2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER window

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
231
Winter drivingThe capacity and ability of the battery to store
power decreases at low outside temperatures.
Moreover, the battery is more heavily loaded in the
winter months, e.g. by the heated rear window,
the more frequent use of additional lights, the
blower and the windshield wipers, etc.
fHave the battery checked before winter
begins.
Keep the battery well charged to prevent it from
freezing.
A discharged battery can freeze even at
23°F/-5 °
C, but a fully charged one only freezes at
-40°F/-40 °C.
Laying up the vehicleIf the vehicle stands for long periods in the garage
or workshop, the doors and lids should be closed.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY
UNLOCKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE
COMPARTMENT LID” on Page 228.
fWithdraw the ignition key and, if necessary,
disconnect the battery.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system ceases to function!
Even if you put your vehicle out of operation, the
battery still discharges.
fThe battery must be charged, i.e. connected
to a charger, approximately every 6 weeks in
order to preserve functioning.
Always observe the instructions of the charger
manufacturer.
fStore a battery that has been removed in a
dark, cool place, but not subject to frost.
Replacing the batteryThe battery is subject to normal wear: its service
life depends heavily on the care you give it,
climatic conditions and the conditions of use
(distances, loads).
It is not possible to use the details on the battery
case to determine a comparable battery that
meets all the specific requirements of Porsche.
fUse only a battery that meets the specific
requirements of your vehicle as a replacement.
We recommend that you use an Orignal
Porsche battery.
fPlease observe the disposal instructions for
batteries!

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Putting vehicle into operationAfter the battery is connected or after an exhaus-
tively discharged battery is charged, the multi-
functional PSM light lights up on the instrument
panel and a message appears on the on-board
computer to indicate a fault.
This fault can be remedied with a few simple
steps:
1. Start the engine.
2. With the vehicle stationary, perform a few
steering movements to the left and right and
then drive a short distance in a straight line
until the multifunctinal PSM light goes out and
the message on the on-board computer
disappears.
3. If the warnings do not disappear, then:
Drive carefully to the nearest qualified
specialist workshop.
Have the fault remedied.
4. After the warnings disappear, stop the vehicle
in a suitable place.
5. Perform adaptation of the power windows:
Please observe the chapter “STORING END
POSITION OF THE WINDOWS” on Page 29.Ignition key/ignition lock
fDo 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 elec-
trical system is supplied with power again.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMERGENCY UN-
LOCKING OF THE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPART-
MENT LID” on Page 228.
6. Please observe the chapter “JUMP LEAD
STARTING” on Page 236.

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237
3. Run the engine of the donor car at a higher
speed.
4. Start the engine.
An attempted start using jump leads should
not last more than 15 seconds. Then allow a
waiting period of at least one minute.
5.Note
Before disconnecting the jump leads, electrical
loads such as the heated rear window and the
heating fan blower should be switched on (the
vehicle’s lights must not be switched on). This
reduces voltage peaks which may occur when
disconnecting the jump leads.
With the engine running, remove both jump
leads in reverse order.

Index
273
Level.................................................. 170
Temperature gauge.............................. 80
Warning light ........................................ 80
Cooling system .....................................80
, 170
Cruise control ............................................... 76
Cupholder .................................................. 128
DDashboard ................................................... 65
Data bank .................................................. 258
Defrosting windows .............................114
, 117
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 227
Diagrams ................................................... 268
Dimensions ................................................ 267
Dipped beam .............................................. 241
Door ............................................................ 25
Guard lights ........................................ 251
Handles................................................ 25
Locks...........................................25, 194
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 25
, 28, 154
, 196
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 152
Driving performance ................................... 265
Drop-center rim .......................................... 215
DVD Navigation........................................... 136
EElectrical system ........................................ 226
Emergency flasher ...................................... 121
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 22
Convertible top ................................... 157Lids ...................................................228
Tank cap ............................................179
Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................152
Emergency service......................................202
Emergency starting with jump leads .............236
Emergenzy operation....................................22
Emission control system ........... 7
, 84, 182
, 183
Engine
Checking the oil level .............................97
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................259
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator...................................97
Oils ....................................................266
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................67
Switching off.........................................67
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 70, 80
Lid ............................................ 135, 185
Lid warning light ..................................134
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................131
Flat tire ......................................................219
Floor mats ..................................................199
Fog lights .................................. 108
, 246
, 249
Footwell light ..............................................250
Front lid......................................................135
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 82, 178
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................177
Evaporation ........................................184Level gauge ......................................... 82
Level warning light................................ 82
Portable Containers ............................ 181
Recommendation ....................... 180
, 181
Tank.......................................... 178, 179
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 227
GGarage door opener................................... 142
Garage lift ................................................. 218
Gearchanging ............................................ 145
Glove compartment .................................... 127
Gong .............................. 68
, 69, 88, 107
, 108
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 51
Hardtop ..................................................... 162
Headlights ......................................... 109
, 241
Adjusting ................................... 252, 253
Cleaning system ................. 110
, 184
, 266
Heated rear window...................... 33
, 165
, 166
Heating ............................................. 114, 117
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 79
Lever......................................... 108, 109
Home mode............................................... 108
HomeLink .................................................. 142
Hoods ............................................... 132, 135
Horn ..................................................... 15, 21

274IIdentifikation number................................... 258
Ignition lock............................. 67
, 69, 70, 147
Immobilizer .................................................. 17
Instrument
Illumination ........................................... 76
Lights ................................................ 108
Panel ................................................... 73
Interior lights .............................................. 251
Interior mirror ............................................... 30
JJump lead starting ...................................... 236KKeylock...................................................... 147
Keys ............................................................ 17
with remote control ............................... 18LLATCH System.............................................. 47
Leather care............................................... 198
License plate light....................................... 108
Lids ...................................................132
, 135
Emergency unlocking.......................... 228
Light
Flasher................................ 79
, 108
, 109
Low beam ..................................108, 109
Switch................................................ 109
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 198
Inscription .......................................... 215
Load switch-off ........................................... 226Loading information .................................... 216
Locking ................................................. 20
, 23
Luggage
Net ........................................... 130, 187
Luggage compartment ............... 136
, 137
, 250
Lid warning light.................................. 134
Lids ................................................... 134
MMaintenance ............................................... 168
Make-up mirror ............................................. 41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 14
, 146
Mirrors ......................................................... 31
Anti-glare .............................................. 30
Multi-Functional steering wheel
Function keys........................................ 40
NNavigation .................................................. 138
Notes on
Car care ............................................. 191
Maintenance ....................................... 168
Number plate light ............................. 108
, 249
OOctane rating..................................... 180
, 181
Off delay .................................................... 108
Oil ............................................................. 266
Checking level ...................................... 97
Consumption ........................................ 14
Level checks ...................................... 173
Level indicator ...................................... 97On-board computer .................................. 8
, 86
Basic settings .......................................99
Language versions................................99
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ..........................................125
Outside temperatur indicator..........................83
PPaint
Care...................................................191
Data ...................................................259
ParkAssistant................................................64
Parking
Aids .....................................................64
Assistant ..............................................65
Brake ...................................................51
Light ..................................................108
Particle filter ...............................................190
Plastic parts ...............................................197
Platform lift.................................................218
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
61
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......8
Porsche Communication Management ..... 8
, 138
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............58
Information light ....................................60
Power measurements ..................................168
Power steering fluid level .................... 189, 266
Power windows .............................. 25
, 28, 154
Practical tips ..............................................202

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

276UUndercoating ............................. 182
, 196
, 197
VValves ........................................................ 210
Vanity mirror................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 191
Identifikation label............................... 258
Identifikation number ........................... 258
Laying up the car................................ 231
Putting into operation .......................... 232
Washing ............................................. 191
Ventilation .................................................. 117
Vents .................................................114
, 117
Viscosity, engine oil.................................... 174
WWarning messages ..................................... 102
Washer fluid .......................................184
, 266
Washer lever .............................................. 110
Washing ..................................................... 191
Weights...................................................... 267
Welcome Home Function............................. 108
Wheel ............................... 198
, 203
, 262
, 263
Bolts ............................................17, 222
Changing............................................ 224
Checking pressure..........................5, 223
Inscription .......................................... 214
Loading information............................ 216
Pressure plate .................................... 259
Sidewall ............................................. 214Size ................................................... 214
Tire pressure ................................. 5
, 206
Tire sealant ........................................ 220
Windows ............................... 25
, 28, 154
, 196
Washer nozzles................................... 110
Washer system .......................... 184, 266
Windshield wipers .............................. 110, 169
Replacing ........................................... 169
Windstop .................................................... 161
Winter driving
Battery ............................................... 230
Jump lead starting.............................. 236
Winter operation
Coolant .............................................. 170
Locks................................................. 193
Seals ................................................. 197
Snow chains ....................................... 213
Tires .................................................. 212
Washer fluid........................................ 184
Wiper blades....................................... 169