2009 PORSCHE BOXSTER roof

Table of Contents
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Trip Odometer ........................................... 121
Speedometer ................ ............................ 122
Changing over between Miles / Kilometers .. 122
Tachometer ............... ................................ 123
Turn Signal Indicator Light .......................... 123
High Beam Indicator Li ght ........................... 123
Gear Shift Indicator
(in vehicles with manual transmission) .......... 123
Cooling System ......... ................................ 124
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 125
Fuel .......................... ................................ 126
Clock ............................ ............................ 127
Outside Temperature ................................. 127
Check Engine (Emission Control) ................. 129
On-Board Computer (B C) ............................ 130
Warnings on the instrument panel and the on-
board computer ............. ............................ 162Shifting Gears.................................. 171Manual Transmission, Cl utch ....................... 172
Drive-Off Assistant ..... ................................ 173
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) ................... 174Mobile Roofs ................................... 181Convertible Top ......... ................................ 182
Windstop ................... ................................ 189
Hardtop ........................ ............................ 190Maintenance, Car Care .................... 195Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle .......................................... 196
Coolant Level ............ ................................ 197
Engine Oil ................. ................................ 199 Engine Oil Level ..
......................................199
Engine Oil Recommendat ion ........................200
Brake Fluid Level ...... ..................................202
Fuel Economy .......... ..................................204
Operating your Porsche in other Countries ...204
Fuel Recommendation s ..............................206
Portable Fuel Containers ............................207
Fuel Evaporation Control ............................207
Emission Control Syst em ............................208
How Emission Control Works ......................209
Washer Fluid ............ ..................................210
Power Steering ........ ..................................211
Air Filter .................. ..................................211
Combination Filter .... ..................................211
Fluids/Oils for Manual Transmission
and Porsche Doppelkuppl ung (PDK) .............211
Wiper Blades .......... ..................................212
Car Care Instructions ................................213
Practical Tips, Emergency Service .... 221Exercise Extreme Caution when Working
on your Vehicle ............................ .............222
Tires/Wheels ............... ............................. 223
Loading Information ...................... .............234
Wheel Bolts ................................. .............236
Changing a wheel .......................... .............237
Flat Tire........................ ............................. 239
Lifting the Vehicle with a Lifting Platform
or Garage Lift ...... ......................................242
Spacers ...................... ..............................243
Electrical System ......................................245
Battery ................... ..................................249
Replacing the remote-control battery ..........254
Emergency Starting with Jumper Cables ......255 Bulb chart ..............
................................... 257
Lights, Replacing Bulb s ............................. 257
Headlights ............. ................................... 258
Number Plate Light . ................................... 266
Changing Light-Emitting Diodes and Long-Life
Bulbs ......................... .............................. 266
Adjusting Headlights .................................. 267
Towing ....................... .............................. 269
Vehicle Identification,
Technical Data ......... ....................... 273Vehicle Identification .................................. 274
Technical Data ....... ................................... 276
Tire Pressure for Cold Tires ....................... 277
Tires, Rims, Tracks .................................. 278
Driving Performance* ................. .............. 280
Capacities ............. ................................... 281
Weights ..................... .............................. 282
Dimensions ........... ................................... 282
Diagrams ................... .............................. 283

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Convertible Top ......
................................... 182
Windstop .................... .............................. 189
Hardtop ...................... .............................. 190

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Convertible TopBrief operating instructions can be found on the
back side of the driver’s sun visor.
fPlease see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUC-
TIONS” on Page 213.
Warning!
When opening or closing the convertible top,
serious personal injury may occur if a per-
son’s body parts are near or in the way of the
convertible top mechanism’s moving parts.
f Make absolutely sure that nobody can be
injured by the convertible-top mechanism or the convertible-top compartment lid.
Do not operate convertible top:
– At temperatures below 32 °F/0 °C.
– When one side of the ca r is on a curb, a hoist
or a jack.
– When items of luggage or other objects hinder the convertible top movement.
f Drive only with the convertible top fully open or
closed (end positions). f
Items of luggage or objects on the luggage
tray above the engine compartment lid must
be put in the storage box or be secured to
prevent their sliding out. These items must not
be in abrasive contact with the convertible top
or rear window. Keep s hutters of the storage
box closed while driving.
f Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
with the engine off; the vehicle battery would
be unintentionally discharged rapidly.
f When opening or closing the convertible top,
ensure there is sufficient clearance above the
convertible top (e.g. in the garage).
f To prevent damp stains and abrasions, only
open the convertible top in a dry, clean state.
f Park your car in the shade whenever possible,
as the fabric, rubber ma terial and color can be
harmed by long exposure to sunlight.
f The convertible top may only be actuated
during driving on even surfaces.
f The convertible top must not be used with
strong counter wind (over approx. 50 mph/
80 km/h).
Conditions for operating the convertible
top – The ignition must be switched on
(engine running or off).
– Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h) The opening/closing process of the convertib-
le top will be interrupted if the maximum speed
is exceeded.
f Reduce speed.
Press button again.
The opening/closing process is ended.

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Opening convertible topReleasing the latching lever
fPress on the release plate A.
Latching lever B pops into engaging position. Releasing convertible top
Caution!
Risk of damage by the locking hooks on the
roof frame when the latching lever is not
engaged correctly.
f Make sure that the latching lever is felt to engage when opening.
f Swivel latching lever B to the rear until it is felt
to engage.
Opening the convertible top with the button Warning!
Risk of injury.
f When opening the convertible top, make sure
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
top mechanism or the convertible-top com-
partment lid.
f In order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger:
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button im-
mediately,
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button briefly. f
Up to 6 mph (10 km/h):
Pull the button and hold without interruption un-
til the convertible top is in the final position and
the message on the on-board computer goes
out.
In case of danger, release the button.
Convertible top operation stops.
f From 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph
(50 km/h):
Pull button briefly, the convertible top opens
automatically. The message in on-board com-
puter goes out.
In case of danger, pu ll the button back again,
the convertible top operation stops.

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Closing the convertible top
Warning!
Danger of injury and damage.
f When closing the conver tible top, make sure
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
top mechanism or the convertible-top com-
partment lid.
f In order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger:
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button im-
mediately,
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button
briefly.
f Keep the lids of the ma ke-up mirrors in the sun
visors closed when closing the convertible top.
f Lock the convertible top with the latching lever after automatic closing. Closing convertible top with the button
f
Up to 6 mph (10 km/h):
Pull the button and hold without interruption un-
til the convertible top is in the final position and
the message on the on-board computer goes
out.
In case of danger, release the button.
Convertible top operation stops.
f From 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph
(50 km/h):
Pull the button briefly, the convertible top clo-
ses automatically. The message in on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, pu sh the button forward
again, the convertible top operation stops. f
Lock convertible top wi th the latching lever.

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Locking the convertible topfSwivel latching lever B to the front until it is felt
to engage.
The locking hook C must engage in the
receptacle on the windshield frame.
Note
If the convertible top has been opened for a longer
period, it could be necessary to assist the locking
hook C engage.
f With the vehicle stationary, press and hold the
button for convertible top operation and pull
the convertible top to the windshield using the
handle recess D.
Emergency operation fBefore performing emergency operation,
please check:
Was the ignition switched on and the hand-
brake applied?
Are the electrical fuses defective?
Please see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 245.
Warning!
There is a danger of in jury and risk of dama-
ge during emergency operation.
There is a danger of crushing or pinching
body parts at all moveable convertible top
parts which could cause serious personal
injury.
f Take great care when performing emergency
operation.
f Do not operate the convertible top during and
after emergency operation.
f Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
f If the convertible top is not in the rearward final
position, the convertible-top compartment lid
or the convertible top could fall down when the
joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering
off the second joint rod.
f During emergency operation, ensure that the paint is not damaged.

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1. Remove the ignition key so that the convertible
top is not operated unintentionally.
2. On both sides of the car, unclip the black rod cover A and pull it up and out. 3. Take lever B out of the tool kit.
Warning!
Danger of crushing or pinching.
f Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
f If the convertible top is not in the rearward final
position, the convertible-top compartment lid
or the convertible top could fall down when the
joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering off the second joint rod.

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9. Lift convertible top with both hands (
arrow)
and close.
10.Lock convertible top.
11.Carefully lower convertible-top compartment cover.
Caution!
Danger of damage at the convertible top.
f After emergency operation, do not operate the
convertible top with the rocker switch.
f Drive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have the fault remedied.