Towing - Porsche 911 GT3 Owner's Manual

Towing

Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails.
Vehicle towing
Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.
Towing eye
The towing eye is contained in the tool kit.
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Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
'" Use the towing eye only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
eye is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
eye.
'" Never use the towing eye to tow this or any
other vehicle.
Front mounting
1. Carefully remove the plastic cap beside the
license plate with a screw driver.
2. Screw the towing eye into the hole.
Rear mounting
1. Remove license plate.
2. Carefully remove the plastic cap between the
bumpers with a screw driver.
3. Screw the towing eye into the hole.
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