2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER child restraint

Operation, Safety
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Key-operated airbag deactivation deviceIn case your vehicle is equipped with LATCH, you
can switch off (OFF) the passenger’s front airbag
manually. In the automatic mode (AUTO), the air-
bag will be switched on or off automatically de-
pending on the weight on the passenger seat.
fSwitch off the passenger’s airbag on the key
switch using the vehicle key.
A Switch position AUTO – passenger’s front airbag is active
B Switch position OFF – passenger’s front airbag is switched off
PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indicator lamp
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death for
passenger if passenger’s airbag remains
switched off after the child restraint system
is removed.
f Make sure that the key switch is switched to
AUTO once the child seat has been removed,
in order to provide protection to the adult occupants. Warning light ”PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“
If the airbag on the pass
enger’s side is switched
off:
– Warning light “PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF” is continuously lit when the ignition key is
inserted.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death from
the passenger’s airbag.
If the ”PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ warning
light is not lit when the ignition key is inserted
and the Airbag OFF switch is switched to the
OFF-Position, this could indicate a fault in the
system.
f Do not install a child restraint system on the
passenger’s seat.
f Have the fault remedied immediately. Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Note
f Do not install a child restraint system in the
Sports bucket seat.
The key switch for switch ing off the passenger’s
airbag in combination with the LATCH attachment
bracket are not installed at the factory. They can
be retrofitted (not on vehicles with Sports bucket
seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.

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Operation, Safety
Child Restraint SystemsfDo not install a child restraint system in the
Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
with the LATCH system.
Porsche recommends that all infants and children
be restrained in child restraint systems at all times
while the vehicle is in motion in accordance with
applicable laws.
Use only child restraint systems with the LATCH-
system recommended by Porsche. These sys-
tems have been tested and adjusted to the interior
of your Porsche and the appropriate child weight
groups. Other systems have not been tested and
could entail an increased risk of injury or death.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compa-
tible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Always see the separate installation
instructions for your child seat.
The use of infant or child restraints is required by
law in all 50 states of the U.S. and all Canadian
provinces. The child restraint system should be
one that complies with U.S. Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards and should be secured by a lap
belt or lap belt portion of a lapshoulder belt or for
child seats equipped with the LATCH sytem ( Lo-
wer Anchorage and Tether for Children, also
known as ISOFIX) to the LATCH anchorages.
A statement by the seat manufacturer of compli-
ance with this standard can be found on the in-
struction label on the restraint and in the instruc- tion manual provided with the restraint.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the pas-
senger seat can result in serious personal in-
jury or death to the child from an airbag
deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating air-
bag in an accident, Po rsche strongly recom-
mends:
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with the LATCH system.
Note
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not
installed at the factory. Th ey can be retrofitted (not
on vehicles with Sports bucket seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child.
f Follow all child restraint instructions and warnings in this manual.
– When using an infant or child restraint system, be sure to follow all manufacturer's instruc-
tions on installation and use.
– Infants and small children should never be held on the lap, nor should th ey share a safety belt
with another occupant while the vehicle is in
motion.
– Children too big for child restraint systems should use regular safety belts. A shoulder belt
can be used providing it does not cross the
face or the neck of the child.
– Choose a child restraint system according to the weight of the child.
– Child restraint systems that are damaged or h a v e b e e n h e a v i l y s t r e s s e d i n a n a c c i d e n t m u s t
be replaced immediately.
– Children could be endangered in a crash if their child restrains are not properly secured in the
vehicle.
– Do not affix things to child restraint systems or cover it with other materials.

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– Your authorized Porsche dealer will be glad to advise you about the inst allation possibility for
a Porsche child restraint system which allows
a key-operated airbag de activation of the pas-
senger’s airbag.
– The key-operated airbag deactivation device installation requires special programming
available only from your authorized Porsche
dealer.
f Please see the chapter “KEY-OPERATED AIR-
BAG DEACTIVATION DEVICE” on Page 49.
Direction of installation for child restraint
systemsGroup 0 and 0+: Children up to 29 lbs (13 kg)
Children of this weight must be transported in a
restraint system which is installed on the passen-
ger’s seat facing rearward .
Group I: Children between 20 lbs (9 kg) and 40 lbs
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward .
Group II: Children in betw een 33 lbs (15 kg) and
55 lbs (25 kg)
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward .
Group III: Children in between 49 lbs (22 kg) and
80 lbs (36 kg)
Children of this weight are held in child restraint
systems facing forward .
f The vehicle seat must be adjusted so that it is
in its lower rear position.
Using child restraint systems in the
passenger seatf Do not install a child restraint system in the
Sports bucket seat.
Danger!
The use of a child restraint system in the pas-
senger seat can result in serious personal
injury or death to the child from an airbag
deployment.
To reduce risk of injury from an inflating air-
bag in an accident, Porsche strongly recom-
mends:
f Please see the chapter “PASSENGER AIRBAG
OFF INDICATOR LAMP DOES NOT LIGHT UP”
on Page 47.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
f Do not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped with the LATCH system.

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Operation, Safety
Child restraint system for up to one-year old
children
– Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF
indicator lamp lights up.
– Adjust the passenger's seat as far away from the airbag as possible. Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger airbag triggering uninten-
tionally.
When the ignition is on and the up to one-
year old child is seated in the child restraint
system on the passenger seat the indicator
lamp ”PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ must be on.
If the ”PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ indicator
lamp does not light up, it could indicate a
fault in the system.
In this case:
f Do not use a child restraint system on the pas-
senger’s seat.
f On vehicles with key-operated airbag deactiva-
tion device: Switch to position OFF.
f On vehicles without key-operated airbag deac-
tivation device: Do not drive.
f Have the fault remedied at your nearest autho-rized Porsche dealer. Child restraint system fo
r children older than
one year
Your vehicle is equipped with a weight sensing sys-
tem for the passenger's seat in accordance with
U.S. Federal Motor Vehicl e Safety Standard 208.
Depending on the weight acting on the passen-
ger's seat, the passenger's airbag will automati-
cally be switched on or off.
Small adult passengers
Make sure that the PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF indi-
cator lamp does not light up.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death due
to the passenger airbag not triggering.
When the ignition key is inserted on and the
small adult passenger is seated on the pas-
senger’s seat, the indicator lamp ”PASSEN-
GER AIRBAG OFF“ must be off.
If the ”PASSENGER AIRBAG OFF“ indicator
lamp lights up, it could indicate a fault in the
system.
In this case:
f Do not carry a passenger in the passenger’s
seat.
f Have the fault remedied at the nearest authori-zed Porsche dealer.
Automatic locking retractorfDo not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
with the LATCH system.
The safety belt for the passenger is equipped with
an automatic locking retr actor for securing the
child restraint system. When activated, this retrac-
tor allows you to securely fasten the child restraint
system in place so that inadvertent movements
will not occur.
Before transporting a child on the passenger seat:
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death to the
child, when excessive force is acting on the
passenger's seat due to the seat belt.
In such cases, the pass enger's airbag can be
switched on unintentionally.
f After fastening the child restraint system, do
not adjust the seat.
f Check the condition of the passenger’s airbag
shown by the indicator la mp in the central con-sole.

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Activating the automatic locking retractor
1. If a child restraint system must be fastened to the passenger's seat, adjust the passenger's
seat as far away from the airbag as possible.
2. Fasten child seat.
3. Pull the safety belt retractor completely out. At this point the locking mechanism is activated.
4. Insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle
and make certain that it is properly latched.
Make no more adjustments to the seat.
5. Allow the safety belt to retract until it is tight on
the child restraint system. You may further tigh-
ten the belt by pulling on it to allow more of it
to retract.
Make sure that excessive seat belt forces do
not occur by moving the seat with the child
seat installed. Releasing the safety belt
1. Unbuckle the safety belt latch.
2. Then make certain that the
belt has fully retrac-
ted. At this point the automatic locking feature
will be disengaged.
Seek appropriate advice from your authorized
Porsche dealer about the possible installation
of a Porsche child restraint system.

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Operation, Safety
LATCH SystemChild seat bracket on the passenger’s
seatfDo not install a child restraint system in
the Sports bucket seat.
The Sports bucket seat cannot be equipped
with the LATCH system.
The key switch for switching off the passenger’s
airbag and the LATCH attachment bracket are not
installed at the factory. Th ey can be retrofitted (not
on vehicles with Sports bucket seats).
f Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Porsche recommends the use of a Porsche Child
Seat with Lower Anchorage and Tether for Child-
ren system (LATCH).
These systems have been tested and adjusted to
the interior of your Po rsche and the appropriate
child weight groups. Other systems have not been
tested and could entail an increased risk of injury.
You can obtain child seats that are LATCH compa-
tible at your authorized Porsche dealer.
f Always see the separate installation instruc-
tions for your child seat.
f Please see the chapter “CHILD RESTRAINT
SYSTEMS” on Page 50.
Installing a LATCH child seat system1. Secure the child seat to retaining lugs A as out-
lined in the instruction manual for the child
seat.
2. Pull the child seat to check that both fastening points are engaged correctly.
Note
f Make sure that the key switch is switched to
AUTO once the child se at has been removed,
in order to provide protection to the adult
occupants.

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Index
CCabriolet .................................................... 182
Capacities, overview ... ................................ 281
Car care ........................ ............................ 213
Car telephone ............. .................................. 99
Car washes .................... ............................ 214
Carpet ....................................................... 219
Catalytic converters .... ................................ 209
Cautions ........................ .................... 196, 222
Central locking ........... ................................ 246
Emergency operation ...................... 19, 22
In cars with alarm system ...................... 21
In cars without alar m system ................. 19
Overload protection ............................ 246
Central vents .............. ................................ 112
Central warning light ................................... 128
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ........... 266
Changing wheels ........ ................................ 237
Check engine Warning light .......... ............................ 128
Check engine warning li ght .......................... 129
Opening the oil filler cap ...................... 200
Checking pressure ...... ................................ 238
Child restraint system s.................................. 50
Chime ............... ......................... ............ 78, 80
CHRONO Stopwatch.... ................................ 140
Cigarette lighter.......... .................................. 88
Circulating-air button ... ........................ 106, 110
Clock ............................................. .... 127, 160
Clutch ............... ............................. ...... 60, 172
Clutch pedal ............... .................................. 60
Combination filter ....... ................................ 211
Comfort seat .............. .................................. 33
Coming home mode.... ............................ 79, 80 Communication manage
ment ......................... 97
Compact disc Player ...................... ............................ 98
Storage .................... ............................ 90
Compartment monitoring ................ ............... 25
Convertible top ......... .................................. 182
Care ........................ .......................... 215
Coolant ........... ........................... 124, 197, 281
Checking ............................................ 197
Level .................................................. 1

97
Temperature gage .... .......................... 124
Topping off ........... .............................. 197
Warning light......... .............................. 124
Cooling system ............. ...................... 124, 197
Warning light......... .............................. 124
Cornering light .......... .................................... 78
Indicator light ........ .............................. 123
Crankcase ventilation .................................. 209
Cruise control ................................. 84, 85, 128
Cupholder ......................................... ........... 86
DData bank................................................... 274
Daytime driving lights .................................... 78
Changing bulbs ..... .............................. 266
On-board computer ............................. 160
Defrosting windows ....... ................ 31, 106, 110
Diagnostic socket ..... .................................... 11
Dimensions ....................................... ......... 282
Direction indicator lig ht, front ....................... 266
Door ............................ ................................ 18
Handles ................................................ 18
Locks....................... .................... 18, 215
Mirror....................... ............................ 30 Mirror heating ..........
.............................31
Mirrors .................... .............................29
Windows ......................... 18, 27, 182, 216
Drive-Off Assistant ....... ................................173
Driving
Hints .............. ........................................8
Winter ......................... .......................179
Driving off
Drive-Off Assistant .... ...........................173
Launch Control......... ...........................177
Driving performance .... ................................280
Drop-center rim........... ................................233
EElectrical system..... ....................................245
Emergency flasher swit ch ..............................77
Emergency operation . ...................................22
Central locking ......... .......................19, 22
Convertible top ........ ...........................185
Ignition key ......... ..................................74
Lids................ ......................... ...........248
Tank flap ................. ...........................205
Emergency service ..... ................................222
Emergency starting with jumper cables.255, 256
Emission control system ..............129, 208, 209
Engine Checking the oil leve l ...........................157
Diagram ...................... .......................283
Exhaust ................... ...............................5
Number ..............................................275
Oil consumption ....... .....................10, 199
Oil level ................... ...........................199
Oil level indicator ...................... ...........157
Oils ............................................199, 281