Roof Transport System - Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual

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Roof Transport System

A roof transport system can be fitted on the
vehicle for transporting various sports and hobby
equipment.
Various objects can be transported safely and
securely using the roof transport system and
additional attachments, e.g. ski rack, bicycle rack,
surfboard rack, roof box or snowboard holder.
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Only use roof transport systems that have
been tested and approved by Porsche. It is not
possible to fit commercially available roof rack
systems.
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Roof Load Instability
WARNING
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Install individual load-carrying devices, such as
ski rack or roof box as centrally as possible
with respect to the supports.
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Do not exceed the permissible roof load,
permissible gross weight and permissible axle
loads.
Details of these weights and loads can be
found under "Technical data" in this Owner's
Manual:
Please see the chapter "WEIGHTS"
on page 288.
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Distribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible. Items of luggage must not project
beyond the side of the load area.
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Fix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
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Before every trip, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that the Roof
Transport System and load are secure. Re-
tighten if necessary and secure further by
locking. Tighten all fastening screws again.
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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speeds depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
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Driving, braking and steering behavior change
due to the higher center of gravity and the
greater wind resistance. You should adapt your
driving style accordingly.
Nevertheless, Porsche recommends that you
do not exceed the posted speed limit.
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Never drive faster than 80 mph (130 km/h)
when the Roof Transport System is fitted and
loaded.
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With the basic carrier fitted and no load, do not
exceed a maximum speed of 110 mph
(180 km/h).
NOTICE
Washing the vehicle in a car wash or failure to
observe the overall vehicle height or the maximum
permitted gross weight can damage the vehicle or

roof transport system.

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Remove the complete roof transport system
before washing the vehicle in a car wash.
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Check the overall vehicle height with the roof
transport system fitted before driving into
multi-storey car parks, garages, underground
garages and tunnels.
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Do not exceed the permissible roof load,
permissible gross weight and permissible axle
loads.
Details of these weights and loads can be
found under "Technical data" in this Owner's
Manual:
Please see the chapter "WEIGHTS"
on page 288.
A - Front carrier (long)
B - Rear carrier (short)
C - Cover trims
D - Torque wrench
E - Key
Fitting the roof transport system
When fitting the roof transport system for the first
time, the front and rear carrier must be adjusted
according to the width of the vehicle.