Porsche Boxster (2010 year). Instruction - part 1
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
Dear Porsche Owner
Before driving off...
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
that restraints are properly adjusted.
Check the following items first
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
f Child restraint systems will not fit into the
quality control and demanding inspections.
f
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
Sports bucket seat.
These engineering and safety features will be
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
Do not install a child restraint system in the
enhanced by you...
Sports bucket seat.
f
Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
the safe driver...
with the LATCH system and thus the airbag
f
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
system cannot be instructionly deactivated.
– who knows his/her car and all controls,
and not loose or missing.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-
- who maintains the vehicle properly,
f
Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
tion and that the lenses are clean.
- who uses driving skills wisely and always
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
every fuel filling.
necessary, have them adjusted.
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
f
Check all fluid levels such as windshield
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
You will find helpful hints in this instruction on how to
washer and brake fluid levels.
perform most of the checks listed on the following
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
f
Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
pages.
cranks the engine properly.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
Emergency equipment
authorized Porsche dealer.
f
Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
f
Check, and if necessary replace worn or
Some of the items you should have are:
cracked wiper blades.
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
f
See that all windows are clear and unob-
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-
structed.
aid kit, etc.
f
Check air intake slots and area between lug-
gage compartment lid and windshield. Ensure
that these areas are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work
properly.
8 Before driving off...
f
When parked, always set the parking brake.
In the driver’s seat...
On the road...
Move the PDK selector lever to ”P“ or the gear-
f
Check operation of the horn.
f
Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
shift lever to reverse or first gear.
or drugs.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
f
Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
curb.
controls.
f
Always have your safety belt fastened.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
f
When emergency repairs become necessary,
f
Always drive defensively.
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
Expect the unexpected.
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f
Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
f
Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f
Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
haust system may come in contact with dry
conditions warrant it.
f
Buckle your safety belts.
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
f
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
terial.
f
Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
f
Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
f
Check all warning and indicator lights with
weather conditions.
with every refueling.
ignition on and engine not running.
f
Reduce speed at night and during inclement
f
Start engine and check all warning displays for
weather.
warning symbols.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
f
Never leave an idling car unattended.
standing water, as the handling characteristics
f
Lock doors from inside, especially with chil-
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
planing of the tires.
of doors from inside or outside.
f
Always observe speed limits and obey road
Drive with doors locked.
signs and traffic laws.
f
When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5.
Before driving off...
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f Do not participate in motor racing events,
Engine oil and fuel consumption
Break in hints for the first
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
During the break-in period oil and fuel consump-
tion may be higher than normal.
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining opti-
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
mum performance from your new Porsche.
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
period which will gradually disappear.
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufac-
the engine is operated, the climate and road con-
turing methods, the moving parts must still wear
ditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxi-
in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in
Break in brake pads and brake discs
dation of the lubricant.
the first 2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
New brake pads and discs have to be “broken in”,
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
Therefore:
refueling, add if necessary.
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be com-
f Preferably take longer trips.
pensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
driving whenever possible.
brake discs are replaced.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
New tires
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
tend to be slippery.
Neutral or in gear.
f Break in new tires by driving at moderate
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100 to
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
200 km. Longer braking distances must be an-
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
ticipated.
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
10 Before driving off...
1 Inner door handle, Page 18
2 Power windows, Page 27
3 Door mirror control, Page 29
4 Hands-free microphone
5 Seat memory, Page 35
6 Diagnostic socket (OBD)
7 Front and rear lid release, Page 92
8 Steering-wheel adjustment, Page 38
9 Seat adjustment, Page 32
Before driving off...
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1 Light switch, Page 78, 80
2 Ignition/starter switch, Page 72
3 Turn signal/headlight dimmer,
flasher lever, Page 81
4 Lever for on-board computer, Page 130
5 Horn
6 Lever for automatic speed control, Page 84
7 Wiper/washer lever, Page 82
8 Stopwatch, Page 140
9 Interior temperature sensor
10 Emergency flasher switch, Page 77
11 Central locking button, Page 20, 23
12 Cupholder, Page 86
13 Seat heating/ventilation left/right,
Page 37, 38
14 Operating panel for air conditioning, Page 106
15 Sport/Sport Plus program, Page 61
Retactable spoiler, Page 67
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM), Page 66
Porsche Stability Management
(PSM), Page 63
Sports exhaust system, Page 55
16 Operating panel for Porsche Communication
Management (PCM), see separate operating
instructions
12 Before driving off...
Operation, Safety
Keys
15
Retractable Spoiler
67
Security Wheel Bolts
15
Fixed rear spoiler
68
Doors
18
Interior lights
69
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System 19
Parking Aids
70
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System ... 21
Ignition/Starter Switch with
Alarm System,
anti-theft Steering Lock
72
Passenger Compartment Monitoring
25
Starting Procedures
75
Power Windows
27
Stopping Engine
76
Mirrors
29
Emergency Flasher Switch
77
Rear Window Defogger, Door Mirror Heating .. 31
Light Switch on Vehicles
Seat Adjustment and Head Restraints
32
with Bi-Xenon Headlights
78
Seat Memory
35
Light Switch on Vehicles
Heated Seats
37
with Halogen Headlights
80
Seat Ventilation
38
Turn Signal / Headlight Dimmer /Parking light /
Steering Wheel Adjustment
38
Flasher Lever
81
Steering Wheel Heating
39
Windshield Wiper/ Washer Lever
82
Multi-Functional Steering Wheel
40
Automatic Speed Control
84
Sun Visors
41
Cupholder
86
Safety Belts
42
Ashtray
87
Airbag Systems
44
Cigarette Lighter
88
Child Restraint Systems
50
Storage in the Passenger Compartment
89
LATCH System
Luggage Storage on Engine Compartment Lid 91
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat
54
Luggage Compartment Lids
92
Sports Exhaust System
55
Luggage Compartment
94
Parking Brake
55
Rear luggage compartment
94
Brakes
56
Trunk Entrapment
95
ABS Brake System (Antilock Brake System) ... 59
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) ..97
Clutch Pedal
60
Car Telephone and Aftermarket Alarms
99
Sport Mode
61
iPod, USB and AUX
100
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
63
Fire Extinguisher
101
Porsche Active Suspension Management
HomeLink
102
(PASM)
66
Operation, Safety
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Warning!
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
Never invite car theft!
from theft, you should always proceed as
Risk of a serious accident.
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock
follows when leaving your vehicle:
The steering column will lock when you re-
invites car theft.
move the key while you are driving or as the
f
Close windows.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
f
Close convertible top (with the convertible top
standard equipment in your Porsche.
steer the car.
open, the passenger compartment monitoring
The gong alarm will sound if you open the driver’s
Serious personal injury or death could result
system is always switched off)
door while the key is still in the ignition lock. It is
from loss of control of the vehicle.
your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition
f
Remove ignition key.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
lock and to lock the doors.
while you are driving.
f
Engage steering lock.
Warning!
f
Lock glove compartment.
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
f
Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, cell
may result in property damage, serious per-
phones, house keys) from the car.
sonal injury or death.
f
Lock doors.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehi-
cle. They can operate power windows and
other controls. If the engine is left running,
they may accidentally engage the shift lever.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the remote control.
14 Operation, Safety
Keys
Replacement keys
Immobilizer
f Please see the chapter “ALARM SYSTEM, PAS-
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
There is a transponder (an electronic component)
SENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING” on
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
Page 25.
sometimes be very time-consuming.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
You should therefore always keep a spare key on
checks the code.
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING IN
your person.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the en-
CARS WITHOUT ALARM SYSTEM” on Page 19.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
gine started only using an authorized ignition key.
f Please see the chapter “CENTRAL LOCKING IN
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
CARS WITH ALARM SYSTEM” on Page 21.
Switching off the immobilizer
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
Two car keys are supplied with your Porsche.
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
dealer.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
f Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
A total of 6 car keys can be reported to the control
without the engine being started, the immobilizer
them except under exceptional circumstances.
unit.
is switched on again.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to
Disabling key codes
ignition key from the ignition lock.
position 3 (ignition off) before starting the
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
engine. The immobilizer is switched off again,
an authorized Porsche dealer.
and the engine can be started.
Emergency operation
All the remaining car keys are required for this pur-
f Please see the chapter “IGNITION/STARTER
pose.
f Please see the chapter “EMERGENCY OPERA-
SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING LOCK”
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
TION - PULLING OUT THE IGNITION KEY” on
on Page 72.
started only using authorized keys.
Page 74.
Switching on the immobilizer
Note
f Remove ignition key.
f Please note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a work-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the sock-
et for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
Operation, Safety
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Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking front luggage compartment lid
f Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
Unlocking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
Unlocking rear luggage compartment lid
f Press button 3 for approx. two seconds.
Locking the vehicle
If the vehicle was locked, it is unlocked simultane-
f Press button 1.
ously with the luggage compartment.
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
Switching off the alarm system if it is
door mirror positions are automatically set.
triggered accidentally
The vehicle will be locked again approx.
f Press button 1.
80 seconds after the luggage compartment is
closed if none of the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program fur-
1
- Central locking button
ther types of unlocking.
2
- Front luggage compartment lid button
3
- Rear luggage compartment lid button
Type 1
4
- Light-emitting diode
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements:
10 - 100 seconds.
Type 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compart-
ment is unlocked.
16 Operation, Safety
Malfunction of the remote control
The remote-control standby function
Operational readiness of the remote
switches off after 7 days
control interrupted
The remote control may not function correctly due
to local radio wave interference. The vehicle will
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the re-
Encoded data is transmitted to the vehicle each
then not lock properly.
mote control within 7 days, the remote control
time the wireless remote control is operated. If the
This can be identified by the missing locking
standby function is switched off (to prevent dis-
remote control is operated too often outside the
sound and the missing check-back signal of the
charging of the vehicle battery).
range of the vehicle, this can result in the central
emergency flasher.
locking system no longer responding.
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
In this case, the remote control and vehicle must
If this should occur:
key at the door lock.
be synchronized.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
f Lock the vehicle with the key in the door.
alarm system from being triggered.
Carrying out the synchronization
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
1. Unlock the driver's door with the key at the
The remote control is now activated again and
door lock.
the alarm system is switched off.
2. Open driver’s door and insert the ignition key
into the ignition lock within 10 seconds to
prevent the alarm system from being
triggered.
3. With the key inserted, press and hold button 1
on the remote control for approx. 5 seconds.
The synchronization is now complete.
Operation, Safety
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Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover C.
Keep the door storage tray C closed while driving
for safety reasons.
Doors
Opening unlocked doors from inside
If the door windows are closed, they will be auto-
f Slowly pull door handle B.
matically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
Opening locked doors from inside
they will be closed again. This makes it easier to
open and close the doors and protects the seals.
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
f Please see the chapter “LOCKING CONDITI-
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
ONS” on Page 22.
before the door is opened.
Opening doors from outside
f Unlock vehicle with the remote control.
f Slowly pull door handle A.
18 Operation, Safety
f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
Emergency operation - opening
Central Locking in Cars without
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 246.
Alarm System
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
door lock.
This device complies with:
Page 35.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Emergency operation - closing
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
Any person remaining in the locked car can
tions:
lock.
open the door with the inner door handle:
1. This device may not cause harmful inter-
If there is a defect in the central locking
ference, and
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
system, all functioning elements of the central
lock.
locking system will be locked.
2. this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
cause undesired operation.
authorized Porsche dealer.
Automatic relocking
Note
Indication by emergency flasher
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
of the car doors is opened within approx.
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
100 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
cations to this equipment.
This relocking time can be adapted to your indivi-
flasher:
Such modification could void the user’s authority
dual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an autho-
to operate the equipment.
- Unlocking - single flash.
rized Porsche dealer.
- Locking - double flash.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly
Overload protection
approved by Porsche could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Operation, Safety
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Locking
Type 3
f Press the rocker-switch.
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
Indicator light in the rocker switch lights up if
switched on. If doors are opened with the engine
ignition is on.
running, they lock again automatically when a
If the doors were locked with the central
speed of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
locking switch, they can be opened by pulling
the inner door handle twice.
Type 4
The doors do not lock automatically.
Unlocking
f Press the rocker-switch.
Note
Indicator light goes off.
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
Automatic door locking
the inside door handle twice.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
diverse types of automatic door locking in the
locking.
control unit of the central locking system.
Central locking switch
f Please see the chapter ”Individual Memory“ in
Type 1
the separate PCM operating instructions.
The central locking switch on the dashboard lets
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
switched on.
Warning!
Note
In an emergency situation where you need to
Type 2
exit the car through an automatically locked
If the doors are locked with the key or remote
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
door, remember the following procedure to
control, they can not be opened by pressing the
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
open the door.
central locking switch.
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central
locking button or
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
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f Please see the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-OFF AF-
Note
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm
TER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page 246.
System
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,
f Please see the chapter “SEAT MEMORY” on
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
This device complies with:
Page 35.
locking.
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
f Please see the chapter ”Individual Memory“ in
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
the separate PCM operating instructions.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
tions:
your attention to the fact that the following
Automatic relocking
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
components are not completely closed when you
ence, and
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
try to lock the vehicle:
of the car doors is opened within approx.
2. this device must accept any interference re-
- Driver’s door (The vehicle cannot be locked if
100 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
ceived, including interference that may cause
the driver’s door is not completely closed)
This relocking time can be adapted to your indivi-
undesired operation.
dual requirements (10 - 100 seconds) by an autho-
- Passenger’s door
rized Porsche dealer.
Note
- Luggage compartment lids
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
- Glove compartment
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
Such modification could void the user’s authority
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
to operate the equipment.
system within 10 seconds.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly appro-
ved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
Operation, Safety
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Locking conditions
Emergency operation - opening
Emergency operation - closing
f Lock car once.
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
door lock.
lock.
Alarm system and passenger compartment
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
If there is a defect in the central locking
monitoring are switched on.
ignition key into the ignition lock within
system, all functioning elements of the central
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
locking system will be locked.
If a person or animal remains in the vehicle:
being triggered.
The alarm system is switched on.
f Quickly lock car twice:
The passenger compartment monitoring
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Note on operation
system is switched off.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
If the door is not opened within approx.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
switched off.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
authorized Porsche dealer.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
Unlocking the door with the inner door
unlocking of the door:
handle
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
Any person remaining in the locked car can open
switch off the alarm system.
the door with the inner door handle:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
f Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
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Indication by emergency flasher and
Locking
alarm horn
f Press the rocker-switch.
Indicator light lights up if ignition is on.
If the remote control is used for unlocking or
locking, a response is provided by the emergency
Unlocking
flasher:
f Press the rocker-switch.
- Unlocking - single flash.
Indicator light goes out.
- Locking - double flash.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
- Locking twice - continuous illumination for
switch, they can be opened by pulling the inner
approx. 2 seconds. The passenger compart-
door handle:
ment monitoring is switched off.
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Central locking switch
The central locking switch on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote
control, they can not be opened by pressing the
central locking switch.
Operation, Safety
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