2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER instrument panel

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Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-board computerIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in the Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly –
in particular, always check the engine oil level after refuelling.
Instrument
panelOn-board
computerText display on on-board
computerMeaning/measure
Seat belt Driver and passengers must fasten their seat
belts.
Handbrake Handbrake is still on.
Ignition key
not removed
Replace battery
in the ignition keyReplace the remote-control battery.
Ignition lock faulty,
please go to workshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Ignition lock faulty,
go to workshop immediatelyHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Relieve steering Relieve the steering l o c k b y m o v i n g t h e s t e e r i n g
wheel to the left or right.
Steering locked The steering wheel lock remains engaged.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Lights on

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Check left/right dipped beam (low
beam)
also applies to:
front side lights, direction indicator,
high beam, fog lights, side indicator
light, brake light, tail light, rear fog
light, reversing light, raised brake
light, side markerThe reported light is faulty. Check bulb.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Daytime
driving lights offDaytime driving lights switch off when the engi-
ne is shut off. Switch on lights if necessary.
Headlight beam
adjustment faultyHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Front lid not closed Close luggage compartment lid properly.
Rear lid not closed Close engine compartment lid properly.
Front lid release
faultyLuggage compartment lid release is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Rain sensor faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Top up washer fluid
LIMIT
Cannot be accepted
with vehicle stoppedThe current speed can only be accepted for the
acoustic warning signal when the vehicle is in
motion.
LIMIT
30Selected speed limit (e.g. 30 mph) for the
acoustic warning signal has been exceeded.
Adjust your speed if necessary.
Fuel gauge war-
ning lightPlease observe range
on remaining fuelRefuel at next opportunity.
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Check the oil level Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition
must be switched on.
Oil pressure too low Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if ne-
cessary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gau-
geEngine temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesCheck coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add
coolant.
Engine diagnostics – workshop Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine performance Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesFailure of
engine-compartment blowerConsult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Battery/generator warning Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Indicator faulty Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake circuit division Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched off.
PSM on Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched on.
PSM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM Normal/Sport Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Sport mode failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Airbag system fault Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Passenger airbag off Passenger's airbag is switched off.
It is important to switch the passenger’s airbag
on again after removing the child seat.
Passenger airbag on Passenger's airbag is switched on.
Spoiler control failure Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesSelector lever is not engaged Tiptronic S:
Selector lever can be between two positions.
Engage the selector lever correctly.
Move selector lever to P Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P before with-
drawing key from ignition lock.
Apply the brake Tiptronic S:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress the clutch Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
to position P or NTiptronic S:
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesTiptronic emergency run Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Acknowledging warning messagesWarning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
fPush the on-board computer operating lever forward. You can recall erased warning messages in the “CHECK” menu.
System fault
Go to workshopSeveral systems may have failed. Adjust your
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
WorkshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of outside
temperature indicatorHave the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Service in km/days Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than af-
ter the distance/time shown has elapsed.
However, it is the intervals in the “Guarantee
and Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service now Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure of convertible-top control Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer
Convertible top not in final positionFully open or close convertible top.
Convertible top is being opened Message goes out in final position.
Convertible top is closed Message goes out in final position.
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Air conditioningAir quantity, air distribution, and temperature can
be set on the control panel.The display panel shows the following– Temperature
– Air-conditioning compressor on/off
–Blower speed
–AC max
– Air distribution
A - Seat heating
B - Defrosting the windshield
C - Circulating-air button
D - Te m p e r a t u r e s e n s o r
E - ECO button (air-conditioning compressor off/on)
F - Heated rear window
G - Temperature button
H - AC max
I - Air distribution to footwell
J - Air distribution to central and side vents
K - Air distribution to windshield
L - Blower speed button
Setting temperaturefPress button G upwards or downwards
respectively.
The selected temperature is shown on the display
by a bar display.
If a bar cannot be seen, the temperature is set
to maximum cold.
If all bars can be seen, the temperature is set to
maximum warm.
Note
For maximum cooling, activate AC max button H.Adjusting blower speedfPress button L upwards or downwards
respectively.
The blower speed is shown on the display by a bar
display.
The compressor is switched off at low blower
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Defrost windshieldfPress button B (switch on or off).
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.Circulating-air mode
Warning!
Risk of accident due to hampered vision.
In circulating-air mode, the windows may
mist up.
fOnly select circulating-air mode for short
periods.
fIf the windows mist up, switch air-circulation
mode off immediately by pressing the
air-circulation button again and selecting the “Defrost windshield” function.
Switching circulating-air mode on or off
fPress circulating-air button C.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is circulated.
ECO – switching the air-conditioning
compressor on and offThe air conditioning compressor switches off
automatically at temperatures below approx.
37°F/3°C and cannot be switched on, even
manually.
Whenever outside temperatures exceed approx.
37°F/3°C, the air-conditioning compressor can be
switched on or off manually.
The compressor can be switched off manuall to
save fuel.
fPress ECO button E.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
The compressor is switched off.
fIf the interior temperature is too high, switch
on the compressor again.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
This prevents misting of windows.AC max operationIn AC max operation, the interior of your vehicle is
cooled as quickly as possible.
fPress AC max button H.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Air distributionThe individual air distributions can be combined as
desired.
If an air distribution is not selected, no symbol
appears in the display panel. Air flows then from
all vents as well as to the windshield.
Recommended setting in Summer –
Air distribution to central and side vents
Recommended setting in Winter –
Air distribution to footwell and windshield
Air distribution to footwell
fPress button I.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows to the footwell.
Air distribution to center and side vents
fPress button J.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
Vents must be open.
Air distribution to windshield
fPress button K.
The selection appears on the display panel.
The air flows to the windshield.