must have data connection established).

What enhancements does my Cayenne have with

Porsche Connect services?

With Porsche Connect services activated, you can enhance your infotainment experience

with some of the following features:

• Porsche Voice Pilot Natural Speech • Satellite Maps for Navigation

• Real-time Trac Information • Online Map Updates for Navigation

• News • Weather

• And More!

If your Porsche Connect services have yet to be activated, contact your Porsche Sales

Professional today or call Porsche Connect support at 1-800-PORSCHE.

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What do I want to do? What do I say?

Change the reception range (Set/switch on) Tuner e.g., FM/AM/SiriusXM/

online radio

Select station Select Station

NOTE: Only stations that can currently be

received can be spoken.

Set a station that can currently be received (Tune to) Station e.g., Station XY

NOTE: Only stations that can currently be

received can be spoken.

Enter frequency (Select) Frequency e.g., 91.1 FM

NOTE: Directly selecting a frequency may

cause the reception range to change.

What do I want to do? What do I say?

Use natural voice commands EXAMPLE: Play something from the SD card.

I want to hear rock music.

NOTE: As an alternative to actual commands,

the PCM can recognize natural voice

commands (not available in all languages).

Change the media source Play e.g. SD card/USB/Bluetooth

Select artist/album/track/genre Play (artist) e.g., Allan Taylor

Play (album) e.g., Songs for the Road

Play (track) e.g., “Let the Music Flow”

Play (genre) e.g., Rock

NOTE: Only artists/albums/tracks/genres

that are available in the active media source

can be spoken.

Play music similar to current track Play similar music.

Call voicemail Call voicemail

Call contact Call contact/Show contacts/The system

asks for the name of the contact.

Voice commands for radio

Voice commands for media

How do I operate Porsche Voice Pilot in the Cayenne?

Activating Porsche Voice Pilot:

1.) Briey press the on the control lever. You will

hear an acoustic signal and the will appear on the

PCM display. 2.) Say your intended voice command.

NOTE: It is highly recommended to have a data

connection and Porsche Connect activated before

using the Porsche Voice Pilot system.

Adjusting Porsche Voice Pilot Settings: CAR

> CONTROL

> System >

Voice Control and select the desired setting.

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What do I want to do? What do I say?

Use natural voice commands (Set/switch on) Tuner e.g., FM/AM/SiriusXM/

online radio

Select Station Select Station

EXAMPLES:

I would like to call John Doe

Call John Doe on his cell phone

Show me my call list

Redial the last number

NOTE: As an alternative to actual commands,

PCM can recognize natural voice commands

(not available in all languages).

Open the redial feature Redial

Enter phone number Select Dial number/Number e.g., 0711 911

12345/The system asks for the telephone

number/The number you entered is called.

Call voicemail Call voicemail

Call contact Call contact/Show contacts/The system

asks for the name of the contact.

What do I want to do? What do I say?

Use natural voice commands EXAMPLES:

What’s the latest in news headlines?

Read out the news headlines.

I like to see the weather report.

NOTE: As an alternative to actual commands,

PCM can recognize natural voice commands

(not available in all languages).

News EXAMPLE:

Show me the news

Weather EXAMPLES:

Show me the weather

How’s the weather in e.g., New York?

Will it rain tomorrow?

Voice commands for phone (

Phone is connected to PCM)

Voice commands for apps

Communication & Audio Controls for Your Porsche Cayenne SUV Fourth Generation (2026)

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