2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER rear view mirror

Before driving off...
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In the driver’s seat... fCheck operation of the horn.
f Position seat for easy reach of foot pedals and
controls.
To reduce the possibility of injury from the
airbag deployment, you should always sit back
as far from the steering wheel as is practical,
while still maintaining full vehicle control.
f Adjust the inside and outside rear view mirrors.
f Buckle your safety belts.
f Check operation of the foot and parking brake.
f Check all warning and indicator lights with
ignition on and engine not running.
f Start engine and check all warning displays for
warning symbols.
f Never leave an idling car unattended.
f Lock doors from inside, especially with chil-
dren in the car to prevent inadvertent opening
of doors from inside or outside.
Drive with doors locked.
On the road... fNever drive after you have consumed alcohol
or drugs.
f Always have your safety belt fastened.
f Always drive defensively.
Expect the unexpected.
f Use signals to indicate turns and lane changes.
f Turn on headlights at dusk or when the driving
conditions warrant it.
f Always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in
front of you, depending on traffic, road and
weather conditions.
f Reduce speed at night and during inclement
weather.
Driving in wet weather requires caution and re-
duced speeds, particularly on roads with
standing water, as the handling characteristics
of the vehicle may be impaired due to hydro-
planing of the tires.
f Always observe speed limits and obey road
signs and traffic laws.
f When tired, get well off the road, stop and take
a rest. Turn the engine off. Do not sit in the ve-
hicle with engine idling.
Please see the chapter “ENGINE EXHAUST” on
Page 5. f
When parked, always set the parking brake.
Move the PDK selector le ver to ”P“ or the gear-
shift lever to reverse or first gear.
On hills also turn the front wheels toward the
curb.
f When emergency repairs become necessary,
move the vehicle well off the road. Turn on the
emergency flasher and use other warning de-
vices to alert other motorists. Do not park or
operate the vehicle in areas where the hot ex-
haust system may come in contact with dry
grass, brush, fuel spill or other flammable ma-
terial.
f Make it a habit to have the engine oil checked
with every refueling.

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