2009 PORSCHE 911 roof rack

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Mobile Roofs
Roof Transport System(Coupé only)
fPlease follow the separate instructions for fit-
ting the Roof Transport System.
fOnly use Roof Transport Systems from the
Porsche Tequipment product range or Roof
Transport Systems which have been tested
and approved for your car by Porsche.
Fitting normal commercially available luggage
racks is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows you
to carry various sports and hobby equipment.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
tell you about the various different uses of the
Roof Transport System.
Safety notes!
fCompletely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle!
fDo not exceed the maximum permitted pay-
load, the maximum permitted gross weight
and the maximum permitted axle loads.
Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS COUPÉ” on
Page 291.
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 journey, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if nec-
essary 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.
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.
Since fuel consumption and noise are increased
with the Roof Transport System fitted, it should
not remain on the vehicle if not in use.

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Index HomeLink................................................... 103
Hoods.................................................... 93, 94
Horn ................................................ 12, 19, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ........................................... 5
IIgnition key................................................... 74
Emergency operation ............................ 76
Ignition lock.................................................. 74
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission................................ 172
Immobilizer .................................................. 15
Indicator lights.................................... 112, 114
INFO Warning messages ............................. 132
Instrument
Illumination ......................................... 116
Lights .................................................. 80
Panel ................................. 112, 114, 158
Interior lights ................................................ 71
Interior mirror ............................................... 28JJumper cables ............................................ 267KKey codes .................................................... 15
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ......... 49
Keys ...................................................... 15, 16LLATCH System ............................................. 54
Launch Control ........................................... 173
Leather care .............................................. 230License plate light ......................................... 80
Lids ............................................................. 94
Emergency unlocking .......................... 260
Lifting vehicle ............................................. 254
Lifting/sliding roof....................................... 178
Light
Daytime driving ..................................... 80
Flasher ................................... 80, 82, 119
Low beam ...................................... 80, 82
Sensor for instrument illumination. 112, 114
Switch ............................................ 80, 82
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .......................................... 245
Lights
Care .................................................. 229
Headlight beam adjustment.................... 81
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit. 129
Load switch-off ........................................... 258
Loading information .................................... 246
Locking ........................................................ 19
Conditions ............................................ 21
Locking retractor .......................................... 53
Low beam .................................................... 82
Lowering ...................................................... 56
Luggage carrier .................................. 291, 292
Luggage compartment ............................ 95, 97
Lid ....................................................... 93
Lid warning light.................................... 93
Unlocking lid ......................................... 16
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ........... 93
Luggage rack ............................................. 204
MMaintenance ...............................................206
Make-up mirror .............................................40
Maximum permitted engine speeds ................10
Manual transmission............................168
Mirror
Folding in ..............................................28
Heating ........................................29, 110
Inside ...................................................27
Mirrors ...................................................27, 73
Anti-glare ..............................................28
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................39NNavigation ....................................................98
Selection field, on-board computer .......142
Notes on
Car care .............................................224
Maintenance .......................................206
Number plate light.................................80, 277OOctane rating ......................................216, 217
Odometer ...................................................117
Off delay ......................................................81
Oil..............................................................208
Change...............................................210
Checking level.....................................153
Consumption.........................................10
Level checks.......................................208
Level indicator ....................................153
Pressure.............................................124
Recommendation ................................210