Porsche Macan 2015 Owner's Manual
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The new Macan
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Macan design
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Contents
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Life, intensified 9
Macan concept 10
Macan design 12
Macan principle 20
Macan Turbo 24
Macan S 28
Power of imagination 93
Personalization 94
Porsche Car Configurator 97
Por s che E xclus ive 111
Panorama 114
Dynamics 33
Engine 34
Transmission 40
Chassis 42
Lighting 50
European Delivery 115
Technical data 116
Summary 120
Instinct 53
Safety 54
Environment 58
Index 122
Multitasking 63
Comfort 64
Assistance systems 86
Trans port 88
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There are those who understand that power is derived from precision.
That acceleration is a form of relaxation.
And satisfaction is found around every corner.
No question. This is who we created the new Macan for.
For the passionate, the driven.
After all, life is not a spectator sport.
Room for everything. Except compromise.
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Macan concept.
At Porsche, we’ve never believed in
bigger simply for the sake of size. Our
sports cars have tended to be compact,
no larger than needed to fulfill the aims of
performance, comfort, and utility. There’s
an intensity of purpose to a Porsche that
you can trace directly to this mindset.
We suspect that many of you may
look at life the same way: The more
intense and focused, the more pleasure
you derive from each moment.
That is the attitude embodied in
our newest Porsche, the Macan.
It is the compact SUV as only Porsche
engineers could have imagined it.
Concentrated and intense, but still
powerful and versatile. As efficient
as possible—given the priorities
of passenger safety and comfort.
We designed Macan to give you
ample room for active lifestyles.
But when it came to performance,
we left no room for compromise.
Macan. The first true sports car among
compact SUVs. A sports car that
distills the race-bred performance of
Porsche into a 5-door, 5-passenger
SUV that is practical enough for
every day, yet never ordinary.
The new Macan has emerged in
two distinct forms: the ultra sporty
Macan S and the high-performance
Macan Turbo. Each one unmistakable
in its own segment. Each one a
Porsche—from design and driving
dynamics to equipment specification.
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Totally new, yet unmistakable for anything but a Porsche.
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Exterior design.
What makes a Porsche a Porsche? The
fact that it is instantly recognizable,
some would answer. Others might say it’s
the face that stands out from the crowd.
Our designers would say that it’s
the Porsche DNA, an encoding
of essential traits passed from
generation to generation.
It’s a design language articulated across
65 years of Porsche sports car evolution.
It originated in the mind of our founders,
and through constant refinement in both
the wind tunnel and on the racetrack, it’s
given every Porsche its own unmistakable
character. And with the new Macan,
our development of it continues.
The Macan clearly shows the dominant
genes. The Porsche design traits include
the characteristic headlights integrated
in the hood. And the large air intakes
in the front fascia are just waiting to
inhale life. Every single second.
The hood stretches through to the wheel
arches. This lends the front a broad
and powerful presence reminiscent
of the legendary Porsche 917, a race
car which won countless victories
in the early 1970s—including at the
24 Hours of Le Mans, where it held
the distance record for 39 years.
The taut profile is typically Porsche,
too. Every line seems to give it the
sense of a predator ready to pounce,
metal forms appearing as muscles
flexed. The roofline slopes distinctively
down toward the rear, drawing what our
designers call the “Porsche flyline.”
A visual highlight is the side blades.
With these, the new Macan design pays
homage to the Porsche 918 Spyder. The
blades make the proportions of the doors
appear narrower and the flanks sleeker
and sportier. Side blades are available
with a Lava Black finish, in the exterior
color of the vehicle, or—for a particularly
exclusive statement—in Carbon Fiber.
In sizes of up to 21 inches, the wheels of
the Macan are equally eye-catching. Each
Macan model is instantly identifiable by
the color of its brake calipers: silver on
the Macan S or red on the Macan Turbo.
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Wind t unnel in th e Porsche Development Center, Weissach
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At the rear, the Porsche design DNA
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again reveals itself: slender at the top,
widening into broad shoulders above
the rear wheels—an homage to the
911. The styling of the rear hatch gives
the rear end a particularly harmonious
look. For convenience, the rear hatch
on both Macan models is equipped
with an automatic powerlift function.
The narrow LED taillights have three-
dimensional proportions, which gives
them an extraordinary appearance of
depth—and captures your attention. The
overall effect is to make the Macan look
low, wide, and intimate with the road—
befitting the character of a Porsche.
Of course, our engineers took great
care to ensure that the interior of
the Macan is just as intense.
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Front design of th e Macan Turbo with overarchin g hood
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Three-dimensional LED taillight
Macan Turbo w ith 21-i nch 911 Turbo Design whee l
Macan Turbo w ith side blade in Carbon Fiber
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Designed around the driver.
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And those driven to enjoy the finer things in life.
Interior design.
If there’s one thing our racing experience
reinforces, it is that driver and car
must form a single entity. You don’t
simply sit in the Macan—the ergonomic
architecture integrates you into the
vehicle. The positioning of the driver
seat high above the road does not
translate into a loss of intimacy with it.
The three-dimensional arrangement of
the controls lends the Macan interior
a cockpit-style layout. The essentials
are seen at a glance. Within the
instrument panel’s three-tube design,
the tachometer is centrally positioned.
To the right is the 4.8-inch color screen,
which, among other things, displays
information from the onboard computer.
Thanks to the ascending center
console, the PDK shif ter and other
important vehicle functions are easily
within the Macan driver’s intuitive
grasp. In Porsche tradition, the ignition
switch is positioned to the driver’s
left, next to the steering wheel.
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The newly developed 3-spoke,
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multifunction Sport steering
wheel echoes the design of the
918 Spyder. It’s also inspired by
an established racing principle:
Keep your hands on the wheel. Two
manually operated and ergonomically
positioned gearshift paddles enable
fast and sporty gear changes.
Sound and navigation systems follow
the ergonomics philosophy. Equipped
with a high-resolution color touchscreen,
they offer intuitive ease of use.
With the versatile 3-way split-folding rear
bench seat— ratio 40 : 20 : 40 —you c an
adapt the Macan perfectly to your needs.
And with a diverse selection of options,
you can make the interior of your Macan
even more individual. The palette of
materials and decors ranges from classic
to sporty. For an exclusive ambience,
you could have the interior of your Macan
lined in Leather in various ways or have
the decor refined with the elegant Dark
Walnut Wood. For a theme that places
the emphasis on sport, choose Carbon
Fiber or Brushed Aluminum. The interior
of the new Macan is yours to intensify.
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Two-tone interior of Agate Grey and Pebble Grey with Carbon Fiber
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Interior in Black with Brushed Aluminum
Two-tone interior of Agate Grey and Pebble Grey
Interior i n Esp resso w ith Dark Walnut
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Where it comes from, valuable seconds count.
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Where it wants to go, valuable moments matter.
Macan principle.
Macan brings Porsche levels of
performance to those whose
lives demand a compact SUV
for everyday driving.
For Porsche, that journey began at
the racetrack. It’s a development lab,
where our engineers fight to save
every tenth of a second and every
ounce in weight. The knowledge gained
through endurance racing infuses our
production models with exceptional
efficiency and performance.
We’ve known since 1948 that nobody
wins on horsepower alone, whether
it’s on the racetrack or in everyday
life. Our goal is to create a driving
feel that only a Porsche can provide.
Driving that delivers considerable
agility and dynamics, but always with
safety in mind. We achieve these
goals with highly efficient engines,
outstanding driving features, and the
relentless will to push boundaries.
The Macan engines are characterized
not only by their impressive performance
and high efficiency, but, above all, by
the typical resonance of their sound.
The power of the new Macan models
is transmitted to the road by active all-
wheel drive. This system sets standards
for driving dynamics and stability.
To deliver even greater traction and
agility, staggered wheel sizes come
standard—as seen on the 911.
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Macan principle
Acous tic te st cha mber in the Po rsche Devel opme nt Cen ter, Weiss ach
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Both Macan S and Macan Turbo come
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standard with the 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission.
It lets you experience motorsport-
style gear shifts, which take place in
milliseconds and with no interruption
in the flow of power. The system also
features a coasting mode, which
reduces fuel consumption and emissions
when the driving situation allows. The
Auto Start Stop function, intelligent
thermal management, and many more
technical measures also contribute
to the ef ficiency of the Macan.
The steel-spring suspension that’s
standard on Macan S helps to provide
the driving precision and performance
expected from a Porsche. As an option
(standard on Macan Turbo), it can be
upgraded to include optional Porsche
Active Suspension Management
(PASM). At the push of a button, the
shock absorbers respond even more
precisely to the current driving style.
For even greater dynamic performance
and a higher level of ride comfort, an
Air Suspension is available. With this
suspension, Macan sits 15 mm lower.
The three-position ride-height adjustment
capability enables you to adapt it
optimally to the driving situation.
Optional Porsche Torque Vectoring
Plus (PTV Plus) lets you feel the
vehicle’s intensity in action. Operating
in conjunction with an electronically
controlled rear differential lock, the
system works by varying the torque
distribution to the rear wheels.
You’ll feel significantly improved
handling and steering precision,
along with increased agility, when
Macan tracks through a corner.
Naturally, active safety also follows
the Macan principle—and, in doing so,
fulfills the requirements of a sports
car. Porsche Stability Management
(PSM) is standard. PSM helps to
ensure stability at the limits of sporty
performance. And as is expected from
a Porsche, the Macan braking system
produces remarkable stopping power.
Optional driver assistance systems
relieve some of the demands on the
driver. Adaptive Cruise Control including
Porsche Active Safe (PAS) regulates
the speed of your vehicle in line with
the speed of the vehicle in front. Lane
Change Assist monitors your blind
spots, while Lane Keep Assist monitors
the distance from your Macan to
divider line markings on the road.
Porsche Car Connect is available
as an option. This remote service
provides you with all the important
information about your Macan—not
just when you’re behind the wheel.
Other digital functionalities of the
Macan include the ability to log on to
social networks or search for a Point
of Interest and then select it directly
as your navigation destination.
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With 400 horsepower, it’s performance beyond anything in the segment.
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Macan Turbo.
The design of the Macan Turbo is a visual
promise of immense performance: the
distinctly muscular front fascia, the air
blades inset into large air intakes, the
Bi-Xenon™ headlights with dynamic
cornering lights, the extraordinary
four-spot LED daytime running lights.
Just how immense is indicated by
the “turbo” logo on the rear hatch.
The 3.6-liter, 400-hp, twin-turbo V6
engine propels the Macan Turbo from
0–60 mph in a mere 4.6 seconds. Top
track speed is 164 mph. Those aren’t
simply raw numbers, but record figures
for performance in this segment.
Macan Turbo also stands out thanks
to its front spoiler lip, a design
feature based on a detail found
on the Porsche 918 Spyder.
The turn signals and position lights
have been integrated so they appear to
hover inside the side air intakes. Below
them are the LEDs of the fog lights. The
side blades are painted in the exterior
color of the body. SportDesign side
skirts underline the powerful profile.
19-inch Macan Turbo wheels are
standard. Behind these wheels are the
red brake calipers of the large-diameter
brakes. The steel-spring suspension is
equipped, as standard, with Porsche
Active Suspension Management
(PASM), which enhances both sporty
performance and ride comfort.
The Macan Turbo comes standard
trimmed with the Leather Package,
which emphasizes the exquisite quality
of the interior. Another highlight is
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) with navigation module and a
large touchscreen. It comes as standard,
just like the Bose® Surround Sound
System. Offering a total output of
545 watts and with 14 loudspeakers
including active subwoofer, it delivers
a special listening experience.
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Specification
Side blades painted in exterior color
19-inch Macan Turbo wheels
Two twin tailpipes outside left and
right with design specific to
Macan Turbo
Bi-Xenon™ headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS)
LED fog lights
Automatic rear hatch
Electrically folding exterior mirrors
Steel-spring suspension including
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Multifunction Sport steering wheel with
gearshif t paddles
Sport button
Power Steering Plus
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM)
Bose® Surround Sound System
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio receiver
HD Radio receiver
2-zone automatic climate control
Adaptive Sport Seats with comfort
memory package (18-way)
Leather package
Roof liner in Alcantara
Brushed Aluminum interior package
Steering wheel heating
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Selection of Personalization Options
Wheels up to 21-inch
Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
(PDLS Plus)
Panoramic roof system
Air Suspension including Porsche
Active Suspension Management (PASM)
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
(PTV Plus)
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes
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(PCCB)
Sport Chrono Package
Burmester® High-End Surround
Sound System
Leather interior
Seat ventilation (front)
Adaptive Cruise Control including
Porsche Active Safe (PAS)
Surround View
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Available f rom 10/2014 at the earliest.
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Drive Concept
3.6-liter, twin-turbo V6
Maximum 400 horsepower
at 6000 rpm
Maximum torque:
406 lb.-ft. at 1350–4500 rpm
Acceleration from
0–60 mph: 4.6 secs
Top track speed: 164 mph
Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
VarioCam Plus
Auto Start Stop function
Porsche Traction Management (PTM)
with active all-wheel drive
Macan Turbo engine badge
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443 479
402 443
362 406
322 369
282 332
241 295
201 258
Output (hp)
161 221
121 184
80 148
40 111
0 74
1000 2000 3000 4000 5000 6000 7000 8000
406 lb.-ft.
400 horsepower
Speed (rpm)
Torque (lb.-ft.)
3.6-liter, twin-turbo V6 engine
Macan Turbo: 406 lb.-ft. at 1350–4500 rpm, 400 horsepower at 6000 rpm
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The fact that it wears an “S” signifies something extraordinary.
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Macan S.
Porsche traditionally has added the
“S” only after it develops a new model
that offers significant performance
enhancements over the original. For
Macan to receive that designation from
the beginning is entirely justified:
Macan S features a 3.0-liter, twin-
turbo V6 engine that generates
340 horsepower. It sprints from 0–60
mph in only 5.2 seconds. Top track
speed is 156 mph. These are figures any
sports car enthusiast would acknowledge
are impressive. To achieve this level of
performance within the compact SUV
segment is even more remarkable.
Macan S is equipped with 19-inch Macan
Design wheels. Its brake calipers are
silver-colored. This high-performance
athlete is also recognizable by the
Macan S logo on the rear hatch—and
on the door-entry guards in Aluminum.
Inside, the sporty theme is carried
by the tachometer with silver-colored
face. The CDR Plus audio system
integrated as standard features a high-
resolution 7-inch color touchscreen
offering intuitive ease of use.
The performance character of the
Macan S can be further celebrated with
a range of options. The Sport Chrono
Package includes the Sport Plus button,
one press of which tunes the engine for
an even sharper response. The chassis
and transmission also adapt their setup
to Sport Plus mode. The package
additionally comprises a stopwatch
and the Launch Control function for
the fastest possible acceleration from
a standing start. Another option is
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM). In this model, it is supplemented
by a performance display showing lap
times and other essential driving stats.
The new Macan S. For those
who appreciate the utility of
340 horsepower.
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