Collapsible spare tire
The collapsible spare tire is located under-
neath the luggage compartment. It is c o v e r e d
by a lid with a quick release catch. The car
jack is stored behind the spare tire. Stored
inside the wheel rim is the electric air c o m -
pressor kit. This kit also includes a plastic
c o v e r f o r the road wheel to keep luggage
compartment or car interior clean.
Due to tread and space saver design fea-
tures of the collapsible tire, car handling
may be affected.
Therefore, do not drive more than 50 mph
or 80 km/h when using the collapsible spare
tire. It is for emergency use and short dis-
tances only. Use the original road tire as
soon as possible.
Inflating the collapsible tire
Inflate the collapsible tire with the electric
air c o m p r e s s o r that comes with your
Porsche. Do not use other equipment!
1. Install spare wheel before inflating the
t i r e .
2. Attach hose of air compressor to tire
valve and insert plug of electric c o r d into
cigarette lighter socket.
3. The required tire pressure is 32 psi or
2.2 bar. Check pressure w i t h tire pres-
sure gauge.
4. Have flat road tire repaired and remounted
on car at next service stop. Remember,
the collapsible tire is f o r e m e r g e n c y use
and short distances only.
W h e n the air is released f r o m the c o l l a p s -
ible tire, it will return to its original shape
after cooling d o w n for several hours. Store
collapsible tire in c o m p a r t m e n t underneath
the luggage compartment.
The collapsible spare tire cannot be repaired
or mounted with standard workshop equip-
ment. Repair and remounting must only be
done by the manufacturer.
Tire tread depth
As required by law, the tread depth of the
collapsible tire is the same as that of the
original equipment tire. Replace a w o r n c o l -
lapsible spare tire in time.
If air compressor does not work
. . . Check if tobacco or any other foreign
matter is lodged in the cigarette lighter
socket. Remove carefully with a w o o d e n
pick. Do not use metal object to prevent
short circuit.
. . . Check if fuse is b l o w n . Replace with
new equivalent fuse.
Maintenance of air compressor
The air compressor is maintenance-free. Do
not apply oil or any other lubricant.
The air f i l t e r should be cleaned periodically
to assure maximum efficiency of the unit.
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