2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER brake

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
255
Pulling vehicle onto flat bed 1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat
bed to reduce the angle of the pull.
2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside
of the vehicle for any interference.
Tieing down vehicle on flat bed 1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the rear wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.
3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension
tie-down straps. 4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-
ing in the front wheels.
Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-
age rim.
Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.
Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-
aged.
5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.
6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-
connect.
Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

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Vehicle Identification, Technical Data
Capacities Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
EngineOil change quantity without oil filter approx. 1.98 U.S.gallons/7.5liters
Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 2.05 U.S.gallons/7.75 liters
Please observe the chapter “ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION” on Page 174.
Coolant Boxster
Manual transmission: approx. 5.86 U.S. gallons/22.2 liters
Tiptronic S: approx. 6.37 U.S. gallons/24.1 liters
Boxster S
Manual transmission: approx. 5.94 U.S. gallons/22.5 liters
Tiptronic S: approx. 6.42 U.S. gallons/24.3 liters
Manual transmission and differential 5-speed: approx. 2.4 quarts/2.25 liters, 6-speed: approx. 3 quarts/2.8 liters
Tiptronic Sapprox. 2.51 U.S. gallons/9.5 liters
Differential with Tiptronic Sapprox. 0.21 U.S. gallons/0.8 liters
Power steeringapprox. 1.1 quarts/1 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S
®
Brake fluidapprox. 0.4 quarts/0.39 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid
Windshield washerapprox. 0.66 U.S. gallons/2.5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 1.59 U.S. gallons/6 liters with headlight washer
Fuel tankRefill volume approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons/64 liters, including approx. 2.6 U.S.gallons/10 liters reserve.
Fuel qualityYour engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with
an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI), since the engine’s
“Electronic Oktane™ knock control” will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.

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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
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