2006 PORSCHE BOXSTER instrument panel

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Maintenance, Car Care
Fuel
Warning!
Fuel is highly flammable and harmful to
health.
fFire, open flame and smoking are prohibited
when handling fuel.
fAvoid contact with skin or clothing.
fDo not inhale fuel vapors.
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine:
fNever drive the tank completely out of fuel.
fAvoid high cornering speeds after the warning lights have come on.
fPlease observe the chapter “FUEL ECONOMY”
on Page 194.
fPlease observe the chapter “EMISSION CONT-
ROL SYSTEM” on Page 200.
fPlease observe the chapter “FUEL” on Page
88.
Check engine warning light
If the warning lights in the instrument panel and on-
board computer come on and remain on while
driving, it suggests:
– an improperly fastened tank cap or
– refuelling with engine running.
Opening the filler flap The filler opening is under the filler flap in the front
right fender.
fWith the vehicle unlocked, press on the front
part of the filler flap (arrow) to open the flap.
The filler flap is centrally locked along with the
other locks. If there is a defect in the automatic unlocking
system:
fOpen the passenger door.
fPull the ring in the right-hand door aperture
(arrow).

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Fuels containing MMT Some North American fuels contain an octane en-
hancing additive called methylcyclopentadienyl
manganese tricarbonyl (MMT).
If such fuels are used, your emission control sys-
tem performance may be negatively affected.
The check engine warning light on your instrument
panel may turn on.
If this occurs, Porsche recommends you stop
using fuels containing MMT.
Portable Fuel Containers
Danger!
Portable fuel containers, full or partially em-
pty, may leak causing an explosion, or result
in fire in case of an accident.
fNever carry additional fuel in portable contai-ners in your vehicle.

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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 248.
6. Please observe the chapter “JUMP LEAD
STARTING” on Page 256.

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