light PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2013 3.G Information Manual

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PCCB enables shorter braking distances
in even the toughest road and race
conditions. Excellent fade resistance
ensures greater balance when slowing
from racetrack speeds.
1 Standard brake on the Boxster
2 Standard brake on the Boxster S
3 Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
road. The optional Porsche Ceramic
Composite Brake (PCCB) is a fine exam-
ple. This brake system has already had
to cope with the harshest requirements
of motor racing and is fit ted in cars
that compete in demanding events such
as the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup.
The cross- drilled PCCB ceramic brake

discs for the Boxster have a diameter of
350 mm front and rear for even more
formidable braking performance.
The use of six-piston aluminium mono -
bloc fixed brake calipers on the front axle
and four-piston units at the rear – all
finished in yellow – ensures extremely
high brake forces which, crucially, are
exceptionally consistent.
The dynamics of the Boxster and
Boxster S also demand appropriate brake
discs. All Boxster brake discs are intern -
ally vented and cross-drilled for improved
braking in wet conditions. With a diame -
ter of 330 mm, the front brake discs of
the Boxster S are 15 mm larger than
those of the Boxster. The diameter of
the rear brake discs is 299 mm on both
models. The brake calipers on the
Boxster and Boxster S are black and red,
respectively.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
(PCCB).
From the start, Porsche has been syn -
onymous with motorsport. Ever since
1948, when we found our identit y on the
racetrack, we have taken the experience
we have gained and applied it to the

Brakes.
Porsche brakes set standards worldwide
for stopping power and stability. For the
Boxster models, braking per formance is
as essential as driving performance.
Both models are equipped with four-
piston aluminium monobloc fixed calipers
at the front and rear. This design means
that, not only are the brakes extremely
resistant to deformation, they are light -
weight for a particularly fast and sensitive
braking response.
Large brake calipers help to provide
excellent braking and component stability
even during continuous use. These t wo
characteristics have also been optimised
by the brake ventilation system with air
spoiler at the front and rear axles.

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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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Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

Porsche Stabilit y Management (PSM) is fit-
ted as standard. This system automatically
maintains stability even at the limits of
dynamic driving performance. Sensors
continuously monitor the speed, yaw
velocit y and lateral acceleration of the
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therefore achieved much sooner. Brake
assist detects a panic braking situation
and generates the brake pressure
required for maximum deceleration.
precharging of the brake system and
brake assist. If you suddenly release the
accelerator pedal, PSM automatically
prepares for your next action: the braking
system is precharged so that the brake
pads are already in light contact with the
brake discs. Maximum braking power is

If you prefer an ever sportier drive, PSM
can be switched off. For your safet y,

however, PSM remains set to intervene if
the vehicle is braked and ABS assistance

is required. ABS and ABD remain switched
on at all times. Also included with PSM
are engine drag torque control (EDC),
Under acceleration on wet or low-grip
road surfaces, PSM improves traction –
as well as agilit y and safet y – using the
automatic brake differential (ABD) and
antislip regulation (ASR). Integrated ABS is
designed to minimise braking distances. car. Using this information, PSM is able
to calculate the actual direction of travel
at any given moment. If the car begins
to oversteer or understeer, PSM applies
selective braking on individual wheels in
order to restore stability.

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are needed. Not only does this provide a
high level of safet y for the driver, it offers
a considerable weight saving compared
with the bodyshell of the previous model.
This is why the doors of both luggage
compartment lids are made from light -
weight aluminium.
The crumple zones in the front and
rear aprons feature integral light-alloy
bumpers, while impact absorbers offer
additional safet y. For the protection of
occupants, energy-absorbing padding is
used selectively in important areas within
the passenger cell.an ingenious lighting concept featuring
powerful headlights, by assistance

systems that give you the information
you need and by an interior that provides
reliable protection in the event of an

accident.
Engineered body design.
The bodyshell of the Boxster models is
based on an intelligent light weight princi -
ple involving the composite construction
of aluminium and steel. The use of dis -
similar but precisely combined compo -
nents makes it possible to utilise specific
material properties exactly where they
It’s the same in the office as it is on the road:
performance needs a stable concept.
Safety.
On the road to independence, there is no
room for the slightest element of doubt.
The active and passive safet y concept

of the Boxster models is designed to
ensure driving pleasure through peace

of mind.
Safet y is founded on a precisely engi
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neered chassis and high-performance
braking system. It also involves intelligent
control systems, such as Porsche Stability
Management (PSM), and depends on

an innovative body construction designed
to keep your roadster stable without

diminishing its agilit y. It is enhanced by

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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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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

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77For fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and efficiency class please refer to page 131. injection, VarioCam Plus and, in conjunc
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tion with optional PDK, coasting mode.
On the other hand, newly developed
cataly tic converters provide ef ficient
emission control. While the stereo

Lambda control circuitr y controls and
monitors each cylinder bank separately.
For each exhaust tract, oxygen sensors,
together with the engine electronics
and injectors, regulate the composition
of the exhaust gas, while another
Lambda sensor on each cylinder bank
monitors pollutant conversion in the
respective cataly tic converter.
The goal is to enhance performance –

but, where possible, not at the expense
of the environment.
Exhaust emission control.
Vehicles manufactured by Porsche
demonstrate that even high-performance
sports cars can achieve moderate fuel
consumption and exhaust emission values
in their respective category.
This is achieved, on the one hand, through
the use of fuel - ef ficient technologies such
as auto start /stop, thermal management,
electrical system recuperation, direct fuel
compared with the respective previous
model, even though performance has
been increased in every generation. This
is made possible by an efficient drive
concept (e.g. direct fuel injection (DFI) and
VarioCam Plus), lightweight construction,
optimised aerodynamics and low rolling
resistance.
The environmental management team

at the Porsche Development Centre in
Weissach aims to demonstrate a high
level of environmental responsibility. Here,
technological developments are carried
out with environmental protection in mind.
If we are to continue to enjoy driving
pleasure, we need to look after our

environment. In other words, we need to
take responsibilit y. In an era of intensify -
ing debate about global climate change
and CO
2 emissions, every automotive
manufacturer is asking itself what it
has to offer in terms of environmental
protection. Our answer has long been
the same: a combination of high power
output and high efficiency.
In recent years Porsche has managed to
reduce fuel consumption across all model
ranges by a double - digit percentage
You can live for the moment
and still care about tomorrow.
Environment.

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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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1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Carrera Red,
PDK and other optional equipment available from
selected product ranges including Porsche Exclusiveside and centre air vent surrounds and
the model designation plaque on the
centre console.
The steering wheel rim and gear lever/
selector are sport y and st ylish at the same
time. The door pull inlays are t ypically
Porsche. Finished in leather, they represent
a balanced blend of design and function -
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t y. In the Boxster S, the door armrests
and the centre console storage compart -
ment lid are also finished in leather.
For even more sport y elegance, you
can request the optional leather package
for a st ylish leather finish on purposefully
selected interior features. As always, a
comprehensive leather interior package is
also available as an option.
Fit ted as standard, the CDR audio

system combines with the optional
Sound Package Plus to deliver impressive
acoustic performance and has a touch -
screen for easy operation. Available
as an option, the BOSE
® Surround Sound
System creates an authentic sound
experience with eight amplifier channels,
10 loudspeakers and a total output of
445 wat ts, while the Burmester
® High-
End Surround Sound System brings you
one step closer to audio perfection.
The interior materials are high-quality,
and the refined tone is enhanced by a
wealth of silver- coloured details. These
are found on the dashboard trim strip,
the centre console, the door pulls, the
glove compartment release lever, the
Ultimately, the feeling of freedom comes
from within. The interior of the
Boxster
models is purposefully designed as a
declaration of independence.
The geometric form of the cockpit
follows a clear direction: forwards.
The ascending centre console integrates
the driver optimally into the vehicle
by positioning the gear lever extremely
close to the steering wheel to enable
fast and sport y gear changes.
The generously proportioned interior is
light and offers plent y of space for driver
and passenger comfort. The individual
controls are characterised by their
simplicit y and ergonomics for intuitive use.
The most beautiful roof is the sky.
Interior and comfort.

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1 Air conditioning system
2 Two-zone automatic climate controlprotection with the hood closed, is availa -
ble on request. A combined alarm and
radar-based interior surveillance system
is available as an option for the Boxster.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries of
Europe. The preparation package inclu -
des a special wiring loom and a tilt sen -
sor for the alarm system.
mented by a visual warning in the central
display of the CDR audio system, optional
CDR Plus or optional PCM, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
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 light -
ing and/or alarm systems.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Boxster models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the Boxster S
has an alarm system with contact-sensitive
exterior protection. A radar-based interior
surveillance system, which en hances
option, electrically folding exterior mirrors
with door courtesy lighting on both sides
of the vehicle make it easier to find your
way in the dark. An auto-dimming function
for the exterior mirrors and rear-view mir -
ror with an integrated rain sensor for the
windscreen wipers, is available as an
option.
ParkAssist.
Optional Park Assist is activated the mo -
ment you select reverse gear. An audible
signal gives a warning if you reverse too
close to an obstacle.
An enhanced version of Park Assist also
provides monitoring of the area to the
front of the vehicle. Ultrasonic sensors
are neatly integrated into the front and
rear aprons. The audible alert is supple-
Light design package.
The optional light design package com -
prises dimmable LEDs in the overhead
console, in the area of the door handles,
in the door storage compartments and in
the foot wells. LED illumination of the
luggage compartments and in the vanit y
mirrors of the sun visors is also included
with the light design package.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
The ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function
automatically switches on the LED day -
time running lights for a user- defined
period whenever the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The Boxster models are equipped as
standard with electrically adjustable and
heated exterior mirrors. Available as an
Wave goodbye to everyday life.
But embrace everyday practicality.
Additional comfort and convenience features.
Air conditioning system.
An air conditioning system with integrat -
ed active carbon filter is fit ted as stand -
ard. The filter traps particles, pollen and
odours. The ventilation pat tern is wide
and the air conditioning is quiet and
ef fective.
Two-zone automatic climate control.
Two-zone automatic climate control is
available as an option. It provides an
enhanced ventilation effect and has sepa -
rate temperature controls for the driver
and passenger. The available air condi -
tioning modes are gentle, normal and
strong. The automatic air-recirculation
function permanently monitors air quality,
reduces humidity and switches from
fresh to recirculated air when required.