Trailer Coupling - Porsche Cayenne Owner's Manual

Trailer Coupling

Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
f Do not modify or repair the trailer coupling.
f Before having new ADAPTER fitted, find out
from your authorized Porsche dealer about the
current authorization status.
f Use only ADAPTER makes tested and
approved by Porsche.
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Trailer Hitch
f Ensure that all trailer equipment conforms to
the appropriate classification for total gross
trailer weight and tongue weight.
f Please see the chapter "WEIGHTS" on
Page 356.
f Please see the chapter "LOADING
INFORMATION" on Page 231.
Retrofitting
Have a trailer coupling retrofitted only by an
authorized Porsche dealer. The dealer is familiar
with the manufacturer's specifications and any
necessary conversion measures.
Electrical connection
Your Porsche is equipped with a 7-pin connector A
for the electrical connection to the trailer.
Warning!
Risk of accident. Failure to keep an electrical
adapter clean may result in corrosion and
affect operation of electrical lines, resulting
in possible trailer brake system failure.
f Periodically inspect and clean adapter as
needed.
Hitching trailer
f Always turn off the alarm system before you
attach a trailer.
f Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
f Please see the chapter "WEIGHTS" on
Page 356.
Unhitching trailer
If the trailer is equipped with an overrun brake, do
not unhitch the trailer when its brake is still ap-
plied.