Porsche Boxster (2010 year). Instruction - part 7
A - Defrosting the windshield
B - Heated rear window
C - Temperature sensor
D - AC OFF button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
E - Recirculating-air button
F - Temperature button
G- AUTO button (automatic mode)
H - Air distribution to footwell
I
- Air distribution to central and side vents
J - Air distribution to windshield
K - Blower speed button
Automatic Air Conditioning System
Automatic mode
The automatic air-conditioning system controls
f Press AUTO button G.
the preselected interior temperature completely
AUTO will appear on the display panel.
automatically.
Air quantity and distribution are automatically
If necessary, the automatic system can be
controlled and variations are compensated.
instructionly adjusted.
All automatic setting functions can be individually
changed.
This setting is retained until the appropriate
function button is pressed again or the AUTO
button is pressed.
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Setting temperature
Defrosting the windshield
Adjusting blower speed
f Press button F upwards or downwards
f Press button A (switch on or off).
f Press button K upwards or downwards respec-
respectively.
The windshield is defogged or defrosted as
tively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
quickly as possible.
The preset blower speed is increased or
can be adjusted between 61 °F and 85 °F/16 °C
Air flows to the windshield only.
decreased.
and 29.5 °C.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The speed stages are indicated by a bar display.
Recommendation: 72 °F/22 °C.
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
AC OFF - switching compressor for air-
blower stage, the blower and automatic control
is operating at maximum cooling or heating pow-
conditioning system on and off
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display
er.
The air-conditioning compressor switches off
field.
Automatic control is no longer active.
automatically at temperatures below approx.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the
37 °F/3 °C and cannot be switched on, even
Note
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic
instructionly.
control back on again.
If the preselected temperature is changed, the
blower speed can increase automatically in auto-
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.
Recirculating-air setting
matic mode.
37 °F/3 °C, the air-conditioning compressor is
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
always switched on in automatic mode.
this way.
The compressor can be switched off to save fuel,
but control comfort is then limited:
Warning!
Sensors
f Press AC OFF button D.
Risk of accident due to impaired vision,
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-con-
The compressor is switched off.
resulting in serious personal injury or death.
ditioning system:
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
In recirculating-air setting, the windows may
fog up.
f Do not cover the sun sensor on the instrument
f If the interior temperature is too high, switch
panel or the temperature sensor C.
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
f Only select recirculating-air setting for short
periods.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
f If the windows fog up, switch recirculating-air
This prevents fogging of windows.
setting off immediately by pressing the
circulating-air button again and select the
“Defrost windshield” function.
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Switching recirculating-air setting on or off
General instructions for air-conditioning
Air distribution to footwell
compressor
f Press button E.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
f Press button H.
-
Can switch off briefly if engine is under an ex-
the inside air is circulated.
The air flows to the footwell.
treme load to ensure sufficient engine cooling.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The selection appears on the display panel.
-
Switches off automatically at temperatures be-
Air distribution to central and side
Over approx. 37 °F/3 °C
low approx. 37 °F/3 °C and cannot be
vents
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
switched on, even instructionly.
switches on automatically. The duration of recircu-
f Press button I.
-
Operates most effectively with windows
lating-air setting is not limited.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
closed.
Vents must be open.
If the car has been in the sun for a long time, it
Below approx. 37 °F/3 °C
The selection appears on the display panel.
is a good idea to ventilate the interior briefly
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
with the windows open.
Air distribution to windshield
Recirculating-air setting is automatically ended
-
Depending on the outside temperature and hu-
after approx. 3 minutes.
f Press button J.
midity, condensation can drip from the evapo-
Air distribution
The air flows to the windshield.
rator and form a pool under the vehicle.
The selection appears on the display panel.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
The individual air distributions can be combined as
-
If uncooled air flows out when the lowest
desired.
Note on operation
temperature has been set, switch off the air-
Recommended setting in Summer:
f On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package
conditioning compressor and have the fault
Air distribution to central and side vents.
Plus, individual air conditioning settings can be
repaired at an authorized Porsche dealer.
stored on your vehicle key.
Recommended setting in Winter:
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Air distribution to footwell and windshield.
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
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Fresh-air Intake
To ensure proper air intake:
f Keep the fresh-air inlet between the luggage
compartment lid and the windshield free from
snow, ice and leaves.
A - Continuous opening and closing
Changing air flow direction
B - Setting vent direction
f Move the vanes to make the air flow in the
Central and Side Vents
desired direction.
Outside air or conditioned air can be delivered
Opening vents
from all vents, depending on the air-distribution
setting on the operating panel.
f Rotate knurled wheel upward.
Closing vents
f Rotate knurled wheel downward.
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Switching on
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
After approx. 15 minutes, the heating switches off
automatically.
The heater can be switched back on by pressing
the button again.
Switching off
f Press button.
The light-emitting diode in the button goes out.
Heated Rear Window/Door
Mirror Heating
The heated rear window/door mirror heating is
ready for operation when the ignition is on.
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Instrument Panel USA Models
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Instrument Panel Canada Models
118
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light
120
Instrument Illumination
120
Trip Odometer
121
Speedometer
122
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 122
Tachometer
123
Turn Signal Indicator Light
123
High Beam Indicator Light
123
Gear Shift Indicator
(in vehicles with instruction transmission)
123
Cooling System
124
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
125
Fuel
126
Clock
127
Outside Temperature
127
Check Engine (Emission Control)
129
On-Board Computer (BC)
130
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-
board computer
162
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115
14.Check Engine warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
Instrument Panel USA Models
(Emission control warning light)
lights light up for a lamp check.
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
15.Central warning light
the Owner’s Instruction.
Note
16.On-board computer display
1.Speedometer with analogue display
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
17.Porsche Stability Management
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
2.Automatic speed control indicator light
PSM Multifunctional light
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
3.Tire pressure warning light
18.Brake warning light
This information can help to warn you about situa-
4.Turn signal indicator light, left/right
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
19.Safety belt warning light
5.Tachometer
20.Gear display
6.High beam indicator light
21.PDK transmission, selector lever position
7.ABS warning light
22.Clock and outside temperature display
8.Cooling system
23.Adjustment button for clock
Temperature gage, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gage, warning light
10.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
11.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
12.Light sensor for instrument illumination
13.Airbag warning light
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14.Check Engine warning light
When the ignition is switched on, the warning
Instrument Panel Canada Models
(Emission control warning light)
lights light up for a lamp check.
Also refer to the corresponding chapters in
15.Central warning light
the Owner’s Instruction.
Note
16.On-board computer display
1.Speedometer with analogue display
Warnings that have been given are stored in the
17.Porsche Stability Management
appropriate control unit memory and can be read
2.Automatic speed control indicator light
PSM Multifunctional light
out at an authorized Porsche dealer.
3.Tire pressure warning light
18.Brake warning light
This information can help to warn you about situa-
4.Turn signal indicator light, left/right
tions which may be hazardous to you or your car.
19.Safety belt warning light
5.Tachometer
20.Gear display
6.High beam indicator light
21.PDK transmission, selector lever position
7.ABS warning light
22.Clock and outside temperature display
8.Cooling system
23.Adjustment button for clock
Temperature gage, warning light
9.Fuel
Level gage, warning light
10.Adjustment button for instrument illumination
and trip counter
11.Odometer and daily trip mileage display
12.Light sensor for instrument illumination
13.Airbag warning light
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Instrument Illumination
The illumination is automatically adjusted to the
ambient brightness by the light sensor in the
tachometer.
In addition, when the car lights are switched on,
the instrument and switch symbol brightness can
be instructionly adjusted.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
Note
A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
Dimming instrument illumination
When the car lights are switched on, the instru-
trip counter
ment lighting for light dials switches on and off
f Turn adjustment button A in the appropriate di-
automatically depending on the ambient bright-
rection and hold it until the desired brightness
Automatic Speed Control
ness.
has been reached.
Indicator light
The chosen level of brightness is indicated by a
bar display in the display field of the on-board
Indicates automatic speed control readiness.
computer.
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Resetting to zero
f Press adjustment button A for approximately
one second or
f Reset the distance in the “SET” menu of the on-
board computer.
Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING
ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 159.
After exceeding 6,213 miles or 9,999 kilometers,
the counter returns to “0”.
Trip Odometer
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or accident, resulting
in serious personal injury or death.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving.
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Speedometer
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers
The digital speedometer is integrated in the on-
board computer.
The units of the distance and speed displays can
The indication changes from mph to km/h when
be changed in the “SET” menu of the on-board
the units are changed from miles to kilometers.
computer.
f Please see the chapter “SET BASIC SETTING
ON ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on Page 159.
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Caution!
To avoid severe engine damage.
f Always observe the engine rpm before down-
shifting to a lower gear, so you do not exceed
the maximum engine rpm.
Turn Signal Indicator Light
Flashes in synchronism with the turn signals.
Left arrow - left turn signals
Right arrow - right turn signals
f If the frequency of the display becomes notice-
ably faster, check the operation of the turn sig-
nals.
Tachometer
Gear Shift Indicator
High Beam Indicator Light
(in vehicles with instruction transmission)
The tachometer shows the engine speed in revolu-
Lights when high beam or headlight flasher is
tions per minute (rpm).
The consumption-orientated gear shift indicator A
switched on.
The beginning of the red marks at the right end of
on the display panel of the on-board computer
The indicator light goes out when the high beams
the scale indicates the maximum permissible en-
assists a fuel-saving driving style. The gear shift
are switched off.
gine rpm.
indicator lights up as a recommendation to shift
A speed limiter prevents the engine from being
The indicator light flashes in the event of cornering
up to the next-higher gear depending on the
overrevved during acceleration. Before reaching
light failure.
selected gear, engine rpm and accelerator pedal
this area, the next higher gear should be select-
position.
ed.
Shift to the next lower gear when the engine rpm
f When the gear shift indicator A lights up,
drops below 1,500 rpm.
change to the next higher gear to decrease
fuel consumption.
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Pointer in the middle - normal operating tem-
If the coolant level is too low, the warning light
perature
flashes.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
The pointer may move up to the red area when en-
computer.
gine is heavily loaded and outside temperature is
high, but should return to “normal” when engine
f Switch engine off and allow to cool.
load is reduced.
f Add coolant after the engine has cooled to the
touch.
Warning light “A”
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an au-
If the coolant temperature is too high, the warn-
thorized Porsche dealer.
ing light comes on.
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
Page 197.
computer.
Caution!
f Pull off the road, turn off the engine and allow
to cool.
Risk of engine damage.
f Check radiator and air passages in front end of
f If the warning lights come on even though cool-
car for obstructions.
ant level is correct, do not continue driving.
Cooling System
f Check coolant level.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest
If necessary, add coolant and have fault reme-
authorized Porsche dealer.
died at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gage (ignition on)
Please see the chapter “COOLANT LEVEL” on
USA: Display in °F
Page 197.
Engine compartment blower fan
Canada: Display in °C
Note
In addition, this warning light flashes to indicate a
Pointer to the left - engine cold
fault in the engine compartment blower fan.
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling-
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
air passages must not be restricted by coverings
f Have the cause of the fault remedied at an
loading.
(e.g. films, “stone guards”).
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Warning messages
Warning “Transmission emergency run” red
- Effect:
If the selector lever is between two positions
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
- Effects:
stop.
The corresponding selector lever position
Remedy:
flashes on the instrument cluster and the
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
warning “Selector lever not engaged” appears
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
on the on-board computer.
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
Remedy:
dealer.
Operate the footbrake and engage the
Warning “Transmission temperature too high”
selector lever properly.
- Effects:
If there is a fault in the transmission
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and
the engine power may be restricted.
- Depending on priority, the warning “Transmis-
Remedies:
sion emergency run” in white or red lettering or
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
the warning “Transmission temperature too
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
high” is displayed on the on-board computer.
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Warning “Transmission emergency run” white
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
f Effects:
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
Indicator for PDK selector lever position
warning disappears.
Restricted gearshift comfort,
and engaged gear
Failure of reverse gear.
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
Remedy:
PROGRAM” on Page 180.
When the engine is running, the selector lever
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
position and the engaged forward gear are
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE DOPPEL-
authorized Porsche dealer.
indicated in gates D or M.
KUPPLUNG (PDK)” on Page 174.
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