Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual page 35

f Do not add any additional coverings or stickers
to the steering wheel or in the area of the pas-
senger airbag and side airbags. Doing so may
adversely affect the functioning of the airbag
system or cause harm to the occupants if the
airbag system should deploy.
f Do not undertake any wiring for electrical ac-
cessory equipment in the vicinity of the airbag
wiring harnesses. Doing so may disable the
airbag system or cause inflation.
f If the warning light comes on, the airbag sys-
tem should be repaired immediately by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
Airbag components (e.g. steering wheel, door
trim) may be disassembled only by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
When disposing of a used airbag unit, our safety
instructions must be followed. These instructions
can be obtained at any authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning light
The central triggering unit monitors the operation-
al readiness of the airbag system and the warning
light.
Any malfunctions that may occur will be indicated
by the warning lights in the instrument panel and
on-board computer.
f In the following cases you should immedi-
ately consult an authorized Porsche deal-
er in order to assure the airbag system is
functioning properly:
– Illumination of the airbag warning light during
travel or repeated illumination longer than 5
seconds after the ignition circuit is turned on.
– Illumination fails to light up during ignition
circuit activation.
Airbag maintenance
In order to ensure long-term functioning, the air-
bag system must be inspected by an authorized
Porsche dealer after 4, 8 and 10 years from the
date of manufacture shown on the safety compli-
ance sticker, and every 2 years thereafter.
Important 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 own-
er's manual (safety and disposal rules).
Further information on the airbag system can be
found on stickers at the sun visors, as well as on
all airbag components.
Child Restraint Systems
Danger!
Risk of death or serious injury.
f Do not allow children under the age of 12 to sit
in this car. The Carrera GT has frontal airbags
and does not have an airbag deactivation sys-
tem. Children in child seat or booster seat are
at risk for serious personal injuries or death if
the front airbag deploys.
f Do not install the Porsche child seat on your
passenger seat.
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