2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER bulb

286
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

Index
287
Speeds ................................................ 10
Starting .................. .............................. 75
Stopping .............................................. 76
Engine compartment Blower ....................... .................. 76, 124
Blower fan .............. ............................ 124
Care .................................................. 216
Lid ....................................................... 93
Lid warning light...... .............................. 92
Engine oil Change .............................................. 201
Consumption ............................... ......... 10
Performance class .. ............................ 201
Recommendation ........ ........................ 200
Topping off............. ............................ 200
Viscosity ................ ............................ 201
Exhaust
Pipes ......................... ............................ 5
System ................................................ 55
Tailpipes, stainless st eel ...................... 217
External antenna ......... ................................ 100
FFiller flap .................................................... 205
Fire extinguisher ......................................... 101
Flat tire ...................... ................................ 239
Floor mats.................. ................................ 219
Fluids ......................................................... 211
FM reception ................................... ............. 97
Fog light ............................................. ......... 80
Fog light, rear................. ........................ 78, 80
Fog lights Changing bulb......... ............................ 264
Footbrake ........................................... ......... 56Footwell lights...........
....................................69
Fresh air intake ......... ..................................112
Front lid ....................... ..........................92, 93
Fuel ..................... ..............................126, 205
Containers ................ ......................4, 207
Economy .................. ..........................204
Evaporation control .............................207
Fuels containing etha nol.......................207
Level gage ............... ..........................126
Level warning light ..............................126
Recommendation ........................206, 207
Recommendations .... ..........................206
Tank ..................................................206
Function keys ........... ....................................40
Fuses, replacing ....... ..................................247
GGarage
Door ....................................................76
Door opener .......................................102
Lift ............... ......................... .............242
Gear display ................. ......................116, 118
Gear shift indicator ......................................123
Glove compartment... ....................................90
Gong.................... ..............14, 73, 78, 80, 133
Ground clearance...... ......................................4HHandbrake.................... ................................55
Hardtop........................ ..............................190
Head restraints ......... ....................................32
Headlights .................... ..............................258
Adjusting .................. ..................267, 268 Beam adjustment .
................................ 79
Changing bulbs .......................... 259, 261
Cleaning system ....... ............ 82, 210, 281
Flasher ................................................ 81
Removing ................ .......................... 258
Heated rear window ..... ................ 31, 193, 194
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating ..... 113
Heater ......................... .............................. 109
Heating ........................................... .......... 106
High beam Indicator light ....... .............................. 123
Lever....................... ...................... 78, 80
High beam, additional Changing bulb ...... .............................. 261
High-pressure cleaning units........................ 213
Home mode..................... ...................... 79, 80
HomeLink .................... .............................. 102
Hoods ............................. ................ 92, 93, 95
Horn ........................................... .......... 12, 21
Hot exhaust pipes ... ....................................... 5
IIgnition key ............. ..................................... 72
Emergency operation ........................... 74
Ignition lock ............ ..................................... 72
Withdrawing ignition key,
PDK transmission ..................... .......... 176
Immobilizer ...................................... ............ 15
Indicator lights ................. .................. 116, 118
INFO Warning message s ............................. 136
Instrument Illumination........... .............................. 120
Lights ...................... ...................... 78, 80
Panel ........................... ...... 116, 118, 162

288
Index
Interior
....................... .................................. 69
Interior lights ......... ....................................... 69
Interior mirror ............. .................................. 30
JJumper cables ............................................ 255KKey codes ...................... .............................. 15
Keys ................. ......................... ............ 15, 16LLATCH System ............... .............................. 54
Launch Control ........................................... 177
Leather care .............. ................................ 218
License plate light................................... 78, 80
Lids ........................................... ............ 93, 95
Emergency unlocking .......................... 248
Lifting vehicle ............. ................................ 242
Light
Daytime driving ....... .............................. 78
Flasher....................... ...... 78, 80, 81, 123
Low beam .................. .............. 78, 80, 81
Sensor for instrument illumination 116, 118
Switch........................ .............. 78, 80, 81
Light alloy wheels
Inscription .............. ............................ 233
Light functions, indivi dual............................... 81
Lights ................................................. ......... 69
Care .................................................. 218
Headlight beam adju stment ................... 79
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit 133
Load switch-off ........... ................................ 246 Loading information ..
.................................. 234
Locking ........................ .......................... 20, 23
Low beam .................... ................................ 81
Luggage Net .......................... ............................ 91
Luggage compartment . ................................. 94
Lid ........................... ............................ 92
Lid warning light.... ................................ 92
Unlocking lid ......... ................................ 16
Luggage compartment/
engine compartment lid, warning lights ........... 92
MMaintenance ................. .............................. 196
Make-up mirror ............. ................................ 41
Maximum permitted engi ne speeds ................ 10
Manual transmission ............................ 172
Mirror Folding in.............. ................................ 30
Heating .................... .................... 31, 113
Inside ................................................... 29
Mirrors ............................. ...................... 29, 71
Anti-glare ................................... ........... 30
Multi-functional steeri ng wheel ........................ 40NNavigation .................... ................................ 97
Selection field, on-board computer ....... 146
Notes on
Car care ................... .......................... 213
Maintenance ............. .......................... 196
Number plate light ........ .......................... 78, 80
Changing bulb ....... .............................. 266
OOctane rating ...................................... 206, 207
Odometer ........................ ...........................121
Off delay .................... ............................79, 80
Oil...................... ............................. ...199, 281
Change........................ .......................201
Checking level.......... ...........................157
Consumption............ .............................10
Level checks............ ...........................199
Level indicator ......... ...........................157
Recommendation ......... .......................200
Topping off engine oi l ..........................200
OIL Display and measurement
of the engine oil leve l...................................157
On-board computer ..... ................................130
Basic settings .......... ...................131, 159
Calling on-board computer functions .....131
Functions and display possibilities ........131
General information . ............................160
Language versions ... ...........................159
Operation, controls... ...........................130
Selecting a radio station ......................146
Setting the clock ...... ...........................160
Switching daytime driving lights on/off ..160
Switching on navigation .......................146
Tire pressure warnings ........................152
Warnings and messag es ......................162
On-board literature ..........................................2
Operating voice contro l ...............................130
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ....204
Orientation light ...... ......................................69
Outside temperatur indicator........................127
Oxygen sensor............ ................................209

Index
289
PPaintCare .......................... ................ 213, 215
Data............... ......................... ........... 275
ParkAssistant ...................................... ......... 70
Parking
PDK transmission.... ............................ 179
Parking aids ............... ............................ 70, 71
Parking brake ............. .................................. 55
Warning light .......... .............................. 56
Parking light ............... ...................... 78, 80, 81
Particle filter ........... .................................... 211
Passenger compartment monitoring............... 25
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 174
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 173
Driving in winter .. ................................ 179
Faults................................................. 175
Kickdown ................... ........................ 177
Launch Control ....... ............................ 177
Manual selection mode ........................ 178
Reduced driving program .................... 180
Selector lever emerge ncy release ........ 269
Selector lever positi ons ....................... 176
Shifting gears on the steering wheel ..... 177
Sport mode ................ ........................ 176
Transmission fluid ............................... 211
Warning messages.. ............................ 180
Pen holder.................. .................................. 90
Plastic parts ............................................... 218 Care .................................................. 218
Platform lift ................ ................................ 242
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) ................................................ ......... 66
Sport mode ................ .......................... 66 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......4
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...97
Porsche Doppelkupplung
(PDK) ....................174
Drive-Off Assistant . ..............................173
Driving in winter .... ..............................179
Faults ....................... ..........................175
Kickdown.................. ..........................178
Launch Control.......... ..........................174
Manual selection mo de ........................178
Reduced driving program.....................180
Selector lever emergency release ........269
Selector lever position .................174, 176
Shifting gears on the steering wheel .....177
Sport mode .............. ..........................176
Transmission fluid ...............................211
Porsche Stability Manage ment (PSM) ..............63
Information light .... ................................65
Power steering fluid le vel .....................211, 281
Power windows ............. ........................18, 182
Practical tips ............ ..................................222
Putting vehicle into op eration.

......................251RRadiator fan..........................................76, 198
Radio reception ........ ....................................97
Rain sensor .............. ....................................82
Range on remaining fuel ......................131, 160
Rear fender
Retractable ........... ................................67
Rear lid ........................ ....................92, 93, 95
Rear spoiler .................. ..........................67, 68
Rear view mirrors...... ..............................29, 30
Rear window defogger ...........................31, 113
Rear window heating . ..................................113 Recirculating-air butt
on ............................... 110
Refuelling ........................................ .......... 206
Relays ......................... .............................. 245
Remote control ............ ................................ 16
Readiness ................ ............................ 17
Replacing battery ..................... .......... 254
Standby funktion .. ................................ 17
Synchronization.... ................................ 17
Replacement key.......... ................................ 15
Replacing bulbs....... ................................... 257
Replacing wiper blades ............................... 212
Retractable spoiler .. ..................................... 67
Rims Diameter ................. .......................... 233
Rim width................. .......................... 233
TPM sensors............ .......................... 229
Running in.................... ................................ 10
SSafety belts ............ ..................................... 42
Cleaning ............................................ 219
Tensioner ............................................ 42
Warning light ............ ............................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 274
Sealing set .................. .............................. 240
Seals .......................... .............................. 218
Care ........................ .......................... 218
Seat
Adaptive sports se at............................. 33
Adjustment .......................................... 32
Comfort seat ........... ............................ 33
Heating.................... ............................ 37
Memory ................... ............................ 35
Position ................... ............................ 32

290
Index
Sports bucket seat
................. ..............3
4
Sports seat ............ .............................. 33
Standard seat ......... .............................. 33
Ventilation .............. .............................. 38
Seat memory
Operating with the remote control .......... 36
Operation with person buttons ............... 35
Selector lever position ........................ 116, 118
Selector lever position indicator,
PDK transmission ....... ................................ 175
Service ...................................................... 137
SET Basic setting on on-board computer ...... 159
Shift indicator ............. ................................ 123
Shifting gears
Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 173
Manual transmission............................ 172
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ............ 174
Side light, front ........... ................................ 266
Side marker light ........ ............................ 78, 80
Changing bulb......... ............................ 265
Side vents .................. ................................ 112
Snow chains ................... ............ 231, 277, 279
Snow tires.......................................... 230, 278
Socket ....................................................... 245
Spacers ......................... ............................ 243
Spare key ...................... .............................. 15
Spare wheel ............................................... 277
Speed code letter ....... ................................ 232
Speed control....................................... 85, 106
Automatic............... .............................. 84
Indicator light.......... ............................ 120
Speed limit ......................................... 133, 232
Speedometer ................. ............................ 122
Spoiler ......................................................... 67 Fixed ........................
............................ 68
Retractable ................................ ........... 67
Sport Chrono Plus package
CHRONO stopwatch . ........................... 140
Sport mode .............. ............................ 61
Sport mode .................. ................................ 65
PDK transmission .. .............................. 176
Switching on/off.... ................................ 61
Switching PASM on/o ff .......................... 66
Sport plus mode ....... .................................... 61
Sports bucket seat ... .................................... 34
Sports exhaust system ..................................55
Sports seat
................................... ............... 33
Stability management system ........................ 63
Standard seat ........... .................................... 33
Starter switch ........... .................................... 72
Starting ........................ ................................ 73
Starting engine ......... .................................... 75
Steering column Locking .................... ............................ 73
Steering lock ............ .................................... 72
Steering wheel Adjustment ........................................... 38
Function keys........ ................................ 40
Heating .................... ............................ 39
Lock ........................ ............................ 73
Multi functional ........................... ........... 40
PDK shift buttons .. .............................. 174
Stopping engine........ .................................... 76
Stopwatch .................... .............................. 140
Storage options ........ .................................... 89
Storage possibilities .. .................................... 89
Storing your Porsche .................................. 220
Sun visors .................... ................................ 41Suspension management ..............
.................66
TTachometer ................................................123
Tail light .......................... ...........................266
Tank .................. ............................. ...205, 206
Ventilation system .... ...........................207
Technical data ................................. ...........276
TEL Telephone informat ion...........................137
Telephone ....................................... .............99
Temperature setting ......... ...........106, 109, 110
Temperature, outside in dicator.....................127
Test stand, measure ments ............................65
Theft protection ...... ......................................14
Tire Care...................................................227
Damage .............................................227
Designations ............ ...........................231
Pressure plate ......... ...........................225
Replacements .............. .......................228
Traction................... ...........................226
Wear ..................................................226
Tire pressure monitoring Warning light ............ ...........................155
Wheels ........................ .......................229
Tire pressure monitoring (TPM) ....................147
Tires ...................... ..............10, 223, 278, 279
Care...................................................223
Checking pressure ... ...........................238
Inscription................ ...........................232
Loading information . ............................234
New tires ................. .............................10
Pressure...................... ...............224, 280
Pressure monitoring ............................147

Index
291
Pressure plate .................................... 275
Removing and storing.......................... 229
Sealant ...................... ................ 239, 240
Sidewall ..................... ........................ 232
Size ................................................... 232
Snow tires .............. ............................ 230
Tools ................ ........................................... 94
Towing ........................... .................... 269, 271
Towing hook............... ................................ 269
TPM Tire pressure moni toring ...................... 147
Track ............................. ............................ 278
Transmission Drive-Off Assistant... ............................ 172
Fluid........................... ................ 211, 281
Manual transmission ............................ 172
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) .... 172, 174
Trip Odometer ............ ................................ 121
Trunk entrapment ....... .................................. 95
Turn signal Indicator light.......... ............................ 123
Turn signal light, front Changing bulb......... ............................ 263
Turn signals ......................................... 81, 123
UUndercoating ................ ......................208, 217VValves ........................................................228
Vanity mirror............. ....................................41
Vehicle Care......................... ..........................213
Engine number....................................275
Identification ......... ..............................274
Identification labe l ...............................274
Identification numbe r ...........................274
Lifting................... ..............................242
Load capacity ....... ..............................235
Putting into operat ion ..........................251
Safety compliance st icker ....................274
Washing ................... ..........................214
Vehicle identification number ........................274
Ventilation .................... ..............................109
Vents ................... ......................106, 109, 112
Viscosity, engine oil .....................................201
Voice control, button . ..................................130
Voice control, PCM ... ..................................130
WWarning lights and me ssages ...................... 162
Washer
Fluid ........................ .......................... 210
Fluid warning light. .............................. 210
Washer fluid ................................. .............. 281
Washer lever................................ ................ 82
Washing ...................... .............................. 214
Weights ........................................... .......... 282
Welcome Home Function ........................ 79, 80
Wheel ................. ................. 10, 223, 278, 279
Alignment ................ .......................... 229
Balancing........................................... 229
Bolts ....................... .......................... 236
Care ........................ .......................... 223
Changing ................. .......................... 239
Checking pressure ............................. 238
Inscription ............ .............................. 232
Loading information . ........................... 234
Securing bolts...... .............................. 236
Security wheel bolts ............................. 15
Sidewall ................... .......................... 232
Size .................................................. 232
Tire pressure ....... .............................. 224
Tire pressure plate ............... .............. 275
Tire sealant .............. .................. 239, 240
Wheels
Assembly aids for wheel changes ........ 237
Care ........................ .......................... 218
TPM sensors............ .......................... 229
Windows.......................... .................. 182, 216
Anti-crushing protection ........................ 28
Care ........................ .......................... 216
Opening/Closing ...................... ............ 27