2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER low beam

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Adjusting Headlights fPlease observe the chapter “REPLACING BUL-
BS” on Page 258.
Adjustment
The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
must meet the prescribed values.
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few
meters so that the suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in
distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens of
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 2.0 in. (5 cm)
at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°) below a horizontal line,
x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp
lens. Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be performed at not less than
24.6 ft. (7.5) m (this value is a rounded down con-
version from the 25-foot distance typical of field
aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) distance
is measured from the headlamp lens to the view-
ing screen.

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Index
IndexAABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 61
Advanced Airbag........................................... 46
Air conditioning ...................................130
, 133
Air distribution ....................................130, 133
Air filter ...................................................... 208
Airbag .......................................................... 44
Function ............................................... 46
Warning light ........................................ 49
Air-conditioning compressor ................132, 135
Alarm system ............................................. 157
Alcantara ................................................... 217
Antenna .............................................157, 212
Antilock brake system................................... 61
Warning light ........................................ 62
Ashtray ...................................................... 138
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 242
Assistant ...................................................... 70
Audio operation .......................................... 155
Auto-button air conditioning ......................... 133
Automatic
Anti-glare mirrors .................................. 30
Car washes ........................................ 210
Door locking ......................................... 24
Headlight beam adjustment.................. 125
Speed control ....................................... 82
Automatic air conditioning system ................ 133
Average consumption............................93, 114
Average speed .....................................93, 114
BBackrest
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Release ................................................ 34
Battery....................................................... 249
Care .................................................. 250
Charge state....................................... 250
Putting vehicle into operation ............... 252
Remote control ................................... 255
Removing ........................................... 253
Warning light......................................... 90
Winter driving...................................... 251
Before driving off ....................................12
, 13
Blower adjustment..............................130, 133
Brake light..........................................269, 270
Brakes
Brake pad warning light ......................... 91
Fluid ...........................................192, 286
Fluid warning light.......................109, 192
Pads ..............................................14, 60
Test stand ............................................ 66
Break in hints................................................ 14
Bulbs
Chart ................................................. 259
Replacing ........................................... 259
CCabriolet .................................................... 170
Canholder .................................................. 144
Capacities, overview ................................... 286Car care ..................................................... 184
Car telephone ............................................. 157
Car washes ................................................ 210
Catalytic converters ....................................201
Cautions............................................ 184
, 220
Central locking....................................... 19, 21
Emergency operation ..................... 19, 22
Central vents .............................................. 136
Central warning light..................................... 91
Changing wheels ......................................... 242
Check engine
Warning light......................................... 90
Checking pressure ...................................... 241
Child restraint systems .................................. 51
Chime ........................................................ 124
CHRONO stopwatch ......................................98
Circulating-air button .......................... 130, 133
Clock .................................................. 89, 114
Clutch ........................................................ 162
Clutch pedal ................................................. 56
Combination filter ........................................208
Comfort seat ................................................ 34
Coming Home mode ................................... 124
Compact disc
holder ................................................ 143
Player ................................................ 156
Storage .............................................. 152
Convertible top ........................................... 170
Care................................................... 211
Coolant ....................................... 86
, 186
, 286
Level .................................................. 186
Temperature gauge............................... 86

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

294IIdentifikation number................................... 278
Ignition lock............................. 74
, 76, 77, 163
Immobilizer .................................................. 17
Instrument
Illumination ........................................... 82
Lights ................................................ 124
Panel ................................................... 79
Interior lights .............................................. 271
Interior mirror ............................................... 30
JJump lead starting ...................................... 256KKeylock...................................................... 163
Keys ............................................................ 17
with remote control ............................... 18LLATCH System.............................................. 55
Leather care............................................... 216
License plate light....................................... 124
Lids ...................................................148
, 151
Emergency unlocking.......................... 248
Light
Flasher................................ 85
, 124
, 125
Low beam ..................................124, 125
Switch................................................ 125
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 216
Inscription .......................................... 234
Load switch-off ........................................... 246Loading information .................................... 235
Locking ................................................. 20
, 23
Luggage
Net ........................................... 146, 205
Luggage compartment ............... 152
, 153
, 270
Lid warning light.................................. 150
Lids ................................................... 150
MMaintenance ............................................... 184
Make-up mirror ............................................. 41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 14
, 162
Mirrors ......................................................... 31
Anti-glare .............................................. 30
Multi-Functional steering wheel
Function keys........................................ 40
NNavigation .................................................. 154
Notes on
Car care ............................................. 209
Maintenance ....................................... 184
Number plate light ............................. 124
, 269
OOctane rating..................................... 198
, 199
Off delay .................................................... 124
Oil ............................................................. 286
Checking level .................................... 111
Consumption ........................................ 14
Level checks ...................................... 189
Level indicator .................................... 111On-board computer .................................. 8
, 92
Basic settings .....................................113
Language versions ..............................113
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ..........................................141
Outside temperatur indicator..........................89
PPaint
Care...................................................209
Data ...................................................279
ParkAssistant................................................70
Parking
Aids .....................................................70
Assistant ..............................................71
Brake ...................................................57
Light ..................................................124
Particle filter ...............................................208
Plastic parts ...............................................215
Platform lift.................................................237
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)......................................67
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......8
Porsche Communication Management ..... 8
, 154
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............64
Information light ....................................66
Power measurements ..................................184
Power steering fluid level .................... 207, 286
Power windows .............................. 25
, 28, 170
Practical tips ..............................................220