
Driving and Driving Safety
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Rules for off-road driving
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Ensure vehicle is equipped with approved all-
terrain tires.
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Pay attention to the ground clearance of the
vehicle.
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Activate the off-road driving program.
Please see the chapter “SELECTING DRIVING
PROGRAM” on page 185.
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Switch on terrain level or special terrain level,
if necessary, before starting to drive off-road.
Do not brake the car to a stop while adjusting
the level.
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The level should only be adjusted on a level
surface.
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Stow or fasten luggage and loads securely.
For information on stowing loads and luggage:
Please see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on page 221.
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If unknown terrain is obscured from view,
examine it on foot first and drive with extreme
caution.
This way, obstacles are easier to recognize
and damage to the vehicle is avoided.
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Always drive with the engine running.
Power steering assistance is provided only
with the engine running.
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Drive slowly and consistently.
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Always make sure that the wheels are touching
the ground.
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Before driving through water, check the water
depth, the condition of the surface beneath it
and the speed of the water.
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Look out for obstacles, such as boulders,
holes, tree stumps or ruts.
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Always keep the sliding/lifting roof or
Panorama roof system and the side windows
closed while driving.
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Do not deviate from marked routes or paths.
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Respect nature.
Always obey off-limits signs.
Driving Systems for Off-Road
Driving
Specially adapted driving programs or power-
transmission and chassis control systems are
available for off-road driving:
– Off-road PTM
– Off-road PTV Plus
(depending on vehicle equipment)
– Off-road PSM
– Off-road ABS
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For further information on the functioning of
chassis control systems:
Please see the chapter “TRANSMISSION AND
CHASSIS CONTROL SYSTEMS” on page 188.
Before driving off-road
Tires
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Check tread depth and inflation pressure
of tires.
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Check for damage and remove any foreign
objects (e.g. stones) from the tread.
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Replace missing valve caps.
Rims
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Replace dented or damaged rims before
driving off-road.
Vehicles with SportDesign package
Risk of damage. Front, rear and side member
trims are painted on vehicles with the SportDesign
package.
Off-road driving can seriously damage these trims.
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When driving off-road, make sure these parts
are not damaged.
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Make sure there is sufficient clearance
between obstacles and the underside of the
vehicle.
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Avoid driving through water.
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Do not use side member trims or rear wheel
spoilers as a running board.
After driving off-road
Off-road driving is harder on the vehicle than
normal driving on roads.
We recommend that you inspect the vehicle after
off-road driving. Potential damage poses an
accident risk and impairs driving comfort.
Damage to the vehicle is recognized in good time
if the vehicle is checked.
Vehicle damage poses an accident risk for the
vehicle occupants and other road users.
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If in doubt, have your vehicle checked at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Examine tires for signs of damage, such as
cuts, tears, bulges or foreign objects stuck in
the tread. Replace a damaged tire if
necessary.
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Have any damage to your vehicle repaired by
an authorized Porsche dealer without delay.
Effect of Vehicle and
Tire Damage
NOTICE
WARNING
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