162
Shifting Gear
Manual Transmission, ClutchThe positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
fDo not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
sion:
fAlways depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
lever is completely engaged.
fOnly shift into reverse when the car has come to a complete stop.fWhen shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
has fully engaged.
fSelect reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
fSelect an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Permitted engine speedfYou should change into a higher gear before
the needle reaches the red mark on the ta-
chometer, or ease off the accelerator.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
shifting down to a lower gear.
fTake care not to exceed the maximum permit-ted engine speed when shifting down.
288Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty
weight and with a 50 % load without
additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on
standard values on the basis of a mean
effective scrub radius. Changes of the scrub
radius, the tire tolerance, wear and tear,
deviating country equipment and tire slip
have not been taken into account.
Boxster S: Engine diagram at full power
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
