Convertible Top - Porsche 911 Carrera Owner's Manual

Convertible Top

General information
Brief operating instructions can be found on the
back side of the driver's sun visor.
Please observe the chapter "CAR CARE
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 257.
Warning!
When opening or closing the convertible
top, serious personal injury may occur if a
person's body parts are near or in the way
of the convertible top mechanism's moving
parts.
Make absolutely sure that nobody can be
injured by the convertible-top mechanism or
the convertible-top compartment lid.
Do not operate convertible top:
– At temperatures below 32°F (0°C ).
– When one side of the car is on a curb, a hoist
or a jack.
– When items of luggage or other objects hinder
the convertible top movement.
– With the rollbars extended.
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Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
with the engine off; the vehicle battery would
be unintentionally discharged rapidly.
Drive only with the convertible top fully open or
closed (end positions).
When opening or closing the convertible top,
ensure there is sufficient clearance above the
convertible top (e.g. in the garage).
To prevent damp stains and abrasions, only
open the convertible top in a dry, clean state.
Park your car in the shade whenever possible,
as the fabric, rubber material and color can be
harmed by long exposure to sunlight.
The convertible top may only be actuated
during driving on even surfaces.
The convertible top must not be used
with strong counter wind (over approx.
50 mph/80 km/h).
Door windows and side windows
The side windows are lowered automatically when
the convertible top is opened. The door windows
close automatically if convertible top operation is
not interrupted when the convertible top reaches
its final position. When the door windows are
closed, the rear side windows can also be closed.
When opening the door windows, the rear windows
open automatically.
The side windows are lowered automatically when
the convertible top is closed. All windows close
automatically if convertible top operation is not
interrupted when the convertible top reaches its
final position.
Preconditions for operation of the
convertible top
– The ignition must be switched on (engine
running or off),
– the engine compartment lid must be closed,
– the speed must be below approx. 30 mph
(50 km/h). If this maximum speed is exceed-
ed, the opening/closing procedure of the
convertible top will be interrupted.
Reduce speed. Press button again. The
opening/closing process is ended.