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Air conditioning.
As standard, both Boxster models
come with a quiet, efficient
air- conditioning system. Optional
climate control, with solar and
temperature sensors, ensures
even more consistent control
over the interior temperature.
Cruise control.
This optional automatic speed
controller for the 30 to 240 km/ h
(19–149 mph) range is operated
using a switch on a separate con -
trol stalk on the steering column.
Storage compartments.
The Boxster’s cleverly designed
storage compartments of fer
plent y of space, such as those in
the front centre console or the lockable glove compartment
(includes CD storage on vehicles
with optional sound system).
The storage box on the rear bulk -
head of fers additional loadspace
(except on vehicles with optional
BOSE® Surround Sound System)
along with space in the rear
centre console. Other practical
features include storage com -
partments in the doors, coat
hooks on the back of each seat
and t wo retractable cup holders
above the glove compartment.
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‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
When the vehicle is opened or
locked using the key remote, the
standard automatic locator light -
ing switches on automatically.
This is particularly convenient at
night. In conjunction with the
optional PCM (p. 83) and Sport
Chrono Package Plus (p. 57), the
delayed lighting switch - of f period
can be adjusted as desired.
HomeLink® (programmable
garage door opener).
The optional programmable
garage door opener is integrated
into the overhead console and
remotely controls up to three
different garage doors, gates,
home lighting and/or alarm
systems.
Windscreen wipers.
The windscreen wipers with
an adjustable intermit tent wipe
speed are aerodynamic and
inconspicuous. The windscreen
washer system has t wo heated
and filtered nozzles. An inte -
grated rain sensor is available
as an option (in conjunction
with auto -dimming mirrors).
Climate control Cruise controlCup holder
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The mobile phone can also
be controlled, depending on the
model, by means of the PCM,
the optional multifunction steering
wheel or the optional voice
con -
trol system, without it ever leav -
ing your pocket.
In addition, the telephone module
can be used to enable a Bluetoot h®
connection for those mobile
phones that only support the
Handsfree Profile (HFP). Here, the
GSM connection is established
through the aerial of the mobile
phone. The PCM acts as the
hands-free system and the mobile
phone can remain stowed away. A cordless handset is also avail
-
able for the telephone module.
However, this cannot be used for
Bluetooth
® calls via the Hands -
free Profile (HFP).
Mobile phone preparation for
PCM and CDR-30.*
To enable a Bluetooth® connec -
tion for those mobile phones
that only support the Handsfree
Profile (HFP), an optional mobile
phone preparation is available.
With HFP, the PCM or CDR-30 acts
merely as a hands-free system.
Here, too, you can leave the
mobile phone tucked away in
your pocket. However, the PCM or
CDR-30 is able to control only
the basic functions of the mobile
phone. The GSM connection is
established through the aerial of
the mobile phone. The mobile
phone preparation is available
w i t h or w i t hou t a mount ing bracket.
Universal audio interface for
PCM and CDR-30.
With this optional feature, the
storage compartment in the centre
console in combination with the
optional PCM will contain up to
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three connections: one for your
iPod
®, one for a USB stick/ MP3
player and one as an AUX interface
for any compatible audio source
of your choice. The iPod
® or USB
stick can be controlled conven -
iently and safely using the PCM.
Through the USB socket, it is also
possible to download data from
the performance display of the
Sport Chrono Package, as well as
data from the electronic logbook.
In conjunction with the CDR-30
audio system that comes as
standard, there is an AUX socket
for connecting any other t ype of
audio source.
Sound Package Plus for PCM
and CDR-30.
For sophisticated ears:
the optionally available Sound
Package Plus.
Seven speakers with a total
output of 185 wat ts combine to
create the perfect interior sound
experience. Sound set tings can
be customised using the CDR-30
audio system or the optional
Porsche Communication Manage -
ment (PCM, p. 83). Also includes
CD storage in the glove compart -
ment.
CD or CD/DVD autochanger.
As an option, the CDR-30 audio
system can be fit ted with an
integral six- disc autochanger, or
for the optional PCM, an integral
six-disc autochanger (DVD/audio
output only in conjunction with
PCM). Both are MP3 com
patible,
and hold up to six CDs
or DVDs.
They are easy to load via the
input slot on the CDR-30 or PCM.
Voice control system for PCM Cordless handset for telephone
module and PCM Universal audio interface for PCM
* See page 117/118 for information.
