Your dealer will likely offer to take you through a detailed run down of the various functions on your new Cayman ((HVAC, Audio, Nav,
PASM, etc.). I declined most of the owner orientation because I had read the owners manual several times (thanks to Caymanclub download) during the 3 month lead up to taking possession.
I forgot to ask to have my doors programmed to lock automatically at 5 m.p.h. It wasn't a big deal to go back to the dealer. But, I wish I had it taken care of when I picked up the car.
It's going to be such a great day when you pick up your new Cayman. When you drive it off of the lot, that's a felling you will not soon forget.
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PASM - Porsche Active Suspension Management
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This active damping system offers continuous adjustment of individual damping forces based on current road conditions and driving style.
The driver can choose from two setup modes, ‘Normal’ and ‘Sport’, using a separate ‘damper’ button on the center console. ‘Normal’ mode is designed for general road driving and circuits with uneven tarmac. ‘Sport’ mode is intended for smoother track surfaces, where the harder settings help eliminate pitch and roll.
In either mode, PASM continuously evaluates the current conditions while automatically selecting the corresponding damper rates from the respective set of mapped values.
A range of sensors are used to monitor the movement of the body under acceleration, braking and cornering maneuvers, as well as on poor road surfaces. The PASM control unit then evaluates this data and modifies the damping force on each individual wheel in accordance with the selected mode. The result is a significant reduction in body movement as well as a better grip on the road.
For example: if ‘Sport’ mode is selected, the suspension is automatically set to a harder damper rating. If the quality of the track surface falls below a certain threshold, the system immediately changes to a softer rating within the ‘Sport’ setup range. When the quality of the tarmac improves once more, PASM automatically returns to the original, harder rating.
Need more information about PASM? Click this link: FAQ for PASM |
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