Porsche Cayenne Turbo Driver Manual

Trailer Hitch 237
Trailer coupling
f Please follow the operating instructions for the
trailer.
f Do not modify or repair the trailer coupling.
Retrofitting
Have a trailer coupling retrofitted only by a quali-
fied specialist workshop. They are familiar with the
manufacturer’s specifications and any necessary
conversion measures.
We recommend that you use a Porsche partner
for this work since these are staffed with trained
personnel and have the necessary parts and
tools.
Electrical connection
Your Porsche is equipped with a 13-pin plug for
the electrical connection to the trailer.
If you wish to tow trailers with a 7-pin plug, an
appropriate adapter must be used.
Definitions
The towed weight (gross weight of the trailer) is
the sum of the trailer’s empty weight and the
weight of the load.
The vertical coupling load is the weight that the
trailer drawbar exerts on the trailer coupling of the
vehicle.
The rear-axle load is the vehicle weight on the
rear axle plus the weight of the transported load
and the vertical coupling load of the trailer.
The gross weight of the vehicle and trailer is
the sum of the weight of the towing vehicle and the
weight of the trailer.
f Never exceed the permissible individual
weights.
Safety notes!
Driving with a trailer
f Always observe the permissible towed weight,
vertical coupling load and rear-axle load. This
information is provided in the chapter
Technical Data in this Driver’s Manual:
Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 351.
f When connected, the trailer must always be
horizontal behind the towing vehicle. If neces-
sary, use a trailer with an adjustable drawbar.
f When the vehicle is driven in the mountains, the
engine output decreases as altitude increases.
The maximum weights stated are the values at
sea level. The total weight of the vehicle-trailer
combination must therefore be reduced by
10 % for each increment of 1,000 metres
altitude. Please take this into consideration
when planning your route.
Distributing the load
f Distribute the load in the trailer so that heavy
objects are as close to the axle as possible.
Always safeguard all objects against slipping
and tie them down securely.
f You should make the best possible use of the
trailer coupling’s rated vertical coupling load
when loading the trailer, but never exceed it.

Porsche Cayenne Turbo Specifications

General

Brand	Porsche
Model	Cayenne Turbo
Category	Automobile
Language	English