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Storage, Luggage Compartment and Roof Transport System
Roof Transport System
A roof transport system can be fitted on the
vehicle for transporting awkward objects.
Various objects can be transported safely and
securely using the roof transport system and
additional attachments, e.g. ski rack, bicycle rack,
surfboard rack, roof box or snowboard holder.
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Only use roof transport systems that have
been tested and approved by Porsche. It is
not
possible to fit commercially available roof rack
systems.
Danger!
Risk of accidents if the vehicle loses its roof
transport system due to excessive speed or
improper loading.
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Check the roof transport system and
attachments before every journey and at
regular intervals during a long journey to
ensure that they are fitted correctly and
securely. Tighten all fastening screws again.
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Adjust your driving style accordingly by
maintaining a reasonable speed and slowing
hour vehicle turns.
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Do not drive at a speed of more than
80 mph (130 km/h) when the roof transport
system is fitted and loaded.
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Do not drive at a speed of more than
110 mph (180 km/h) when the roof transport
system is fitted but not loaded. Obey all traffic
laws.
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Load the roof transport system so that the
load does not protrude over the sides of the
roof transport system.
Never load the roof transport system wider
than the width of the vehicle.
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Position the center of gravity of the load as low
as possible with respect to the roof transport
system and distribute the load evenly over the
load area.
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Secure the load so that it will not move during
the journey.
Do not use elastic rubber tensioners.
Caution!
Washing the vehicle in a car wash or failure
to observe the overall vehicle height or the
maximum permitted gross weight can
damage the vehicle or roof transport system.
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Remove the complete roof transport system
before washing the vehicle in a car wash.
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Check the overall vehicle height with the roof
transport system fitted before driving into
multi-storey car parks, garages, underground
garages and tunnels.
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Do not exceed the maximum roof load,
maximum vehicle weight and maximum
axle loads.
For information on maximum permitted loads and
weights:
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Please see the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
page 328.
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Do not exceed the maximum permitted roof
transport system load of 70 kg.
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If you are not using the roof transport system,
remove it completely from the vehicle in order
to save fuel and reduce noise.