2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S service

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Engine
For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
Servicing.
In the Boxster models, the generator and
air conditioning system are driven by a
single self-adjusting belt. The drive chains
on the camshafts do not normally require
servicing. With the sole exception of the
spark plugs, the ignition system is also
maintenance-free in normal servicing. In
short, longer service intervals mean long er-
lasting driving pleasure.
initiation of targeted braking. During this

process, any braking by the driver is
boosted to achieve the maximum braking
force that the system is able to provide.
Electrical system recuperation.
For enhanced ef ficiency the Boxster
models are equipped with intelligent elec -
trical system recuperation. The vehicle
bat tery is recharged by the generator
predominantly under braking. Thanks to
this selective recharging, when you
request full driving power the maximum
possible output can be directed straight to
the road.
For increased safet y, the system also
readies the brakes whenever it detects
that the distance from the vehicle is

decreasing. However, the driver should
be prepared to intervene manually if
heavier braking is required. As soon as
the road ahead clears, your vehicle will
accelerate back up to the cruising speed
originally set.
Porsche Active Safe (PAS) issues an audi -
ble and a visual warning if the system
detects that your vehicle is approaching
the vehicle in front too quickly. This is
accompanied by a brief application of
brake force and, where necessary, the

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Chassis
pedal). The wheel brakes are released as
soon as sufficient starting torque is
available and the parking brake is
released as the vehicle moves off.
supplemented by application of the

wheel brakes. As long as a gear remains
engaged, the brake pressure is main -
tained at all four wheels. To pull away,
simply apply throttle (manual gearbox:
apply throt tle and release the clutch manual gearbox and for PDK. It assists
you in making a comfortable, smooth and
roll-free start on an incline. Whenever you
come to halt on an incline, this is detected
automatically and the braking effect
of the electric parking brake is
Electric parking brake.
The electric parking brake, which can
be activated and deactivated manually,
is released automatically as you pull away
with your seat belt fastened. A hill hold
function is integrated as standard for the
we recommend that all brake compo
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nents be professionally inspected and
replaced where necessary after every
track event.
Please note that circuit racing, trackday
use and other forms of performance

driving can significantly reduce the
service life of even the most durable
pads and discs. As with conventional
high-performance braking systems,
represents a major reduction in unsprung and rotating masses. The consequence of
this is bet ter road holding and increased
comfort, particularly on uneven roads,
as
well as greater agilit y and improved
handling.
Another key advantage of PCCB is the
extremely low weight of the ceramic
brake discs, which are approximately
50
% lighter than standard discs of similar
design and size. As well as enhancing
performance and fuel economy, this

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Safety
1 Night design, front
2 Night design, rear
3 Taillight
4 Brake light
5 Taillight and direction indicatorAutomatic headlight activation.
In the Boxster models, automatic head -
light activation is available as standard.
The system automatically switches bet -
ween day time running lights and dipped
beam based on ambient lighting condi -
tions.
of a bend based on steering angle and
road speed. In addition, PDLS adapts
light distribution to suit your current driv
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ing speed. The adverse weather function
is activated when the rear fog light is
switched on. The result is increased
safet y – not least in corners and not only
at night.
light cleaning system and automatic
dynamic range control, provides uniform
illumination of the road whether dipped or
main beam is selected.
The dynamic cornering light function swiv
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els the main headlights towards the inside
Bi-Xenon headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
Why should independence be enjoyed
only at night? The optional Porsche
Dynamic Light System (PDLS), which
comprises Bi-Xenon headlights with
halogen main-beam headlights, a head-
LED technology opens up entirely new
possibilities for designers. Not only are
LEDs capable of fulfilling all the functions
of the imposing taillights and third brake
light, they are integral to safet y and

create a look that is unmistakable, day
and night.
headlights. On both models, LED day time
running lights and position lights are
housed in a separate auxiliary light unit
above the outer air intakes. LEDs provide
powerful illumination, respond extremely
rapidly to driver input, offer a longer

service life and have an unmistakable
appearance.
Lights.
Lights will always be an essential safet y
feature, but we go one step further by
using them as part of an extraordinary
styling concept.
Clear glass halogen headlights are fit ted
as standard on the Boxster. The Boxster S
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon

7879For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131.
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Environment
Servicing.
Long service intervals offer clear advan -
tages. For you, they reduce costs and
save time. For the environment, they
assist in the sparing use of consumables
and replacement parts. For full details
of service intervals, please refer to the
separate price list.
the fuel system has been minimised
thanks to the active carbon filter and the
multilayered material from which the fuel
tank is made. All fuel lines are made from
multilayered plastic, steel or aluminium.
Fuel.
Both
Boxster models are designed to
operate on fuels with an ethanol content
of up to 10 %. Ethanol has a positive
impact on the CO
2 balance since the
plants grown for the production of this
biofuel also absorb CO
2 from the atmos -
phere. The release of hydrocarbons from
technical requirements. In short, the

Boxster is around 95 % recoverable.
In addition, Porsche uses a high propor -
tion of environmentally friendly water-
based paints. For us, environmental
protection does not begin at the end of
a vehicle’s life. It starts at the planning
and development stage.
On the ecological side, all materials used
are meticulously selected. We use only
innovative and environmentally friendly
components. All synthetic components
are easily recyclable and each material

is labelled to facilitate its separation for
recycling. The reduction in the number
of plastic variants helps to ensure more
ef ficient recycling. Recycled plastics are
used where they meet our exacting
On the technical side, various compo
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nents are made with a high proportion of
aluminium, magnesium, plastics and
super high-strength sheet steel. The
materials used have been selected for
their abilit y to withstand load, yet they
are considerably lighter than conventional
steel. As a result, the bodyshell of the
Boxster models has a light alloy content
of approximately 46 %.
Fuel economy and recycling.
Intelligent lightweight construction has
been fundamental to the Porsche identit y
since 1948 for both technical and ecolog -
ical reasons. This forms the basis for
achieving low fuel consumption values in
conjunction with outstanding perfor -
mance.

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Interior and comfort
1–3 Loading options with luggage items from the
Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design (items of
luggage from the PTS AluFrame and PTS Sof t
Top series)
4 Door storage compartments
5 Uncovered centre console storage compartment
6 CupholderThe separate Driver’s Selection by
Porsche Design catalogue offers a range
of matching luggage accessories.
respectively, regardless of whether the
hood is up or down. The interior surfaces
are carpet-lined and the lids are made
from aluminium. The two service open
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ings in the rear luggage compartment
provide convenient access to the coolant
and engine oil filler caps.Two luggage compartments.
The t wo luggage compartments are fur -
ther proof that the Boxster harmoniously
combines the spirit of sport with every -
day practicalit y like you’ve never seen it
before. The front and rear compartments
have a capacit y of 150 and 130 litres,
compartment makes way for an ashtray
with a lid. Other storage features include
t wo compartments in each door, a net

in the passenger foot well, clothes hooks
on the seat backrests and t wo practical
cupholders above the glove compart -
ment.
Storage compartments.
Ingenious storage solutions create plent y
of space: the lockable glove compart -
ment, the compartment with a power
socket under the armrest in the rear cen -
tre console and the uncovered compart -
ment to the front of it. In conjunction with
the smoking package, the uncovered
You have to create free space for yourself.
But sometimes it comes as part of the package.

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* Notes: see pages 120/121.
1 CD/DVD autochanger
2 Online ser vices
3 Universal audio inter face (AUX, USB e.g. for iPod
®)
Digital radio.*
This option makes it possible to receive
digital radio broadcasts in the DAB, DAB+
and DMB Audio formats, which offer far
superior sound quality. Automatic
changeover bet ween digital and analogue
ensures optimum reception of the select -
ed station. Reception is dependent on
local digital network availability.
CD or CD/DVD autochanger.
An integrated six- disc CD autochanger
is available for the CDR audio system
on request, while an integrated six- disc
CD/ DVD autochanger is available for
optional CDR Plus or for optional PCM.
Both support the playback of tracks in
MP3 format.
use your smartphone to stream Internet
radio, news feeds, podcasts and audio
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books directly to PCM. It is also possible
to call up local information such as
weather reports. Point of Interest search -
es with subsequent direct selection as
your navigation destination are also sup -
ported. Online content is received by
your smartphone and controlled by
means of PCM. Online services can be
used only in conjunction with the univer -
sal audio interface fit ted as standard
(iPhone
®) or with the optional mobile
phone preparation or telephone module
(Android
® devices). The Aha Radio app
can be downloaded from iTunes
® and
Google Play
®.
Mobile phone preparation.*
An optional mobile phone preparation is
available to enable a Bluetooth
® connec -
tion for those mobile phones that only
support the Handsfree Profile (HFP).* With
HFP, the CDR audio system, CDR Plus or
PCM acts as a hands-free system and the
mobile phone can remain tucked away.
The CDR audio system, CDR Plus and
PCM are able to control all the basic func -
tions of the mobile phone. The GSM con -
nection is established through the aerial
of the mobile phone.
Online services.*
With our online services option and the
free-to - download Aha Radio app, you can

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Product Boxster
Boxster SI no. Page
Audio and communication
Sound Package Plus••49010 2
BOSE
® Surround Sound System••680 10 2 , 12 0
Burmester
® High-End Surround Sound System••682 10 4 , 121
Universal audio interface
(AUX, USB e.g. for iPod®)
1) May be incompatible with some copy- protected audio CDs (CDR) or audio CDs/ DVDs (CDR Plus, PCM).2) Only in conjunction with CDR.3) Only in conjunction with CDR Plus or PCM.4) Only in conjunction with PCM.5) For information on compatibility with iPod® and iPhone® models, please contact your Porsche Centre.6) Mobile phone preparation or telephone module in HFP mode: the use of a mobile phone inside a car may cause an increase in the interior
electromagnetic field strength and, accordingly, in the electromagnetic radiation to which passengers are exposed. If a cradle is used to mount
the mobile phone, the field strength in the passenger compartment can be reduced because the phone can be connected up to the external
aerial (feature depends on how specific mobile phones connect to the cradle). For information about the availabilit y of a cradle for your mobile
phone, please contact your Porsche Centre. The use of the telephone module for PCM via Bluetooth
® SAP connection or with inserted SIM card
prevents exposure to electromagnetic radiation as only the car’s external aerial is ever used.
7) For receiving digital T V signals (DVB -T and MPEG -2 encoded signals) where available.8) Use of Aha Radio services with the optional telephone module with cordless handset requires activation of HFP mode in PCM.
The vehicles illustrated in the chapter on personalisation may include additional options not featured in this catalogue.
For information on these options, please consult your Porsche Centre.
For more information on the options featured in this catalogue, please refer to the separate price list.
– not available
I number/extra - cost option • standard equipment■ available at no extra cost
Product Boxster
Boxster SI no. Page
Audio and communication
CDR audio system with AUX interface 1)••– 9 6 , 12 0
CDR Plus audio system including digital radio
1), 5)••P2596
Six- disc CD autochanger
1), 2)••692 101, 12 0
Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including
navigation module with AUX and USB interface
1), 5)••P23 9 6 , 9 7,
121
Six- disc CD/ DVD autochanger
1), 3)••693 10 0, 101
Electronic logbook
4)••6 419 8 , 121
Voice control system
4)••67198
Telephone module
3), 6)••66699
Cordless handset for telephone module
4)••6699 9, 121
Mobile phone preparation
6)••619101
T V tuner
4), 7)••676 98
Online services
4), 8)••UN110 0, 101
Digital radio
4)••691101
Burmester® High - End
Surround Sound System
BOSE® Surround Sound System Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including navigation module
Cordless handset
Electronic logbook
Universal audio inter face (AUX) CDR audio system with optional six- disc CD autochanger
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