2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER Owners Manual

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Changing bulb for turn signal light
Halogen/Bi-Xenon headlights1. Turn housing cover counter-clockwise and take it off. 2. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise and
remove it (bayonet lock). 3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet lock).
4. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.
5. Close the housing cover.

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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.

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7. Fit headlight housing from underneath at an angle and then swivel it upward.
8. Screw in both screws.
9. Check operation of the headlight.
Changing bulb for side marker light1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with
a screwdriver.
2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the wheel housing liner parallel to the side marker
housing (in direction of travel).
By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage
the securing spring of the side marker
housing. 3. Remove side marker and undo bulb holder
(bayonet lock).
4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace it. Insert holder.
Check operation of the light.
5. Insert the side marker’s retaining lugs A into
the side section at the front.
Push in side marker until the securing spring B
is felt to engage.
6. Press the cap into the wheel housing liner.

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Number Plate LightChanging bulb1. Unscrew both screws A and take off the light
lens.
2. Remove defective bulb from between the contact springs and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order. Check operation of the light.
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes
and Long-Life BulbsThe following lights are equipped with light-
emitting diodes (LEDs) or long-life bulbs and
cannot be replaced indivi dually. Replacement also
involves a greater amount of installation work.
– Side light, front,
– Daytime driving lights on vehicles with Bi-Xenon headlights,
– Tail lights and
– Additional brake lights
f Have the defective light replaced at an autho-
rized Porsche dealer.

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Adjusting HeadlightsfPlease see the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLACING
BULBS” on Page 257.
Adjustment
The adjustment is made wi th the vehicle ready to
drive and the fuel tank completely filled.
The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a
165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures
must meet the prescribed values.
After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few
meters so that the suspension can settle.
For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-
cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)
has to be projected on a ve rtical screen (wall) in
distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens of
the headlamp.
The correct position of the cutoff is 2.0 in. (5 cm)
at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4 °) below a horizontal line,
x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp
lens. Lateral adjustment of the
headlights should be
carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical
adjustment unit.
Distance
Visual aim shall be perf ormed at not less than
24.6 ft./7.5 m (this value is a rounded down con-
version from the 25-foot distance typical of field
aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft./7.5 m distance
is measured from the headlamp lens to the view-
ing screen.

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Floor
The surface upon which the
vehicle rests is flat
and approximately level.
Screen
The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-
jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-
cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,
unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-
commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be
aimed.
The screen should be wide enough to provide at
least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-
cle’s headlamp spacing.
Adjustment screws
fDetach side carpeting in luggage compart-
ment.
Unscrew plastic nut A.
Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment
screw.
The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon
socket screws right or left, as appropriate.
B - Headlight vertical adjustmentVertical adjustment (screw B)
f turn clockwise = beam moves down
turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up
Note
f Do not alter the lateral adjustment.

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TowingCertain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-
it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.
In addition, damage to your vehicle may result
from improper procedures.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-
tails. Vehicle towing Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to
be used on Porsche vehicles.
Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be
used when the vehicle will not roll.
The vehicle must be towed with all four
wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to
the vehicle may result.
PDK selector lever emergency releaseIn the event of an electronics failure, the selector
lever must be released for towing.
1. Lift up the rubber mat in the oddments tray.
2. Insert a screwdriver in the opening and press down until you feel it reach the limit position.
The selector lever ca n now be moved to
position N .
Towing hook The towing hook A is contained in the tool box in
the luggage compartment.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the vehicle.
f Use the towing hook only for an emergency to
remove the vehicle off the road. The towing
hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto
the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the
vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances
is the vehicle to be secured using the towing
hook.
f Never use the towing hook to tow this or any
other vehicle.
f Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of your car on uneven surfaces.

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Fitting towing hook
When fitting on the rear of the vehicle, the license
plate must be removed.
1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate
plastic cover into the bumper until the cover
disengages.
2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by its thread.
3. Completely screw in the towing hook A. Removing towing hook
1. Unscrew the towing hook
A.
2. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the opening.
3. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge to engage it in the bumper.
When removing on the rear of the vehicle, the
license plate must be mouted.