Passenger protection maintenance: Checking roll-over protection system
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WARNING:
Risk of injury if the roll-over bar is triggered!
> All persons must remain out of the operating range of the roll-over bar during diagnosis.
> Always keep the operating range of the roll-over bar free (do not leave tools there).
> Install, remove and transport the roll-over bar only when it is extended (triggered).
> Repairs to the roll-over bar and actuators are not permitted.
NOTE:
- The roll-over bar must be triggered every two years at the latest, using the Porsche System Tester.
- Perform the function test on the roll-over protection system only with >> the hardtop and covering cap removed << and the convertible top open.
- Connect the Porsche System Tester to the diagnostic socket (data link connector) on the vehicle.
- Switch ignition on.
- Select menu item -Roll-over protection- .
- Select the function -drive links- in the command line which appears.
- Press the key combination described in the Tester; the roll-over protection system is triggered.
- Pressing in the roll-over bar: Press locking levers outward and press in the roll-over bar until it can be felt to engage.
- Fit cover caps on the left and right.