Porsche 2006 Cayman, Owner'S Manual

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Controls, Instruments
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
Transport System.
Safety notes!
f Risk of damage to the paint on the rear lid.
Only open the rear lid if this cannot touch the
load.
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
payload of 132lbs. (60 kg), the maximum
permitted gross weight and the maximum
permitted axle loads.
Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 272.
f Distribute load evenly, storing 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
But never drive faster than 90 mph
(140 km/h).
f With the basic carrier fitted and no load, do
not exceed a maximum speed of 110 mph
(180 km/h).
Driving, braking and steering behavior change due
to the higher center of gravity and the greater
wind-resistant area. You should adapt your driving
style appropriately.
Since fuel consumption and noise are increased
with the Roof Transport System fitted, it should
not remain on the vehicle if not in use.