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Porsche Boxster 2014 Owner's Manual

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The Boxster
Spirit, declared
Independence 6
Boxster concept 8
Design 10
Engineering 20
Boxster 22
Boxster S 24
Free space 80
Interior and comfort 82
Audio and communication 96
Free style 106
Personalisation 108
Forward thrust 26
Engine 28
Transmi ssion 4 4
Chassis 50
The wider view 68
Safety 70
Env ironment 76
Factory collection 125
Panorama 126
Principle 128
Technical data 130
Index 132
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For some things in life,
there will never be an app.
The Boxster concept.
Spending time in the virtual world can be
great fun. The only thing is, you can’t feel
the wind against your skin as you acceler-
ate through every twist and turn. The
Boxster celebrates real life. Whether it
is known as a design classic, a powerful
mid-engined sports car or a pure-bred
roadster, it does full justice to its famous
predecessors, such as the 356 No. 1 or
the 550 Spyder.
We were faced with the question of how it
could do so in the future. As ever, the
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answer was to be found in the harmoni-
ous blending of style with functionality
and of tradition with innovation. But what
is harmony? Something quaint? Some-
thing soft and delicate? Not for us. This
is why we have refined our idea of what
a roadster should be and honed and
sharpened it to give it a completely new
expression.
We achieved this with more performance
– with more efficiency. With innovative
technologies and intelligent lightweight
construction. With a sporty exterior and
interior with aesthetically appealing lines
and curves in all the right places.
The spirit of the pure-bred roadster is
very much alive and kicking. More inde-
pendent than ever before, it is even
more powerful, visceral and intense.
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Sometimes, spontaneity
takes years of work.
Design.
Independence
| Design
Exterior.
We have redefined the Boxster in terms
of its performance, and defined how the
roadster of the future should look. In
doing so, we have once again succeeded
in creating an icon of independence. Just
like its legendary predecessors, including
the 550 Spyder, it is a Porsche that con-
tinues to epitomise the feeling of genuine
freedom and advancement.
The vertical contour of the headlights
was inherited from Porsche race cars of
the 1960s and 1970s. The Boxster may
be infused with the genes of past gene ra-
tions, but it ushers in a new and forward-
looking design ethos.
Large, imposing air intakes give the front
a powerful appearance.
The side contour promises thrilling perfor-
mance, while the long wheelbase and low,
raked windscreen are integral to forming
the stretched, wedge-shaped silhouette.
With the hood closed, this impression
is reinforced by the extremely sporting
roofline. Large wheels, up to 20 inches in
size, make a stylish addition to the classic
roadster. These emphasise the car’s wide
track and help to achieve a completely
new level of athletic performance.
The distinctive shoulder line gives further
emphasis to the wheels and, in combina-
tion with the side air intakes, to the
mid-engine layout. Such features are
reminiscent of the 718 RS 60 Spyder,
a lightweight mid-engined sports car that
achieved success in endurance racing
and hillclimbing championships alike.
Precise lines, which run elegantly across
the wings to the rear, make the
Boxster unique among Porsche models.
While its overall look is just as imposing,
its lines are more sharply defined than
on any Porsche we’ve seen before.
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The exclusive door styling reflects more
recent Porsche design developments.
In typical Porsche fashion, it has a
clear function. The dynamic contouring
improves airflow to the side air intakes.
At the top, it leads into a precise longitudi-
nal edge and, at the bottom, it is under-
lined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly on
the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise.
The rear wing is not only a visual treat,
it deploys automatically to reduce lift.
Aerodynamics and aesthetics are com-
bined to superb effect. Retracted, the
spoiler separation edge makes a seamless
transition to the LED taillights. The
narrow direction indicators appear to
extend the rear wing further. Each
taillight sweeps around the central brake
light and accentuates the contours of the
entire unit. For striking effect, the revers-
ing light and rear fog light are arranged
in the middle underneath the rear wing.
Clearly, this lighting concept has no prec-
edent, rather it is the result of Porsche’s
modern use of form.
The diffuser with stainless-steel tailpipe
(dual-tube on the Boxster S) integrated
into the centre adds the finishing touch
to the powerfully designed rear end.
In summary, the Boxster draws inspiration
from a long history and, yet, it also incor-
porates the sum of our ideas of how the
future should be. In doing so, it reflects a
completely new interpretation of the
roadster concept – with a clear focus on
looking forward.
Independence
| Design
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How much independence do we really have?
It’s a question of inner attitude.
Design.
Interior.
The interior of the Boxster models delivers
exactly what the exterior promises. Light,
uncluttered and defined; every thing is
conceived with one goal in mind: the per-
fect drive.
The power, the contouring, the driver’s
vision, indeed the entire concept, are all
drawn in the direction of travel. The intelli-
gent operating concept and the logical
arrangement of the controls keep the driv-
er’s concentration purely on the road. The
ascending centre console cocoons the
driver perfectly and reduces the distance
from the steering wheel to the gear lever
for fast and ergonomic gearshifts. It’s just
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Design
one of many principles that we’ve trans-
ferred from the racetrack to the road.
The door styling is similarly dynamic. The
door pulls mirror the lines of the centre
console and blend seamlessly into the
distinctive design. The door storage com-
partments are sweeping and practical.
As you would expect from a sports car,
the driver sits low down. Sports seats
are fitted as standard. The athletic pro-
portions of the Boxster models made
it possible to introduce a new interior
architecture. The result is a feeling of
space and light without compromising
the authentic roadster experience.
Are you ready to assert your independ-
ence? The ignition lock, as ever, is on the
left. The three-spoke sports steering
wheel falls perfectly to hand. As is typical
of a Boxster, there are three circular dash-
board instruments. The instrument on the
right is now a 4.6-inch TFT screen that
shows information from the on-board com-
puter or audio information from the
CDR
audio system, which is fitted as stan dard.
An inconspicuous shroud shades the
instruments for optimum visibility.
The steering wheel rim, gear lever/selec-
tor and door pull inlays are finished in
tactile leather. Silver-coloured details add
to the refined tone; these include the
dashboard trim strip, the side and centre
air vent surrounds and the centre console.
As an option, the sporty elegance of the
Boxster models can be further enhanced
with a comprehensive suite of interior
trims and upholsteries.
1 Boxster S wi th natural leath er interior in Carrera Red,
SportDesign steering wheel and other optional equipment
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Knowledge should never
be confined to books.
Engineering.
What use is expertise if it isn’t put into
practice and applied to the road?
In the Boxster, the 2.7-litre horizontally
opposed six cylinder engine delivers
195 kW (265 hp); in the Boxster S, the
3.4-litre equivalent generates 232 kW
(315 hp). Both mid-mounted engines
feature direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus for a significant increase
in both power output and efficiency. The
SPORT button on the centre console is fit-
ted as standard and opens up even more
agile responses. Power is transmitted to
the wheels by a lightweight six-speed
manual gearbox or the optional 7-speed
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
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A series of innovative technologies is
key to achieving exemplary efficiency.
As standard, these include the auto
start/stop function, electrical system
recuperation (p. 42), energy-saving
electrome chanical power steering, intelli-
gent thermal management and, in conjunc-
tion with PDK, the coasting function. The
result is a significant reduction in
fuel consumption and, therefore, a reduc-
tion in CO2 emissions of up to 16 % com-
pared with the previous model (depending
on the equipment variant).
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
provides stabilit y at the limits of sporty
performance. Available as an option,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) offers continuous adjustment of
damping forces based on the selected
mode. Dynamic performance can be fur-
ther improved with optional Porsche
Torque Vectoring (PTV).
The optional Sport Chrono Package
includes dynamic gearbox mounts. They
contain a fluid with magnetic properties,
which enables them to adapt instantly to
driving conditions and counteract the
effects of inertia. The results are percep-
tibly more stable handling during perfor-
mance driving, as well as a higher level of
ride comfort.
The hood on the Boxster models makes
it easy to clear your head. Fully
opens and closes in around
and is operable up to a speed of 50 km/h.
The intelligent lightweight construction,
which uses aluminium for substantial
parts of the bodyshell, doors and luggage
compartment lids, helps to achieve an
excellent power-to-weight ratio.
electric, it
nine seconds
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Don’t think about taking a step back.
Unless it gives you a better run-up.
Boxster.
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Boxster
A roadster is not simply a car. The Boxster
is not simply a roadster. It’s a sports car
that brings you closer to the road, closer
to real life and connects you with your
own free spirit.
Its 2.7-litre flat-six engine with direct
fuel injection (DFI) and VarioCam Plus
produces 195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm
and maximum torque of 280 Nm is
available from 4,500 to 6,500 rpm. The
top speed is 264 km/h. With the precise-
ly geared six-speed manual gearbox fit-
ted as standard, the Boxster accelerates
from 0 to 100 km/ h in just 5.8 seconds.
With the optional 7-speed Porsche
Doppelkupplung (PDK) and the optional
Sport Chrono Package including dynamic
gearbox mounts, this time is cut to
5.5 seconds.
Power is transmitted to the road by
18-inch Boxster wheels. Their distinctive
five-spoke design affords an unobstructed
glimpse of the braking system’s black
four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed
The slats on the front air intakes are
painted in the vehicle’s exterior colour.
The sound produced by the central
tailpipe in brushed stainless steel is
unmistakably Porsche.
calipers. The optional Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) provides
motorsport braking performance.
Lean, muscular and athletic, the car has
inherited motorsport genes. They are
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characteristic of the Porsche family and
are vital to the irresistible appeal of the
sports car. They are traits that make the
Boxster the sports star among roadsters.
Dynamic performance, whether the hood
is open or closed, has become synony-
mous with driving pleasure.
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Why live life on standby?
Boxster S.
Life cannot be lived intensely enough.
Driving should be truly engaging. This is
the core message of the Boxster S.
Producing 232 kW (315 hp) at 6,700 rpm,
its 3.4-litre flat-six engine with DFI and
VarioCam Plus delivers a mighty 37 kW
(50 hp) and 80 Nm more than the engine
in the Boxster. Maximum torque of 360 Nm
is available from 4,500 to 5,800 rpm.
The
sprint from 0 to 100 km/h is completed in
5.1 seconds and a top speed of 279 km/h
can be achieved.
Nevertheless, the dynamic performance
of the Boxster S can be further enhanced.
With the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) transmission and the optional
Sport Chrono Package, the 0 to 100 km/h
accelera
tion time drops to a mere
4.8 seconds. Optional Porsche Torque
Vectoring (PTV) offers increased agility
and driving pleasure at the same time as
improving traction and handling. The
Boxster S delivers excitement at every
twist and turn.
Extra horsepower demands a higher
level of safety. The front brake discs are
15 mm larger in diameter than those on
the Boxster and the brake calipers are
finished in red. 19-inch Boxster S light-
alloy wheels with a double-spoke design
are fitted as standard and create an
exceptionally powerful presence for
a roadster.
The slats on the front air intakes are
finished in black. The Boxster S comes
with Bi-Xenon headlights as standard.
The centrally positioned dual-tube twin
tailpipe in brushed stainless steel sounds
as impressive as it looks.
In the interior of the Boxster S, the
door panel armrests and the storage
compartment lid in the centre console are
additionally upholstered in leather. The
rev counter has an aluminium-coloured
dial face.
The Boxster S is an even more vehement
interpretation of the classic roadster.
It has been engineered to provide an
immediate, intense experience. Standby
mode is not an option.
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Boxster S
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Always mid-engined.
Never middle ground.
Boxer engines.
At Porsche, the mid-mounted boxer engine
is more than a tradition, it is a legend.
One of the most renowned examples of its
use was in the 550 Spyder. In conjunction
with an intelligent lightweight construction,
this arrangement delivered outstanding
agility and cornering dynamics and proved
to be a key factor in the countless victo-
ries achieved on some of the world’s
most famous racetracks. In the 1960s,
the 718 RS 60 Spyder contributed to the
triumphant success of the mid-engined
race car with wins in hillclimbing and
endurance events.
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The mid-mounted engine belongs at
Porsche and it belongs in the Boxster.
The advantages speak for themselves.
The concentration of mass close to the
centre of the vehicle and the low centre
of gravity produce extraordinary agility
and cornering dynamics. At the same
time, weight is uniformly distributed
between the front and rear axles and
handling characteristics are particularly
well balanced. The combined result
enables the driver to fully enjoy every
corner and maintain excellent control
over the vehicle.
For us, there are many reasons to remain
faithful to the mid-mounted engine con-
cept, to keep transferring performance
from the racetrack to the road and to
continue to combine tradition with innova-
tion. And we do this always on the
proviso that high power is achieved with
comparatively low fuel consumption and
emission figures.
With this aim, we developed two compact
and lightweight boxer engines that are
characterised by their ability to deliver
high levels of power and efficiency simul-
taneously. Both engines are equipped
with efficient technologies as standard,
including VarioCam Plus, direct fuel
injection (DFI), auto start/stop, electrical
system recuperation and enhanced
thermal management.
What else could we have given the
mid-mounted engine? An even more agile
response. One press of the SPORT
button on the centre console makes
engine performance even more dynamic
for driving pleasure at the limits of
performance. Let’s take a look in more
detail.
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Torque (Nm)
280
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Engine speed (rpm)
360 Nm
Engine speed (rpm)
280 Nm
195 kW (265 hp)
232 kW (315 hp)
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2.7-litre engine.
The Boxster is equipped with a 2.7-litre
flat-six engine with direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It generates
195 kW (265 hp) at 6,700 rpm. The
maximum torque of 280 Nm is available
over a broad engine speed range from
4,500 to 6,500 rpm.
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The Boxster with six-speed manual
gearbox accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h
in 5.8 seconds and reach
es a top speed
of 264 km/ h. With the optional Porsche
Doppelkupplung
(PDK), it completes the
0 to 100 km/h sprint in 5.7 seconds and
achieves a maximum speed of 262 km/h.
In conjunction with the optional Sport
Chrono Package, the sprint time is
reduced to just 5.5 seconds.
3.4-litre engine.
The Boxster S is powered by a 3.4-litre
flat-six engine with direct fuel injection
(DFI) and VarioCam Plus. It develops
232 kW (315 hp) at 6,700 rpm and the
maximum torque of 360 Nm is produced
between 4,500 and 5,800 rpm.
The Boxster S with six-speed manual
gearbox races from 0 to 100 km/h in
Package, the Boxster S with PDK finishes
the sprint in only 4.8 seconds.
5.1 seconds and reaches a top speed of
279 km/h. With optional PDK, an accelera-
tion time of 5.0 seconds and a maximum
speed of 277 km/h are achieved. In con-
junction with the optional Sport Chrono
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1 Power ou tput a nd torque char t for the Boxster 2 Power ou tput a nd torque char t for the Boxster S
Engine, gearbox and exhaust system of the Boxster S
3 4 Boxs ter S engine
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Resonance intake manifold.
The resonance effect, where the air mass
inside the intake manifold is caused to
oscillate, is used to optimise the induction
process at all engine speeds. The engine
in the Boxster S is additionally equipped
with a switchable resonance valve.
The results are high torque, a flatter
torque curve and high power output.
The sound produced is characteristically
resonant and deep, as you would expect
of a Boxster.
Direct fuel injection (DFI).
Direct fuel injection (DFI) is featured
as standard in both Boxster models.
Multi-hole injectors deliver fuel directly
into the combustion chamber with milli-
second precision. The injection pattern
has been optimised for torque, power
output, fuel consumption and emissions.
With direct injection, the engine manage-
ment system regulates injection timing
individually for each cylinder, as well as
the injection rate for each cylinder bank.
This optimises the combustion process
and therefore fuel economy. Depending
on the engine operating conditions, multi-
ple fuel injections can take place on each
operating cycle. This allows the catalytic
converter to reach normal operating
temperature sooner after a cold start and
a higher maximum torque to be achieved.
DFI improves the internal cooling of the
combustion chamber by having the
mixture prepared directly in the cylinder.
This allows for a higher compression ratio,
which helps to deliver higher power output
at the same time as enhanced engine
efficiency. Injection is regulated by the
electronic engine management system
and emissions are monitored by the stereo
Lambda sensors.
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VarioCam Plus.
VarioCam Plus is a two-in-one engine
concept for adjusting the intake
camshafts and switching the lift of
the intake valves.
The system first dif ferentiates between
driver inputs that typify normal, everyday
driving and those inputs that demand
maximum performance. The electronic
engine management system then
imperceptibly adapts valve operation
to the prevailing conditions.
This results in instant acceleration and
extremely smooth running.
In short, VarioCam Plus provides
extraordinary power with comparatively
low fuel consumption.
Integrated dry-sump lubrication.
Integrated dry-sump lubrication ensures
a reliable supply of oil even when a sporty
driving style is adopted and the vehicle is
experiencing powerful lateral acceleration.
It also has additional cooling functions.
The oil tank is located in the engine,
thereby eliminating the need for an exter-
nal oil tank which saves both space
and weight.
To reduce power losses and increase
efficiency, an electronically controlled oil
pump supplies the lubricating points
inside the engine as and when required.
This results in optimum supply of oil,
lower fuel consumption and reduced
emissions.
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Thermal management.
The Boxster models feature a new version
of thermal management to reduce friction
losses that arise during the warm-up
phase.
Thanks to the selective control strategy
and on-demand, gradual activation of the
various cooling circuits, the engine and
gearbox warm up to normal operating
temperature more rapidly. The conse-
quent reduction in friction also reduces
fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.
During sporty driving, thermal manage-
ment also acts to reduce temperatures
so that a high level of performance is
maintained.
Our cross-flow cooling system, as used
in motorsport, supplies each engine
cylinder uniformly with coolant, which
protects the valves against thermal
overload and, therefore, premature wear.
This improves combustion and keeps
emissions, fuel consumption and noise
comparatively low.
Exhaust system.
In the Boxster models, each cylinder
bank has its own stainless-steel exhaust
tract. Downstream of their respective
rear silencer, the tracts converge into a
connecting tube and a single ( Boxster)
or twin ( Boxster S) tailpipe. The stereo
Lambda control circuitry controls and
monitors each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, four correspond-
ing oxygen sensors regulate the composi-
tion of the exhaust gas and monitor the
performance of the catalytic converters.
Having separate tracts means that the
exhaust gas can flow more freely. The
resulting reduction in pressure loss has a
positive impact on power output, torque
and the unmistakable engine sound.
Available as an option for the Boxster
models is the sports exhaust system
including sports tailpipe. It produces an
even more resonant Porsche sound.
1 Boxster ta ilpi pe 2 Boxs ter S twin tai lpipe
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Engine management.
The electronic engine management
system ensures optimum engine perfor-
mance at all times. It regulates all
engine-related functions and assemblies.
The results are optimum power output
and torque with comparatively low fuel
consumption and emissions.
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Another function is the cylinder-specific
knock control. Since engine cylinders
never all work under exactly the same
conditions, the knock control function
monitors each one separately. The igni-
tion point is shifted individually, as and
when necessary, to protect the cylinders
and pistons at high engine speeds and
loads. For compliance with EU Standards,
the on-board diagnostics detect any
faults and defects that may occur in the
exhaust and fuel systems and then
notify the driver immediately. This also
prevents increased pollutant emissions
and unnecessary fuel consumption.
SPORT button.
The SPORT button on the centre console
is fitted as standard. When selected,
‘Sport’
mode is activated to provide
greater response and enhanced driving
pleasure. Throttle response becomes even
more direct, the rev-limiter is adjusted to
a harder setting and engine dynamics are
tuned for performance driving. The auto
start/stop function is also deactivated.
immediate, while throttle-blip downshifts
are accompanied by an emotive engine
sound. Coasting mode (p. 46) is deacti-
With the optional Porsche Doppelkupplung
vated automatically.
(PDK) transmission, the shift points
are reconfigured to operate at higher
engine speeds. Shift times are reduced
and gearshifts become firmer and more
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Auto start/stop function.
The auto start/stop function, which is
integrated as standard in the Boxster
models, switches off the engine when
you stop,
clutch pedal.
Doppelkupplung (PDK), it is simply a
case of applying and holding the brake.
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select neutral and release the
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All audio and commu nication systems
remain switched on. The engine will
restart as soon as you operate the clutch
or, in cars with PDK, release the brake.
This fuel-saving innovation is designed
primarily for use in towns or congested
motorway traffic.
The auto start/stop function can be
deactivated and reactivated using a sepa-
rate button on the centre console. The
function may be deactivated automatical-
ly under particular circumstances, for
example in extreme outside tempera-
tures, when the SPORT button is selected
or when there is low battery charge.
Cruise control.
This optional automatic speed controller
for the 30 to 240 km/h speed range is
operated using a switch
control stalk on the steering
advantages are clear, not
control be used as a
on a separate
column. The
only can cruise
means of staying
within the speed limit,
save fuel by maintain
it also helps you to
ing a constant speed.
regulates the speed of your vehicle in line
with the speed of the vehicle in front. A
radar sensor scans the road ahead up to
Adaptive cruise control including
a distance of 200 m.
Porsche Active Safe (PAS).
Also available as an option is the
enhanced version of cruise control, which
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Imagine you’ve selected a cruising speed
but have begun to gain on the vehicle in
front because it is driving more slowly –
this is detected by the radar sensor. The
system now reduces the speed of your
vehicle by restricting throttle or by gently
applying the brakes until your chosen
distance from the vehicle in front is main-
tained. If the vehicle ahead slows further,
adaptive cruise control will decelerate
your vehicle accordingly – even down to
a halt.
1 Auto st art/stop bu tto n 2 Adapt ive cru ise control radar senso r
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