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3. Insert the two end elements of the strap reel in
the openings A of the mounting rails.
4. Press both end elements down and push
against the load.
5. Release the end elements.
6. Check that the elements are locked in position
by pushing against them.
7. Press button B and tension the strap so that
the load cannot move.
8. Release button B.
Inserting strap reel on one rail1. Press button B on the end element and pull
both elements apart slightly.2. Insert one end element of the strap reel in the
opening A of a mounting rail, press down and
slide into position.
3. Insert the second element in the same opening
A, press down and slide in the opposite direc-
tion.
4. Check that the elements are locked in position
by pushing against them.
5. Press button B and place the strap around the
item of luggage.
Tighten the belt so that the item of luggage
cannot move.
6. Release button B.
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Inserting and adjusting tie-down ringsTie-down straps or the luggage net can be
fastened to the tie-down rings.
Make sure that all rings are equally loaded when
securing a load.
The tie-down rings are not designed to restrain
loads in serious accidents.
1. Insert the tie-down ring in the opening A of the
mounting rail.
2. Press button C down and slide the tie-down
ring in the corresponding direction.
3. Release button C.
4. Check that the tie-down ring is locked in
position by pushing it.5. Insert the remaining tie-down rings.
Note on operation
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Luggage Compartment CoverItems in the luggage compartment may be hidden
from view by using the luggage compartment
cover.
fAlways pull out the luggage compartment co-
ver when transporting objects in the luggage
compartment.
The luggage compartment cover is not
designed to support objects.
fDo not hang bags or objects on the support
brackets A. The support brackets could break
off.
fPlease see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
Warning!
Danger of injury. During braking, direction
changes or in an accident, objects can slide
into the passenger compartment and
endanger the occupants.
fDo not place objects on top of the luggage compartment cover.
Pulling out luggage compartment coverfPull out the cover by the handle and insert it
into the guides on the left and right side walls
of the luggage compartment.Retracting luggage compartment coverfDisengage the luggage compartment cover
from the guides on the side walls and carefully
guide it back into the retractor roller.
Remove luggage compartment coverfPull the release B back.
fLift the cover at the right and remove.
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Installing luggage compartment coverfInsert the cover into the receiver on the left
side.
fPress the cover down into the receiver on the
right side until it can be heard and felt to
engage.
Release B must point forwards.
Luggage safety netThe luggage safety net can hold back only light-
weight items in the event of braking, changes in
direction or in an accident.
fFor information on stowing loads and luggage:
Please see the chapter “STOWING LOAD IN
THE VEHICLE” on Page 233.
Warning!
Danger of injury. During braking, direction
changes or in an accident, an unsecured
load can slip and endanger the occupants.
fAlways secure the passenger compartment
with the luggage safety net.
fAlways fasten the load at the tie-down rings.
fThe load must never project over the top edge
of the seat backrest.
fIf the safety net was heavily stressed or dama-
ged during braking or an accident, etc., have
the luggage safety net and its bracket checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.Maintenance Note
fIf the luggage safety net was heavily stressed
or damaged during braking or in an accident
etc., have the safety net and its retaining
bracket checked by an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Permitted usesA – Variant 1
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B – Variant 2
I n t h e c a s e o f v a r i a n t 2 , i t i s n e c e s s a r y t o f i r s t f o l d
forward the rear seats and open the covers of the
luggage safety net fixing points.
For information on folding the rear seats forward:
fPlease see the chapter “FOLDING REAR SEATS
FORWARD” on Page 204.
Securing passenger compartment with
luggage safety netPulling out luggage safety net
fPull the luggage safety net out and engage the
fastening hooks on the left and right side into
the fixing rings on the ceiling.
The luggage safety net fastening hooks can be
pulled out at the sides.
fMake sure that the luggage safety net
fastening hooks are properly engaged in the
fixing rings.
Removing luggage safety net assembly
from the rear seat backrest1. Open both rear doors.
2. Fold down the left rear seat backrest first,
followed by the right rear seat backrest. The
seat cushions need not be folded over for this
purpose.
fFor information on folding the rear seats
forward:
Please see the chapter “FOLDING REAR SEATS
FORWARD” on Page 204.
3. Push the luggage safety net assembly in the
direction of arrow 1.
4. Lift the luggage safety net assembly up and off
(direction of arrow 2).
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Ski BagLong objects such as skis can be transported in
the passenger compartment, where they can be
kept clean and protected against damage.Loading ski bag1. Press release button A on the lid of the
through-load facility.
Open the lid downward2. Fold down the armrest of the rear seat back-
rest.
3. Pull protective cover B off the Velcro strap at
the top and lower it.
4. Press release button C on the lid of the
through-load facility downwards and fold down
the lid.5. Pull out and unfold the ski bag.
6. Insert objects into the ski bag from the
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Securing loadfSecure the stowed objects with tightening
beltD.
fInsert belt tongue into the buckle.
Stowing ski bag1. Empty ski bag.
2. Pull ski bag into the passenger compartment.
3. Close lid in the luggage compartment.
4. Carefully fold the ski bag and close the lid.
5. Put in the protective cover and secure it with
the Velcro strap.
Note on operation
fFold up the ski bag only when it is dry.
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Roof Transport SystemfPlease follow the separate instructions for
fitting the Roof Transport System.
fPlease see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on Page 231.
Fitting normal commercially available luggage
racks is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows the
transport of various sports and hobby equipment.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
tell you about the varied uses of the Roof
Transport System.
Safety Notes!
Risk of an accident, loss of control and
damage to the vehicle.
fCompletely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle.
fDo not exceed the permissible roof load, the
permissible gross weight and the permissible
axle loads.
Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 356.
fDistribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible. Items of luggage must not project
beyond the side of the load area.
fFix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
fBefore every trip, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if
necessary and secure additionally by locking.When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speed depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
fAdapt your driving style and speed to the
changed conditions.
Nevertheless, Porsche recommends that you
do not exceed the posted speed limit.
Driving, braking and steerin g b e h a v i o r c h a n g e d u e
to the higher center of gravity and the greater
wind-resistant area. You should adapt your driving
style appropriately.
fSince fuel consumption and noise are in-
creased with the Roof Transport System fitted,
it should not remain on the car if not in use.
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