2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER fuel cap

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Tire care fAvoid damaging tires and wheel rims.
fIf you must drive over a curb or other obstacle,
drive slowly and at an obtuse angle.
fCheck tires for uneven wear and damage
before driving off.
fRemove imbedded material.
fReplace worn or damaged tires immediately.
fKeep oil, fuel, brake fluid, etc. away from tires.
fReplace missing valve stem caps.
fKeep tires inflated correctly.
fWash tires when washing the vehicle.
Also clean inner side of wheels.
fDo not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
fCheck wheel rims for corrosion.
fRemove road salt, if driving in winter.
Tire damage, puncture fCheck tires for imbedded material, cuts, punc-
tures, cracks and bulges (side wall) before driv-
ing off.
In case of tire damage, where it is uncertain wheth-
er there is a break in the ply with all its conse-
quences or tire damage caused by thermal or me-
chanical overloading due to loss of pressure or
any other prior damage, we recommend that the
tire be replaced for safety reasons.
I f o n e f a u l t y t i re i s re p l a c e d i t s h o u l d b e n o t e d t h a t
the difference in tread depth on one axle must not
exceed 30 %.
Handling inconsistencies may result.
fPerform a visual inspection if necessary.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases risk of a tire failure and resulting
loss of control. Furthermore, low tire pres-
sure increases rate of wear of the affected
tires.
fCheck tires – including sidewalls – regularly for
foreign bodies, nicks, cuts, cracks and bulges.
fAfter driving off road, examine tires for signs
of damage such as cuts, tears, bulges or for-
eign objects stuck in the tread. Replace a dam-
aged tire if necessary.
fCross curb edges slowly and at right angles if
possible.
Avoid driving over steep or sharp curbs.
fIn cases of doubt, have the wheel (particularly
the inner side) checked by an authorized Porsche dealer.

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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 190.
Coolant Boxster
Manual transmission: approx. 5.81 U.S. gallons/22 liters
Tiptronic S: approx. 6.34 U.S. gallons/24 liters
Boxster S
Manual transmission: approx. 5.89 U.S. gallons/22.3 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.

Index
293
Warning light ........................................ 86
Cooling system .....................................86
, 186
Cruise control ............................................... 82
Cupholder .................................................. 144
DDashboard ................................................... 72
Data bank .................................................. 278
Defrosting windows .............................130
, 133
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 247
Diagrams ................................................... 288
Dimensions ................................................ 287
Dipped beam .............................................. 261
Door ............................................................ 25
Guard lights ........................................ 271
Handles................................................ 25
Locks...........................................25, 212
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 25
, 28, 170
, 214
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 168
Driving performance ................................... 285
Drop-center rim .......................................... 234
DVD Navigation........................................... 152
EElectrical system ........................................ 246
Emergency flasher ...................................... 137
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 22
Convertible top ................................... 173
Lids ................................................... 248
Tank cap ............................................ 197Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................168
Emergency service......................................220
Emergency starting with jump leads .............256
Emergenzy operation....................................22
Emission control system ........... 7
, 90, 200
, 201
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................111
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................279
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator.................................111
Oils ....................................................286
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................74
Switching off.........................................74
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 77, 86
Lid ............................................ 151, 203
Lid warning light ..................................150
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................147
Flat tire ......................................................238
Floor mats ..................................................217
Fog lights .................................. 124
, 266
, 269
Footwell light ..............................................270
Front lid......................................................151
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 88, 196
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................194
Evaporation ........................................202
Level gauge ..........................................88
Level warning light................................88Portable Containers ............................ 199
Recommendation ....................... 198
, 199
Tank.......................................... 196, 197
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 247
GGarage door opener................................... 158
Garage lift ................................................. 237
Gearchanging ............................................ 161
Glove compartment .................................... 143
Gong .............................. 75
, 76, 94, 123
, 124
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 57
Hardtop ..................................................... 178
Headlights ......................................... 125
, 261
Adjusting ................................... 272, 273
Cleaning system ................. 126
, 202
, 286
Heated rear window...................... 33
, 181
, 182
Heating ............................................. 130, 133
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 85
Lever......................................... 124, 125
Home mode............................................... 124
HomeLink .................................................. 158
Hoods ............................................... 148, 151
Horn ..................................................... 15, 21

Index
295
RRadiator fans .............................................. 187
Radio reception .......................................... 155
Rain sensor ................................................ 126
Range on remaining fuel ........................93
, 114
Rear fog light .....................................124, 269
Rear lid ...................................................... 148
Rear spoiler............................................68, 69
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 31
Rear window defogger.................................. 33
Rear wing
Retractable........................................... 68
Relays ........................................................ 246
Release button ........................................... 163
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 259
Replacing wiper blades................................ 185
Retractable spoiler........................................ 68
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 234
Rim width ........................................... 234
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................42
, 217
Warning light ........................................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 278
Sealing set ................................................. 239
Seals, care of ............................................. 215
Seat ............................................................ 34
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Heating ................................................ 38Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................163
Selector lever position indicator ............ 87
, 165
Shifting gear ...............................................162
Shiftlock .....................................................163
Side lights ..................................................269
Side marker light ............................... 124, 268
Side vents ..................................................136
Snow chains .............................. 232
, 283
, 284
Snow tires ......................................... 231, 282
Sockets .....................................................140
Spacers .....................................................244
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................284
Speed code letter .......................................233
Speed control .............................. 82
, 129
, 130
Speed limit .......................................... 94, 233
Speedometer................................................84
Spoiler .........................................................68
Fixed ....................................................69
Retractable ...........................................68
Sport mode ..................................... 63
, 66, 67
Sports seat ..................................................34
Stability management system (PSM) ...............64
Starting ................................................. 74, 75
Starting and stopping the engine ....................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................39
Buttons ................................................40
Lock ................................. 74
, 75, 76, 77
Rocker switches..................................163
Toggle switches ..................................163
Stopwatch ....................................................98
Storage options ..........................................142
Storing your Porsche..................................218Sun visors ................................................... 41
TTachometer ................................................. 85
Tail light ..................................................... 269
Tank .................................................. 196
, 197
cap ................................................... 197
Ventilation system.............................. 202
Telephone .................................................. 157
Temperature setting........................... 130, 133
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 89
Test stand, measurements ............................ 66
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tiptronic .................................................... 163
Indicator .............................................. 87
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 103
Tires ................................... 14
, 221
, 282
, 283
Checking pressure............................. 241
Inscription .......................................... 233
Loading information ............................ 235
Pressure................................ 5
, 224
, 283
Pressure plate.................................... 279
Sealant .............................................. 239
Sidewall ............................................. 233
Size .................................................. 233
Tires and tire care ...................................... 221
Tools ......................................................... 152
Towing .............................................. 274, 275
Track ........................................................ 282
Transmission ............................. 161
, 162
, 281
Fluid .......................................... 208, 286
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 148
Turn signals ......................................... 85, 125