2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Owners Manual

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Pulling cupholder outfPull out holder (arrow).
fInsert container.
fCarefully slide holder inwards to adjust it to the
container size.
Closing cupholderfOpen panel in the middle.
fClose and engage the cupholder.
fClose panel in the middle.

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Luggage Storage on Engine
Compartment Lid
Warning!
Unsecured luggage and heavy objects may
come loose during braking, rapid directional
changes or in an accident and cause serious
personal injury or death.
fDo not carry items of luggage or objects in the
passenger compartment unsecured.
fDo not transport any heavy objects under the
luggage net or in the oddments trays.
fKept shutters of the storage box closed while
driving.
Risk of damage.
fItems of luggage or objects must neither hin-
der convertible top movement nor be in con-
tact with the convertible top or rear window in such a way as to cause abrasion damage.
Attachment and removal of the luggage net and
storage box:
fPlease observe the chapter “OPENING ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID” on Page 185.
Luggage net fSecure items of luggage or objects under the
luggage net to prevent them from slipping out.
Storage box Opening center storage tray
fMove both shutters in the direction indicated
by the arrows.

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Fire extinguisherIn cars with a fire extinguisher, the extinguisher is
fitted to the front of the driver’s seat.
Taking out fire extinguisher
1. Hold fire extinguisher with one hand and press
the PRESS button on the fastening strap with
the other hand (arrow).
2. Remove fire extinguisher from mounting.Inserting fire extinguisher
1. Place fire extinguisher in the mounting.
2. Engage fastening strap lug A in the tension
jack and close tension jack (arrow).Notes
fPay attention to the expiration date on the fire
extinguisher.
If the fire extinguisher is used after its expira-
tion date has elapsed, it may not function
properly.
fFollow the operating instructions for the fire
extinguisher.
fThe functional ability of the fire extinguisher
should be checked by a specialist workshop
every 1 - 2 years.
fAfter use, have the fire extinguisher refilled.

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Front luggage compartment Trunk Entrapment Your vehicle is equipped with an internal front/rear
trunk release mechanism.
A person trapped in the luggage compartment
can release the lid from the inside using unlocking
handle A.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark.
Rear luggage compartment A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.
Front luggage compartment lid Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A when a speed of 3 km/h
(2
mph) is exceeded, the warning message in the
on-board computer
lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position. The lid
lock is fully released as soon as the car slows to
less than 2 mph (3 km/h), and the trapped person
can open the lid immediately.
Warning message

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Danger!
Risk of accident.
If the warning message in the on-board com-
puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid. Rear luggage compartment lid If the rear luggage compartment lid is unlocked
with unlocking handle A, the lid opens immediate-
ly.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid. Note
The front lid cannot be opened from the inside if
the battery is disconnected or empty.
Safety reasons therefore require that you un-
screw the latch striker of the front lid lock if
you plan to put the vehicle out of operation
for an extended period.
Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
They will advise you about the necessary measu-
res. Note
fWhen loading the luggage compartment, make
sure that items of luggage or other objects
cannot become caught on handle A.
This could cause the luggage compartment to
open unintentionally.

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A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid Luggage compartment lidsUnlocking fOperate the appropriate pull-button next to the
driver’s seat.
The luggage compartment is illuminated when
the respective lid is open.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
226.The luggage compartment lid can also be un-
locked with the radio remote control.
fPlease observe the chapter “KEYS” on Page
17.
Important Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the front lug-
gage compartment lid can be opened only by con-
necting an external electrical power source.
fPlease observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 226.
or the description inside the fuse box lid.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid.
Warning message

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Opening front luggage compartment lid
Caution!
Risk of damage to luggage compartment lid
or windshield wipers.
fMake sure that the windshield wipers are not
folded out forwards when opening the luggage compartment lid.
fRaise lid slightly and unlatch the safety catch
with the lever (arrow).
Closing front and rear luggage
compartment lid fLower the lid and close it.
fPush the lid closed with the palm of your hand
in the area of the lock.
Check that the lid has correctly engaged in the
lock.
Warning!
Risk of loss of control or an accident, result-
ing in serious personal injury or death.
fShould you notice at any time while driving that
one of the lids is not secured properly, please
stop immediately in a suitable place and close
it. The front lid may fly up impairing vision.

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Luggage Compartment Access covers(on vehicles with DVD navigation or CD changer)
Opening
fGrasp access cover A or B at the handle and
open.
fThe drive for DVD navigation and the CD
changer can be found behind the access
cover B.
Caution!
Risk of damage.
fDo not store any heavy, damp or heat-sensitive objects behind the access covers.
Tool boxOpening
fUnlock turn-locks C.
fOpen tool box and place it on the floor of the
luggage compartment.
E- Adapter for security wheel bolts
F- Tire filling compressor
G-Towing hook
H-Tool kit
I-Tire sealantClosing
fInsert tool box into the guide pegs in the
luggage compartment floor.
fClose tool box and lock the turn-locks C.