Checking Roll-Over Bar

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Actuate the roll-over protection system only if:

the hardtop is removed
the convertible top is open
the caps are removed

PIWIS Tester 9718 must be connected to the diagnostic socket. Switch on ignition. Select menu item "Airbarg/POSIP" , and select menu item "Drive links" in the command line which then appears, select "Triggering roll-over bar" in the command line that appears. Press the key combination [F2] and [F8] within 2 s, as described in the Tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered. Please note: time until triggered approx. 10s!

Fig 1: Triggering Roll-Over Protection System
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Press locking levers outward -arrow A- and press in the roll-over bar -1- (-arrow B- ) until it is felt to engage -inset- .

Fig 2: Pressing Roll-Over Bar
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.