Practical Tips, Emergency Service
211
Overloading
Danger!
Risk of personal injury, loss of control and
damage to vehicle parts.
fDo not overload your vehicle. Be careful about
the roof load.
fIf loading the vehicle also correct the tire pres-
sure. Tire pressure for loaded vehicle can be
found on the tire pressure plate and in the
chapter technical data.
fNever exceed the specified axle load.
Overloading can shorten the service life of the
tires and car, as well as lead to dangerous ve-
hicle reactions and long braking distances.
Damage due to overloading is not covered by the vehicle warranty.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 221.
fPlease observe the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE
FOR COLD TIRES” on Page 269.
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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Weights
Manual transmission Tiptronic S
Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2954 lbs. to 3153 lbs. 3042 lbs. to 3241 lbs.
1340 kg to 1430 kg 1380 kg to 1470 kg
Maximum gross weight 3594 lbs./1630 kg 3682 lbs./1670 kg
Maximum axle load, front* 1709 lbs./775 kg 1709 lbs./775 kg
Maximum axle load, rear* 2072 lbs./940 kg 2072 lbs./940 kg
Maximum useful load, Roof Transport System** 132lbs./60 kg 132lbs./60 kg
*The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
**Use only Original Porsche Roof Transport System
Index
279
Rear fog light .....................................122
, 256
Rear lid ...................................................... 150
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 29
Rear window defogger.................................. 31
Rear wiper ................................................. 127
Replacing ........................................... 175
Relays ........................................................ 232
Release button ........................................... 165
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 245
Replacing wiper blades................................ 173
Retractable rear spoiler ................................. 66
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 220
Rim width ........................................... 220
Roof load ................................................... 162
Roof Transport System........................162, 272
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................40
, 202
Warning light ........................................ 41
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 264
Sealing set ................................................. 225
Seals, care of ............................................. 200
Seat ............................................................ 32
Adjustment ........................................... 32
Heating ................................................ 36
Memory ............................................... 34
Selector lever ............................................. 165
Selector lever position indicator .............87, 167
Service flap ................................................ 151
Shifting gear............................................... 164Shiftlock .....................................................165
Side lights ..................................................256
Side marker light ............................... 122
, 253
Side storage compartments ........................144
Side vents ..................................................136
Snow chains .............................. 218
, 268
, 269
Snow tires ......................................... 217, 268
Sockets .....................................................140
Spacers .....................................................230
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................269
Speed code letter .......................................219
Speed control .............................. 82
, 129
, 130
Speed limit .......................................... 94, 219
Speedometer................................................84
Spoiler .........................................................66
Sport mode ..................................... 61
, 64, 65
Sports seat ..................................................32
Stability management system (PSM) ...............62
Starting ................................................. 74, 75
Starting and stopping the engine ....................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................37
Buttons ................................................38
Lock ................................. 74
, 75, 76, 77
Rocker switches..................................165
Toggle switches ..................................165
Stopwatch ....................................................98
Storage options ..........................................141
Storing your Porsche..................................203
Sun visors ....................................................39
TTachometer ..................................................85Tail light ..................................................... 255
Tank .................................................. 186
, 187
Cap ................................................... 187
Ventilation system.............................. 191
Telephone .................................................. 157
Temperature setting........................... 130, 133
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 89
Test stand, measurements ............................ 64
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tie-down rings ........................................... 151
Tiptronic .................................................... 165
Indicator .............................................. 87
Tire filling compressor ................................ 149
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 103
Tires ........................................... 14
, 207
, 268
Checking pressure............................. 227
Inscription .......................................... 219
Loading information ............................ 221
Pressure................................ 5
, 210
, 269
Pressure plate.................................... 265
Sealant .............................................. 225
Sidewall ............................................. 219
Size .................................................. 219
Tires and tire care ...................................... 207
Tools ......................................................... 149
Towing .............................................. 260, 261
TPC Tire pressure monitoring ...................... 103
Track ........................................................ 268
Transmission ............................. 163
, 164
, 267
Fluid .......................................... 194, 271
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 146
Turn signals ......................................... 85, 124
