2013 PORSCHE BOXSTER S airbag off

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The wider view |
Safety
Alloyed steel Multi - phase steel Super high -streng th steel Aluminium
1 Engineered body design
2 Airbags and Porsche Side Impact Protection System
(POSIP)
ensuring excellent protection in the event
of a side impact even with the hood open.
POSIP additionally includes steel side
impact protection elements in the doors.System (POSIP). It comprises t wo side
airbags on each side. An integral thorax
airbag is located in the outer side bolster
of each seat, while the door panels each
contain an upwards-inflating head airbag.
Each thorax airbag has a volume of
10 litres and each head airbag 15 litres,
and evaluated far sooner and with

considerably greater accuracy.
Porsche Side Impact Protection
System (POSIP).
Both Boxster models are equipped as stand-
ard with the Porsche Side Impact Protection
only partially inflated, thereby minimising
discomfort to the occupants.
In addition to the central airbag control
unit on the transmission tunnel, a pair of
impact sensors is located near the head -
lights. This allows a crash to be detected
Airbags.
To protect the driver and passenger, the
Boxster models are equipped with full -size
airbags, which are inflated in t wo stages
depending on the severit y and t ype of
accident (e.g. frontal or offset frontal). In
less serious accidents, the airbags are

composite construction of aluminium and
steel. They are fully trimmed to blend in
and provide an excellent level of safet y.
The upper seat belt guides are mounted
on the roll- over bars for easier fastening.Roll-over protection.
Dual roll - over protection creates survival
space in the event of a roll- over or side
impact. The front roll-over protection
element is made from super and ultra
high -strength steels. The rear roll - over
bars located behind the seats are a

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Cold weather should never be a reason to
prevent you from enjoying your open-top
driving experience.
1 SportDesign steering wheel
2 Sports steering wheel
3 Multifunction steering wheel
4 SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t
paddles in conjunction with PDK
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshift paddles.
Made from a strong alloy, they are ergo
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nomically located behind the right and left
steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand
paddle and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and PDK shifts down.
When combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package and PDK, the steering
wheel has an additional display in the

left- and right-hand spokes to indicate
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.
Steering wheel heating.
For extra comfort on those cold days, a
heating function is available as an option
for the sports steering wheel and the
multifunction steering wheel. The heating
is activated by a separate control but ton
on the steering wheel and the rim is
warmed to a pleasant temperature.
switches. One press with the thumb and
PDK shifts up. One pull with the index fin
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ger and PDK shifts down. Either the right
or left hand can be used.
With the optional Sport Chrono Package
and PDK, there is an additional display
above the airbag module. It tells you
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.
The optional multifunction steering wheel
provides extra operating comfort with

four function but tons and t wo thumb-
wheels for convenient operation of many
audio, telephone and navigation functions.
SportDesign steering wheel.
Visually, the optional SportDesign steering
wheel is distinguished by its st ylish t win-
spoke design. It ’s in safe hands, even on
the sportiest of drives.
Steering wheels.
Where your journey takes you is in
your hands. For this reason, all available
steering wheels feature a high-grip
rim in smooth-finish leather and offer
outstanding ergonomics. The reach from
the steering wheel to the gear lever is
short for sport y and fast gear changes.
In combination with the optional fully
electric seats, the steering wheel is also
electrically adjustable and for even more
convenience, a memory function is
included.
Sports steering wheel.
The three-spoke sports steering wheel is
fit ted as standard and offers up to 60 and
40 mm of adjustment for both height and
reach, respectively. The steering wheel
rim is upholstered in smooth-finish leather.
In conjunction with optional PDK, the
steering wheel features two ergonomic

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Free space |
Interior and comfort
Child seats.*
A Boxster should be enjoyed by passen-
gers of all ages. ISOFIX child seat pre-
paration is available as an option and
includes a deactivation function for the
passenger airbag.
* Child seats are not compatible with Sports bucket
seats.
** Seat heating available for Sports bucket seats from 10/2013 at the earliest.
1 Sports bucket seat
2 Standard Sports seat
3 Sports seat Plus
4 Fully electric Sports seat
5 Adaptive Sports seat Plus with optional seat heating and seat ventilation
Sports bucket seats.*
Sports bucket seats are available as
an option and feature a folding backrest,
integrated thorax airbag and manual fore/
aft adjustment. The carbon surface finish
conceals a seat shell in glass-/carbon-
fibre reinforced plastic.
Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option for
all seats.** Seats are heated in the squab,
backrest and side bolsters. In conjunction
with seat heating, we can equip the seats
(excluding Sports bucket seats) with seat
ventilation on request. A slipstream effect
is produced by active ventilation of the
perforated seat centre and backrest and
by passive aeration at the side bolsters.
This evaporates perspiration moisture
and therefore makes for a dry and pleas-
ant seating environment, even in hot
weather.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness for
comfort, the optional fully electric Sports
seats offer fully electric adjustment of
seat height, backrest angle, squab angle
and squab depth. Also elec trically operat-
ed are the fore/aft adjustment, four-way
lumbar support and even the steering col-
umn. The included memory package sup-
ports a range of set tings,
including both
exterior mirrors and all driv
er’s seat and
steering wheel positions.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
For a stronger connection bet ween sport
and comfort, adaptive Sports seats Plus
are available on request. These are an
enhanced version of the distinctive Sports
seats Plus with the added functionalit y of
fully electric adjustment of both the seat
and the side bolsters on the squab and
backrest.
Sports seats.
The standard Sports seats are comfor-
table and provide support even when the
car is driven hard into corners. The seat
centres are finished in Alcantara. Electric
backrest adjustment and manual height
and fore/af t adjustment are integrated as
st a n d a rd .
Sports seats Plus.
The optional Sports seats Plus are uphol-
stered in smooth -finish leather. The side
bolsters of the seat squab and backrest
are more prominently defined and have
a firmer, more sport y padding for even
bet ter lateral support. To help you find
the optimum posture, the seats feature
electric backrest adjustment and manual
height and fore/aft adjustment.
Take a seat.
The seat you’ve always promised yourself.
Seating.