6 Weird Quirks and Features of the Porsche Cayenne

In this video, I share 6 weird quirks and features that the Porsche Cayenne has. Some are not so obvious, in fact it took me putting almost 40,000 miles on my 2010 Cayenne GTS over the course of the past 2 years to even learn about 4 out of the 6 features on my list. So what are they? Let's watch the video to find out!
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[@67hayden]

I owned my 2008 for 2 years before I learned you can open the rear hatch glass independently from the hatch itself! Now I use that feature almost daily.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yup! Loaded with neat features like that. Awesome SUV's all around, hope you enjoy yours in good health!

[@rondas7772]

How do you do it lol! I need to know this

[@1998Disturbed]

I told my dad those cut outs by the headlights on his cayenne where sprayers and he didn't believe me and I made a bet and won cause of this video lmao

[@TexasRealEstate]

Haha! That's awesome, glad I helped you win!

[@1998Disturbed]

@@TexasRealEstate lol thank you! I couldn't figure out how to activate them

[@Stubahn]

I'd like seeing X-rays of your spine after 40K more miles driving the Cayenne in that position. I'd like to see you reading the Cayenne manual cover to cover. You inadvertently discovered that you had headlight washers? This is just some sick twisted joke; right? More? Passenger under-seat stowage was originally designed and fitted as the fire extinguisher compartment in the Gen 1 version - it was standard in the Turbo and as an option in the S model - pull out the rubber extinguisher insert and viola! storage compartment as standard equipment. If you were to keep your GTS for another four years or so, you'd probably discover the dual DC accessory sockets located in the passenger left side foot-well below the heater core, in addition to the two DC sockets in the hatch area. Other DeMuro type quirks to obsess on - Open the glove box (where the manual you just started browsing resides) and look on the outer frame for a small dial and snowflake icon - turn the dial to the snowflake, turn on the AC, toss a six of Coronas in the glove during a heatwave, arrive in the desert and pop open an icy cold one. Push a tiny button under the left side of your rear-view mirror, and a small green light will illuminate - this is your anti-glare/anti-dazzle feature that will automatically filter out surface reflections and dim headlights that appear in your rear-view. Above the rear-view, you'll find a folded small plastic visor between your sun visors - that folds out to block sunlight that may otherwise impede your rear-view vision. On your main center dash panel there's an "ECON" button - push it and it'll dis-engage the drive-belt tension created by the AC motor's pulley shaft bearing - result? Less wear on the AC unit when not in use, better fuel ECONomy, improved engine power-band and throttle response. Open windows, sunroof, push "Lock" icon on your remote once, then promptly push and continue depressing the "Lock" icon - windows, etc., will automatically close after the locks activate. When the Cayenne is locked and securely closed - Guess what happens if you repeat the steps; this time using the "Unlock" icon?

[@TexasRealEstate]

I appreciate you watching! And no, I'm not joking lol... I haven't read the owners manual back to back and have no desire to do so, although I have referenced it at times for things unrelated to this video. I appreciate you sharing those insights! Was familiar with most. I didn't know about the fire extinguisher in earlier versions, nor the function of the ECON button. Thanks for sharing!

[@brian.z6592]

These info are awesomely useful!!

[@Jdsofar]

Your saying because the seat is so leaned back it’s bad for the back????

[@alexislewis4553]

❤

[@GHOST-im3xh]

The Cayennes have two sun visors. The GTS & the Turbo have a aux air line under the passenger seat where you can connect a hose and inflate the tires. The GTS is a limited model unlike the regular S and the engine is a little bit different from the standard 4.8 different pistons and different block quality & materials this is why you see cylinder scoring less than in the regular 4.8. The GTS is couple cm lower ride height than all of the Cayennes at standard height. The Cayenne GTS is an amazing machine and if you are a mechanic and you worked on one of these you'll know exactly why I'm saying this. Porsche is Porsche for a reason. Their cars are amazing.

[@TexasRealEstate]

100%, love the build quality of Porsche's especially the more top of the line models like the GTS.

[@GP_Nitro]

I have a 957 S and it has the air line with its hose, maybe it came standard with the GTS and Turbo and an extra in the S version?

[@GHOST-im3xh]

@@GP_Nitro Yes, it is an extra - on an extra because it can come only with an air suspension option even tho for some weird reason I saw 957 S model with air suspension and no aux line 🤔

[@kissumisha]

If you select Sport and ALSO disable PSM, the car gets even more aggressive. This car is so well balanced that the stability and traction helpers are redundant, it has an amazing chassis setup (with air suspension that is)

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thanks for sharing! And yup, I loved the setup with the air suspension. 👍

[@wesleyinman7036]

How do you disable PSM? I am unaware of what that even is. Please and thank you.

[@kissumisha]

@@wesleyinman7036 It's the button that says PSM 😅 Now you make me wonder if all cayennes have it. It's on the console, just above the radio. It disables traction control, slip and a few other bits depending on which extras you have).

[@wesleyinman7036]

@@kissumisha I will look for it, but never saw it. My cayenne doesn't have the rear video camera like seen in this video but it does have the front light car wash. Its so weird. I love this thing but I swear everyone who has one has different options LMAO. I genuinely appreciate your time. Thank you!!

[@kissumisha]

@@wesleyinman7036 no prob. Yes, every porsche is quite unique in terms of extras.

[@vdubing01]

I had no clue about the storage under the passenger seat. Very cool. Excited about that.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yeah it's pretty neat to find a hidden compartment to store things in. 👍

[@theunforgiven1027]

Great Video. Thanks for the headlight washer hint!

[@TexasRealEstate]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@matthewkirby5394]

Same here..didnt know how to operate the washer function

[@gumbie007]

OMG! It’s Doug’s brother doing car reviews on KZbin!!! 😂 😆 👍

[@TexasRealEstate]

That's a huge compliment! Lol! I appreciate it 😎🙌

[@insanecrash6295]

good info !

[@TexasRealEstate]

Glad you enjoyed the info!

[@Nels242]

Owned a '08 957 S past two years, forgot about the key unlock/lock to roll all windows to air out a hot vehicle! Thank you for that! Another nice feature is the side mirrors dial has a backup passenger side auto tilt and a setting to fold mirrors in.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Glad you found the video helpful! Thanks for watching!

[@everettlondon1384]

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[@everettlondon1384]

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[@keanujayce356]

@Everett London you are welcome :)

[@Lenaxxom]

thanks man!

[@TexasRealEstate]

You bet!

[@eddherring4972]

I think that is the most uncomfortable driving position I’ve ever seen! For remote lowering or raising windows press & hold unlock to lower and lock to raise, you don’t need to put the key in. This is common to a huge array of cars, not just Porsche.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Funny you say that, from my perspective it's the most comfortable out of any car I've ever driven and that's the driving position I like best. In terms of the remote lowering / raising windows that works with BMW's but definitely didn't on my Cayenne.

[@eddherring4972]

@@TexasRealEstate works for my 911 and Boxster so I don’t know why it wouldn’t work on a Cayenne. As far as the driving position is concerned it just looks like you’re scrunched up below the steering wheel, just an observation, not a criticism.

[@mikenkk1]

Wow! I've had my 2004 CTT for ten years and didn't know about the drawer under the passenger seat; thanks! I've always thought it stupid to have the battery under the driver's seat, instead of the passenger seat. I just assumed some very important stuff was under the passenger seat.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Glad to share! And you've got to love the German engineering! They always find complicated ways to do things haha

[@shorttslake]

Two things, One quirk one not so much. 1, you can open the rear gate with the key fob but you can't close it with the key fob. 2, if you touch the turn signal stock once during lane changes the turn signal flashes three times. I use that feature everyday.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Great points! I do that as well but didn't think to mention that. And I always wanted a lift gate close button on the key fob lol.

[@catty679]

The compartment under the seat is where the sat nav goes if you have it. Good to see the headlight washers, need to check mine to see if it has them.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yeah it's funny, I didn't realize it had headlight washers until I accidentally engaged them while using the windshield wipers one day... By that time I had put a good 35,000 miles on it without knowing that was a feature. Lol. Mine has the GPS build in so as a result but that's definitely a good place to keep one as needed.

[@HamFists]

@@TexasRealEstate Satnav is under seat with PCM 2.0. This has the 3.0

[@robtozier5746]

You are sitting way to close to the dash. Slide the seat back. If you get in an accident kiss your knees goodbye.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thank you for noticing that I will take it into consideration and see if I can get used to a new seat position. Ever since I started driving when I was 15 in my 1987 924S, I grew accustomed to sitting as close as possible, I feel like it puts me in a better position for both the pedals and steering wheel but I'm fairly tall so I can definitely adjust back some I just have to get used to the feel.

[@dboi8810]

Thanks for the video I have a question can I put the pccm+ into my 2010 Porsche cayenne gts?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Not sure on that, I'd probably ask on the Porsche / Rennlist discussion forum.

[@dboi8810]

@@TexasRealEstate thank you

[@turbotimes265]

Good video mate! 💪🏽Still own your GTS Cayenne?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thank you! Not anymore. Sold it after clocking a fun 40k miles. 🙂

[@treunotre2237]

I am looking into one like yours or the Turbo S. I didn't know about the tray under the seat, or the headlight washer. I thought it had one but I wasn't sure. I want one really bad. Just not a really bad one. 🙂

[@TexasRealEstate]

The Turbo S seems like an awesome vehicle! To me it seems like it's like the GTS, just on another level with the additional upgrades and Turbocharged power. Best wishes with the search, hope you find a very nice example for a great price! 😎👍

[@BarbermanMalik]

Thanks for sharing this video oh, I didn't know it had headlights washer

[@TexasRealEstate]

You're welcome! I was surprised when I found that out as well. Thanks for watching the video!

[@algalca6418]

have you ever had problems with the air suspension or changed any component? I just bought a 2008 Cayenne S with 10,000 miles and i heard that the air suspension ir very reliable but expensive to replace...

[@TexasRealEstate]

Never had any issues with my air suspension over all the miles I put on mine. Seems very reliable from everything I've ever seen and heard, especially compared to Mercedes-Benz.

[@chaly23]

does it has the air compressor to inflate tires like the turbo or turbo s?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yes it does.

[@richardfitzmaurice6508]

I'm curious if you drop the suspension to lowest setting and then park up and turn off ignition does it reset or will it start at selected level?

[@TexasRealEstate]

If I remember correctly, it'll stay at the lowest level while parked if you do that.

[@richardfitzmaurice6508]

@@TexasRealEstate Nice!!! Thanks for the feedback Tyler 😀

[@movieclipz5034]

Do these have folding side mirrors? and would I be able to fold them in before I drive into a narrow garage? Thanks

[@TexasRealEstate]

They sure do! You can always fold them in when needed for parking.

[@SimonTAMG]

@@TexasRealEstate Would be good to know if they fold in automatically when you lock the car? I have not seen anyone cover this in any of the reviews

[@KAIDENFC31]

I have an 05 Porsche cayenne turbo, how do you fold the rear seats down? Are there any detailed videos?

[@TexasRealEstate]

If it's anything like the Cayenne GTS, you have to release and lift the bottom cushions up first, and then release the seat backs after. I didn't make a video about this and have since sold mine.

[@joseadante2874]

i have cayenne s 2009 model, im driving it for 8 years now, i just found out that there is a built in air compressor for tapping additional air to your tires and the plug is under the passenger seat in front.

[@TexasRealEstate]

I think mine was missing that but I have heard that's what that compartment under my passenger seat was for. Very neat!

[@aldo5083]

That’s the 2010 Cayenne gts I noticed does it have the two sun visors on the drivers side? The heated steering wheel and the cooled glove compartment?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Yes it does have 2 sun visors on the drivers side, good catch. And I believe the steering wheel can be heated but pretty sure mine didn't have that option. Glove box was cooled as well. 🙂

[@queenofthepak1059]

I would like to know that this bag in the back seat , middle compartment?? When you open this square box thanks

[@TexasRealEstate]

It's an arm rest.

[@Stubahn]

Beg to differ with Tyler's reply. The bag located above the rear seat center arm rest and storage compartment is a Ski Bag. It's accessible only with the rear seat in the upright position. From the opened hatch behind the center of the back seat, that square shaped panel will open and expose a long 240cm length folded bag. With the rear seat middle arm rest folded down, you can load up to four pair of alpine skis or two snow boards from the hatch. It's a great feature. My 7 series BMW has the same setup. It eliminates the need for a ski rack or having to take them off at night if staying up in the mountains. Hint: clean snow and any crap off the boards before putting them in the bag to avoid cleaning up excessive pools of water and sludge once you're home.

[@cecillechambers3413]

Thanks So much I didn’t know. Water blockage in my doors is a problem

[@TexasRealEstate]

Glad the video was helpful!

[@dionhammond8700]

I just got my Turbo and had no idea about the buttons on back of wheel LOL

[@TexasRealEstate]

Learn something new everyday! 👍

[@2ndProtects1st]

I recently acquired a Cayenne GTS, and I can’t get it to stay in sport mode and comfort as default at start.

[@TexasRealEstate]

As far as I know, there isn't a way to keep it in those modes as a default. I would always put mine into comfort and more often than not, sport mode upon startup.

[@edwardhanat6145]

i have a 2010 i didnt know about steer wheel light button

[@TexasRealEstate]

Glad I helped you figure out something new about yours!

[@WillertMorris]

All new information

[@TexasRealEstate]

Awesome to hear!

[@CompleteBeautyTreat]

How do you turn off the rear wiper lol it’s driving me crazy

[@TexasRealEstate]

The control should be somewhere on the windshield wiper stalk. I believe you can twist it towards the end to adjust the speed.

[@SuperPervis]

Just click wiper selector directly to you or away from you to activate or turn off rear wiper. It drove me krazy one day as well... On a dry sunny day i hit it some how by mistake. Lol

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[@TexasRealEstate]

😎👍

[@Bozziolinni]

Have owned this car for 10 years now and literally just found out what those buttons behind the steering is for. Wtfff

[@TexasRealEstate]

Haha! That's hilarious. Took me driving mine 40k miles to figure it out while driving at night one time lol.

[@2ndProtects1st]

How do you keep its transmission at sport mode at every time you start?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Good question.

[@Chrysaor_]

I have an 06 turbo s and it doesn’t default to a certain mode. It stays on whatever I last had it on

[@lioneldunn9899]

Also has cigarette /charging port under the passenger side dash

[@TexasRealEstate]

Indeed, thank you for the input! 👍

[@timgoddard7242]

B U T T O N

[@TexasRealEstate]

😄

[@driversseat1707]

Plan you show me how the air conditioner works

[@TexasRealEstate]

When parked, you hit the switch up to raise or down to lower.

[@bigbeatboutique]

My Turbo has AC in the glove box

[@TexasRealEstate]

Forgot to mention that. Good point!

[@Kessler1996]

The only weird quirks and features I found here were in this guy's glitchy body language...

[@TexasRealEstate]

I appreciate you watching the video! 😂

[@Kessler1996]

@@TexasRealEstate You're very welcome :) My comment was a bit mean, granted, so apologies for that, but thanks for (seemingly) taking the joke well enough

[@nyplantings2420]

Drag things out much?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulstrangers2943]

"Quirks and Features"belongs to Doug Demuro do not use them.

[@TexasRealEstate]

Shoutout to Doug 😉

[@mullholand]

I have a Cayenne Turbo and a Tesla Model X. The Tesla kills my Cayenne in almost every aspect.

[@TexasRealEstate]

I bet! That's awesome! 👍

[@kaanaltuntas9324]

Too Old bro

[@TexasRealEstate]

Maybe I'll get something newer next time lol

[@stephenmcdowell9210]

Ill just stick to my Lexus rx thanks, I noticed that you had to put the key in twice to get the windows to go down rubbish, my Lexus rx you can put the windows down from your house, and if you forget to put the windows back up you can also do this from your key fob from the house, Lexus is away in front of Porsche in terms of realibility and comfort, I bought a brand new Lexus rx way back in 2010 it has 448000 miles on it now no problems what so ever and it's a 400h hybrid absolutely brilliant vehicle, wouldn't swap you for a Porsche cayenne, no chance,,plus the Lexus rx is far easier to maintain and run and it seems you never need any parts, although I put a radiator in mine because a stone jumped up from a lorry in front of me and it went through the radiator, aaah well you can't have it all hoho

[@TexasRealEstate]

Well done on a great purchase! Glad you're happy with your Lexus. 👍

[@jansitarski5995]

What about the compressor under the front passenger seat?

[@TexasRealEstate]

Mine has an empty compartment. I guess that was for a compressor?

[@jansitarski5995]

There should be a compressor tank on the left next to the spare wheel in the luggage compartment.