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Trailer Hitch
Trailer Coupling
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Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
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Do not modify or repair the trailer coupling.
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Before having new ADAPTER fitted, find out
from your authorized Porsche dealer about the
current authorization status.
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Use only ADAPTER makes tested and
approved by Porsche.
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Ensure that all trailer equipment conforms to
the appropriate classification for total gross
trailer weight and tongue weight.
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Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 312.
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Please see the chapter “LOADING
INFORMATION” on page 221.
Retrofitting
Have a trailer coupling retrofitted only by an
authorized Porsche dealer. The dealer is familiar
with the manufacturer's specifications and any
necessary conversion measures.
Electrical connection
Your Porsche is equipped with a 7-pin connector
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for the electrical connection to the trailer.
Failure to keep an electrical adapter clean may
result in corrosion and affect operation of
electrical lines, resulting in possible trailer brake
system failure.
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Periodically inspect and clean adapter as
needed.
Hitching trailer
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Always turn off the alarm system before you
attach a trailer.
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Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
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Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 312.
Unhitching trailer
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Always turn the alarm system off before
unhitching the trailer because otherwise the
alarm will be triggered when the plug is
removed.
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If the trailer is equipped with an overrun brake,
do not unhitch the trailer when its brake is still
applied.
Information
The alarm function cannot be triggered when
disconnecting the trailer plug if the trailer lights
are all designed with light-emitting diodes
technology.
Safe Trailer Operation
WARNING
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Trailer Brake System
Electrical Failure
WARNING
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