2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER window

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Glove compartment
Warning!
Danger of injury by the glove compartment
lid in case of an accident.
fKeep the glove compartment lid closed while driving. Opening
fPull the catch and open the lid.
Locking
fLock the catch to secure the contents against
unauthorized access.
CD holderOccupied drawers are indicated by a red window.
Opening drawers
fPush the button of the drawer you wish to
open.
Closing drawers
fFold up drawer and close until it engages. Pen holderfA pen can be clipped in on the right side of the
CD holder.

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Controls, Instruments
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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Mobile Roofs
Convertible Top Brief operating instructions can be found on the
back side of the driver’s sun visor.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS” on Page 191.
Warning!
When opening or closing the convertible top,
serious personal injury may occur if a per-
son’s body parts are near or in the way of the
convertible top mechanism’s moving parts.
fMake absolutely sure that nobody can be inju-
red by the convertible-top mechanism or the convertible-top compartment lid. Do not operate convertible top:
– At temperatures below 32°F/0°C.
– When one side of the car is on a curb, a hoist
or a jack.
– When items of luggage or other objects hinder
the convertible top movement or are in abrasi-
ve contact with the convertible top or rear win-
dow.
Items of luggage or objects on the luggage
tray above the engine compartment lid must
be put in the storage box or be secured under
the net to prevent their sliding out.
– Drive only with the convertible top fully open or
closed.
fAvoid frequent operation of the convertible top
with the engine off; the vehicle battery would
be unintentionally discharged rapidly.
fThe convertible top must be operated only
when the car is stationary. Make sure there is
sufficient clearance above the convertible top
(e.g. in the garage).
fTo prevent damp stains and abrasions, only
open the convertible top in a dry, clean state.
fPark your car in the shade whenever possible,
as the fabric, rubber material and color can be
harmed by long exposure to sunlight.
Door windows If the door windows are closed, they will automati-
cally be lowered a few centimeters before the con-
vertible top is opened or closed.
The door windows close automatically when the
convertible top is locked with the latching lever on
the windshield frame. Conditions for operating the convertible
top – The ignition must be switched on
(engine running or off).
– Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h)
The opening/closing process of the convert-
ible top will be interrupted if the maximum
speed is exceeded.
fReduce speed.
Press button again.
The opening/closing process is ended.

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WindstopfMake sure that all windstop parts are fastened
securely, especially when driving with the
convertible top open.
Note
When the convertible top is closed, it is a good
idea to remove the center section of the windstop
to permit good ventilation of the interior or for
demisting the rear window.
This is particularly the case in cold, wet weather.
Removing outer windstop partsfPress windstop parts to the rear and up out of
the roll-over bar and take it out.Installing outer windstop partsfFirst insert the windstop parts in the roll-over
bar from the rear, then push it up into the bar.
fMake sure that the three plastic tongues A fully
engage in the roll-over bar.
Removing central section of windstop
parts fPress release buttons B and take out the
windstop toward the rear. Installing center section of windstopfFirst insert the windstop in receiver C from the
rear, then, one after the other, press forward
until both upper mounts B engage audibly.

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4. Remove the connector of the convertible top
heated rear window and insert into the rear
empty socket.5. Remove cover from front locking lever (arrow). 6. Press red locking button of the front locking
lever (arrow A).
Open latch completely (arrow B).

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12.Swing locking lever of front latch to the rear
(arrow A).
The locking hook must engage in the
windshield frame (arrow
B).
When the hardtop is correctly latched, the
white marking stripe on the red locking button
(arrow C) must be visible.
Caution!
Risk of damage due to inadvertent operation
of the convertible top when the hardtop is
fitted.
fMake sure that front locking lever A is always
correctly locked.This disables the convertible-top drive.
13.Fit cover on the front locking lever.
14.Insert the plug of the hardtop heated rear
window into the socket.

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Removing the hardtop1. Make sure that the hardtop is placed on a
clean, soft surface.
2. Open doors.
3. Remove cover from the front locking lever.
4. Open front latch.
5. Open rear pivot locks (swivel inwards).
Unplug plug of the hardtop heated rear
window.
6. With one person on each side, grasp the
hardtop.
Lift hardtop at rear and pull out of the sockets
on the windshield frame at front.
Warning!
Danger of pinching fingers or hands.
fEvenly lift the hardtop at both sides.
7. Carefully lift the hardtop up and off the vehicle
to the rear.
8. Close front hardtop latch.
Fit cover on the front latch.
9. Close pivot locks on the vehicle with the plastic
covers.
10.Remove the connector of the convertible top
heated rear window from the empty socket
and insert into the socket.11.Swivel the sash guide of the seat belt forward.
Insert the lower retaining lugs of the cover A
from above and clip in the upper retaining lugs
on the bar.

Maintenance, Car Care
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Wiper BladesfWhen wiper performance deteriorates, replace
the wipers.
fPlease observe the chapter “CAR CARE IN-
STRUCTIONS” on Page 191.
Caution!
Risk of damage if the wiper arm accidentally
falls back on to the window.
fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when re-
placing the wiper blade.
Risk of damage if wiper blades that are fro-
zen in place are loosened improperly.
fThaw the wiper blades before loosening them.
Maintenance note
If the wiper blades rub or squeak, this can be as a
result of the following:
– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car
wash, residues may adhere to the windshield.
These residues can only be removed using a
special cleaning solution.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.
– The wiper blades may be damaged.
fReplace damaged wiper blades as soon as
possible.
Changing windshield wiper blades
Caution!
Risk of damage.
If a wiper blade is not changed properly, it
can come loose when the car is moving.
fCheck whether the wiper blade is seated
securely.
The wiper blade must engage the wiper arm properly.
1. Apply the handbrake.
2. Switch the wipers off (position 0) and remove
the ignition key.
3. Fold windshield wiper arm away from the
windshield.
A- Passenger’s side, curved wiper blade
B- Driver’s side, wiper blade with spoiler4. Press together the plastic spring of the wiper
blade (right arrow).
Pull wiper blade out of wiper arm.
5. Insert new wiper blade until you feel it engage.
Ensure that the new wiper blade is inserted
into the wiper arm in the same position:
– direction of the spoiler on the driver side,
– curvature on the passenger side.
6. Carefully fold wiper arm back onto the wind-
shield.