2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER bulb

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
251
Interior lightChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully press light
out of the cutout in the lining.
2. Undo bulb holder (bayonet mount).
Remove bulb and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Door guard/curb lightChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Pull the bulb holder out of light housing.
Remove defective bulb and replace.
3. Install the bulb holder and insert the light.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 55
Air conditioning ...................................114
, 117
Air distribution ....................................114, 117
Air filter ...................................................... 190
Airbag system .............................................. 49
Disposal ............................................... 50
Switching passenger’s airbag on and off . 48
Air-conditioning compressor ................116, 119
Alarm system ............................................. 141
Alcantara ................................................... 199
Antenna .............................................141, 194
Antilock brake system................................... 55
Warning light ........................................ 56
Ashtray ...................................................... 122
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 224
Assistant ...................................................... 64
Audio operation .......................................... 139
Auto-button air conditioning ......................... 117
Automatic
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 30
Car washes ........................................ 192
Door locking ......................................... 24
Headlight beam adjustment.................. 109
Speed control ....................................... 76
Automatic air conditioning system ................ 117
Average consumption............................87, 100
Average speed .....................................87, 100
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery....................................................... 229
Care .................................................. 230
Charge state....................................... 230
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 232
Remote control ................................... 235
Removing ........................................... 233
Warning light......................................... 84
Winter driving...................................... 231
Before driving off ....................................12
, 13
Blower adjustment..............................114, 117
Brake light..........................................249, 250
Brakes
Brake pad warning light ......................... 85
Fluid ...........................................175, 266
Fluid warning light ............................... 175
Pads ..............................................14, 54
Test stand ............................................ 60
Break in hints................................................ 14
Bulbs
Chart ................................................. 239
Replacing ........................................... 239
CCabriolet .................................................... 154
Canholder .................................................. 128
Capacities, overview ................................... 266Car care ..................................................... 168
Car telephone ............................................. 141
Car washes ................................................ 192
Catalytic converters ....................................183
Cautions............................................ 168
, 202
Central locking....................................... 19, 21
Emergency operation ..................... 19, 22
Central vents .............................................. 120
Central warning light..................................... 85
Changing wheels ......................................... 224
Check engine
Warning light......................................... 84
Checking pressure ...................................... 223
Chield retraint system.................................... 45
Child restraint system
Switching passenger’s airbag on and off . 48
Chime ........................................................ 108
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................92
Circulating-air button .......................... 114, 117
Clock .................................................. 83, 100
Clutch ........................................................ 146
Clutch pedal ................................................. 51
Combination filter ........................................190
Comfort seat ................................................ 34
Coming Home mode ................................... 108
Compact disc
holder ................................................ 127
Player ................................................ 140
Storage .............................................. 136
Convertible top ........................................... 154
Care................................................... 193
Coolant ....................................... 80
, 170
, 266

Index
275
RRadiator fans .............................................. 171
Radio reception .......................................... 139
Rain sensor ................................................ 110
Range on remaining fuel ........................87
, 100
Rear fog light .....................................108, 249
Rear lid ...................................................... 132
Rear spoiler............................................62, 63
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 31
Rear window defogger.................................. 33
Rear wing
Retractable........................................... 62
Relays ........................................................ 226
Release button ........................................... 147
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 239
Replacing wiper blades................................ 169
Retractable spoiler........................................ 62
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 215
Rim width ........................................... 215
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................42
, 199
Warning light ........................................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 258
Sealing set ................................................. 220
Seals, care of ............................................. 197
Seat ............................................................ 34
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Heating ................................................ 38Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................147
Selector lever position indicator ............ 81
, 149
Shifting gear ...............................................146
Shiftlock .....................................................147
Side lights ..................................................249
Side marker light ............................... 108, 248
Side vents ..................................................120
Snow chains .............................. 213
, 263
, 264
Snow tires ......................................... 212, 262
Sockets .....................................................124
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................264
Speed code letter .......................................214
Speed control .............................. 76
, 113
, 114
Speed limit .......................................... 88, 214
Speedometer................................................78
Spoiler .........................................................62
Fixed ....................................................63
Retractable ...........................................62
Sport mode ..................................... 57
, 60, 61
Sports seat ..................................................34
Stability management system (PSM) ...............58
Starting ................................................. 67, 68
Starting and stopping the engine ....................67
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................39
Buttons ................................................40
Lock ................................. 67
, 68, 69, 70
Rocker switches..................................147
Toggle switches ..................................147
Stopwatch ....................................................92
Storage options ..........................................126
Storing your Porsche..................................200
Sun visors ....................................................41Switching passenger’s airbag on and off ........ 48
TTachometer ................................................. 79
Tail light ..................................................... 249
Tank .................................................. 178
, 179
cap ................................................... 179
Ventilation system.............................. 184
Telephone .................................................. 141
Temperature setting........................... 114, 117
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 83
Test stand, measurements ............................ 60
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tiptronic .................................................... 147
Indicator .............................................. 81
Tires ................................... 14
, 203
, 262
, 263
Checking pressure............................. 223
Inscription .......................................... 214
Loading information ............................ 216
Pressure................................ 5
, 206
, 263
Pressure plate.................................... 259
Sealant .............................................. 220
Sidewall ............................................. 214
Size .................................................. 214
Tires and tire care ...................................... 203
Tools ......................................................... 136
Towing .............................................. 254, 255
Track ........................................................ 262
Transmission ............................. 145
, 146
, 261
Fluid .......................................... 190, 266
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 132
Turn signals ......................................... 79, 109