2005 PORSCHE BOXSTER Interior light

Controls, Instruments
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Before driving off .......................................... 12
Break in hints for the first
2,000 miles/3,000 kilometers ...................... 14
Keys ........................................................... 17
Security Wheel Bolts .................................... 17
Central Locking in Cars
without Alarm System................................... 19
Doors ......................................................... 25
Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment Monitoring ............. 26
Power Windows ........................................... 28
Inside mirror ................................................ 30
Automatic Anti-Glare
Interior Mirror and Door Mirrors .................... 30
Door Mirrors................................................ 31
Seat Adjustment .......................................... 34
Seat Memory ............................................... 36
Heated Seats .............................................. 38
Steering Wheel Adjustment ........................... 39
Multi-functional steering wheel....................... 40
Sun Visors................................................... 41
Safety Belts................................................. 42
Child Restraint Systems................................ 45
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........ 46
LATCH System
Child seat bracket on the passenger’s seat .... 47
Key-operated airbag deactivation device ........ 48
Airbag Systems ........................................... 49
Clutch Pedal ................................................ 51
Parking Brake .............................................. 51
Brakes ........................................................ 52ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System) ................................ 55
Sport Mode ................................................. 57
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............. 58
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ........................................................ 61
Retractable Spoiler ...................................... 62
Parking Aids ................................................ 64
Ignition/Starter Switch with anti-theft Steering
Lock ........................................................... 67
Starting Procedures ..................................... 69
Stopping engine........................................... 70
Instrument Panel USA Models ....................... 73
Automatic Speed Control Indicator light ......... 76
Instrument Illumination.................................. 76
Trip Odometer ............................................. 77
Speedometer .............................................. 78
Changing over between
Miles / Kilometers........................................ 78
Tachometer ................................................. 79
Turn Signal Indicator Light ............................ 79
High Beam .................................................. 79
Cooling System ........................................... 80
Tiptronic ...................................................... 81
Fuel ............................................................ 82
Clock .......................................................... 83
Outside temperature .................................... 83
Check Engine Warning Light.......................... 84
Central warning light .................................... 85
Brake warning light USA ............................... 85
Brake warning light Canada .......................... 85On-Board Computer (BC)............................... 86
Light Switch .............................................. 108
Welcome Home Lighting............................. 108
Automatic Headlight Beam Adjustment......... 109
Turn Signal/ Headlight Dimmer/Parking light /
Flasher Lever............................................. 109
Windshield Wiper / Washer Lever ................ 110
Automatic Speed Control ............................ 112
Air conditioning .......................................... 114
Automatic air conditioning system ............... 117
Central and side vents................................ 120
Fresh-air intake .......................................... 120
Emergency Flasher Switch .......................... 121
Ashtray ..................................................... 122
Cigarette Lighter ........................................ 123
Sockets .................................................... 124
Interior lights ............................................. 125
Storage in the passenger compartment ....... 126
Cupholder
(holder for drinks cans and cups) ................ 128
Luggage Storage on
Engine Compartment Lid ............................. 130
Fire extinguisher ........................................ 131
Trunk Entrapment ...................................... 132
Luggage compartment lids ......................... 134
Luggage Compartment.............................. 136
Rear luggage compartment ........................ 137
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) ........................................................ 138
Car Audio Operation/Tips ........................... 139
HomeLink .................................................. 142

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Dear Porsche Owner A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche, including advanced engineering, rigid
quality control and demanding inspections.
These engineering and safety features will be
enhanced by you... the safe driver... – who knows his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely, and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages.
If in doubt, have these checks performed by your
authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off... Check the following items first fTurn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
fBe sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
fSee that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
fCheck engine oil level, add if necessary.
Make it a habit to have engine oil checked with
every fuel filling.
fCheck all fluid levels such as windshield was-
her and brake fluid levels.
fBe sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
fCheck all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
fCheck and if necessary replace worn or cra-
cked wiper blades.
fSee that all windows are clear and unobstruc-
ted.
fCheck air intake slots and area between front
lid and windshield are free of snow and ice, so
the heater and the windshield wipers work pro-
perly. fIf a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to ensure
that restraints are properly adjusted.
fCheck all exterior and interior lights for opera-
tion and that the lenses are clean.
fCheck the headlights for proper aim, and if ne-
cessary, have them adjusted.
fCheck under the vehicle for leaks.
fBe sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are:
window scraper, snow brush, container or bag of
sand or salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-
aid kit, etc.

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Inside mirror When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare le-
ver A must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
A - Sensor
B - Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C - Light-emitting diode Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirrors Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare po-
sition or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-gla-
re operation is switched off. Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the wind-
shield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be remo-
ved only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water.

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LATCH SystemChild seat bracket on the passenger’s
seatUse only child restraint systems with the LATCH
system recommended by Porsche.
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Porsche and the appropriate
child age groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are
LATCH compatible at your authorized Porsche
dealer.
fAlways observe the separate installation in-
structions for your child seat.
Note
The LATCH attachment bracket is not installed at
the factory. It can be retrofitted at your authorized
Porsche dealer.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the
passenger seat without airbag deactivation
can result in serious personal injury or death
to the child from an airbag deployment.
fFor children up to a weight of 27 kg (59 lbs.),
the passenger’s airbag must be switched off if
a child restraint system is used on the
passenger’s seat.
The passenger’s airbag must be switched on
for children weighing over 27 kg (59 lbs.).
fPlease see your authorized Porsche dealer for
correct Porsche Child Seat availability.
fPorsche recommends the use of a Porsche
Child Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether
for Children system (LATCH).
fPlease observe the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEMS” on Page 45.
Installing a LATCH child seat system1. Switch off passenger airbag with key switch.
The warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF”
must be illuminated.
Please observe the chapter “KEY-OPERATED
AIRBAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 48.2. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as out-
lined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
3. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening
points are engaged correctly.
Note
The airbag must be switched back on after remo-
ving the child seat.

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Operation, Instruments 1 Light switch
2 Turn signals/
headlight dimmer/flasher lever
3 Ignition Lock/locking the steering column
4 Hands-free microphone for telephone
5Horn
6 Windshield wiper/washer lever
7 Porsche Communication Management/Radio
8 Interior temperature sensor, GPS antenna
9 Emergency flasher switch10 Central locking button,
Readiness display for alarm system
11 Cupholder
12 Operating lever for on-board computer
13 Locking lever for steering-wheel adjustment
14 Operating lever for cruise control
15 Control panel for heating, ventilation and air
conditioning system
16 Buttons for rear spoiler,
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM),
Sport Mode,
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
17 Seat heating, left/right

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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.

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Setting temperaturefPress button H upwards or downwards
respectively.
To suit personal comfort, the interior temperature
can be adjusted between 61°F and 85°F/16°C
and 29.5°C.
Recommendation: 72°F/22 °C.
If “LO” or “HI” appears on the display, the system
is operating at maximum cooling or heating
power.
Automatic control is no longer active.
Note
If the preselected temperature is changed, the
blower speed can increase automatically in
automatic mode.
The desired temperature is reached more quickly
this way.
Sensors
To avoid affecting the performance of the air-
conditioning system:
fDo not cover the sun sensor on the instrument
panel or the temperature sensor D.
Defrost windshieldfPress button B (switch on or off).
The windshield is demisted or defrosted as
quickly as possible.
Air flows to the windshield only.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.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 is
always switched on in automatic mode.
The compressor can be switched off manually to
save fuel, but control comfort is then limited:
fPress ECO button E.
The compressor is switched off.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
fIf the interior temperature is too high, switch
compressor back on or press AUTO button.
To dry incoming air in damp weather, do not
switch off the air-conditioning compressor.
This prevents misting of windows.
Adjusting blower speedfPress button M upwards or downwards
respectively.
The preset blower speed is increased or
decreased.
The speeds are indicated by a bar display.
The compressor is switched off at low blower
speeds.
If the button is pressed downwards at the lowest
blower stage, the blower and automatic control
are switched off. “OFF” will appear on the display
field.
Pressing the button upwards or pressing the
AUTO button switches the blower and automatic
control back on again.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 by pressing the air-circulation button
again and selecting the “Defrost windshield” function.

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Switching circulating-air mode on or off
fPress button C.
The outside-air supply is interrupted and only
the inside air is circulated.
The light-emitting diode in the button lights up.
Over approx. 37°F/3°C
If the air-conditioning compressor was off, it
switches on automatically. The duration of
circulating-air mode is not limited.
Below approx. 37°F/3°C
The air-conditioning compressor is switched off.
Circulating-air mode is automatically ended after
approx. 3 minutes.Air distributionThe individual air distributions can be combined as
desired.
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 J.
The air flows to the footwell.
The selection appears on the display panel.Air distribution to center and side vents
fPress button K.
The air flows from the central and side vents.
Vents must be open.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Air distribution to windshield
fPress button L.
The air flows to the windshield.
The selection appears on the display panel.
Note on operation
fOn vehicles with the Sport Chrono package
Plus, individual air conditioning settings can be
stored on your vehicle key.
Please observe the chapter “Individual
Memory” in the separate PCM operating
instructions.
Information on air-conditioning
compressor– May switch off briefly to ensure sufficient
engine cooling if the engine is operating under
extreme load.
– Operates most effectively with the windows
closed.
If the vehicle has been in the sun for a long
time, it is a good idea to ventilate the interior
briefly with the windows open.
– Depending on the outside temperature and
humidity, condensation can drip from the
evaporator and form a pool under the car.
This is normal and not a sign of leakage.
– If uncooled air flows out when the lowest
temperature has been set, switch off the air
conditioning compressor and have the fault
remedied.
Please contact your authorized Porsche dealer
for further information.