Porsche BOXSTER 2006 Owner Manual
WKD 987 021 06
© Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Porsche, the Porsche crest, Boxster, PCCB,
Tiptronic and Tequipment are registered trademarks and the distinctive shapes of Porsche automobiles are trademarks of
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.
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Dear Owner,
we would like to thank you for your purchase of a
Porsche Sports car.
Judging by the car you have chosen, you are a motorist of a special breed, and you are probably no
novice when it comes to automobiles.
Remember however, as with any vehicle, you
should take time to familiarize yourself with your
Porsche and its performance characteristics. Always drive within your own unique capabilities as
a driver and your level of experience with your
Porsche. Ensure that anyone else driving your
Porsche does the same. To prevent or minimize injury, always use your safety belts. Never consume
alcohol or drugs before or during the operation of
your vehicle.
This Owner’s Manual contains a host of useful information. Please take the time to read this manual before you drive your new Porsche. Become familiar with the operation of your Porsche car for
maximum safety and operating pleasure. The better you know your Porsche, the more pleasure you
will experience driving your new car.
Always keep your Owner’s Manual in the car, and
give it to the new owner if you ever sell your
Porsche.
A separate Maintenance Booklet explains how
you can keep your Porsche in top driving condition
by having it serviced regularly.
A separate Warranty and Customer Information Booklet contains detailed information about
the warranties covering your Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a fault which
could cause a crash, injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Porsche Cars North America, Inc.
(Porsche Cars N.A.).
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open
an investigation, and if it finds that a safety problem exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA
cannot become involved in individual problems
between you and your dealer, or Porsche Cars
N.A..
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto
Safety Hotline toll-free at 1(800)424-9393 (or
0123 in Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.
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Your car has thousands of parts and components
which have been designed and manufactured in
accordance with Porsche’s high standards of engineering quality and safety.
Any alteration of the vehicle may negate or
interfere with those safety features built into
the vehicle. Modifications may be carried out
on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche.
Your Porsche is intended to be used in a safe manner obeying the local laws and in the light of driving conditions faced by you, and in accordance
with the instructions provided in this Owner’s Manual.
Do not misuse your Porsche by ignoring
those laws and driving conditions, or by
ignoring the instructions in this manual.
Any alteration or misuse of the vehicle can
lead to accidents and severe or fatal person
al injuries.
The fitting of racing tires (e.g. slicks) for sporting
events is not approved by Porsche. Very high cornering speeds can be achieved with racing tires.
However, the resulting transverse acceleration values would jeopardize the adequate supply of oil to
the engine.
Porsche therefore will not accept any warranty or
accept any liability for damage occurring as a result of non-compliance with this provision.
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Regularly check your vehicle for signs of damage.
Damaged or missing aerodynamic components such as spoilers or underside panels affect the driving behavior and therefore must
be replaced immediately.
Your car may have all or some of the components
described in this manual.
Should you have difficulty understanding any of
the explanations of features or equipment installed
in your vehicle, contact your authorized Porsche
dealer. He/She will be glad to assist you. Also
check with your dealer on other available options
or equipment.
Throughout this booklet, left is designated as the
driver’s side of the vehicle, and right as the passenger’s side of the vehicle.
Text, illustrations and specifications in this manual
are based on the information available at the time
of printing.
It has always been Porsche’s policy to continuously improve its products. Porsche, therefore, reserves the right to make changes in design and specification, and to make additions or improvements
in its product without incurring any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
We wish you many miles of safe and pleasurable
driving in your Porsche.
Important
For your own protection and longer service life of
your car, please follow all operating instructions
and special warnings. These special warnings use
the safety alert symbol, followed by the words
Danger, Warning and Caution. These special
warnings contain important messages regarding
your safety and/or the potential for damage to
your Porsche. Ignoring them could result in serious mechanical failure or even physical injury.
f Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could
create dangerous conditions or defeat safety
engineering features built into your car.
f Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it safely, and
consistently with the law, according to the driving conditions, and the instructions in this manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche could
cause accidents and severe or fatal personal
injuries.
Note to owners
In Canada, this manual is also available in French.
To obtain a copy contact your dealer or write to:
Note aux proprietaires
Au Canada, ce manuel est également disponible
en francais. Pour en obtenir un exemplaire, adressez-vous à votre concessionnaire ou écrivez à
l’adresse ci-dessous.
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd.
Automobiles Porsche Canada, LTEE
5045 Orbitor Drive
Building #8, Suite 200
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L4W 4Y4
Telephone number for customer assistance:
1-800-PORSCHE / Option 3
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Fuel Quality
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using
unleaded premium fuel with an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI),
since the engine’s “Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Fuels containing alcohol and ether
Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during certain portions of the year.
Oxygenated fuels are fuels which contain alcohols (such as methanol or ethanol) or ether (such as MTBE).
Under normal conditions, the amount of these compounds in the fuel will not affect driveability.
You may use oxygenated fuels in your Porsche, provided the octane requirements for your vehicle are met.
We recommend, however, to change to a different fuel or station if any of the following problems occur with your vehicle:
– Deterioration of driveability and performance.
– Substantially reduced fuel economy.
– Vapor lock and non-start problems, especially at high altitude or at high temperature.
– Engine malfunction or stalling.
Fuels containing MMT
Some North American fuels contain an octane enhancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control system performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
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Tire Pressures for Cold Tires
Summer tires and snow tires
17 inch wheels front 29 psi (2.0 bar)
18 inch wheels front 29 psi (2.0 bar)
19 inch wheels front 32 psi (2.2 bar)
f Please observe the chapter “TPC TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING” on Page 103.
These tire pressures are valid only for Porsche approved tires.
For replacement tires it is imperative that you consult the Technical Data and Tires, Wheels
sections of this manual and follow the recommendations found there. -
rear 36 psi (2.5 bar)
rear 36 psi (2.5 bar)
rear 36 psi (2.5 bar)
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Porsche and the Environment
Environmental guidelines
We develop and produce exclusive vehicles with
advanced environmental and safety technology
and a great ability to fascinate.
Our environmental policy is based on the
following principles:
– The maximum possible use of environmental
and safety technology that is economically justifiable.
– Economical usage of energy and resources.
– Involvement of our business partners and con-
tractors in our efforts to protect the environment.
– Open dialogue with all social groups.
California Proposition 65 Warning
Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and
certain products of component wear contain or
emit chemicals known to the State of Calif or nia to
cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Production
Whether in production or repair, Porsche always
relies on environmentally friendly technology.
An example of this is the water-based paint used
in our painting installations.
Water-base paints and new painting methods reduce solvent emissions by 70 per cent.
The water used in the painting installation is recirculated. Waste water leaves the Porsche factory only after being appropriately treated.
A waste-management system has been introduced
to reduce the amount of waste while simultaneously increasing the recycling rate.
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Environmentally friendly vehicles
Modern environmental technology ensures compliance with all emission laws applicable worldwide.
It has the following advantages:
– Rapid operational readiness of the catalytic
converters ensures low emissions, even in
short-trip operation.
– Reliable operation and good emission control
over a long useful life.
– Please observe the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on Page 194.
Recycling – for a Porsche, this is virtually
an academic question
More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are
still running.
Just in case recycling is ever necessary, we
take the following precautionary measures:
– Identification of all materials.
– Use of recyclable materials.
– Reusable components designed for simple
removal.
– These reasons result in a further increase in
the recycling rate which is currently 80 per
cent.
Emission control is built in
Innovative engine technology combines high engine performance and environmental compatibility.
The engine diagnosis system electronically monitors the components and systems that affect exhaust gases.
This continuous monitoring and fault storage enables swift, reliable diagnosis and fault detection.
Any fault messages are indicated to the driver by
the “Check Engine” warning light and the on-board
computer.
f Please observe the chapter “WARNINGS ON
THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ONBOARD COMPUTER” on Page 116.
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Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds and temperatures.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
therefore might cause brake noises.
Wear on the diffrent components and braking system, such as brake pads and brake discs, depends to a great extent on the individual driving
style and the conditions of use and therefore cannot be expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear increases considerably when the vehicle is driven on
race tracks or through an aggressive driving style.
f Please consult an authorized Porsche dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
Setting and operation vehicle
components when driving
Warning!
There is a danger of an accident if you operate or set the on-board computer, radio, navigation system, telephone or other equipment when driving.
This could distract you from the traffic and
cause you to lose control of the vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or death.
f Operate the equipment while driving only if the
traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
f Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially empty, may leak, causing an explosion, or result
in fire in case of an accident.
f Never carry additional fuel in portable contai-
ners in your vehicle.
Engine Exhaust
Danger!
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled.
Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain
carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless
and odorless gas.
Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.
f Never start or let the engine run in an enc-
losed, unventilated area.
It is not recommended to sit in your car for prolonged periods with the engine on and the car
not moving.
Ground Clearance
Please bear in mind the limited clearance of your
car on uneven surfaces, when parking (curbs), on
ramps, lifting platforms, etc.
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Controls, Instruments 11 – 160
Shifting Gear 161 – 168
Mobile Roofs 169 – 182
Maintenance, Car Care 183 – 218
Practical Tips, Emergency Service 219 – 275
Vehicle Identification, Technical Data 277 – 291
Index 292 – 296
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Controls, Instruments
Before driving off... ......................................12
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers...................... 14
Keys ........................................................... 17
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 17
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm System 19
Doors ......................................................... 25
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror................................................ 30
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior Mirror
and Door Mirrors ......................................... 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 31
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-functional steering wheel....................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts..................................................42
Child Restraint Systems................................ 45
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat.... 49
Airbag Systems ........................................... 50
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 56
Parking Brake.............................................. 57
Brakes ........................................................ 58
ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)................................ 61
Sport Mode ................................................. 63
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 64
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM)........................................................ 67
Retractable Spoiler ...................................... 68
Parking Aids ................................................ 70
Operation, Instruments ................................. 72
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft
Steering Lock.............................................. 74
Starting Procedures..................................... 76
Stopping engine........................................... 77
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 79
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......... 82
Instrument Illumination.................................. 82
Trip Odometer ............................................. 83
Speedometer .............................................. 84
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 84
Tachometer .................................................85
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................ 85
High Beam .................................................. 85
Cooling System ...........................................86
Tiptronic...................................................... 87
Fuel ............................................................ 88
Clock .......................................................... 89
Outside temperature .................................... 89
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 90
Central warning light .................................... 91
Brake warning light USA ............................... 91
Brake warning light Canada .......................... 91
On-Board Computer (BC) .............................. 92
Light Switch ..............................................124
Welcome Home Lighting .............................124
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment ........ 125
Turn Signal/ Headlight Dimmer/Parking light /
Flasher Lever............................................. 125
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 126
Automatic Speed Control............................ 128
Air conditioning.......................................... 130
Automatic air conditioning system ............... 133
Central and side vents................................ 136
Fresh-air intake .......................................... 136
Emergency Flasher Switch.......................... 137
Ashtray ..................................................... 138
Cigarette Lighter........................................ 139
Sockets .................................................... 140
Interior lights .............................................141
Storage in the passenger compartment....... 142
Cupholder
(holder for drinks cans and cups) ................ 144
Luggage Storage on
Engine Compartment Lid ............................ 146
Fire extinguisher ........................................ 147
Trunk Entrapment ...................................... 148
Luggage compartment lids ......................... 150
Luggage Compartment .............................. 152
Rear luggage compartment ........................ 153
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) 154
Car Audio Operation/Tips ........................... 155
HomeLink ..................................................158
Manual Transmission, Clutch....................... 162
Tiptronic S................................................. 163
Convertible Top.......................................... 170
Windstop................................................... 177
Hardtop..................................................... 178
Controls, Instruments 11
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 safety features will be
enhanced by you...
the safe driver...
– who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely, and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off...
Check the following items first
f Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
f Check engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
f Check all fluid levels such as windshield was-
her and brake fluid levels.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
f Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
f Check and if necessary replace worn or cra-
cked wiper blades.
f See that all windows are clear and unobstruc-
ted.
f Check air intake slots and area between front
lid and windshield are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work properly.
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if ne-
cessary, have them adjusted.
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are:
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, firstaid kit, etc.
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In the driver’s seat...
f Check operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the airbag deployment, you should always sit back as
far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with child-
ren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening of
doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road...
f Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and reduced speeds, particularly on roads with standing water, as the handling characteristics of
the vehicle may be impaired due to hydroplaning of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
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 vehicle with engine idling.
f Please observe the chapter “ENGINE EX-
HAUST” on Page 8.
f When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the Tiptronic selector lever to ”P“ or the
gearshift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning devices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot exhaust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable material.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every fuel filling.
Danger!
Danger of fire in engine compartment due to
burning cigars or cigarettes.
f Do not throw any lit cigars or cigarettes out of
the vehicle.
They can be blown into the air inlets by the air
flow and cause a fire in the engine compartment.
f Please observe the chapter “ASHTRAY” on
Page 138.
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Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, it cannot be completely avoided
that the moving parts have to wear in with each
other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in the first
2,000 miles/3,000 km.
Therefore:
f Preferably take longer trips.
f Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
f Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
f Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4,200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
f Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
f Do not let the engine labor, especially when dri-
ving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in time
(use the most favorable rpm range).
f Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
f Do not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc. during the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers.
There may be a slight stiffness in the steering,
gear-shifting or other controls during the break-in
period which will gradually disappear.
Break in brake pads and break discs
New brake pads and discs have to be “broken in”,
and therefore only attain optimal friction when the
car has covered several hundred miles or km.
The slightly reduced braking ability must be compensated for by pressing the brake pedal harder.
This also applies whenever the brake pads and
brake discs are replaced.
New tires
New tires do not have maximum traction. They
tend to be slippery.
f Break in new tires by driving at moderate
speeds during the first 60 to 120 miles/100 to
200 km. Longer braking distances must be anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consumption
During the break-in period oil and fuel consumption may be higher than normal.
As always, the rate of oil consumption depends on
the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which
the engine is operated, the climate and road conditions, as well as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.
f Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
fuel filling, add if necessary.
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1 Inner door handle
2 Power windows
3 Door mirror control
4 Light switch
5 Ignition / starter switch
6 Turn signal / headlight dimmer, flasher lever
7 Operating lever for on-board computer
8 For vehicles with Tiptronic:
Toggle switches for Tiptronic
9Horn
10 Emergency flasher switch,
central locking switch
11 Switches for rear spoiler,
Porsche Activ Suspension Management
(PASM),
Sport mode,
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
12 Cupholder
13 Switch for seat memory
14 Diagnostic socket
15 Lid release
16 Steering-wheel adjustment
17 Seat adjustment
Controls, Instruments 15
Never invite car theft!
An unlocked car with the key in the ignition lock invites car theft.
A steering wheel lock and a gong alarm are 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. It is
your reminder to pull the key out of the ignition
lock and to lock the doors.
Warning!
Any uncontrolled movement of the vehicle
may result in serious personal injury and property damage.
Never leave your vehicle unattended with the
key in the ignition lock, especially if children
and/or pets are left unattended in the vehicle. They can operate power windows and
other controls. If the engine is left running,
they may accidentally engage the shift lever.
f Always remove the ignition key.
f Always set the parking brake.
f Lock the doors with the key or with the remote
control.
Warning!
Risk of a serious accident.
The steering column will lock when you remove the key while you are driving or as the
car is rolling to a stop. You will not be able to
steer the car.
f Never remove the key from the steering lock
while you are driving.
To protect your vehicle and your possessions
from theft, you should always proceed as follows when leaving your vehicle:
f Close windows.
f Close convertible top
(with the convertible top open, the passenger
compartment monitoring system is always
switched off).
f Lock glove compartment.
f Remove ignition key.
f Close storage tray between the seats.
f Remove valuables (e.g. car documents, tele-
phone, house keys) from the car.
f Lock doors.
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Keys
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING IN CARS WITH ALARM SYSTEM” on
Page 21.
Two main keys and one spare key are supplied
with your Porsche.
These keys operate all the locks on your vehicle.
f Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
them except under exceptional circumstances.
f To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Replacement keys
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can sometimes be very time-consuming.
You should therefore always keep the spare key on
your person.
Keep it in a safe place (e.g. wallet), but under no
circumstances in or on the vehicle.
The key codes of new keys have to be “reported”
to the car control unit by your authorized Porsche
dealer.
A total of 6 car keys can be taught.
Disabling key codes
If a key is lost, the key codes can be disabled by
an authorized Porsche dealer.
All the remaining car keys are required for this purpose.
Disabling the code ensures that the car can be
started only using authorized keys.
Note
f Please note that the other locks can still be
opened with the disabled key.
Immobilizer
There is a transponder (an electronic component)
in the key grip, containing a stored code.
When the ignition is switched on, the ignition lock
checks the code.
The immobilizer can be deactivated and the engine started only using an authorized ignition key.
Switching off the immobilizer
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
without starting the engine, the immobilizer is reactivated.
f If this happens, turn the ignition key back to the
3 position before starting the engine.
Please observe the chapter “IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING
LOCK” on Page 74.
Switching off the immobilizer
f Remove ignition key.
Security Wheel Bolts
f If wheels have to be removed during a repair-
shop visit, do not forget to hand over the socket for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
Controls, Instruments 17
A - Main key
1 - Central locking button
2 - Button for front luggage compartment lid
3 - Button for rear luggage compartment lid
4 - Light-emitting diode
B - Spare key
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
Switching off the alrm system if it is triggered
accidentally
f Unlock the vehicle.
Unlocking front luggage compartment
f Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
Unlocking rear luggage compartment
f Press button 3 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked before the luggage compartment is opened, it is unlocked simultaneously
with the luggage compartment.
In vehicles with seat memory the stored seat and
door mirror positions are automatically set.
The vehicle will be locked again approx. 15 seconds after the luggage compartment is closed if
none of the doors was opened.
Note
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program
further types of unlocking.
Typ e 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements (4 - 120 seconds).
Malfunction of the remote control
The remote control may not 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
hazard warning lights.
If this should occur:
f Lock the vehicle with the key in the door.
The remote-control standby function
switches off after 7 days
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the remote control within five days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to prevent discharging of the car battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver’s door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.
Locking the vehicle
f Press button 1.
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Typ e 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compartment is unlocked.
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 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
246.
f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
f Please observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 28.
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
Any person remaining in the locked car can
open 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.
Automatic relocking
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx. 60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
Emergency operation – opening
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Emergency operation – closing
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
lock.
If there is a defect in the central locking system, all functioning elements of the central locking system will be locked.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Indication by emergency flasher
If the remote control is used for unlocking or locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
Overload protection
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
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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.
Locking
f Press the rocker-switch.
Indicator light in the rocker switch lights up if
ignition is on.
If the doors were locked with the central locking switch, they can be opened by pulling the
inner door handle twice.
Unlocking
f Press the rocker-switch.
Indicator light goes off.
Automatic door locking
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system.
Typ e 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on.
Typ e 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 3
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. If doors are opened with the engine running, they lock again automatically when a speed
of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 4
The doors do not lock automatically.
Note
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
the inside door handle twice.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package Plus,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central lo-
cking button or
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
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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 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
f Please observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
246.
f Please observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
f Please observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 28.
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
your attention to the fact that the following
components are not completely closed when you
try to lock the vehicle:
– Doors
– Luggage compartment lids
– Convertible-top lock
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Note
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package plus,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Automatic relocking
If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx. 60 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your individual requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Locking conditions
Emergency operation – opening
Emergency operation – closing
f Lock car once.
The doors cannot be opened from the outside.
Alarm system 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.
The passenger compartment monitoring is
switched off.
Unlocking the door with the inner door
handle
Any person remaining in the locked car can open
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.
f Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Open door within 20 seconds and insert the
ignition key into the ignition lock within
10 seconds to prevent the alarm system from
being triggered.
Note on operation
If the door is not opened within approx.
20 seconds, automatic relocking takes place.
The alarm system will be triggered by the next
unlocking of the door:
f Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock to
switch off the alarm system.
f Lock the driver’s door with the key at the door
lock.
If there is a defect in the central locking system, all functioning elements of the central
locking system will be locked.
The alarm system is switched on.
The passenger compartment monitoring system is switched off.
The fault should be remedied immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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Indication by emergency flasher and
alarm horn
If the remote control is used for unlocking or locking, a response is provided by the emergency
flasher:
– Unlocking – single flash.
– Locking – double flash.
– Locking twice – continuous illumination for ap-
prox. 2 seconds and short alarm-horn signal.
Locking
f Press the rocker-switch.
Indicator light lights up if ignition is on.
Unlocking
f Press the rocker-switch.
Indicator light goes out.
If the doors were locked with the central locking
switch, they can be opened by pulling the inner
door handle:
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.
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Automatic door locking
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program diverse types of automatic door locking in the control unit of the central locking system.
Type 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on.
Type 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 3
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is switched on. If doors are opened with the engine running, they lock again automatically when a speed
of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Type 4
The doors do not lock automatically.
Note
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
the inside door handle twice.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package Plus,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
f Please observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
f Unlock the doors by pressing the central lo-
cking button or
f pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
Fault indication
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Overload protection
If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 15 seconds.
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Door storage tray
Opening storage tray
f Open the cover.
Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so
that the side airbag is not obstructed in the event
of an accident.
Doors
If the door windows are closed, they will be automatically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
they will be closed again.
This makes it easier to open and close the doors
and protects the seals.
f Therefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened.
Opening doors from outside
f Unlock vehicle with the remote control.
f Slowly pull door handle A.
Opening unlocked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B.
Opening locked doors from inside
f Slowly pull door handle B twice.
f Please observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 22.
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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 conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
f Please observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING IN CARS WITH ALARM SYSTEM” on
Page 21.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Note
The passenger compartment monitoring system
is always switched off when the convertible top is
open.
Function indication
If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting diode A on the dashboard flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flashes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.
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When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored
–Doors
– Front and rear lids
– Convertible-top lock
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher and the passenger compartment light flash for approximately
four minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting diode changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the passenger compartment monitoring system:
f Do not fold the backrests forward.
Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
process
If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
f Quickly lock car twice.
The doors are locked but can be opened from
the inside:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is opened.
Fault indication
A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
f Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
f Do not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the comfort function, because
with this function the window goes up automatically.
f Make sure nobody can be injured when the win-
dows close.
f Remove the ignition key to shut off power to
the window switches when the vehicle is not attended by a responsible person. Uniformed
persons could injure themselves by operating
the power windows.
f Do not leave children in the car unattended.
Readiness for operation of power windows
– When the ignition is switched on
(engine switched on or off) or
– with doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
Opening/closing windows
The two rocker switches in the driver’s door and
the switch in the passenger’s door have a twostage function.
Opening window with the rocker switch
f Press the rocker switch down to the first stage
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
f Press the rocker switch upwards to the first
stage until the window has reached the desired
position.
One-touch operation
f Press the rocker switch upwards or
downwards to the second stage.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s
window is available once the window is approximately half-way closed.
Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle
f Unlock car with the remote control.
Hold car key in door lock in the unlocking direction until the windows have reached the desired position.
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Closing door windows
Anti-crushing protection
Automatic window lowering
f Press rocker switch A until the door window
has reached the desired position.
One-touch operation (with ignition on)
f Press rocker switch A briefly.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
If the door window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by about an inch.
Warning!
Risk of severe personal injuries.
If the rocker switch “A” is pressed again
within 10
cked, the window will close with its full closing force. Anti-crushing protection is disabled.
f Once the anti-crushing protection acts to stop
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after blockage of a side window.
seconds of the window being blo-
the window and opens it slightly, do not press
the rocker switch again within 10 seconds
without checking to make sure that nothing is
blocking the path of the window.
The window will close with full closing force.
f Please observe the chapter “DOORS” on Page
25.
f Please observe the chapter “CONVERTIBLE
TOP” o n P a ge 1 7 0 .
Storing end position of the windows
If the battery is disconnected and reconnected,
the windows will not be raised automatically when
the door is closed.
1. Close the windows with the rocker switch on-
ce.
2. Press front half of rocker switch again to store
the end position of the windows in the control
unit.
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Inside mirror
When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare lever A must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
A - Sensor
B - Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C - Light-emitting diode
Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirrors
Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare position or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-glare operation is switched off.
Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the windshield.
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.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
f If the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be removed only while it is still wet.
f Clean the affected parts with water.
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