2012 PORSCHE BOXSTER Tequipment Manual

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[4] Wheel spacers
Wheel spacers create a wider track for
enhanced stabilit y and presence on the
road. When fit ted, your Boxster will look
even sportier, as the wheels run virtually
flush with the body of the car. Package
comprises a set of four spacers (5 mm)
including extended standard and anti-theft
wheel bolts in black with highly secure
Thatcham-approved locking system.
Only in conjunction with 18-inch wheel
sets.
[5] Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS)
Enables remote location of a stolen

vehicle within 27 European countries as
well as Russia and South Africa. Location
is not continual, but occurs only in
the event of an alarm. A silent alarm is automatically triggered if the car is stolen
or tampered with, or after notification
from the vehicle owner. PV TS has been
thoroughly tested in all of these countries
to ensure that the service fully meets
strict Porsche requirements. Your Porsche
[1] Wheel centres
Set of four wheel centre caps with

full-colour Porsche Crest. The perfect
finishing touch for any Boxster wheels.
[2] Anti-theft wheel protection
Set of four steel bolts with highly secure
locking system.
[3] Crested valve caps
Silver-coloured valve caps with embossed
Porsche Crest. Centre will be happy to provide you with
further information.

Only for vehicles with optional factory-

fit ted preparation for Porsche Vehicle
Tracking System (PV TS). A separate contract with the service

provider recommended by your Porsche
Centre is required, which is subject to
additional charges.
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Something deep inside convinced you
that this car was for you.
Tradition and innovation, performance
and practicality, style and functionality:
the Boxster manages to reconcile all
of these seemingly contradictory notions.
It is a Porsche, after all. We don’t focus
solely on the exterior when we design our
sports cars, so why should you?
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[3] Carb o n
Carbon is a light but highly durable
material which has its origins in motor -
sport. Its look is the ideal complement
to the car’s race-bred engineering.
[4] Brushed Aluminium
Brushed aluminium sets clear accents
and gives the interior a sport y minimalist
appearance.
[5] Alcantara
This high-qualit y material is easy to care
for, washable and has excellent non-slip
properties.
[1] Leather
Leather is a traditional natural material –
a true classic. Items made of leather are
both timeless and hardwearing.
[2] Mahogany 1
Mahogany is a dark, fine wood.
Its fine grain gives it a very modern
and elegant look.
1 Since wood is a natural product, there
may be variations in form and grain.
You have highly developed senses for a reason.
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[3] Centre console trim in mahogany
Give your Boxster an added personal
touch with the centre console trim

in mahogany. Charismatic and unique,
just like you.
[1] Mahogany interior package
This package comprises inlays in
mahogany on the gear lever or PDK
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gear selector and decorative strips
in mahogany on the dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
[2] Heated multifunction steering wheel
in mahogany
The grain on the mahogany multifunction
steering wheel is as unique as a finger -
print. Thanks to the integrated but tons,
you have control over a number of audio
and, where applicable, navigation and
telephone functions at your fingertips.
[6] Centre console trim in carbon
This trim is more than just a sport y detail,
it adds a touch of motorsport.
[4] Carbon interior package
This package comprises inlays in carbon
on the gear lever or PDK
1 gear selector
and decorative strips in carbon on the
dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
[5] Heated multifunction steering wheel
in carb o n
The multifunction steering wheel in
carbon brings you closer to the racetrack.
Thanks to the integrated but tons, you
have control over a number of audio
and, where applicable, navigation and
telephone functions at your fingertips.
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[3] Centre console trim

in brushed aluminium
Every detail should be exactly as you
imagined. This trim in brushed aluminium
enhances the sport y feel of the interior.
[4] Gear lever/selector in Alcantara
This gear selector highlights the close
association of Porsche with motorsport.
Finished in black Alcantara.
[1] Brushed aluminium interior package
This package comprises inlays in brushed
aluminium on the gear lever or PDK
1 gear
selector and decorative strips in brushed
aluminium on the dashboard.
1 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK).
[2] PDK gear selector in aluminium
(not shown)
Specially designed PDK gear selector in
aluminium. The PDK gear selector inlays
feature leather trim in the interior colour.
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[3] Floor mats with nubuck edging
Made-to -measure floor mats with nubuck
edging and ‘PORSCHE’ logo, which have

a waterproof underside and are non-slip.
They are secured by a special fastener
system.
[4] Rubber floor mats (not shown)
Two at tractive tailored floor mats.
Non-slip and waterproof.
[1] SportDesign steering wheel
This steering wheel in leather adds a
distinctly sport y accent. Two versions

are available: one for the manual gearbox
and one for PDK. The PDK version is
equipped with gearshift paddles. The
right-hand paddle shifts up, the left-hand
paddle shifts down.
[2] Storage compartment lid
with Porsche Crest
The lid of the centre console storage
compartment is finished in leather to
match the interior trim and embossed
with the Porsche Crest.
More than an accessory.
A little piece of Weissach.[5] Key pouch in leather
In smooth-finish leather with decorative
stitching and embossed Porsche Crest.
Includes the tether for the vehicle key.
[6] Vehicle key painted
A special kind of door opener:
an additional key with a painted finish.
Available in selected colours.
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You didn’t entertain the idea of
compromise when you chose your car.
So why start now?
The Boxster is the sports car amongst
roadsters and of fers unadulterated driving
pleasure. Thanks to the child seats from
Porsche Tequipment, passengers below
the age of 12 need never miss out.
After an exciting drive, your Porsche
deserves a rest and some care and at ten -
tion. Porsche Tequipment has every thing
you need to tend to your Boxster.
Transpor t and car care
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The Porsche child seats can be fixed
conveniently and safely on the passenger
seat using a preparation kit or the three-
point belt system. For increased safet y,
the Porsche Baby and Porsche Junior Seat
ISOFIX have an independent five-point belt
system. [2] Child seat preparation
for passenger seat (not shown)
Includes ISOFIX mounting points between
the backrest and squab on the passenger
seat, as well as key-operated deactivation
system for the passenger airbag. The
passenger airbag must be deactivated if
carrying a child up to 27 kg.
Do you still remember the first time you
sat inside a Boxster? Perhaps it was

on the passenger seat, or maybe it was
behind the steering wheel. The feeling
was indescribable. The mid - mounted
engine behind you, the open sky above
you and sheer excitement in front of you.
Fortunately, even the youngest Porsche
enthusiasts can share your enjoyment
thanks to Porsche child seats.
[1] Porsche child seats
Porsche child seats meet strict safet y
standards. Specially designed, tested and
approved for Porsche cars, they provide
protection and comfort to passengers up to
12 years of age. The fabrics are breathable,
hypoallergenic and easy to clean with
a removable and washable cover in black
and grey with a contrasting red trim.
A phrase you won’t be hearing quite so often:
‘Are we nearly there yet?’
Model: Porsche Baby Seat 1
Group: G0+
Weight: up to 13 kg
Age: up to approx. 15 months Model:

Porsche Junior Plus Seat2
Group: G2–G3
Weight: 15 to 36 kg
Age: approx. 4 to 12 years
Model: Porsche Junior Seat ISOFIX
Group: G1
Weight: 9 to 19 kg
Age: approx. 9 months to 4 years
The use of a child seat on the passenger seat is permit ted only in conjunction with child seat preparation.
Child seats must not be used with the sports bucket seats.
1 Separate ISOFIX base option.2 Also available as Porsche Junior Plus Seat ISOFIT. ISOFIX / ISOFIT is a secure and user-friendly child seat mounting
system that rigidly at taches the child seat to the vehicle.
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