Porsche 911 Turbo Manual page 3

Ground clearance
Caution!
Risk of damage.
The vehicle may touch the ground as a result
of the small ground clearance.
f Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes (e.g.
in multi-storey car parks), kerbs, uneven roads,
platform lifts, etc.
f Avoid steep ramps.
f When towing and when recovering by a towing
vehicle, pay attention to the small ground
clearance.
Sport tyres
Sport tyres (ultra high performance tyres) are
approved for use on public highways and comply
with all statutory requirements and safety criteria.
The design of the tyre is also geared towards use
on racing circuits (driver safety training courses,
sports driving schools, Club Sport events) and
provides distinct advantages here in terms of dry
grip and wear compared to conventional road
tyres.
The major features are a reduced tread depth,
a special tread pattern and carcass.
The design features of these sports tyres
result in the following effects compared with
other summer tyres when used under normal
driving conditions:
– Due to the lower tread depth, sports tyres can
reach their wear limit earlier.
As for all tyres, the possible driven distance
depends on the individual driving style and
service conditions.
– On wet roads, in particular in aquaplaning
situations (stagnant water, puddles, lane
grooves...), it is advisable to exercise caution
because of the lower tread depth and to adapt
speed accordingly (as is generally the case for
normal road tyres and with reduced tyre tread
depths).
– The higher performances in the limit range
require that attention be adapted to suit,
because any infringement of an upper limit
range also harbours greater risks.
– Change to winter tyres when external tempera-
tures drop below 7 °C.
f Notify anyone using your car of these charac-
teristics and possible effects.
Danger!
Risk of accident through loss of road surface
contact, control over the vehicle and braking
ability. The reduced tyre tread depth means
that there is an increased risk of aquaplaning
on wet roads.
f When driving on wet or mud-covered roads
reduce speed significantly.
Danger!
Risk of accident.
Due to the lower tread depth, sports tyres
can reach their wear limit earlier.
f Check the tread depth regularly.
Recycling
Only in countries of the European Union:
Returning end-of-life vehicles
Porsche AG will arrange for your old Porsche to be
recycled in an environmentally compatible
manner, free of charge.
To return your vehicle and obtain the relevant
Certificate of Destruction, please consult your
Porsche partner, which will gladly assist you in
disposing of your old vehicle.
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