RoofTransport System
Follow theseparate instructions forfitting
the Roof Transport System.
Fitting commercially availableluggageracksis
not
possible.
The
Porsche RoofTransport System
allowsthe
transport ofvarious sportsandhobby equipment.
Your authorized Porschedealerwillbepleased to
inform youabout themany usesofthe Roof Trans-
port System.
Controls, Instruments
A
Warning!
Risk ofan accident, lossofcontrol anddam-
age tothe vehicle.
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Completely removetheRoof Transport Sys-
tem before usinganautomatic carwash.
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Fitthe side support elements ofthe basic car-
rier only inconjunction withthetransverse sup-
porting pipes.
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The permissible useableloadof165 Ibs
(75 kg), thepermissible totalvehicle weight
and thepermissible axleloads mustnotbe
exceeded. Please observe thechapter "WEIGHTS" on
Page 186.
Items ofluggage mustnotproject substantially
beyond theside ofthe load area.
Distribute loadevenly, withheavy itemsaslow
as possible.
Every itemmust befixed andsecured tothe
basic carrier witharope orlashing strap(do
not use elastic rubbertensioners).
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Before everyjourney, andatregular intervals
during longtrips, check thatRoof Transport
System andload aresecure.
Retighten ifnecessary andsecure additionally
by locking.
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Inthe loaded state,adjust maximum speedto
the nature, sizeandweight ofthe load being
carried.
In no case, however, shouldyoudrive atmore
than 90mph (140 km/h).
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With thebasic carrier installed andnoload, do
not exceed amaximum speedof110 mph
(180 km/h) sincedriving stability willbead-
versely affected.
Adapt yourdriving styleandspeed tothe
changed conditions.
Nevertheless, Porscherecommends thatyou
do not exceed theposted speedlimit.
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Driving, brakingandsteering behavior ofthe
vehicle change duetothe higher center of
gravity andthegreater wind-resistant area.
You should adaptyourdriving styleappropri-
ately.
Note
Since fuelconsumption andnoise areincreased
with theRoof Transport Systeminstalled, itshould
not remain onthe car ifit is not inuse.