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4. Pull off plastic cover of the front hardtop lock. 5. Press red lock button of the front locking lever.
Fully open locking lever.

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the hardtop are loosened (turn it 2 turns clock-
wise).
7. Together with a second person on the other
side, grasp the hardtop at points E and F.
8. Carefully lift the hardtop up and over the vehi-
cle from behind.
Warning!
Danger of pinching fingers or hands at the
points “F”.
fEvenly lower the hardtop at both sides.
9. First push the hardtop completely into the
guides on the windshield frame.
Then carefully lower the hardtop into the lock-
ing elements at the rear.
Caution!
Danger of damage due to inadvertent opera-
tion of the convertible top with the hardtop
fitted.
fMake sure that the front locking lever G is al-
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10.Swivel front locking lever G to the rear.
The latching hook H must engage in the wind-
shield frame (arrow).
The white marking line J on the red locking but-
ton must become visible when the hardtop is
locked properly.
11.Push on plastic cover of the front hardtop lock.12.Tighten the fastening screw by hand.
Then tighten the fastening screw with the un-
locking handle D (tightening torque 34 ftlb.
(46 Nm)).
13.Repeat procedure on the other side of the
hardtop. 14.Fit both plastic covers C into the trim panels of
the rear hardtop locking elements so that the
marking points are opposite each other.
15.Store unlocking handle in storage tray
between the front seats.

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TargaThis roof type is equipped with the following spe-
cial features:
– Roller blind
– Sliding glass roof
– Glass rear hatch
Warning!
Risk of injury when operating all components
of the Targa roof, especially when closing the
sliding glass roof.
fTake care to ensure that nobody can be injured
when the roof components are actuated.
fAlways withdraw the ignition key when leaving
the vehicle. Uninformed persons (e.g. children)
could injure themselves by operating the slid-
ing glass roof, the roller blind or the glass rear
hatch.
fIn case of danger, release the button immedi-
ately and operate the sliding glass roof or roll-er blind in the opposite direction.
Roller blindReadiness for operation
– With the ignition switched on (engine on or off)
or
– When door is closed and ignition key with-
drawn, but only until door is first opened.
The roller blind can be operated independently of
the sliding glass roof position.
Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
fBefore operating the roller blind, ensure that
there are no persons or objects in the range of movement.
Opening the roller blind to the desired
position
fPull the rocker switch and hold it until the roller
blind has reached the desired position.
Opening the roller blind fully (one-touch
operation)
fPull the rocker switch briefly.
The roller blind moves to its final position.
Touch the rocker switch again to stop in any
position.
Closing the roller blind to the desired position
fPush the rocker switch and hold it until the roll-
er blind has reached the desired position.
Closing the roller blind fully (one-touch
operation)
fPush the rocker switch briefly.
The roller blind moves to its final position.
Touch the rocker switch again to stop in any
position.

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Sliding glass roofReadiness for operation
– With ignition switched on (engine on or off) or
– When door is closed and ignition key with-
drawn, but only until door is first opened.
– The glass rear hatch must be closed.Opening sliding glass roof
Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
fBefore opening the sliding glass roof, ensure
that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement.
fPush the rocker switch and hold it until the
sliding glass roof has reached the desired po-
sition.
Closing the sliding glass roof Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
fBefore closing the sliding glass roof, ensure
that there are no persons or objects in the range of movement.
fPull the rocker switch and hold it until the
sliding glass roof is closed and completely
raised.
Glass rear hatchOpening the glass rear hatch
The sliding glass roof must be closed.
fTo unlock it, operate the pull-button A beside
the driver’s seat, or
fpush the button for the glass rear hatch on the
remote control.
fPlease see the chapter “KEY WITH RADIO RE-
MOTE CONTROL” on Page 16.
fLift glass rear hatch.
The interior light is switched on when the glass
rear hatch is unlocked.

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Warning!
Risk of pinching. The glass rear hatch is
automatically pulled into the lock and
locked.
fEnsure that your fingers are not caught under the glass rear hatch.
fPlace your hand on the glass rear hatch.
fLower the glass rear hatch until it is automati-
cally closed and locked.
Message in on-board computer Glass rear hatch
A message appears on the on-board computer if
the glass rear hatch is not completely closed.
fFully close the glass rear hatch.
Emergency operation of sliding glass roofClosing the sliding glass roof
fBefore using emergency operation, please
check whether the fuses may be defective.
fPlease see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 257.
Warning!
Risk of injury and damage.
fDo not operate the sliding glass roof with the
rocker switch during and after emergency op-eration.
1. Remove ignition key.
2. Move the front passenger seat forward and
fold the backrest forward.
Fold the rear seat backrests forward.
3. Grasp under the rear-wall lining A with your
hands. Forcefully pull the rear-wall lining A for-
ward.

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You will find the Allen keys for emergency opera-
tion on the back on the lining A.
4. Take both Allen keys B out of their holder.
5. Insert the Allen keys into the drive axles C of
the electric motors.
6. Press both Allen keys into the drive axles until
they engage audibly. This requires a somewhat
greater effort.
7. Keep both Allen keys pressed in and turn them
to the right. Keep turning until the sliding roof
is closed.
8. Remove the Allen keys. Close the rear-wall lin-
ing.
9. Please have the fault remedied at an author-
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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.