Roof Transport System - Porsche Turbo 2007 Driver Manual

Roof Transport System

f Please follow the separate instructions for
fitting the Roof Transport System.
f Only use Roof Transport Systems from the
Porsche Tequipment product range or Roof
Transport Systems which have been tested
and approved for your car by Porsche. Fitting
normal commercially available luggage racks
is not possible.
The Porsche Roof Transport System allows you
to carry various sports and hobby equipment.
Your Porsche partner will be pleased to tell you
about the various different uses of the Roof Trans-
port System.
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Safety notes!
f Completely remove the Roof Transport System
before using an automatic car wash – risk of
damage to the vehicle!
f Do not exceed the maximum permitted roof
load, the maximum permitted gross weight
and the maximum permitted axle loads.
This information is provided in the chapter
Technical Data in this Driver's Manual:
Please observe the chapter "WEIGHTS" on
Page 328.
f Distribute load evenly, with heavy items as low
as possible. Items of luggage must not project
beyond the side of the load area.
f Fix and secure every item to the basic carrier
with a rope or lashing strap (do not use elastic
rubber tensioners).
f Before every journey, and at regular intervals
during long trips, check that Roof Transport
System and load are secure. Re-tighten if
necessary and secure additionally by locking.
When the Roof Transport System is loaded, the
maximum speed depends on the nature, size and
weight of the load being carried.
f Never drive faster than 140 km/h (90 mph),
however.
f With the basic carrier fitted and no load, do not
exceed a maximum speed of 180 km/h
(110 mph).
f Driving, braking and steering behaviour
change due to the higher centre of gravity and
the greater wind resistance. You should adapt
your driving style appropriately.
f Since fuel consumption and noise are
increased with the Roof Transport System
fitted, it should not remain on the vehicle if not
in use.
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