Porsche Cayenne 2020, Owner'S Manual

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Off-Road Driving
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Crossing obstacles
NOTICE
There is a risk of damage to the underbody and
chassis parts if you do not drive properly over
obstacles.
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Always bear in mind the vehicle’s ground
clearance.
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Slowly drive over the middle of tree stumps,
boulders or other obstacles with one of the front
wheels.
e
Cross the obstacle with the rear wheel in the
same way.
When driving over obstacles, always remember the
following:
e Activate a suitable off-road driving program.
e Get your passenger to direct you if necessary.
e Avoid high engine speeds.
e Drive slowly.
Driving on sand
Loose sand is an especially tricky surface for off-
road driving. You can often become stuck in sand
within minutes if you do not drive correctly in such
situations.
When driving on sand, always remember the
following:
e Activate a suitable off-road driving program.
e Drive rapidly and do not stop under any circum-
stances. Otherwise, the vehicle will become
bogged down.
e
Follow existing tracks – provided they have not
been covered by wind-blown sand, are not too
deep and the vehicle’s ground clearance is
sufficient.
e Always bear in mind the vehicle’s ground
clearance.
e If you need to stop the vehicle on sand, choose a
downward slope if possible to allow you to drive
off again more easily.
When driving on slopes with soft sand:
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To achieve a high engine speed, use the manual
Tiptronic S selection mode M as well as the off-
road driving program if necessary.
If the vehicle still gets stuck:
e Do not spin the wheels. Instead, use branches,
mats or similar items to provide adequate trac-
tion so that you can drive out of the critical area.
Following track ruts when driving
off-road
NOTICE
The vehicle floor can be damaged when driving
through track ruts that are too deep.
e Always bear in mind the vehicle’s ground
clearance.
e Do not drive through ruts that are too deep.
Other vehicles leave ruts on many off-road tracks or
gravel roads.
e Always bear in mind the vehicle’s ground
clearance.
e Activate a suitable off-road driving program.
e If necessary, drive between the ruts with one
side of the vehicle on the grass verge.
e Avoid high engine speeds.
e Drive slowly.