Porsche 2006 Cayman, Owner'S Manual

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Controls, Instruments
Retractable Rear Spoiler
The rear spoiler improves driving stability,
especially at higher speeds.
Warning!
Risk of accident. If the rear spoiler cannot be
extended, driving stability will be adversely
affected by increased rear axle lift.
f Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving conditions.
f
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle
stationary.
f Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the rear spoiler.
f Do not push the vehicle at the rear spoiler.
The warning light in the on-board computer lights
up when the rear spoiler does not extend over
75 mph (120 km/h) or its end position is not
reached.
Automatic control
The rear spoiler extends at approx. 75 mph
(120 km/h) and retracts again at approx. 50 mph
(80 km/h).
If the automatic control fails, the warning light
lights up and the rear spoiler must be manually
extended before driving.
Manual control
When the ignition is on, the rear spoiler can be
extended and retracted manually using the button.
Note
When the rear spoiler is extended manually, the
automatic control does not operate and the rear
spoiler must be manually retracted.
Warning light