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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.
e Make sure that there are no persons, animals or
objects between the occupants and the area into
which the airbag deploys.
e Maintain a safe distance from the airbags, e.g. do
not lean against the inside of the doors. Always
keep your feet in the footwell when driving. Do
not put your feet on the dashboard or seat.
Airbag systems that have been tampered with offer
no protection. They may either not trigger or be
triggered in an uncontrolled manner. Uncontrolled
triggering can cause serious injuries.
e Do not use seat covers.
e Do not attach any additional trim or stickers to
the steering wheel or in the vicinity of the
airbags.
e Do not route any cables for additional electrical
equipment close to the airbag wiring.
e Do not remove airbag components, e.g. steering
wheel, front seats, roof trims.
e Do not modify the wiring or components of the
airbag system.
> Please see chapter "Airbag Systems" on
page 54.
Securing all objects in the passenger
compartment
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load in the
passenger compartment can be thrown around as a
result of braking, acceleration, changes of direction
or accident. Occupants may be endangered or
injured.
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For example, unsecured objects can be thrown for-
ward at up to 50 times their weight in the event of a
rear-end collision at 30 mph (50 km/h). A 1.5-quart
bottle of water, for example, is thrown through the
passenger compartment with a force of up to
165 lbs. (75 kg).
e As a rule, transport only secured objects in the
vehicle.
e Always stow items safely, e.g. in the luggage
compartment or in a roof transport system.
e Place small objects in the storage compartments
and close all storage compartments. Objects
must not protrude out of the storage
compartments.
e Never place objects on the dashboard or on the
luggage compartment cover.
e Secure loads with tie-down belts (tear strength
of at least 1,540 lbs. (700 kg)).
e Do not transport heavy objects in open storage
compartments.
e Also provide your passengers with all information
regarding safety measures.
For correctly loading your Porsche and stowing
items:
> Please see chapter "Storage" on page 263.
> Please see chapter "Luggage Compartment" on
page 164.
Preventing crushing hazards
If persons or animals are within the range of move-
ment of certain vehicle components, there is a risk of
body parts being trapped or crushed. These compo-
nents include:
– Adjustable seats
– Doors
– Windows
– Trailer hitch
– Flaps, lids, roofs and spoilers
– Storage compartment lids
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