2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER abs

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Maintenance, Car Care
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Use mild detergent to clean soiled belts.
f When drying, avoid direct sunlight.
f Only use suitable cleaning agents.
f Do not tint or bleach the belts.
The belt fabric could be weakened, thus affec-
ting safety.
Storing your Porsche If you intend to store yo ur Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
f Clean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
f Fill up the fuel tank.
f Change the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
f Increase the tire pressure to 50 psi (3.5 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corros ion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-
mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires.
Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good
working condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
f Check and correct antifr eeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary. Electrical system
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Remove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
f Recharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on
Page 249.
Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs.
(500 grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors and lids must be closed. The air
vents should be opened.

Practical Tips, Emergency Service
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3. Place socket wrench (tool kit) on the unlocking spindle.
The handle of the wrench should point horizon-
tally to the rear.
4. Turn socket wrench approx. 180° A. The
headlight is unlocked and pushed forward
slightly during this process.
5. Turn socket wrench ba ck until it is pointing
vertically downward B and leave in position.
6. The headlight is now unlocked and can be pulled forward out of the fender.
Installing1. Insert headlight into the guide rails and push
fully into the fender.
2. Push headlight to the rear and at the same time turn the socket wrench until it points
horizontally to the rear C.
The headlight locking device must perceptibly
and audibly engage.
3. Insert the rubber plug into the unlocking opening and secure the carpet.
Check the function of all lights.
Low beam/high beam
Halogen/Bi-Xenon headlightOpening the lid of the headlight housing
1. Unscrew the 4 screws A .
2. First lift release tab B, then push both release
tabs C upwards and take off lid.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Changing bulb for low beam
Halogen headlights1. Pull off plug A.
2. Disengage fixing clip B.
3. Replace defective bulb. When doing so, ensure bulb is seated properly.
4. Reassemble in reverse order.
Closing the cover of the headlight housing
1. Push on cover until it is felt to engage.
2. Fasten cover with the 4 screws.
Changing bulb for high beam
Halogen headlights1. Turn housing cover counter-clockwise and take it off. 2. Turn bulb holder clockwise and remove it
(bayonet lock).
3. Pull both plug release tabs apart and pull plug out.
4. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
5. Insert bulb holder and turn it as far as it will go to the left.
6. Close the housing cover.

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
A- Fog light height adjustment
B -Fastening screwsChanging bulb for fog lights1. Unscrew both screws B. 2. Lower headlight slightly and lift it forward
and out. 3. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise and
remove it.
4. Pull both plug release tabs apart and pull plug out.
5. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.
6. Insert bulb holder and turn it as far as it will go to the right.

Index
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AABS (antilock brake system) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Adaptive sports seat ..................................... 33
Adjusting Headlights.... ................................ 267
Advanced Airbag......... .................................. 45
Air conditioning ........... ................................ 106
Air conditioning compressor ................ 109, 111
Air conditioning system .................... ........... 109
Air distribution ................ ............ 106, 109, 111
Air filter ...................... ................................ 211
Air intake.................... ................................ 112
Airbag ............................ .............................. 44
Cleaning covers ...... ............................ 219
Function ..................... .......................... 45
Warning light .......... .............................. 48
Air-conditioning compressor ........................ 108
Alarm system ................. ........................ 25, 99
Deactivating passenger compartment
monitoring .............. .............................. 26
Fault indication........ .............................. 26
Function indication ................................ 25
Not active .............. ............................ 246
Alcantara, cleaning . .................................... 219
Antenna ................. ...................... 99, 100, 214
Antifreeze .................................................. 197
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......................... 59
Warning light .......... .............................. 60
Ashtray .......................... .............................. 87
Assembly aids for wheel changes................. 237
Audio operation ...................................... 97, 98
Auto-button, air conditioning ........................ 109
Automatic Air conditioning system ....................... 109 Anti-glare mirrors .......................
...........30
Car washes .............. ..........................214
Door locking ............. ......................18, 24
Garage door ......... ................................76
Headlight adjustment .............................79
Speed control .........................84, 85, 120
Transmission ............ ..........................174
Automatic speed contro l..............................120
Indicator light ........ ..............................120
Average consumption .... ......................131, 161
Average speed ............. ......................131, 161
BBackrest
Adjustment ............... ............................32
Release .................... ............................32
Battery ......................... ..............................249
Care......................... ..........................250
Charge state......... ..............................249
Charging .................. ..........................250
Putting vehicle into operation ...............251
Remote control ..... ..............................254
Removing ................. ..........................252
Replacing ................. ..........................251
Warning light......... ..............................128
Winter operation.... ..............................251
Before driving off ...... ..................................8, 9
Belts ................ ............................................42
Cleaning ................... ..........................219
Tensioner ................. ............................42
Warning light......... ................................43
Blower adjustment ........ ......................106, 112
Blower speed adjustme nt ............................110
Brake Break in ...................
............................ 10
Pads ....................... ............................ 58
Pedal....................... ............................ 57
Wear ....................... ............................ 58
Brake fluid
Changing ................. .......................... 203
Checking level ...... .............................. 202
Level ....................... .......................... 202
Warning light ............ .......................... 203
Brake light .............. ................................... 266
Brake light, addition al ................................. 266
Brakes ........................ .............................. 202
Brake circuit division warning light ....... 203
Brake warning light ............................. 128
Fluid ............................ .............. 202, 281
Fluid warning light. .............................. 203
Function .................. ............................ 56
New brake pads or linings ..................... 58
Pads ....................... ............................ 10
Parking brake....... ................................ 55
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB) .................................... .............. 4
Test stand ........... ................................ 65
Break in brakes ....... ..................................... 10
Break in hints .......... ..................................... 10
Bulbs
Chart ....................... .......................... 257
Replacing ................ ..........................2

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