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Rear Wing
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Rear Wing
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718 Spyder
The rear wing improves driving stability at high
speeds.
Automatic mode
The rear wing extends automatically at speeds above
approx. 75 mph (125 km/h) and retracts again
below approx. 50 mph (80 km/h).
If automatic control fails, a warning message appears
on the multifunction display.
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Please see chapter „Warning and Information
Messages“ on page 253.
Manual mode
Fig. 157: Button for rear wing in the center console
When the ignition is on, the rear wing can be
extended and retracted manually using the button in
the center console.
When the rear wing is in manual mode, the light
indicator on the button lights up.
Manual extension
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Press button
briefly.
The rear wing extends.
The light indicator on the button lights up.
The rear wing is in manual mode.
Manual retraction
0-9 mph (0-15 km/h):
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Press and hold the
button until the light
indicator goes out.
Over 9 mph (15 km/h):
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Press button
briefly.
The light indicator goes out as soon as it is
pressed.
The rear wing is in automatic mode.
WARNING
Failure of the Retractable
Rear Wing
The warning symbol appearing in the multifunction
display indicates failure of the retractable rear wing.
Driving stability is impaired at higher speeds by the
increased uplift on the rear axle.
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Adapt your driving style and speed to the altered
vehicle handling.
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Have the fault repaired by an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Porsche recommends an authorized Porsche
dealer, as they have trained technicians and the
necessary parts and tools.
CAUTION
Extending and Retracting
the Rear Wing
When extending or retracting the rear wing manually
when the vehicle is stationary, parts of the body can
get trapped between the moving rear wing and fixed
vehicle parts.
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Make sure that no persons or objects are within
the range of movement of the rear wing.
NOTICE
Risk of damage to rear wing.
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Do not pull or push the vehicle by the rear wing.
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