262 Trailer Hitch
Trailer Coupling
Warning!
Risk of accident.
f Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
f Do not modify or repair the trailer coupling.
f Before having new ADAPTER fitted, find out
from your authorized Porsche dealer about the
current authorization status.
f Use only ADAPTER makes tested and appro-
ved by Porsche.
f Ensure that all trailer equipment conforms to
the appropriate classification for total gross
trailer weight and tongue weight.
f Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 408.
f Please observe the chapter “LOADING INFOR-
MATION” on Page 263.
Retrofitting
Have a trailer coupling retrofitted only by an au-
thorized Porsche dealer. The dealer is familiar with
the manufacturer's specifications and any neces-
sary conversion measures.
Electrical connection
Your Porsche is equipped with a 7-pin connector A
for the electrical connection to the trailer.
Warning!
Risk of accident. Failure to keep an electrical
adapter clean may result in corrosion and af-
fect operation of electrical lines, resulting in
possible trailer brake system failure.
f Periodically inspect and clean adapter as
needed.
Hitching trailer
f Always turn off the alarm system before you at-
tach a trailer. The inclination sensor could trig-
ger the alarm unintentionally.
f Follow the operating instructions for the trailer
recommended by the trailer manufacturer.
f Please observe the chapter “WEIGHTS” on
Page 408.
Unhitching trailer
If the trailer is equipped with an overrun brake, do
not unhitch the trailer when its brake is still ap-
plied.