Interior light PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2.G User Guide

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Warning!
Danger of fire and serious personal injuries.
fDo not apply additional undercoating or rust-
proofing on or near the exhaust manifold, ex-
haust pipes, catalytic converters or heat
shields. During driving the substance used for undercoating could overheat and ignite.
fBefore applying fresh underseal, carefully re-
move deposits or dirt and grease. Once it has
dried, the new undercoating compound forms
a tough protective coating which provides effi-
cient rust-proofing of the floor panels and com-
ponents.
fAlways apply a fresh coating of suitable preser-
vative to unprotected areas after cleaning the
underside of the body, the transmission, the
engine or carrying out repairs to under-body,
engine or transmission components.
Effective rust-proofing is particularly important du-
ring the cold weather season. If your car is driven
frequently in areas where salt has been spread on
the roads, the whole engine compartment should
be cleaned thoroughly after the winter to prevent
salt from causing any lasting damage. A full under-
body wash should also be performed at the same
time.
Door, roof, lid and window seals fWash dirt (e.g. abrasion, dust, road salts) from
all seals regularly using warm soapy water. Do
not use any chemical cleaning agents or sol-
vents.
When there is a frost hazard, the outer door seals
and the front and rear lid seals can be protected
against freezing into place by a suitable care pro-
duct.
In order to prevent damage to the anti-fric-
tion coating, the inner door seals, the con-
vertible top seals and hardtop seals must not
be treated with care products.
Headlights, lights, interior and exterior
plastic parts fUse only clean water and a little dishwashing
detergent to clean light lenses, plastic head-
light lenses, plastic parts and surfaces.
Do not clean when dry.
Use a soft sponge or a soft, lint-free cloth.
Gently wipe the surface without applying too
much pressure.
The Porsche inside window cleaner is also sui-
table for cleaning plastic surfaces. Follow the
cleaning instructions on the container.
Never use other chemical cleaners or
solvents.
fRinse cleaned surfaces with clear water.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Storing your Porsche If you intend to store your Porsche for a prolonged
period, please consult your authorized Porsche
dealer. The staff will be glad to advise you on the
most suitable and necessary methods.
fClean your vehicle thoroughly inside and out-
side.
Clean the engine compartment.
The under carriage and chassis components
should be free of dirt and salt deposits.
fFill up the fuel tank.
fChange the oil and oil filter, and run the engine
for several minutes.
fIncrease the tire pressure to 58 psi (4 bar).
It is not recommended to lift the vehicle, due to
the possibility of corrosion on shock absorber
piston shafts.
The vehicle should be moved slightly, approxi-
mately every four weeks, to prevent flat spot
on the tires. Climate control
The air conditioning system should be in good wor-
king condition and fully charged.
Windshield/Headlight washer
fCheck and correct antifreeze/cleaning solution
level as necessary.
Electrical system
fRemove the battery from the vehicle and store
it in a cool dry place, not on a cement floor.
When the battery is disconnected, the
alarm system is deactivated.
fRecharge the battery every 3 months. If the
battery remains in the vehicle with the cables
connected, it is necessary to check, remove
and recharge the battery every 2-3 weeks.
Do not fast charge the battery.
fPlease observe the chapter “BULB CHART” on
Page 239. Vehicle interior
The interior must be dry, especially in the area of
the floor carpets. The use of drying agents (Silica-
Gel) is recommended in vehicles with leather inte-
rior and in areas with high humidity. The recom-
mended amount is 3 fabric bags of 1.1 lbs. (500
grams) each placed on the floor carpets.
Windows, doors, lids and top must be closed. The
air vents should be opened.

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Exercise Extreme Caution
when Working on your Vehicle .................... 202
Tires/Wheels ............................................ 203
Loading Information................................... 216
Lifting the Vehicle
with a Lifting Platform or Garage Lift........... 218
Flat Tire .................................................... 219
Wheel Bolts .............................................. 222
Electrical System ..................................... 226
Battery ..................................................... 229
Jump lead starting..................................... 236
Replacing bulbs......................................... 238
Headlights ................................................. 241
Turn signal light ........................................ 245
Side marker light ....................................... 248
Tail light ................................................... 249
Additional brake light................................. 250
Luggage compartment/footwell lights......... 250
Interior light .............................................. 251
Adjusting Headlights .................................. 252
Towing ..................................................... 254

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Electrical System In order to avoid damage and faults in electrical or
electronic systems, electrical accessories should
be installed at your authorized Porsche dealer.
fOnly use accessories authorized by Porsche.
Warning!
Risk of short circuit and fire.
Replacing fuses or relays with the engine
running or the ignition on could cause elec-
trical shock.
fDisconnected the battery during all work on
the electrical system.
Please observe the chapter “BATTERY” on Page 229.
Relays Defective relays should be changed only by an
authorized workshop.
Alarm system, central locking The status of the central locking and alarm system
is not changed by disconnecting the battery.
When the battery is disconnected, the alarm sys-
tem ceases to function. Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 30 seconds.
Load switch-off after 2 hours or 7 daysIf the ignition key is removed, loads which are
switched on or are in standby mode (such as the
luggage compartment light, interior light and
radio) are automatically switched off after approx.
2hours.
If the vehicle is not started or unlocked with the
remote control within 7days, the remote control
standby function is switched off (to save the
vehicle battery).
1. In this case, unlock the driver's door with the
key at the door lock.
Leave the door closed in order to prevent the
alarm system from being triggered.
2. Press button 1 on the remote control.
The remote control is now activated again.

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Interior lightChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully press light
out of the cutout in the lining.
2. Undo bulb holder (bayonet mount).
Remove bulb and replace.
3. Reassemble in reverse order.
Check operation of the light.
Door guard/curb lightChanging bulb 1. With a screwdriver (arrow), carefully push out
the light.
2. Pull the bulb holder out of light housing.
Remove defective bulb and replace.
3. Install the bulb holder and insert the light.

274IIdentifikation number................................... 258
Ignition lock............................. 67
, 69, 70, 147
Immobilizer .................................................. 17
Instrument
Illumination ........................................... 76
Lights ................................................ 108
Panel ................................................... 73
Interior lights .............................................. 251
Interior mirror ............................................... 30
JJump lead starting ...................................... 236KKeylock...................................................... 147
Keys ............................................................ 17
with remote control ............................... 18LLATCH System.............................................. 47
Leather care............................................... 198
License plate light....................................... 108
Lids ...................................................132
, 135
Emergency unlocking.......................... 228
Light
Flasher................................ 79
, 108
, 109
Low beam ..................................108, 109
Switch................................................ 109
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 198
Inscription .......................................... 215
Load switch-off ........................................... 226Loading information .................................... 216
Locking ................................................. 20
, 23
Luggage
Net ........................................... 130, 187
Luggage compartment ............... 136
, 137
, 250
Lid warning light.................................. 134
Lids ................................................... 134
MMaintenance ............................................... 168
Make-up mirror ............................................. 41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 14
, 146
Mirrors ......................................................... 31
Anti-glare .............................................. 30
Multi-Functional steering wheel
Function keys........................................ 40
NNavigation .................................................. 138
Notes on
Car care ............................................. 191
Maintenance ....................................... 168
Number plate light ............................. 108
, 249
OOctane rating..................................... 180
, 181
Off delay .................................................... 108
Oil ............................................................. 266
Checking level ...................................... 97
Consumption ........................................ 14
Level checks ...................................... 173
Level indicator ...................................... 97On-board computer .................................. 8
, 86
Basic settings .......................................99
Language versions................................99
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ..........................................125
Outside temperatur indicator..........................83
PPaint
Care...................................................191
Data ...................................................259
ParkAssistant................................................64
Parking
Aids .....................................................64
Assistant ..............................................65
Brake ...................................................51
Light ..................................................108
Particle filter ...............................................190
Plastic parts ...............................................197
Platform lift.................................................218
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) .
61
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......8
Porsche Communication Management ..... 8
, 138
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............58
Information light ....................................60
Power measurements ..................................168
Power steering fluid level .................... 189, 266
Power windows .............................. 25
, 28, 154
Practical tips ..............................................202