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specifications and production requirements of
Porsche. This helps to ensure that your vehicle
remains reliable and safe to drive, and that no
consequential damage occurs to your vehicle.
These parts are available from authorized Por-
sche dealers.
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Only use accessories that originate from the
Porsche Tequipment range or that have been
tested and approved by Porsche. For informa-
tion on Porsche Tequipment: Contact an au-
thorized Porsche dealer.
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If other spare parts or accessories are used, Por-
sche does not accept any liability for damages
caused by these parts. Even if a supplier has ob-
tained a General Operating License for spare parts
or accessories, the safety of the vehicle may still
be affected. The use of spare parts or accessories
not approved by Porsche may also void your ve-
hicle warranty.
Load, safety systems, children in
the vehicle: Knowledge for Porsche
drivers
With your Porsche, you can accelerate to above
60 mph (100 km/h) within a few seconds. This
being said, you should do everything necessary to
ensure safety before driving.
For this reason, prepare for the journey with the
same passion that you feel during driving.
Correct use of seat belts
The seat belts can only protect you from injuries if
they are functional and are used correctly.
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Severe injuries can occur at speeds as low as
20 mph (30 km/h) if a seat belt is not worn. Safety
systems only protect when used in combination.
For example, the airbags can protect you properly
only if the seat belts are worn correctly.
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Always make sure that seat belts fit snugly, in-
cluding on short trips.
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Use one seat belt to secure one occupant only.
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Remove any loose articles of clothing, e.g.
winter coats.
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Do not place the seat belts across fragile or
hard objects (e.g. glasses or ball-point pens).
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Do not twist the seat belts.
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Always fully roll up unused seat belts.
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For pregnant women: Pregnant drivers or pas-
sengers should position the lap belt under the
belly and the shoulder belt taut over the chest.
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If worn or damaged, have the belt, belt buckle
or attachment points replaced.
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Please see chapter "Seat belts" on
page 214.
Airbag system
Airbag systems can only perform their protective
function if all occupants have their seat belts fas-
tened and maintain the correct seating position.
Objects and luggage must be stowed safely.
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Make sure that there are no persons, animals
or objects between the occupants and the area
into which the airbag deploys.
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Maintain a safe distance from the airbags, e.g.
do not lean against the inside of the doors. Al-
ways keep your feet in the footwell when driv-
ing. Do not put your feet on the dashboard or
seat.
Airbag systems that have been tampered with of-
fer no protection. They may either not trigger or be
triggered in an uncontrolled manner. Uncontrolled
triggering can cause serious injuries.
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Do not use seat covers.
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Do not attach any additional trim or stickers to
the steering wheel or in the vicinity of the
airbags.
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Do not route any cables for additional electrical
equipment close to the airbag wiring.
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Do not remove airbag components, e.g. steer-
ing wheel, front seats, roof trims.
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Do not modify the wiring or components of the
airbag system.
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Please see chapter "Airbag Systems" on
page 47.
