Towing - Porsche Taycan Owner's Manual

Towing

Towing
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Tow starting and push starting
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the vehicle
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NOTICE
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Risk of substantial damage to the vehicle due to
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towing or pushing.
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e Never tow-start or push-start the vehicle.
e Do not attempt to tow the vehicle.
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e Call a roadside assistance or breakdown recovery
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service.
e Have the vehicle transported with both axles on a
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recovery vehicle, transport truck or trailer.
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e Tie the vehicle down only at its wheels. Never
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attach tension straps to the towing hook.
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If the high-voltage battery is defective or completely
discharged, it will not be possible to turn on the ve-
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hicle until after the high-voltage battery has been
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recharged.
e Go to a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche
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recommends an authorized Porsche dealer, as
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they have trained technicians and the necessary
parts and tools.
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> Please see chapter "12-volt battery" on
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page 268.
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Towing the vehicle
Fig. 183: Permissible towing
Fig. 184: Impermissible towing
> Please see chapter "Transporting the vehicle on
car trains, ferries and vehicle transporters" on
page 226.
Towing another vehicle
e Data and installation instructions can be found in
the accessory manufacturer's manual. Follow the
manufacturer's safety and operating
instructions.
e Always observe the permissible towing force of
the towing rope or towing bar. The towing rope
or towing bar must be approved for the vehicle
weight. Never exceed the manufacturer's
specifications.
e The towed vehicle must not be heavier than the
towing vehicle.
e Vehicles with defective brakes must not be
towed.
e When towing, first screw the towing hook into
the vehicle before attaching the towing rope or
towing bar to the towing hook.
> Please see chapter "Using a towing hook" on
page 224.
Using a towing rope
e Always keep the towing rope taut when towing.
Avoid jerky and sudden loading.
Using a towing bar
e Do not attach the towing bar diagonally between
the vehicles.
Using a towing hook
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e Always follow the legal regulations governing
vehicle transportation.
e Before driving the vehicle, the driver should be-
come familiarized with the particular features of
vehicle transportation.