Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Boxster S (2009) Porsche
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Boxster , Boxster S Owner’s Manual ®.
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1 © Dr . Ing. h.c. F . Porsche AG Porsche, the Porsche crest, Boxster , PCCB, PCM, PDK, PSM and T equipment ar e register ed trade- marks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche auto- mobiles ar e trademarks of Dr . Ing. h.c. F . Porsche AG. All rights reserved.
2 Dear Owner, We would like to thank you for your pur chase of a Porsche Sports car . Judging by the car you ha ve chosen, you are a mo- torist of a special breed, and you ar e probably no novice when it comes to automobiles.
3 Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic compo- nents such as spoilers or underside panels affect the driving behavior and therefore must be replaced immediately . Y our car may have all or some of the components described in this manual.
4 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) f Please see the chapter “BRAKES” on Page 56. The high-performance brake syst em is designed for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures. Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient conditions (such as temperature and humidity) therefor e might cause brake noises.
5 Engine Exhaust Danger! Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many compo- nents which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless gas. Carbon monoxide can cause unconscious- ness and even death if inhaled.
6 T able of Contents Table of Contents Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) ...... 4 Setting and operating vehicle components when driving .............. ..................... ............... 4 Portable Fuel Contain ers ................. ...........
T able of Contents 7 Trip Odometer ........... ................................ 121 Speedometer ................ ............................ 122 Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 122 Tachometer ............... ..............................
8 Befor e driving off... Dear Porsche Owner A lot has gone into the manufacture of your Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid quality control and demanding inspections. These engineering and sa fety features will be enhanced by you... the safe driver.
Before driving off... 9 In the driver’s seat... f Check operation of the horn. f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and controls. T o reduce the possibility of injury from the airbag deployment, you should alway s sit back as far from the steering wheel as is practical, while still maintaining full vehicle control.
10 Before driving off... Break in hints for the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti- mum performance from your new Porsche. Despite the most modern, high-pr ecision manufac- turing methods, the moving parts must still wear in with each other .
Before driving off... 11 1 Inner door handle, Page 18 2 Power windows, Page 27 3 Door mirror contr ol, Page 29 4 Hands-free micr ophone 5 Seat memory , Page 35 6 Diagnostic socket (OBD) 7 F ron t an d.
12 Before driving off... 1 Light switch, Page 78, 80 2 Ignition/starter switch, Page 72 3 T urn signal/headlight dimmer , flasher lever , Page 81 4 Lever for on-board computer , Page 130 5H o r n 6 Le.
Operation, Safety 13 Operation, Safety Keys ........................ ..................... ............. 15 Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 15 Doors ........................... ..................... ......... 18 Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System 19 Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System .
14 Operation, Safety Never invite car theft! An unlocked car with the ke y in the ignition lock invites car theft. A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm ar e standard equipment in your Porsche. The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver’ s door while the key is still in the ignition lock.
Operation, Safety 15 Keys f Please see the chapter “ALARM SY STEM, PAS- SENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on Page 25. f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING IN CARS WITHOUT ALARM SY STEM” on Page 19. f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING IN CARS WITH ALARM SY STEM” on Page 21.
16 Operation, Safety 1 - Central locking button 2 - Front luggage compartment lid button 3 - Rear luggage compar tment lid button 4 - Light-emitting diode Key with Radio Remote Control Unlocking the vehicle f Press button 1 . Locking the vehicle f Press button 1 .
Operation, Safety 17 Malfunction of the remote control The remote contr ol may no t function correctly due to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will then not lock properly . This can be identified by the missing locking sound and the missing check-back signal of the emer gency flasher .
18 Operation, Safety Doors If the door windows are closed, they will be auto- matically opened by a few millimeters when the doors are opened and, when the doors ar e closed, they will be closed again. This makes it easier to open and close the doors and protects the seals.
Operation, Safety 19 Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System This device complies with: Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: 1. This device may not cause harmful inter- ference, and 2.
20 Operation, Safety The central locking switch o n the dashboard lets you lock and unlock both doors electrically . Note If the doors are locked with the key or r emote control, they can not be opened by pr essing the central locking switch. Locking f Press the r ocker-switch.
Operation, Safety 21 Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System This device complies with: Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and 2.
22 Operation, Safety Locking conditions f Lock car once . The doors cannot be opened from the outside. Alarm sy stem and passenger compartment monitoring are switched on. If a person or animal remains in the vehicle: f Quickly lock car twice : The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Operation, Safety 23 Indication by emergency flasher and alarm horn If the remote contr ol is used for unlocking or locking, a response is pr ovided by the emergency flasher: – Unlocking – single flash. – Locking – double flash. – Locking twice – continuous illumination for approx.
24 Operation, Safety Automatic door locking Y our authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking sy stem. Ty p e 1 Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. Ty p e 2 Doors lock automatically when a speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Operation, Safety 25 A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system Alarm System, Passenger Compartment Monitoring This device complies with: Part 15 of the FCC Rules RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two condi- tions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interfer- ence, and 2.
26 Operation, Safety When the alarm is armed, the following areas are monitored – Doors – F ron t an d rea r li d s – Convertible-top lock – Glove compartment – Passenger compartment If one of these alarm cont acts is interrupted, the alarm horn sounds for approximat ely 3 minutes.
Operation, Safety 27 A - Power window in driver’ s door B - Power window in passenger’ s door Power Windows Wa r n in g ! Risk of injury when the door windows close. This applies especially if the windows are closed with the one-touch operation, be- cause with this function the window goes up automatically .
28 Operation, Safety Anti-crushing protection If a side window is blocked during closing, it will stop and open again by about an inch. War ni n g ! Risk of serious personal injuries. If the rocker switch is pr essed again within 10 seconds of the window being blocked, the window will close with its full closing force.
Operation, Safety 29 Mirrors Inside mirror When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glar e lever A must point forward. Basic position: lever forward Anti-glare position: lever back Door mirrors Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and inside mirrors.
30 Operation, Safety Folding in door mirrors War ni n g ! Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror accidentally flips back when being folded in. f Exercise extr eme caution when folding in mir- ror by hand. Do not let go of the mirr or before the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully unfolded.
Operation, Safety 31 Note The incident light in the area of the sensors must not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the wind- shield. Switching off the automatic anti-glare operation f Press switch B . Light-emitting diode C goes out. Switching on the automatic anti-glare operation f Press switch B .
32 Operation, Safety Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints War ni n g ! The seat may move unexpectedly if you attempt to adjust while driving. This could cause sudden loss of control, r esulting in se- rious personal injury or death. f Do not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo- tion.
Operation, Safety 33 Standard seat/sports seat A Seat height f Use lever A in a pumping movement: Upwards – seat moves upwar ds Downwards – seat moves downwar ds B For e and aft f Raise locking lever B . Move seat to desired position and r elease lever .
34 Operation, Safety Sports seat/adaptive spor ts seat only The seat belt can be fixed to the seat backrest with the retaining strap, so that it can be r eached more easily for buckling up. f Release button J at the top of the retaining strap, insert the seat be lt and fasten the strap once more.
Operation, Safety 35 M - Memory button 1 - Key button 2, 3 - Person buttons Seat Memory Individual seat and door mirror settings can be stored and r ecalled for the driver’ s position. Y ou cannot store the position of the side bolsters of the adaptive sports seat.
36 Operation, Safety Operating with the remote control of the vehicle key Each remote contr ol (up to six) can be assigned an individual seat and door mirror position. The stored seat and door mirr or position is set au- tomatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the corresponding r emote control.
Operation, Safety 37 A - Seat heating, left B -S e a t h e a t i n g , r i g h t Heated Seats T wo-stage seat heating is ready for operation when the engine is running. The yellow light-emitting diodes in the button show witch stage is currently activated.
38 Operation, Safety Seat Ventilation The three-stage seat ventilation is r eady for opera- tion when the engine is running and from an ambient cabin temperature of 58 °F (15 °C). The three stages ar e controlled with the buttons on the control panel for the air conditioning.
Operation, Safety 39 Adjusting steering wheel height and longitudinal direction 1. Insert ignition key fully into ignition lock. 2. Push the locking lever downwards. 3. Adjust steering wheel to fit the chosen backrest angle and your seat position by moving the steering wheel up or down and longitudinally .
40 Operation, Safety Multi-Functional Steering Wheel War ni n g ! There is a danger of accident if you set or operate the on-board computer , radio, navigation sy stem, telephone or other equipment when driving. Operating these devices while driving could distract you from traffic and cause you to lose control of the vehicle.
Operation, Safety 41 Sun Visors f Swing the sun visors down to prevent glar e from the fr ont. Vanity mirror The vanity mirror on the r ear of the sun visor is covered by a lid. Wa r n i n g ! Risk of injury in an a ccident or risk of dam- age to mirror lid and convertible top.
42 Operation, Safety Safety Belts War ni n g ! Alway s make sure your and your passenger’ s safety belts are pr operly fastened while the vehicle is in motion. Failure to follow safety belt warnings may r e- sult in serious personal injury or death.
Operation, Safety 43 An audio-visual warning sy stem is interconnect- ed with the driver ’ s safety belt. Every time the ignition is turned on, the gong will sound for about 6 seconds to remind driver and passenger to buckle up. In addition, the gong will sound for approx.
44 Operation, Safety Airbag Systems The airbags in combinatio n with the safety belts make up a safety sy stem which offers the driver and the passenger the greatest known pr otection from injuries in case of accident. Y our vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sy s- tem for the passenger's seat in accordance with U.
Operation, Safety 45 f Using accessories not approved by Porsche can cause the weight sensing sy stem to be im- paired. f Do not squeeze objects, such as the fire extin- guisher , or first aid kit under the seat. f Only have seats removed and installed by an authorized Porsche dealer so that weight sens- ing components will not be damaged.
46 Operation, Safety Seat adjustment for the passenger's seat Danger! Safety belts only offer protection when the backrest is upright and the belts ar e properly positioned on the body . Improperly positio- ned safety belts can cause serious personal injury or death in an accident.
Operation, Safety 47 P ASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp Note on operation Although not desired, it can occur in the case of heavier children that the passenger’ s airbag remains active or , in the case of very light adults or young persons, that the passenger airbag is deactivated.
48 Operation, Safety Note The key switch for switching off the passenger’ s airbag in combination with the LA TCH attachment bracket are not installed at the factory . They can be retr ofitted. f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer . Faults are indicated by a warning light in the instru- ment panel and a message on the on-board com- puter .
Operation, Safety 49 Key-operated airbag deactivation device In case your vehicle is equipped with LA TCH, you can switch off (OFF) the passenger’s fr ont airbag manually . In the automatic mode (AUTO), the air- bag will be switched on or off automatically de- pending on the weight on the passenger seat.
50 Operation, Safety Child Restraint Systems f Do not install a child restraint sy stem in the Sports bucket seat. The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with the LA TCH system.
Operation, Safety 51 – Y our authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you about the inst allation possibility for a Porsche child restraint sy stem which allows a key-operated airbag de activation of the pas- senger’ s airbag.
52 Operation, Safety Child restraint sy stem for up to one-year old children – Make sure that the P ASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp lights up. – Adjust the passenger's seat as far away from the airbag as possible. Danger! Risk of serious personal injury or death due to the passenger airbag triggering uninten- tionally .
Operation, Safety 53 Activating the automatic locking retractor 1. If a child restraint sy stem must be fastened to the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's seat as far away from t he airbag as possible. 2. Fasten child seat. 3. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out.
54 Operation, Safety LATCH System Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat f Do not install a child restraint sy stem in the Sports bucket seat. The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with the LA TCH system. The key switch for switching off the passenger’ s airbag and the LA TCH attachment bracket are not installed at the factory .
Operation, Safety 55 Sports Exhaust System Switching on and off The sports exhaust system can be switched on and off when the ignition is switched on using button A . When the sports exhaust system is switched on, the light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
56 Operation, Safety The warning lights in the instrument panel and on- board computer will go out after the parking brake is fully released. The warning lights are not an indicator that the parking brake is fully set; it is only intended to be a warning to release the parking brake befor e driving the car .
Operation, Safety 57 Brake sy stem warning light Y ou can check the functionality of the brake sy stem warning light by switching the ignition to the "On" position and verifying that the warning light illuminates.
58 Operation, Safety Brake booster The brake booster assists braking only when the engine is running. When the car is moving wh ile the engine is not run- ning, or if the brake boos ter is defective, more pressur e on the brake pedal is required to bring the car to a stop.
Operation, Safety 59 ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) The ABS sy stem repr esents a major contribution to the enhancement of active safety in your vehi- cle. This sy stem prevents the wheels fr om locking in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces.
60 Operation, Safety When the ignition is switched on the ABS warning light will light up while the sy stem is electronically interrogated and goes o ut when the engine is started if the check is not yet complete. If the ABS warning lamp fails to go out, this indi- cates that ABS has been deactivated due to a fault.
Operation, Safety 61 Sport Mode A sportier car set-up is obtained when Spor t mode is switched on. Interventions by the Porsche control sy stems are intentionally shifted towar ds greater agility and .
62 Operation, Safety When mode “Sport” is switched on, the logo SPORT appears next to the digital speedometer . When mode “Sport Plus” is switched on, the logo SPORT PLUS appears next to the digital speedometer .
Operation, Safety 63 Porsche Stability Management (PSM) PSM is an active control sy stem for stabilization of the vehicle approaching the performance limits of driving maneuvers. Wa r n in g ! Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per- sonal injury or death.
64 Operation, Safety – The sy stem compensates for undesired lateral vehicle reactions when the driver r eleases the accelerator pedal or brakes when cornering. This compensation functions up to the maximum lateral acceleration. – PSM actively stabilizes the vehicle as requir ed during dynamic driving maneuvers (e.
Operation, Safety 65 Sport mode A sportier car set-up is obtained when Spor t or Sport Plus mode is switched on. PSM interventions are later than in Normal mode; the vehicle can be maneuv erd with gr eater agility at its performance limits, without dispensing with the assistance of PSM in emer gency situations.
66 Operation, Safety P ASM makes two running-gea r setups available to the driver: “Normal” and “Sport”. The selection is made vi a a button on the center console. In Normal mode the runnin g gear is in a comfort- able setup. Sport mode offers very spor ty shock absorber tuning.
Operation, Safety 67 Retractable Spoiler The rear spoiler impr oves driving stability, espe- cially at higher speeds. Wa r n in g ! Risk of accident, resulting in serious perso- nal injury or death. If the spoiler cannot be extended, driving sta- bility will be adversel y affected by increased rear axle lift, which could lead to loss of con- trol.
68 Operation, Safety Extending f Press button briefly . The spoiler extends to its final position. The light-emitting diode in the button lights up. The rear spoiler r emains extended even after switching off ignition.
Operation, Safety 69 A - Orientation light B - Interior light switch, footwell light Interior lights f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF- TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAY S” on Page 246. Interior light, footwell lights Switching off f Press left half of switch.
70 Operation, Safety Parking Aids Parking assistant When the driver backs up, the parking assistant sy stem indicates the distance between the car and a lar ge obstacle behind it, by means of signal tones. War ni n g ! Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Operation, Safety 71 Limits of ultrasonic measurement The parking assistant sy stem cannot detect: – sound-absorbing obstacles (e.g. powder snow), – sound-reflecting obstacles (e.g. glass surfac- es, flat painted surfaces) – and very thin obstacles.
72 Operation, Safety O - Initial position 1 - Ignition on 2 - Start engine 3 - Ignition off Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering Lock The ignition lock has a total of four ignition lock po- sitions. The ignition key rebounds to the initial position from every ignition lock position.
Operation, Safety 73 Switch position 2 Start engine f T urn ignition key to ignition lock position 2 . f Please see the chapter “STARTING PROCEDU- RES ” o n Pa g e 7 5 . Switch position 3 Ignition off f T urn ignition key to ignition lock position 3 .
74 Operation, Safety Emergency operation – pulling out the ignition key If the vehicle battery is dead, the key can be pulled out only if the emer gency operation is per formed. 1. Grasp the fuse box cover at the finger hole and pull it off. 2. Unclip metal hook A on the inside of the cover .
Operation, Safety 75 Starting Procedures f Please see the chapter “IMMOBILIZER” on Page 15. f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL SY STEM” on Page 208. Wa r n in g ! Serious injury or death may result if you ar e involved in a collision without having fas- tened the safety belts.
76 Operation, Safety Stopping Engine f T urn key back to position 3 . f Do not stop engine immediately after hard or extended driving. Keep engine running at increased idle for about two minutes to prevent excessive heat build-up before turning off engine.
Operation, Safety 77 Operational readiness of the emer gency flasher does not depend on the ig nition lock and turn sig- nal lever position. f If your car is disabled or parked under emer- gency conditions switch on the emer gency flasher in the dashboard.
78 Operation, Safety Wa r n in g c h i m e If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of possible bat- tery dischar ge. In some countries, differences are possible due to provisions of law .
Operation, Safety 79 Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment V ehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights feature dynamic headlight beam adjustment. When the ignition is switched on, the level of the headlight beam automatica lly changes in accord- ance with the vehicle load.
80 Operation, Safety Wa r n in g c h i m e If the ignition key is withdrawn and the door is opened while the lights (not the Welcome Home lighting) are on, a chime warns of possible bat- tery dischar ge. In some countries, differences are possible due to provisions of law .
Operation, Safety 81 Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer / Parking light / Flasher Lever T urn signals, low beam and high beam are r eady for operation when the ignition is on.
82 Operation, Safety Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever War ni n g ! Danger of injury when the windshield wipers operate unintentionally , e.g. in intermittent or rain sensor operation. Risk of damage to the windshield, wiper sy s- tem and headlight washer .
Operation, Safety 83 Wipe interval control On vehicles without a rain sensor , the wiping intervals can be adjusted in four steps. Decreasing intervals f Adjust switch A upwards. The setting is confirmed by one wipe of the windshield. Increasing intervals f Adjust switch A downwards .
84 Operation, Safety A - Automatic speed control readiness off/on 1 - + SPEED/SET (accelerate/store) 2 - – SPEED (decelerate) 3 - OFF (interrupt) 4 -R E S U M E Automatic Speed Control The automatic speed control maintains any selected speed between 15 mph and 145 mph (30 km/h and 240 km/h) without you having to use the accelerator pedal.
Operation, Safety 85 Decelerating Option 1 f Pull operating lever towards the steering wheel (position 2 ) until the desir ed speed is reached. The speed reached is maintained and stor ed when the lever is released. Option 2 f Briefly move lever towards the steerin g wheel (position 2 ) (a maximum of 10 times).
86 Operation, Safety Cupholder (holder for drink cans and cups) f Keep the cupholder closed while driving. War ni n g ! Risk of scalding or da mage due to spilling drinks. f Only use beverage containers which fit. f Never put overfull containers in the cupholder .
Operation, Safety 87 Pulling cupholder out f Pull out holder ( arrow ). f Insert container . f Carefully slide holder inwar ds to adjust it to the container size. Closing cupholder f Push cupholder drawer in. f Open panel in the middle. f Close and engage the cupholder .
88 Operation, Safety Danger! Danger of fire in engine compartment due to burning cigars or cigarettes. Serious personal injury or death could result from fir e in the engine compar tment. f Do not throw any lit cigars or cigar ettes out of the vehicle.
Operation, Safety 89 Storage in the Passenger Compartment Wa r n in g ! Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may come loose during brak ing, rapid directional changes or in an accident and cause serious personal injury or death. f Do not transport any heavy objects in the storage tray s.
90 Operation, Safety Glove compartment War ni n g ! Risk of injury by the glove compartment lid in case of an accident. f Keep the glove compartment closed while driving. Opening f Pull the catch and open the lid. Locking f Lock the catch to secure the contents against unauthorized access.
Operation, Safety 91 Luggage Storage on Engine Compartment Lid Wa r n in g ! Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may come loose during brak ing, rapid directional changes or in an accident and cause serious personal injury or death. f Do not carry items of luggage or objects in the passenger compartment unsecured.
92 Operation, Safety A - Opening front lugga ge compartment lid B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid Luggage Compartment Lids Unlocking f Operate the appropriate pull-button next to the driver’ s seat. The luggage compartment is illuminated when the respective lid is open.
Operation, Safety 93 Opening front luggage compartment lid Caution! Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid or windshield wipers. f Make sure that the windshield wipers ar e not folded out forwards when opening the luggage compartment lid. f Raise lid slightly and unl atch the safety catch with the red lever ( arr ow ).
94 Operation, Safety Luggage Compartment Access covers A and B Caution! Risk of injury or damage. f Do not store any objects behind the access covers A and B .
Operation, Safety 95 Front luggage compartment Trunk Entrapment Y our vehicle is equipped with an internal front/r ear trunk release mechanism. A person trapped in the luggage compartment can release the lid fr om the inside using the unlo- cking handle.
96 Operation, Safety Danger! Risk of accident. If the warning message in the on-board com- puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion, the lid may impact in fr ont of the windshield and can tear off. Y ou can lose control of the vehicle, and serious personal injury or death may result.
Operation, Safety 97 Porsche Communication Management (PCM) f Refer to the separate operating instructions before putting the PCM into operation. f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAY S” on Page 246.
98 Operation, Safety Fading and drifting FM range is limited to about 25 miles (40 km), except for some high power stations. If a vehicle is moving aw ay from the desir ed sta- tion’ s transmitter , the signal will tend to fade and/ or drift. This condition is more pr evalent with FM than AM, and is often ac companied by distortion.
Operation, Safety 99 Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms Important legal and safety information regar ding the use of cellular telephones Some states may prohibit the use of cellular tele- phones while driving a vehicle. Check the laws and regulations on the use of cellular telephones in the areas wher e you drive.
100 Operation, Safety Antenna f Alway s unscrew the exte rnal antenna befor e using an automatic car-wash. iPod, USB and AUX The interfaces for iPod, USB and AUX are located in the storage tray between the seats. f Please refer to the chapter “External Audio Source” in the separate PCM/CDR operating instructions.
Operation, Safety 101 Fire Extinguisher In cars equipped with a fi re extinguisher , the extin- guisher is fitted to the fr ont of the driver’ s seat. Taking out fire extinguisher 1. Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and pr ess the PRESS button on the fastening strap with the other hand ( arr ow ).
102 Operation, Safety 1, 2, 3 - Programmable buttons A - Light-emitting diode for status identification HomeLink The programmable HomeLink r eplaces up to three original hand-held transmitters used to operate various devices (e.g. garage door , gate to the property , alarm system).
Operation, Safety 103 Allocating signals to the buttons f Please follow the operating instructions for the original hand-held transmitter . Prior to programming the HomeLink for the first time The following process dele tes the standar d codes set at the factory .
104 Operation, Safety.
Automatic Air Conditioning Sy stem, Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating 105 Automatic Air Conditioning System, Heated Rear Window/Door Mirror Heating Air conditioning ............ ............................. 106 Automatic Air Conditioning System .
106 Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heated rear window/Door mirr or heating Air Conditioning Air quantity , air distribution, and temperature can be set on the control panel.
Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heat ed rear window/Door mirr or heating 107 f Press button A (switch on or off). The light-emitting diode in the button lights up. The windshield is demisted or defrosted as quickly as possible. Air flows to the windshield only .
108 Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heated rear window/Door mirr or heating Information on air-conditioning compressor – May switch off briefly to ensure sufficient engine cooling if the engine is operating under extreme load. – The air-conditioning compressor switches off automatically at temperatures below appr ox.
Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heat ed rear window/Door mirr or heating 109 Automatic Air Conditioning System The automatic air-conditioning sy stem controls the preselected interior temperatur e completely automatically . If necessary , the auto matic sy stem can be manually adjusted.
110 Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heated rear window/Door mirr or heating Setting temperature f Press button F upwar ds or downwards res p e ct i v e ly. T o suit personal comfor t, the interior temperature can be adjusted between 61 °F and 85 °F/16 °C and 29.
Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heat ed rear window/Door mirr or heating 111 Switching recir culating-air setting on or off f Press button E . The outside-air supply is interrupted and only the inside air is circulated. The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
112 Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heated rear window/Door mirr or heating A - Continuous opening and closing B - Setting vent direction Central and Side Vents f Rotate knurled wheel upward. f Rotate knurled wheel downward. Changing air flow direction f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the desired dir ection.
Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heat ed rear window/Door mirr or heating 113 The heated rear window/door mirr or heating is ready for operation when the ignition is on. Switching on f Press button. The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
114 Automatic air conditioning sy stem, Heated rear window/Door mirr or heating.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 115 Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings Instrument Panel USA Mo dels ..................... 116 Instrument Panel Canada Models ................ 118 Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ...... 1 20 Instrument Illumination .
116 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Instrument Panel USA Models Also refer to the corr esponding chapters in the Owner’ s Manual. 1. Speedometer with analogue display 2. Automatic speed contr ol indicator light 3. Tir e pressur e warning light 4.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 117.
118 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Instrument Panel Canada Models Also refer to the corr esponding chapters in the Owner’ s Manual. 1. Speedometer with analogue display 2. Automatic speed contr ol indicator light 3. Tir e pressur e warning light 4.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 119.
120 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings A - Adjustment button for in strument illumination and trip counter Indicates automatic speed control r eadiness. Instrument Illumination The illumination is automatically adjusted to the ambient brightness by the light sensor in the tachometer .
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 121 Trip Odometer Wa r n in g ! Risk of loss of control or accident, r esulting in serious personal injury or death.
122 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Speedometer The digital speedometer is integrated in the on- board compu ter . The indication changes from mph to km/h when the units are changed fr om miles to kilometers.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 123 Tachometer The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu- tions per minute (rpm). The beginning of the red ma rks at the right end of the scale indicates the maximum permissible en- gine rpm. A speed limiter prevents the engine fr om being overrevved during acceleration.
124 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Temperature gage (ignition on) USA: Display in °F Canada: Display in °C Pointer to the left – engine cold f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine loading.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 125 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) Indicator for PDK selector lever position and engaged gear When the engine is running, the selector lever position and the engaged forward gear ar e indicated in gates D or M .
126 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Level gage When the ignition is on th e fuel level is displayed. f Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on Page 281. If the vehicle’ s inclination changes (e.g. going up or downhill), minor deviatio ns in the indication may occur .
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 127 A - Adjustment button for clock B - Clock C - Outside temperature display Clock The clock is blanked out approximately four min- utes after the ignition is switched off or when the car is locked.
128 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings If the battery voltage drops abruptly , a warning m e s s a g e w i l l b e d i s p l a y e d b y t h e o n - b o a r d c o m p u - ter . If the warning is displayed by the on-board computer while the engine is running or while driving: f Stop the car in a safe place and stop the engine.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 129 Check Engine (Emission Control) The emission control sy stem detects malfunctions early that could, for example, cause increased pollutant emissions or consequential damage. Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or flashing instrument panel warning light.
130 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings On-Board Computer (BC) Display field The display field is beneath the tachometer . Readiness for operation – With ignition switched on, – with engine running. Operation, controls It is not possible to descri be all details of the on- board computer functions in this Owner’ s Manual.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 131 A - Digital speedometer B -C e n t r a l d i s p l a y C - Bottom display Functions and display possibilities Note The available items and display s in the on-board computer depend on the equipment of your vehi- cle.
132 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings D - Switching selection field “D” on or off f Push operating lever forward or back. E - Arrow symbol for continuation Arrow symbol: f Push operating lever down in order to page through the menu. Arrow symbol: f Push operating lever up in order to page through the menu.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 133 LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit The acoustic warning signal can be activated for speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). The signal sounds when the preset speed is ex- ceeded. For the signal to sound again, the driving speed must fall below the pres et speed by at least 3 mph (5 km/h).
134 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Option 1: Accepting current speed f Push operating lever forward. The acoustic warning signal is activated for the current speed. If the vehicle is stationary , the message “Cannot be accepted with car stopped” is displayed.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 135 f Push operating lever slightly up or down until the desired speed is r eached. upwards: speed is incr eased downwards: speed is decr eased Note Holding the lever up or do wn for a longer period will adjust the speed in steps of 6 mph (10 km/h).
136 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings INFO Warning messages Switching on selection field “D” f Push operating lever forward. Calling warning messages f Select INFO with the operating lever . f Push operating lever forward. f Select “Messages” with the operating lever .
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 137 Service Switching on selection field “D” f Push operating lever forward. Recalling service information f Select INFO with the operating lever . f Push operating lever forward. f Select “Service” with the operating lever .
138 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Note Y ou can recall phone calls, e.g. calls that arrived during your absence, via the menu item “Missed calls”. Example: Selecting from the telephone book and calling f Select “Phone book” with the operating lever .
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 139 f Push the operating lever forward to end the call. Incoming call f Select “Accept” or “Refuse” and push the operating lever forward. Note Rejected phone calls can be recalled with the menu item “Missed calls”.
140 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings CHRONO Stopwatch Y ou can use the stopwatch to measure time inter- vals, e.g. on the race circuit or on work-r elated journey s. Measured lap times can be stor ed and evaluated if the vehicle is equipped with Porsche Communication Management (PCM).
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 141 Starting the timing f Push operating lever forward. The selection field is switched on. f Select CHRONO with the operating lever . f Push operating lever forward. f Push operating lever forward. The time runs on all stopwatch display s.
142 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Stopping the timing After time measurement is started, the on-boar d computer display changes to the “Stop timing/In- termediate time”. f Select “Stop timing” with the operating lever . f Push lever forward.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 143 f Push operating lever forward. The stopwatch display s continue the timing. The on-board computer display r eturns to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection. Y ou can stop the stopwatch or measure an inter- mediate time.
144 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings A -L a p B - Intermediate time Displaying intermediate times Several intermediate time s can be displayed for a route or for a lap on the race cir cuit. The interme- diate times B are for your information.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 145 The on-board computer display then r eturns to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection. f Y ou can stop the stopwatch or measure anoth- er intermediate time. In order to start timing a new lap: The “New lap?” selectio n appears for 5 seconds after selection of “Intermediate time”.
146 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings f The on-board computer display r eturns to the “Stop timing/Intermediate time” selection after a short period. f Y ou can stop the stopwatch or measure anoth- er intermediate time or a new lap. AUDIO Switching on selection field “D” f Push operating lever forward.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 147 TPM Tire Pressure Monitoring f Please see the chapter “TIRE PR ESSURE FOR COLD TIRES (68 °F/20 °C)” on Page 277. The Tire Pr essure Monitoring continuously monitors tire pr essure and tir e temperature on all four wheels and warns the driver when the tire pressur e is too low .
148 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Tire pr essure function of the on-boar d computer The tire pr essure function of the on-board computer display s the tire pr essures (actual pressur e) dependent on temperature in the four wheels. Y ou can watch the tire pr essure rise as the temperature incr eases while driving.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 149 The tire pr essure to be corr ected (refill pressur e) is indicated on the displayed wheel. Example: If “ –1.5 psi (–0.1 bar)” is displayed, 1.5 psi (0.1 bar) must be added to this tire. Note The tire pr essure menu can only be called up when the vehicle is stationary .
150 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings f Push operating lever forward. The display changes to the tire pressur e menu. f Select “Set” with the operating lever . f Push the operating lever forward. f Select desired tir e type: summer or winter .
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 151 f Select “Continue” and push the operating lever forward. f Select the appropriate tir e size (17, 18 or 19 inch) and push operating lever forwards. A dis- play for confirming the selected tire size ap- pears.
152 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings The tire selection has only been successfully completed when the message “Process complete” is displayed by the on-board computer . f Select arrow (Back) and push the operating lever forward. The display r eturns to the tire pressur e menu.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 153 This tire pr essure warning appears – for approx. 10 seconds with vehicle stopped when switching off the ignition or – again when switching on the ignition. With ignition on, the warning can be deactivated.
154 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings System learning The Tire Pr essure Monitoring begins to “learn” the wheels after a wheel change, wheel transmitter replacement or update of the tir e settings. During this process, the Tir e Pressur e Monitoring recog- nizes the tires and their locations.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 155 Wa r n in g ! Y our vehicle has also be en equipped with a TPM malfunction indicator to indicate when the sy stem is not operating properly . The TPM malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pr essure telltale.
156 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Pressure increase as the result of temperature increase In accordance with phy sical principles, the air pressur e changes as the temperature changes. The tire pr essure increases or decr eases by around 1.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 157 OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil level Caution! Risk of engine damage. f Regularly check the oil level each time before refueling. f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark. Conditions for measuring the oil level 1.
158 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 6. If the segments are fille d in up to the top line, the oil level has reached the maximum mark. Under no circumstances add engine oil. 7. If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level has reached the minimum mark.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 159 SET Basic setting on on-board computer Switching on selection field “D” f Push operating lever forward. Changing the basic sett ing of the on-board computer f Select “SET” with the operating lever .
160 Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings Navigation – Integrated in the BC (Navigation instructions can be recalled on the on-board computer display) – When turning off (Navigation instructio.
Instruments, On-Board Computer , Warnings 161 Average consumption and average speed The values displayed are based on the distance travelled since the last reset to “zer o”. Y ou can set the starting time for a measurement before or during the trip.
162 War ni ng s Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computer If a warning message appears, alway s refer to the corr esponding chapters in the Owner’ s Manual. Warning messages ar e issued only if all measurement pr econditi ons are met.
War ni ng s 163 Check left/right dipped beam (low beam) also applies to: direction indicator , high beam, side in- dicator light, reversing light The reported light is faulty . Check bulb. Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer . Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the en- gine is shut off.
164 War ni ng s LIMIT 30 Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the acoustic warning signal has been exceeded. Adjust your speed if necessary . Fuel gage warning light Consider remaining range Refuel at next opportunity. Check engine oil level Start engi ne oil level measurement in the on-board computer .
War ni ng s 165 Oil pressur e gage faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer . Oil level display faulty Have the fa ult remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer . Oil temperature gage faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer .
166 War ni ng s PSM on Porsche Stability Management has been switched on. PSM failure Have the fault re medied at an authorized Porsche dealer . PSM initialisation Please observe the chapter “PUTTING VEHICLE INTO OPERA TION“.
War ni ng s 167 Move selector lever to P Porsche Doppelkupplung: Move selector lever to position P before with- drawing key from ignition lock. Apply brake Porsche Doppelkupplung: Apply the brake when starting. Depress clutch pedal M anual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
168 War ni ng s Sy stem fault Go to workshop Several sy stems may have failed. Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed. Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer . Failure of fuel level indicator Wor ks ho p Have the fault remedied at an authorized Porsche dealer .
War ni ng s 169 Add air The Tire Pr essure Monitoring has detected a gradual pressur e loss. Correct tir e pressure at the next opportunity. TPM is learning monitoring not act. The Tire Pr essure Monitoring is learning the wheels on the vehicle. The Tire Pr essure Moni- toring is searching for the tir es and their posi- tion.
170 War ni ng s Acknowledging warning messages Warning messages can be deleted fr om the on-board computer display . f Push the on-board computer operating lever forwar d.
Shifting Gears 171 Shifting Gears Manual Transmission, Clutch ...................... 172 Drive-Off Assistant .. ..................... .............. 173 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .
172 Shifting Gears Manual Transmission, Clutch The positions of the gears are shown on the shift diagram on the gearshift lever . War ni n g ! Risk of accident, resulting in serious person- al injury or death. f Do not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats or other objects.
Shifting Gears 173 Drive-Off Assistant The Drive-Off Assistant assists the driver when moving off on hills. The vehicle must have sufficient road contact. The Drive-Off Assistant is available on gradients as from ar ound 5%. Danger! Risk of accident. Assistance by the Drive-Off Assistant is not guaranteed when moving off on a slippery surface (e.
174 Shifting Gears Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) The Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) is a seven- speed transmission with an “automatic” and a “manual” selection mode. In automatic selection mode (selector lever position D ), gear changing is automatic.
Shifting Gears 175 Indicator for selector lever position and engaged gear When the engine is running, the selector lever position and engaged gear are indicated.
176 Shifting Gears Selector lever positions P – Parking lock f Engage parking lock only when vehicle is stationary . If selector-lever position P is flashing in the instrument cluster , the parking brake is not engaged. The vehicle can roll away . Engage selector-lever position P again by moving the selector lever out of R.
Shifting Gears 177 “Sport Plus” mode activated: In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission changes to a shift program designed for driving on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected. The gear-changing performance is enhanced significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.
178 Shifting Gears Kickdown The kickdown function is active in selector lever positions D and M . f For optimum acceleration, e.g. when overtaking, depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-throttle point (kickdown). The transmission shifts down depending on the speed of travel and engine speed.
Shifting Gears 179 Depending on driving speed and engine speed, you can shift up or down at any time. Gear changes which would exceed the upper or lower engine speed limit are not executed by the controller . There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine speed limit in selector lever position M .
180 Shifting Gears Reduced driving program If there is a fault in the transmission – Depending on priority , the warning “T ransmis- sion emer gency run” in white or red lettering or the warning “T ransmission temperature too high” is displayed on the on-board computer .
Mobile Roofs 181 Mobile Roofs Convertible Top ...... ..................... .............. 182 Windstop .................... .................... ......
182 Mobile Roofs Convertible Top Brief operating instructions can be found on the back side of the driver’ s sun visor . f Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUC- TIONS” on Page 213.
Mobile Roofs 183 Opening convertible top Releasing the latching lever f Press on the r elease plate A . Latching lever B pops into engaging position. Releasing convertible top Caution! Risk of damage by the locking hooks on the roof frame when the latching lever is not engaged correctly .
184 Mobile Roofs Closing the convertible top War ni n g ! Danger of injury and damage. f When closing the conver tible top, make sure that nobody can be injured by the convertible- top mechanism or the convertible-top com- partment lid.
Mobile Roofs 185 Locking the convertible top f Swivel latching lever B to the front until it is felt to engage. The locking hook C must engage in the receptacle on the windshield frame. Note If the convertible top has been opened for a longer period, it could be necessary to assist the locking hook C engage.
186 Mobile Roofs 1. Remove the ignition key so that the convertible top is not operated unintentionally . 2. On both sides of the car , unclip the black rod cover A and pull it up and out. 3. T ake lever B out of the tool kit. Wa r n i ng ! Danger of crushing or pinching.
Mobile Dächer 187 Example: Co nv e r ti bl e t o p i n re ar w ard fi na l p o si ti on D - Joint rod for converti ble-top compar tment cover (black ball head fastening) E - Joint rod for convertible top (white ball head fastening) The position and accessibility of the joint rods change depending on the position of the conver- tible top.
188 Mobile Roofs 9. Lift convertible top with both hands ( arrow ) and close. 10.Lock convertible top. 11.Carefully lower convertible-top compartment cover . Caution! Danger of damage at the convertible top. f After emer gency operation, do not operate the convertible top with the rocker switch.
Mobile Roofs 189 Windstop f Make sure that all windstop parts are fastened securely , especially when driving with the con- vertible top open. Note When the convertible top is closed, it is a good idea to remove the center section of the windstop to permit good ventilation of the interior or for demisting the rear window .
190 Mobile Roofs Hardtop Since the convertible top stays open for a long time, it must be absolute ly dry and clean before being opened. This prevents damp stains and abrasion damage. Y our autorized Porsche de aler will be pleased to advise you about correct har dtop storage.
Mobile Roofs 191 4. Remove the connector of the convertible top heated rear window and insert into the rear empty socket. 5. Remove cover from fr ont locking lever ( arrow ). 6. Press r ed locking button of the front locking lever (arrow A ). Open latch completely (arrow B ).
192 Mobile Roofs 7. Put both pivot locks in the opening position on the hardtop. The handles must point inwards. 8. With one person on each side, grasp hardtop and carefully lift over the car . 9. Insert hardtop front i nto the sockets on the windshield frame.
Mobile Roofs 193 12.Swing locking lever of front latch to the r ear (arrow A ). The locking hook must engage in the wind- shield frame (arrow B ). When the hardtop is corr ectly latched, the white marking stripe on the red locking button (arrow C ) must be visible.
194 Mobile Roofs Removing the hardtop 1. Make sur e that the hardtop is placed on a clean, soft surface. 2. Open doors. 3. Remove cover fr om the front locking lever . 4. Open fr ont latch. 5. Open r ear pivot locks (swivel inwards). Unplug plug of the hardtop heated r ear win- dow.
Maintenance, Car Care 195 Maintenance, Car Care Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle ...... ..................... .............. 196 Coolant Level ......... ..................... .............. 197 Engine Oil ............. ...........
196 Maintenance, Car Car e Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle Danger! Ignoring the following instructions may cause serious personal injury or death.
Maintenance, Car Care 197 Coolant Level f Please see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTR EME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR V EHICLE” on Page 196. The cooling sy stem is filled at the factory with a permanent coolant. It provides year-r ound protection from corr osion and freezing down to –31 °F/–35 °C .
198 Maintenance, Car Car e If in an emer gency pure water has been added, the mix ratio must be corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer . Marked loss of coolant in dicates leakage in the cooling sy stem. The cause should immediately be r emedied at an authorized Porsche dealer .
Maintenance, Car Care 199 Engine Oil It is important to per form oil changes regularly in accordance with the intervals specified in the “Maintenance” booklet.
200 Maintenance, Car Car e Topping off engine oil War ni n g ! Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed. f Keep engine oil out of children’ s reach. Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.
Maintenance, Car Care 201 Alway s observe the following points: – Use engine oils approved by Porsche only . This is a precondition for optimum and pr oblem-free operation of your vehicle.
202 Maintenance, Car Car e Brake Fluid Level f Please see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTR EME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR V EHICLE” on Page 196. f Use only new (unused) Original Porsche brake fluid. War ni n g ! Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and may be fatal if swallowed.
Maintenance, Car Care 203 Changing the brake fluid Brake fluid absorbs moisture fr om the air over time. This accumulation of water lowers the boil- ing point and, under certain operating conditions, can affect the braking performance.
204 Maintenance, Car Car e Fuel Economy Fuel economy will vary depending on where, when and how you drive, optional equipment installed, and the general condition of your car . A car tuned to specifications and correctly maintained, will help you to achieve optimal fuel economy .
Maintenance, Car Care 205 Fuel Wa r n in g ! Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health. f Fire, open flame and smoking ar e prohibited when handling fuel. f Avoid contact with skin or clothing. f Do not inhale fuel vapors. T o prevent damage to the emission control sy stem and engine: f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
206 Maintenance, Car Car e Refueling Fuel tank capacity is listed under “Capacities”. Porsche does not recommend the use of fuel ad- ditives. Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to health. f Please see the chapter “CAPACITIES” on Page 281. 1.
Maintenance, Car Care 207 Unleaded fuels may not be available outside the continental U.S. and Canada. Therefor e, we rec- ommend you do not take your car to areas or countries where unleaded fuel may not be availa- ble. Octane ratings Octane rating indicates a fu el’ s ability to resist det- onation.
208 Maintenance, Car Car e Emission Control System In the interest of clean air Pollution of our environment has become a pr ob- lem that is of increasing concern to all of us. W e ur ge you to join us in ou r ef forts for cleaner air in controlling the pollutants emitted fr om the auto- mobile.
Maintenance, Car Care 209 How Emission Control Works When an automobile engine is running, it uses en- er gy generated through the combustion of a mix- ture of air and fuel.
210 Maintenance, Car Car e Washer Fluid Capacity – Without headlight cleaning system: approximately 2.6 quarts (2.5 liters). – With headlight cleaning system: approximately 6.3 quarts (6 liters). Washer fluid The reservoir , with a blue screw cap, is in the fr ont luggage compartment, to the rear left.
Maintenance, Car Care 211 Power Steering Wa r n in g ! Risk of accident resulti ng in serious personal injury or death. When the engine is stopped (e.g. when being towed) or the hydraulic sy stem fails, there is no assistance for steering. Therefor e, substantially more for ce will have to be exerted in order to steer .
212 Maintenance, Car Car e Wiper Blades Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital for a clear view. f Replace the wiper blades twice per year (be- fore and after the cold season) or whenever wiper performance deteriorates. Caution! Risk of damage if the wiper arm accidentally falls back on to the window .
Maintenance, Car Care 213 Car Care Instructions f Please see the chapter “EXERCISE EXTR EME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR V EHICLE” on Page 196. Regular and correct car e helps to maintain the value of your car and is also a precondition for the New V ehicle Warranty and the Anti Corrosion W arranty .
214 Maintenance, Car Car e Washing The best method of protecting your car fr om the damaging effects of the environment is fr equent washing and the application of a preservative. The underside of your vehicle should also be thorough- ly washed for cinders, salt or sanding at winter’ s end.
Maintenance, Car Care 215 Convertible top f Never remove snow and ice using a sharp edged object. Incorrect car e and treatment can damage the con- vertible top and cause leaks. Any repair work can be done by your authorized Porsche dealer . Important note No folding top is 100% leak proof.
216 Maintenance, Car Car e f Do not treat matt-painted components with preservatives or polishes, otherwise the matt effect will be lost. Preservation The paint surface becomes dull over time due to weathering. f Preserve paint r egularly. f Apply paint preservative after washing the vehicle and polish it smooth to preserve the paintwork.
Maintenance, Car Care 217 Note Door windows feature a water-r epellent (hydro- phobic) coating which prevents soiling of the windows. This coating is subject to natural wear and can be ren e we d. f Consult an authorized Porsche dealer . Wiper blades Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital for a clear view.
218 Maintenance, Car Car e Light alloy wheels f Please see the chapter “WASHING” on Page 214. War ni n g ! Danger of accident re sulting in serious per- sonal injury or death if cleaning agents (e.g. wheel cleaning agents) come into contact with the brake discs.
Maintenance, Car Care 219 Observe the following care instructions: Caution! The leather will be da maged by the use of unsuitable cleaning and care agents and by incorrect tr eatment. f Do not use caustic cleaners or hard cleaning aids. f Perforated leather must under no circumstances get wet on its r everse side.
220 Maintenance, Car Car e f Use mild deter gent to clean soiled belts. f When drying, avoid direct sunlight. f Only use suitable cleaning agents. f Do not tint or bleach the belts.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 221 Practical Tips, Emergency Service Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle . ......................... .............. 222 Tires/Wheels .............. ............................. 223 Loading Information .
222 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your Vehicle Danger! Ignoring the following instructions may cause serious personal injury or death. f The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardou s area.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 223 Tires/Wheels The original equipment tires and wheel rims on your Porsche comply with all applicable Federal Motor V ehicle Safety Standards. For your safety remember the following: – Wheel rims and wheel bo lts are matched to fit your Porsche.
224 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service and a half (1-1/2) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 225 Each tire, including the spar e (if provided) should be checked monthly when cold and inflated to the inflation pressur e recommended by the vehicle manufacturer on the vehicle placar d or tire infla- tion pressur e label.
226 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service B Vehicle load limit Is the maximum total weight limit specified of the load (passengers and car go) for the vehi- cle. This is the maximum weight of passengers and car go that can be loaded into the vehicle. Please see the chapter “LOADING INFORMA- TION” on Page 234.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 227 Danger! Driving on worn tires can r esult in loss of con- trol of the vehicle an d could cause serious personal injuries or death. f Do not drive with worn tires or tir es showing cuts or bruises as they may lead to sudden deflation and loss of control which could cause severe personal injury .
228 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Danger! Risk of serious personal injury or death. Driving the vehicle with low tire pr essure increases risk of a tir e failure and resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low tir e pres- sure incr eases rate of wear of the affected tires.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 229 Parking at the curb Wa r n in g ! Hard impacts against curbs (or traffic islands) are danger ous and may cause hid- den tire damage which is not noticeable until later . Such damage can result in accidents at high speeds causing serious personal injury or death.
230 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Note Under no circumstances sh ould tir es older than 6 years be used on your Porsche. The age of the tire can be obtained fr om the “DOT” code number . If, for example, the last four num- bers read 1208, then the ti r e was produced in the 12th week of 2008.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 231 Snow chains Caution! Risk of damage to body , axle or brake com- ponents. f Fit snow chains only to the rear wheels, and only with the tire/rim combination listed in the T echnical Data.
232 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Example of Inscription Inscription on radial tire AT i r e s i z e Example: P 295/30 ZR 19 100 Y – P - The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 233 E Maximum Load rating The maximum load in kilograms and pounds can be carried by the tire. If you r eplace tires always use a tire that has the same maximum load rating as the factory installed tire. FR a d i a l The identification indicates if the tire has radial structure.
234 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Loading Information Definitions The Curb weight - actual weight of your vehicle - vehicle weight including standard and optional equipment, fluids and emer gency tools. This weight does not include passengers and car go.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 235 Example for determining the combined weight of occupants and car go Vehicle Load Capacity f The combined weight of occupants and car go should never exceed the weight shown on the tire plate in the vehicle. Please see the chapter “TIRE PR ESSURE PLA- TE” on Page 275.
236 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Wheel Bolts Danger! Risk of wheel bolt breakage and wheel sepa- ration, resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Follow all instructions concerning wheel bolts. f Alway s clean the wheel bolts before fitting.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 237 Changing a wheel Wa r n in g ! Risk of serious personal injury or death. The car may slip off the jack. f Make sure that no one is in the vehicle when jacking up and changing a wheel. f Alway s place the car on stable supports if work has to be carried out under the car .
238 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Screw in two assembly aids for cars with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake 10.T ake the wheel of f and put a new wheel on. Please see the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 236. 11.Insert wheel bolts and tighten by hand.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 239 Flat Tire Wa r n in g ! Failure to follow these instructions may r esult in serious personal injury to you or to by- standers. f If you have a flat tire, move a safe distance off the road. T urn the emergency flasher on and use other warning devices to alert other motor- ists.
240 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service A - Filler bottle B - Filler hose Tire sealant The tire sealant can be used to seal small cuts, especially in the tire tr ead. Sealing the tire with the tir e sealant is only an emer gency repair , so you can drive to the next workshop.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 241 A - Filler bottle B - Filler hose C - Plug of the filler hose D -V a l v e t u r n e r E -V a l v e i n s e r t F - Tire valve Inserting sealant 1. Leave the object that caused the punctur e in the tire. 2. Remove sealant and the enclosed sticker fr om the luggage compartment.
242 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform or Garage Lift The car must be raised only at the illustrated jack- ing points. Caution! Serious personal injury or death and/or seri- ous damage to the engi ne or the vehicle may occur , if you lift the vehicle improperly .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 243 Spacers f Use the spacers only together with wheels and fastening parts approved by Porsche. Before having spacers fitted, find out about the current appr oval status. Mounting an emergency spar e wheel If 5 mm spacers are mounted, these must not be removed to mount an emer gency spare wheel.
244 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Mounting the spacers 1. Remove wheel. 2. Unscrew both countersunk scr ews (M6x12) on the break di sc. 3. Fasten the spacer with the long M6x16 countersunk screws. Tightening torque 7.5 ftlb. (10 Nm) . 4. Fit wheel.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 245 Electrical System In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or electronic sy stems, electrical accessories should be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer . f Only use accessories authorized by Porsche.
246 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Alarm system, central locking The status of the central locking and alarm sy stem is not changed by disconnecting the battery .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 247 Replacing fuses In order to pr event damage to the electrical sys- tem due to short circuits and overloads, the indi- vidual circuits ar e protected by fuses. The fuse box is located in the driver’ s footwell. A - Plastic gripper B - Spare fuses 1.
248 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Emergency unlocking of the front luggage compartment lid If the battery is dischar ged, the front luggage compartment lid can be opened only with the aid of a donor battery . Note The engine cannot be started with this method.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 249 Battery The battery is located in the front luggage compartment under a black plastic cover . f Please see the chapter “EMER GENCY OPERA- TION – PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on Page 74. f Please see the chapter “EMER GENCY UNLO- CKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART- MENT LID” on Page 248.
250 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Battery care f Ensure that battery is secur ely mounted. f Keep terminals and connections clean and properly tightened. Corrosion can be pr evented by coating the ter- minals and connections with petroleum jelly or silicone spray .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 251 Winter operation The capacity and ability of the battery to store power decreases at low out side temperatures. Moreover , the battery is more heavily loaded in winter months, e.g. by the heated rear window , more fr equent use of additional lights, the fans and the windshield wipers, etc.
252 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Removing the battery The requir ed tool is in the tool kit. The battery is located in the front luggage com- partment under a black plastic lid. War ni n g ! Risk of damage to alternator and electronic control units.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 253 Installing the battery 1. Put battery in and push it all the way to the stop. 2. Screw in fasteni ng screw B . Danger! Risk of short circuit and explosion, resulting in serious personal injury or death. f Important: connect the positive ( + ) cable first, and then the negative ( – ) ground wir e .
254 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Replacing the remote-control battery The battery should be ch anged when the range of the radio remote contr ol becomes smaller or when the light-emitting diode no longer flashes when the remote contr ol is operated.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 255 Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables If the battery is dischar ged, e.g. in winter or after the car has been parked for a long time, the bat- tery of another car can be used for starting with the help of jumper cables.
256 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Connect jumper cables in the following sequence: Alway s observe the sequence below: 1. Connect the positive lead (red) to the positive terminal of the dischar ged battery first, then connect it to th e positive terminal of the donor battery .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 257 Bulb chart Ty p e , r a t i n g Halogen low beam H7, 55W Halogen high beam H9, 65W Low beam/high beam with Bi-Xen on headlights Philips, D2S 35W Additional high .
258 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Headlights Caution! Risk of damage to headlights due to exces- sive temperatures and abrasion. f T o ensure optimum ventilation, do not cover the gap between headlight and body (e.g. “stone guards” or films).
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 259 3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking spindle. The handle of the wrench should point horizon- tally to the rear . 4. T urn socket wrench appr ox. 180° A . The headlight is unlocked and pushed forward slightly during this process.
260 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Changing bulb for low beam Halogen headlights 1. Pull off plug A . 2. Disengage fixing clip B . 3. Replace defective bulb. When doing so, ensure bulb is seated pr operly. 4. Reassemble in reverse or der . Closing the cover of the headlight housing 1.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 261 Changing bulb for low beam/high beam Bi-Xenon headlights 1. Unscrew the 3 scr ews A on the contr ol unit and remove the contr ol unit. 2. T urn the plug counter-clockwise and pu ll it off. 3. Disengage both fixing clips.
262 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Changing bulb for additional high beam Bi-Xenon headlights 1. T urn housing cover counter-clockwise and take it off. 2. Pull off plug. 3. Disengage fixing clip. 4. Replace defective bulb. 5. Engage fixing clip, insert plug and close housing cover .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 263 Changing bulb for turn signal light Halogen/Bi-Xenon headlights 1. T urn housing cover counter-clockwise and take it off. 2. T urn bulb holder counter-clockwise and remove it (bayon et lock). 3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet lock).
264 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service A - Fog light height adjustment B -F a s t e n i n g s c r e w s Changing bulb for fog lights 1. Unscrew both scr ews B . 2. Lower headlight slightly and lift it forward and out. 3. T urn bulb holder counter-clockwise and rem o ve i t.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 265 7. Fit headlight housing from underneath at an angle and then swivel it upwar d. 8. Screw in both scr ews. 9. Check operation of the headlight. Changing bulb for side marker light 1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with a screwdriver .
266 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Number Plate Light Changing bulb 1. Unscrew both scr ews A and take off the light lens. 2. Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace. 3. Reassemble in reverse or der . Check operation of the light.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 267 Adjusting Headlights f Please see the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLACING BULBS” on Page 257. Adjustment The adjustment is made wi th the vehicle ready to drive and the fuel tank completely filled. The driver’ s seat must be loaded by a person or a 165 lbs.
268 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Floor The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat and approximately level. Screen The screen upon which headlamp beams ar e pro- jected is perpendicular to .
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 269 Towing Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib- it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar . In addition, damage to your vehicle may result from impr oper procedures. Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de- tails.
270 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service Fitting towing hook When fitting on the rear of the vehicle, the license plate must be removed. 1. Press the lower edge of the appr opriate plastic cover into the bumper until the cover disengages. 2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by its thread.
Practical Tips, Emer gency Service 271 Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat bed to reduce the angle of the pull. 2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside of the vehicle for any interference. Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1.
272 Practical Tips, Emer gency Service.
V ehicle Identification, T echnical Data 273 Vehicle Identification, Technical Data Vehicle Identification .................... .............. 274 Technical Data ....... ..................... .............. 276 Tire Pressure for Cold Tires ...........
274 V ehicle Identification, T echnical Data Vehicle Identification When ordering spar e parts or making inquiries, please alway s quote the vehicle identification number . Vehicle data bank The vehicle data bank is at tached to the inside of the “Maintenance” booklet.
V ehicle Identification, T echnical Data 275 Tire pressure plate Th e ti re p re ss u re p l at e i s attached to the left-hand door aperture. Engine number The engine number is stamped on the underside of the crankcase.
276 T echnical Data Technical Data Engine data Boxster Boxster S T ype MA 120 MA 121 Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled Horizontally opposed engine, liquid cooled Number of cylinders 6 6 Bore 3.5 in./89 mm 3.8 in./97 mm Stroke 3.1 in./77.5 mm 3.
T echnical Data 277 Tire Pressure for Cold Tires (68 °F/20 °C) f These tire pr essures apply only to the ti re makes and types appr oved by Porsche. Please see the chapter “ WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 236. f Please see the chapter “TPM TIRE PR ESSURE MONITORING” on Page 147.
278 T echnical Data Tires, Rims, Tracks Boxster Tires Rim Rim offset T rack Summer tires front 205/55 ZR 17 91Y 7 J x 17 H2 55 mm 58.7 in./1490 mm rear 235/50 ZR 17 96Y 8.5 J x 17 H2 40 mm 60.4 in./1534 mm or front 235/40 ZR 18 91Y 8 J x 18 H2 57 mm 58.
T echnical Data 279 f When changing tires or fitting new ones: Please see the chapter “ WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 236. Danger! Installation of sizes not authorized by Porsche may have a dangerous effect on the driving stability and could result in serious personal injury or death.
280 T echnical Data Driving Performance* * At DIN empty weight and half load, witho ut performance-inhibiting extra equipment. Boxster Manual transmission Porsche Doppelkupplung T op track speed 6-speed transmission 164 mph/263 km/h 162 mph/261 km/h Acceleration 0 – 60 mph 5 .
T echnical Data 281 Capacities Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Y o ur authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you. Y our Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additi ves with oils or fuels. Engine Oil change quantity with oil filter approx.
282 T echnical Data Weights Dimensions Boxster Manual transmission Porsche Doppelkupplung Empty weight (depending on equipment) 2943 lb s. to 3153 lbs. 3009 lbs. to 3230 lbs. 1335 kg to 1430 kg 1365 kg to 1465 kg Maximum gross weight 3605 lb s./1635 kg 3682 lbs.
T echnical Data 283 Diagrams Engine diagram at full power, Boxster.
284 T echnical Data Engine diagram at full power , Boxster S.
Inde x 28 5 A ABS (antilock brake sy stem) .......................... 59 Warning light .......... ..................... ......... 60 Adaptive sports seat ..................................... 33 Adjusting Headlights.... ...............................
286 Index C Cabriolet .................... .................... ............ 182 Capacities, overview ... .................... ............ 281 Car care ........................ ............................ 213 Car telephone ............. ............
Index 28 7 Speeds ...................... .......................... 10 Starting .................. ..................... ......... 75 Stopping .............................................. 76 Engine compartment Blower ....................... ........
288 Index Interior ......................................................... 69 Interior lights ......... ....................................... 69 Interior mirror ............. .................................. 30 J Jumper cables ............ .....
Index 28 9 P Paint Care .......................... ................ 213, 215 Data............... ......................... ........... 275 ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70 Parking PDK transmission .... ................
290 Index Sports bucket seat ................. .............. 3 4 Sports seat ............ ..................... ......... 33 Standard seat ......... ..................... ......... 33 Ventilation .............. ..................... ......... 38 Seat memory Operating with the remote control .
Inde x 29 1 Pressure plate ........ ............................ 275 Removing and storin g.......................... 229 Sealant ...................... ................ 239, 240 Sidewall ..................... ........................ 232 Size ........
292 Index Washer nozzles ...... ..................... ......... 82 Washer system ........... ................ 210, 281 Windshield Wiper blades, changing ....................... 212 Windshield wipers ....... .......................... 82, 212 Replacing .
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