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fSit back as far from the dashboard or steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.fAlways hold the steering wheel by the outer rim. Never rest your hands on the center of the steering wheel where the airbag module is located.fAlways keep feet in the footwell while driving. Do not put feet on the dashboard or the seat area. Do not lean against the inside of the door or outside the window while the vehicle is moving.
Objects and load have to be stored securely to keep from causing injury.fDo not transport heavy objects on or in front of the passenger seat. These could impair the function of the airbags, the safety belts, and occupant sensing.fDo not hang objects (e.g., jackets, coats, coat hangers) over the backrest.fObjects must not protrude out of the door storage compartment.fDo not add any additional coverings or stickers to the steering wheel or in the area of the passenger airbag, side airbags, knee airbags, and head airbags. Doing so may adversely affect the functioning of the airbag system or cause harm to the occupants if the airbag system should deploy.Do not use protective seat covers.
fNo objects should be placed over or near the airbag on the instrument panel, because any such objects could cause harm if the vehicle is in a crash severe enough to cause the airbag to inflate.fGive your passenger all of the information in this chapter.
A modified airbag system cannot offer protection. They may not trigger or could trigger in an uncontrolled way. An uncontrolled triggering of the airbag system can result in serious personal injury or death.fDo not modify the seat coverings, since such changes can block the seat-mounted side airbag. Do not attach additional cushions, protective coverings, or pillows to the seats. Do not affix things to the seats or cover them with other materials. Do not cover the back of the backrest. Do not make changes to the seats, the cushion or foam, the occupant sensor, and to the seat base frame.fNo changes must be made to the wiring or components of the airbag system. Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation.fDo not install any wiring for electrical accessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the airbag system or cause inadvertent inflation.
fIf the warning light comes on, the airbag system should be repaired immediately by your authorized Porsche dealer.fUsing accessories not approved by Porsche can cause the occupant sensing to be impaired.fDo not squeeze objects, such as the fire extinguisher, or first aid kit under the seat.fOnly have seats removed and installed by an authorized Porsche dealer so that occupant sensing components will not be damaged.
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Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door lining, seats) may be disassembled only by an authorized Porsche dealer.fWhen disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety instructions must be followed. These instructions can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
Function of the airbag system
Airbags are a supplemental safety system. Your primary protection comes from your safety belts.
The front airbags are triggered during a frontal collision of sufficient force and direction.In the event of a side impact of corresponding force, the side airbag on the impact side is triggered.
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Information
fAfter switching on the ignition, the PASS AIR BAG OFF warning light lights up for a few seconds as a check.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp lights up
The passenger airbag is switched off.
PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp does not light up
The passenger airbag is active and ready for operation.
Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger airbag triggering unintentionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-year old child is seated in the child restraint system on the passenger seat the indicator lamp “PASS AIR BAG OFF“ must be on.
If the “PASS AIR BAG OFF” indicator lamp does not light up, it could indicate a fault in the system, and the airbag could inflate in a collision, placing the child at risk of death or severe injury from the inflating airbag.In this case:fChild restraint systems facing forwards: Install on the rear seats.fChild restraint systems facing rearwards: Do not drive with a rearward facing child restraint system.fHave the fault remedied at your nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Airbag Warning light
Faults are indicated by a warning light on the tachometer.
The airbag warning light illuminates when the electronic monitoring of the airbag system detects a malfunction of the sensors, safety belt system, occupant detection system, PASS AIR BAG OFF indicator lamp, related wiring, airbag modules and control units.fIn the following cases you should immediately consult an authorized Porsche dealer in order to assure the airbag system is functioning properly: – If the warning light does not light up when the ignition is switched on or – If the warning light does not go out once the engine is running or – If the warning light appears while driving.
Information
If you sell your Porsche, notify the purchaser that the vehicle is equipped with airbags, and refer them to the chapter “Airbag systems“ in the owner’s manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be found on stickers attached to the sun visors, as well as on all airbag components.
For special recommendations on the use of child restraints:fPlease see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on page 42.
Child Restraint Systems
Porsche recommends that all infants and children be restrained in child restraint systems at all times while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with applicable laws.
When possible, use only child restraint systems recommended by Porsche. These systems have been tested and adjusted to the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate child weight groups.Other systems have not been tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by law in all 50 US states and the Canadian provinces. The child restraint system should be one that complies with U.S. Federal/Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and should be secured by a lap belt portion of a lap-shoulder belt or for child seats equipped with the LATCH system ( Lower Anchorage and Tether for Children, also known as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
All child restraint systems are designed to be secured in vehicle seats by lapbelts or the lapbelt portion of a lap-shoulder belt.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compatible at your authorized Porsche dealer.fAlways observe the separate installation instructions for your child seat.
Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restraints are not properly secured in the vehicle.fMake sure that all child restraints are properly secured.
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Roll-Over Protection
On the Cabriolet, a roll-over protection system installed behind the rear seats is extended within fractions of a second in the event of an accident. This generates a loud noise. If necessary, the seat-belt tensioners for the front seats will be activated.fPlease see the chapter “SAFETY-BELT PRETENSIONER” on page 37.
The roll-over protection system consists of two extendable assemblies which, together with the windshield frame, ensure sufficient headroom for all occupants if the vehicle rolls over.
Risk of damage to the convertible top and roll-over protection when opening and closing the convertible top.
Extended roll-over protection will obstruct the movement of the convertible top.fDo not open or close the convertible top with the roll-over protection extended.
A roll-over protection system that has been tampered with or obstructed in its movement may malfunction, resulting in serious or fatal injury.
A roll-over protection system that has been tampered with does not offer any protection. It may be triggered inadvertently, or not respond when needed. fDo not modify the wiring or components of the roll-over protection system.fKeep body parts and objects out of the area of movement of the extendable assemblies.fDo not open the covers of the extendable assemblies.fMake sure that no water or cleaning agents get into the roll-over protection system when cleaning the vehicle.
fIf the roll-over protection system is in any way faulty, please contact an authorized Porsche dealer to do this work.
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If the roll-over protection is triggered when the convertible top is closed, the rear window is destroyed.
Airbag Warning light
If the roll-over protection system is faulty, the airbag warning light on the instrument cluster will light up. Extension of the extendable assemblies is not ensured.fHave the fault repaired immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Triggered roll-over protection system
fNever press the extendable assemblies back into the original position.fPlease contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
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