Porsche Boxster, Boxster S Owner's Manual
Boxster, Boxste
r S
Owner’s Manual
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 d oes 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 m anual 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 sepa rate 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 detai led information
about the warranties covering your
Porsche.
For U.S. only:
If you believe that your vehicle has a fault
which co uld cause a crash, injury or
death, you shou ld immediately inform
the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to
notifying Porsche Cars North America,
Inc. (Por sche 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 Porsc he Cars N.A..
To contact NHTSA, you may call
the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1–888–327–4236 (TTY:
1–800–424–9153); go to
http://www.safercar.gov; or write to:
Administrator, NHTSA, 400 Seventh
Street, SW., Washingto n, DC 20590.
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
http://www.safercar.gov.
Your car has thousands of parts and
components which have been designed
and manufactured in accordance with
Porsche’s high standards of engineering
quality a nd safety.
Any alteration of the vehicle may
negate or interfere with those
safety features built into the vehicle.
Modications may be carried out
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on your vehicle only if approved by
Porsche.
Your Porsche is intended to be us ed in
a safe manner obeying the local law s
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 yo ur 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 woul d 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.
Regularly check you r 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 ma nual.
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 thi s 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 ch anges 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 .
Warning!
For your own protection and longer
service li fe of your car, please
follow all operating instructions and
special warnings. These special
warnings use the s afety 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,
serious personal injury or death.
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Do not alter your Porsche. Any alteration could create dangerous conditions or defeat safety engineering
features built into your car.
Do not misuse your Porsche. Use it
safely, and consistently with the law,
according to the driving conditio ns,
and the instructions in this manual.
Alteration or misuse of your Porsche
could cause accidents a nd severe or
fatal per sonal injuries.
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Imprint
WKD 987 021 07
5/06
© 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.
All rights reserved.
Printed in Germany
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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 custome r 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 premiu m fuels with octane
numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI), since the engi ne’s “Electronic Octane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Fuels containing alcohol and ether
Some areas of the U.S. require oxygenated fuels during cer tain 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, that you 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 fuel s co ntain 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 eng ine warning lights on your instrument panel may turn on. If this occurs, Porsche
recommends you stop using fuels containing MMT.
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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 o n 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
contractors in our efforts to protect the
environment.
– Open dialogue with all social groups.
California Propositio n 65 Warning
Warning!
Engine exhaust, some of its constitu ents, and
certain vehicle compo nents contain or emit
chemicals known to the State of Califor nia
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 California 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.
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 219.
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Recycling - for a Porsche, this is virtually
an acade mic questi on
More than two-thirds of all Porsches ever built are
still running.
Just in case rec ycling 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.
Please observe the chapter ”WARNINGS
ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE
ON-BOARD COMPUTER” on page 134.
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General safety instructions
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB)
Please observe the chapter ”BRAKES” on page
64.
The high-performance brake system is designed
for optimal braking effect at all speeds an d
temperatures. Certain speeds, braking forces
and ambient conditions (such as temperature and
humidity) therefore might cause brake noises.
Wear on the different 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 traf f ic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or through an aggressive driving
style.
Please consult an authorized Pors che dealer
about the current guidelines in effect before
such use of your vehicle.
Setting and operation vehi cle 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 trafc and cause you to lose control of the
vehicle resulting in serious personal injury or
death.
Operate the equipment while driving only if the
traffic situation allows you to do so safely.
Carry out any complicated operating or setting
procedures only with the vehicle stationary.
Portable fuel containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers may leak, whether
they are full or partially empty. Fuel leaking
from a portable container carrie d in your
vehicle could, in case of an accident, cause a
re or explosion, resulting in serious personal
injury or death.
Never carry additional fuel in portable containers in your vehicle.
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Engine e xhaust
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 monoxi de can
cause unconsciousness and even death if
inhaled.
Never start or let the engine run in an
enclosed, 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
Caution!
Risk of damage. The vehicle may touch
the ground as a result of reduced ground
clearance.
Drive carefully and slowly on steep slopes
(e.g. parking lots, curbs, uneven roads, lifting
platforms, etc.).
Avoid steep ramps.
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- 183
Shifting Gear
185 - 191
Mobile Roofs
193 - 206
Maintenance, Car Care
207 - 240
Practical Tips, Emergency Service
241 - 294
Vehicle Identication, Technical Data
295 - 313
Index
314 - 318
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Dear Porsche Owner ...................................... 15
Before driving off... ........................................ 16
In the driver’s seat... ...................................... 17
On the road... ................................................ 18
Break in hints for the first 2000 miles/3000
kilometers .................................................... 19
Never invite car theft! ..................................... 21
Keys ............................................................ 22
Key with Radio Remote Control ....................... 23
Central Locking in Cars without Alarm Sy stem .. 25
Central Locking in Cars with Alarm System ....... 28
Doors ........................................ .................. 31
Alarm System, Passenger Compartment Monitor-
ing ............................................................... 32
Power Windows ............................................ 34
Mirrors ......................................................... 36
Seat Adjustment ............................................ 40
Seat Memory ................................................ 43
Heated Seats ................................................ 45
Steering Wheel Adjustment ............................. 46
Multi-functional steering wheel ........................ 47
Sun Visors .................................................... 48
Safety Belts .................................................. 49
Airbag Systems ............................................ 52
Child Restraint Systems ................................. 58
LATCH System Child seat bracket on the passen-
ger’s seat ..................................................... 61
Clutch Pedal ................................................. 62
Parking Brake ............................................... 63
Brakes . ........................................................ 64
ABS Brake System ........................................ 67
Sports Exhaust System .................................. 69
Sport Mode .................................................. 70
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ............... 71
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ......................................................... 74
Retractable Rear Spoiler .............................. .. 75
Parking Aids ................................................. 77
Operation, Instruments .. ................................ 79
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock ............................................................ 81
Starting and Stopping Engine .......................... 83
Instrument Panel USA Models ......................... 85
Instrument Panel Canada Models .................... 87
Automatic Speed Control Indicator Light .......... 89
Instrument Illumination ................................... 90
Trip Od ometer .............................................. 91
Speedometer ............................................... 92
Tachometer .................................................. 93
Turn Signal Indicator Light .............................. 93
Cooling system ............................................. 94
Tiptronic S .................................................... 95
Fuel ............................................................. 96
Clock ........................................................... 97
Battery ......................................................... 98
Check Engine Warning Light ........................... 99
Central Warning Light ................................... 100
Brake Warning Light ..................................... 101
On-Board Computer (BC) .............................. 102
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit .. 105
INFO Warning messages .............................. 108
TEL Telephone information ........................... 109
CHRONO Stopwatch .................................... 112
TPC Tire Pressure Monitoring ....................... 119
OIL Display and measurement of the engine oil
level .. ......................................................... 128
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ... ..... 131
General information regarding the on-board
computer functions ........................... .......... 133
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board
computer ................................................... 134
Light Switch ................................................ 144
Turn Si gnal/ Headlight Dimmer/Parking light /
Flasher Lever .............................................. 146
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever .................. 147
Automatic Speed Control ............................. 149
Air conditioning ........................................... 152
Automatic air conditioning system ................. 155
Central and side vents ............................. ..... 158
Fresh-air intake ........................................... 158
Emergency Flasher Switch ........................... 159
Ashtray ...................................................... 160
Cigarette Lighter ......................................... 161
Sockets ...................................... ............... 162
Interior lights .............................................. 163
Storage in the passenger compartment ......... 164
Cupholder .................................................. 166
Luggage Storage on Engine Compartment
Lid ............................................................. 168
Fire extinguisher .......................................... 169
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Trunk Entrapment ........................ ................ 170
Luggage compartment lids .......................... 172
Front Luggage Compartment ........................ 174
Rear Luggage Compar tment ........................ 176
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) . 177
Car Audio Operation/Tips ............................. 178
HomeLink ................................................... 181
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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 her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely, and always
drives within her/his own capabilit ies 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.
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Before driving off...
Check the following items rst
Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
Be sure the tires are inflated correctly. Check
tires for damage and tire wear.
See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to have engine oil checked with every
refueling.
Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
Check and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
See that all windows are clear and unobstructed.
Check air intake slots and area between front
lid and windshield. Ensure that these areas
are free of snow and ice, so the heater and the
windshield wipers work properly.
If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check child
seat/child seat restraint system to ensure that
restraints are properly adjusted.
Check all exterior and interior lights for
operation and that the lenses are clean.
Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
Check under the vehicle for leaks.
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,
first-aid kit, etc.
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In the d r iver’s seat...
Check operation of the horn.
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.
Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
Buckle your safety belts.
Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
Never leave an idling car unattended.
Lock doors from inside, especially with
children in the car to prevent inadvertent
opening of doors from inside or outside. Drive
with doors locked.
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On the road...
Never drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
Always have your safety belt fastened.
Always drive defensively. Expect the unexpected.
Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle
in front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
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.
Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
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.
Please observe the chapter ”ENGINE
EXHAUST” on page 9.
When parked, always set the parking bra ke.
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.
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, spilled fuel or other flammable
material.
Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.
Danger!
Danger of re in engine compartment due
to burning cigars or cigarettes. Serious
personal injury or death could result from
re in the engine compartment.
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.
Please observe the chapter ”ASHTRAY” on
page 160.
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Break in hints for the rst 2000
miles/3000 kilometers
The following tips will be helpful in obtaining
optimum performance from your new Porsche.
Despite the most modern, high-precision manufacturing methods, the moving parts must still wear
in with each other. This wearing-in occurs mainly in
the first 2000 miles/3000 kilometers.
Therefore:
Preferably take longer trips.
Avoid frequent cold starts with short-distance
driving whenever possible.
Avoid full throttle starts and abrupt stops.
Do not exceed maximum engine speed of
4200 rpm (revolutions per minute).
Do not run a cold engine at high rpm either in
Neutral or in gear.
Do not let the engine labor, especially when
driving uphill. Shift to the next lower gear in
time (use the most favorable rpm range).
Never lug the engine in high gear at low
speeds. This rule applies at all times, not just
during the break-in period.
Do not participate in motor racing events,
sports driving schools, etc . during the first
2000 miles/3000 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.
Break in new tires by driving at moderate speeds during the first 60 miles to
120 miles/100 km to 200 km. Longer braking
distances must be anticipated.
Engine oil and fuel consum ption
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.
Make a habit of checking engine oil with every
refueling, add if necessary.
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1 Inner door handle
2 Power windows
3 Door mirror control
4 Light swi tch
5 Ignition / starter switch
6 Turn signal / headlight dimmer, asher lever
7 Operating lever for on-board computer
8 For vehic les with Tiptronic: Toggle switches for
Tiptronic
9 Horn
10 Emergency asher switch, central locking
switch
11 Switches for rear spoiler, Porsche Activ
Suspension Management (PASM), Sport mode,
Porsche Stability Managem ent (PSM), Sports
exhaust system
12 Cupholder
13 Switch for seat memory
14 Diagnostic socket
15 Lid release
16 Steering-wheel adjustment
17 Seat adjustment
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Never invite car t heft!
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 property damage, serious
personal injury or death. Never leav e your
vehicle unattended with the key in the ignition
lock, especially if children and/or pet s are left
unattended in the vehicle. They can oper ate
power windows and other controls. If the
engine is left running, they may acci dentally
engage the shift lever. Serious personal injury
or death could result from loss of control of
the vehicle.
Always remove the ignition key.
Always set the parking brake.
Lock the doors 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.
Serious personal injury or death could result
from loss of control of the vehicle.
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:
Close windows.
Close convertible top (with the convertible top
open, the passenger compartment monitoring
system is always switched off).
Lock glove compartment.
Remove ignition key.
Close storage tray between the seats.
Remove valuables (e.g. car documents,
telephone, house keys) from the car.
Lock doors.
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Keys
General information regarding the keys
Please observe the chapter ”ALARM S YSTEM,
PASSENGER COMPARTMENT MONITORING”
on page 32.
Two main keys and one spare key are supplied with
your Porsche. These keys operate all the locks on
your vehicle.
Be careful with your car keys: do not part with
them except under exceptional circumstances.
To avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
Replacement keys
Order of replacement keys
Replacement car keys can be obtained only from
your authorized Porsche dealer, and this can
sometimes be very time-consuming. You shou ld
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 reported to the control
unit.
Disabling key code s
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
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 chec ks the
code. The immobilizer can be switched off and the
engine started only using an aut h orized ignition
key.
Switching off the immobilizer
Insert the ignition key into the ignition lock.
If the ignition is left on for more than 2 minutes
without the engine being started, the immobilizer is
switched on again.
If this happens, turn the ignition key to the left
before starting the engine. The immobilizer
is switched off again, and the engine can be
started.
Please observe the chapter ”IGNITION/STARTER SWITCH WITH ANTI-THEFT STEERING
LOCK” on page 81.
Switching on the immobilizer
Remove ignition key.
Security wheel bolts
If wheels have to be removed during a repairshop visit, do not forget to hand over the socket for the security wheel bolts along with the
car key.
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A - Main key
1 - Central locking button
2 - Button for front luggage compartment lid
3 - Button for rear luggage compar tment lid
4 - Light-emitting diode
B - Spare key
Key with Radio Remote Control
Unlocking the vehicle
Press button 1.
Locking the vehicle
Press button 1.
Switching off the alarm syst em if it is
triggered accidentally
Press button 1.
Unlocking front luggage compartment
Press button 2 for approx. two seconds.
Unlocking rear luggage compartment
Press button 3 for approx. two seconds.
If the vehicle was locked before the luggage compartment is opened, it is unlocke d 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.
Type 1
The relocking time of the doors can be adjusted to
suit your individual requirements (4 - 120 seconds).
Type 2
The doors stay locked when the luggage compartment is unlocked.
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:
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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 and the
alarm system is switched off.
Note
Do not insert the ignition key into the ignition
lock if the vehicle battery is discharged. The
ignition key can no longer be removed.
The key cannot be removed until the vehicle
electrical system is supplied with power again.
Please observe the chapter ”EMERGENCY
UNLOCKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LID” on page 266.
Please observe the chapter ”EMERGENCY
STARTING WITH JUMPER CABLES” on page
273.
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Central Locking in Cars with out
Alarm System
General information regarding central
locking
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 interfer-
ence, 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 unauth orized
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.
Please observe the chapter ”LOAD S WITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on page
265.
Please observe the chapter ”SEAT MEMORY”
on page 43.
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:
3. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
4. 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 pla ce. This
relocking time can be adapted to your individual
requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Emergency operation - opening
Unlock the driver’s door with the key at the
door lock.
Emergency operation - closing
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 asher
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
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
Press the rocker-switch. Indicator light goes
off.
Automatic door locking
Your authorized Porsche dealer can program
diverse types of automatic door locki ng 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 Pl us,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
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Please observe the chapter “Indivi dual
Memory” 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.
Unlock the doors by pressing the central
locking button or
pull the inside door handle twice to open the
door.
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Central Locking in Cars wit h Alarm
System
General in formation regarding central
locking
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 ex pressly
approved by Porsche could void the user’s
authority to operate this equipment.
Please observe the chapter ”LOAD SWITCHOFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on page
265.
Please observe the chapter ”SEAT MEMORY”
on page 43.
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 al arm
system within 10 seconds.
Note
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono Package Plus,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
Please observe the chapter “Individ ual
Memory” 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 take s place. This
relocking time can be adapted to your individual
requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Locking conditions
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:
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
Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is
opened.
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