Porsche 911 Carrera Manuel Du Propriétaire
Retractable Rear Spoiler
Function of the retractable rear spoiler
The rear spoiler improves driving stability, especial-
ly at higher speeds.
Warning!
Risk of accident. If the rear spoiler cannot be
extended, driving stability will be adversely
affected by increased rear axle lift, which
could lead to loss of control.
Adapt your driving style and speed to the
changed driving behavior.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Warning!
Risk of injury during manual retraction or
extension of the rear spoiler with the vehicle
stationary.
Make sure that no persons or objects are
within the range of movement of the rear
spoiler.
Warning!
Risk of damage from pushing the vehicle by
the spoiler.
Do not push the vehicle at the spoiler.
Automatic mode
Conditions
The limits for automatic extension and retraction of
the spoiler depend on various circumstances (e.g.
driving speed, engine compartment temperature).
If automatic control fails, a warning message is
If automatic control fails, a warning message is
displayed by the on-board computer.
Engine compartment temperature under
122 °F/55 °C
122 °F/55 °C
Spoiler extends at 75 mph/120 km/h and retracts
at 37 mph/60 km/h.
Engine compartment temperature over
140 °F/60 °C
140 °F/60 °C
Spoiler extends at 50 mph/80 km/h and retracts
at 19 mph/30 km/h.
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