252 Trailer coupling
Retracting
f Press bottom half of rocker switch A.
The ball hitch automatically moves to retracted
position.
The red light-emitting diode in the rocker
switch flashes until the ball hitch reaches
retracted position.
Notes on operation
– The ball hitch must be in retracted position
when not in use.
– The plug of the trailer, bicycle carrier or similar
item must be plugged in when the trailer
coupling is in use.
– In order to stop the ball hitch movement in the
event of danger, touch rocker switch A again.
The two red light-emitting diodes in the rocker
switch flash rapidly to indicate this interruption.
It is prohibited to use the trailer coupling
in this intermediate position.
f A warning appears on the multi-purpose
display in the event of malfunctions. For infor-
mation on warning messages on the multi-
purpose display: Please observe the chapter
“OVERVIEW OF WARNING MESSAGES” on
Page 151.
Trailer socket
The socket is located to the right of the extended
ball hitch.
The socket is retracted along with the ball hitch.
Overload protection
When the rocker switch is used in one-touch
mode, movement of the ball hitch is interrupted if
resistance is encountered. The red light-emitting
diode in the rocker switch flashes rapidly to
indicate this interruption.
Switching overload protection off
f Keep the rocker switch depressed (for at least
2 seconds) until the ball hitch has reached
operating or retracted position.
Care instructions
When cleaning the vehicle with a high-pressure
cleaner, steam cleaner or similar device, make
sure that the cleaning jet does not strike the ball
hitch seal directly. Moisture could penetrate.
Faults
f Consult a qualified specialist workshop if you
experience handling difficulties, notice
anything unusual or find any faults.
We recommend that you use a Porsche
partner for this work since these are staffed
with trained personnel and have the necessary
parts and tools.
Storing end positions of the trailer coupling
The end positions of the trailer coupling could be
lost after a fault (e.g. when the battery is discon-
nected and reconnected).
To teach the end positions:
– Press and hold top half of rocker switch A until
the ball head has reached operating position.
– Press and hold bottom half of rocker switch A
until the ball head has reached retracted
position.
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