Porsche CARRERA GT-2004 Manual page 9

Aerodynamic components
To benefit from the high driving performance with-
out impairing the driving safety or the service life
of the vehicle components, certain vehicle parts
must be always fully operational while driving.
f Regularly check your vehicle for signs of dam-
age.
Damaged, worn or missing aerodynamic com-
ponents such as spoilers, rear wing or under-
side panels affect driving behavior and must
therefore be replaced immediately.
The aerodynamic stability of the vehicle is influ-
enced considerably at high speeds by the front lip.
Due to the small ground clearance required for
vehicle handling optimization, the front lip has to
be placed in an exposed position to fulfill its func-
tion. It can be damaged, for example by ground
or curbstone contact.
Roof panels
Driving with only one roof panel installed is not
permitted for aerodynamic reasons.
Automatic car washes
Caution!
Risk of damage to diverse vehicle compo-
nents and to the wheels.
f Do not wash the vehicle in automatic car wash-
es.
Engine compartment venting,
exhaust system
Warning!
Danger of burning.
The area where the engine compartment is
vented behind the rear wing and the tailpipes
of the exhaust system can become very hot.
f Do not touch this area.
Look out for children.
Parts of clothing can become damaged.
Engine compartment lid, rear wing
Warning!
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear wing with the vehicle
stationary.
f Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear wing.
Risk of pinching between the rear wing and
engine compartment lid when closing the lid.
f When closing, put your hand on the lid and
press the lid until it engages.
f Please observe the appropriate chapters of
this Manual.
Setting and operating vehicle
components when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of accident if you set or op-
erate the on-board computer, radio, naviga-
tion system, telephone or other equipment
when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle re-
sulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the components while driving only if
the traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Portable fuel containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially
empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or
result in fire in case of an accident.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable contain-
ers in your vehicle.
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