Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service

Towing, Recovery

Certain area statutes and local ordinances prohibit 

towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar. 

In addition, damage to your vehicle may result 

from improper procedures. 

Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-

tails. 

Vehicle towing 

A flatbed car carrier is the preferred type of 

towing equipment to be used on Porsche vehicles. 

Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be 

used when the vehicle will not roll. 

Crane recovery using wheel claws is not possible 

because of tire dimensions.

when transporting. 
f Only transport the vehicle with great care. 
f The vehicle must only be transported with all 

four wheels touching the ground at the same 

time.

f Special provisions may be required.

Towing eye, front

The towing eye is contained in the left storage 

compartment of the engine compartment in the 

tool kit. 

Risk of damage to the vehicle. 
f Use the towing eye only for an emergency to 

remove the vehicle off the road or to pull the 

vehicle onto the towing equipment if the vehi-

cle will roll freely. Under no circumstances is 

the vehicle to be secured using the towing eye. 

f Never use the towing eye as the primary 

attachment to tow this vehicle. 

1. Carefully remove the plastic cap beside the 

license plate with an appropriate tool using 

care not to damage the painted surface on ei-

ther the bumper or the plastic cap. 

2. Screw the towing eye into the hole until it is ful-

ly seated.