Spoilers - Porsche 911 2020 Owner's Manual

Spoilers

Spoilers
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Extendable rear spoiler
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Failure of the extendible
WARNING
rear spoiler
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Driving stability is impaired at higher speeds by the
increased uplift on the rear axle.
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e Adapt your driving style and speed to the altered
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vehicle handling.
e Have the fault rectified at an authorized Porsche
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dealer.
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Porsche recommends an authorized Porsche
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necessary parts and tools.
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Retracting and extending
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CAUTION
the rear spoiler
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When the rear spoiler is manually extended or re-
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tracted while the vehicle is stationary, body parts
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can become trapped between the moving spoiler
and stationary vehicle parts.
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e Make sure that no persons or animals are within
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the range of movement of the rear spoiler.
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NOTICE
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Risk of damage to the rear spoiler.
e Never pull or push the vehicle by the rear spoiler.
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e Retract the rear spoiler before using an auto-
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matic car wash.
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NOTICE
When the rear spoiler is extended, the supply of air
to the charge air cooler can be obstructed as foreign
bodies can get trapped inside.
e Never park the vehicle with the rear spoiler
extended.
The rear spoiler improves driving stability at high
speeds. Using automatic mode is recommended.
A warning message appears on the instrument clus-
ter in the event of a failure of the spoiler control.
> Please see chapter "Warning and Information
Messages" on page 280.
Automatic mode
The rear spoiler extends and retracts automatically
depending on the speed and the driving program
selected.
Manual mode
When the ignition is switched on, the rear spoiler can
be extended and retracted manually using the PCM.
Information
The selected spoiler position can be stored in
INDIVIDUAL mode.
Manual extension
e Select CAR e DRIVE e Spoiler.
The rear spoiler is extended. The current spoiler
position is indicated in the vehicle model.
Manual retraction
e DRIVE e Spoiler.
1. Select CAR
2. Current speed < 9 mph (15 km/h): Press and
hold Spoiler button until the rear spoiler has
reached its final position.
– or –
Current speed > 9 mph (15 km/h): Press
Spoiler button briefly.
The rear spoiler is in automatic mode.
Extendable front and rear spoilers
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Failure of the extendible
WARNING
spoilers
The appearance of the warning indicates failure of
the extendible spoilers.
e Adapt your driving style and speed to the altered
vehicle handling.
e Have the error rectified at a qualified specialist
repair shop.
Porsche recommends an authorized Porsche
dealer, as they have trained technicians and the
necessary parts and tools.
Retracting and extending
CAUTION
the spoilers
When the spoilers are extended or retracted man-
ually while the vehicle is stationary, body parts can
become trapped between the moving spoilers and
stationary vehicle parts.
e Make sure that no persons or animals are within
the range of movement of the spoilers.