Roof PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2.G User Guide

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HardtopSince the convertible top stays open for a long
time, it must be absolutely dry and clean before
being opened.
This prevents damp stains and abrasion damage.
Your autorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to
advise you about correct hardtop storage.
Note
The inserts for locking of the pivot locks are not
installed on vehicles delivered without a hardtop.
It is essential to have the necessary parts retro-
fitted by an authorized Porsche dealer before a
hardtop is fitted for the first time.
Fitting the hardtop1. Open doors and convertible top.
2. Carefully remove both plastic covers (arrow)
out of the pivot locks, using a screwdriver.
Store plastic covers.
Note
These plastic covers are included with vehicles
that are factory-equipped with a hardtop. 3. Pull off cover A on the roll-over bar.

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4. Remove the connector of the convertible top
heated rear window and insert into the rear
empty socket.5. Remove cover from front locking lever (arrow). 6. Press red locking button of the front locking
lever (arrow A).
Open latch completely (arrow B).

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the hardtop.
The handles must point inwards.
Refer to illustration on right. 8. With one person on each side, grasp hardtop
and carefully lift over the car.
9. Insert hardtop front into the sockets on the
windshield frame.
Warning!
Danger of pinching fingers or hands.
fEvenly lower the hardtop at both sides.10.Lower hardtop at rear.
The pivot locks must be completely sunken
into the locks (arrow A).
If necessary, move latching lever slightly.
11.Swing both latching levers to the rear until they
can be felt to engage (arrow B).

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12.Swing locking lever of front latch to the rear
(arrow A).
The locking hook must engage in the
windshield frame (arrow
B).
When the hardtop is correctly latched, the
white marking stripe on the red locking button
(arrow C) must be visible.
Caution!
Risk of damage due to inadvertent operation
of the convertible top when the hardtop is
fitted.
fMake sure that front locking lever A is always
correctly locked.This disables the convertible-top drive.
13.Fit cover on the front locking lever.
14.Insert the plug of the hardtop heated rear
window into the socket.

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Removing the hardtop1. Make sure that the hardtop is placed on a
clean, soft surface.
2. Open doors.
3. Remove cover from the front locking lever.
4. Open front latch.
5. Open rear pivot locks (swivel inwards).
Unplug plug of the hardtop heated rear
window.
6. With one person on each side, grasp the
hardtop.
Lift hardtop at rear and pull out of the sockets
on the windshield frame at front.
Warning!
Danger of pinching fingers or hands.
fEvenly lift the hardtop at both sides.
7. Carefully lift the hardtop up and off the vehicle
to the rear.
8. Close front hardtop latch.
Fit cover on the front latch.
9. Close pivot locks on the vehicle with the plastic
covers.
10.Remove the connector of the convertible top
heated rear window from the empty socket
and insert into the socket.11.Swivel the sash guide of the seat belt forward.
Insert the lower retaining lugs of the cover A
from above and clip in the upper retaining lugs
on the bar.

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Maintenance, Car Care
Emission Control System In the interest of clean air Pollution of our environment has become a pro-
blem that is of increasing concern to all of us. We
urge you to join us in our efforts for cleaner air in
controlling the pollutants emitted from the auto-
mobile.
Porsche has developed an emission control sys-
tem that controls or reduces those parts of the
emission that can be harmful to our environment.
Your Porsche is equipped with such a system.
Porsche warrants the Emission Control System in
your new car under the terms and conditions set
forth in the Warranty Booklet.
You, as the owner of the vehicle, have the
responsibility to provide regular maintenance ser-
vice for the vehicle and to keep a record of all
maintenance work performed. To facilitate record
keeping, have the service performed by authori-
zed Porsche dealers. They have Porsche trained
technicians and special tools to provide fast and
efficient service.
To assure efficient operation of the
Emission Control System fHave your vehicle maintained properly and in
accordance with the recommendations descri-
bed in your Maintenance Booklet.
Lack of proper maintenance, as well as impro-
per use of the vehicle, will impair the function
of the emission control system and could lead
to damage.
fDo not alter or remove any component of the
emission control system.
fDo not alter or remove any device, such as
heat shields, switches, ignition wires, valves,
etc., which are designed to protect your vehic-
le’s emission control system.
In addition to serious engine damage, this can
result in a fire if excess raw fuel reaches the ex-
haust system.
fDo not continue to operate your vehicle if you
detect engine misfire or other unusual opera-
ting conditions.
Parking
Warning!
Danger of fire.
fDo not park or operate the vehicle in areas
where the hot exhaust system may come in
contact with dry grass, brush, fuel spill or
other flammable material.
fIf your car catches on fire for any reason, call
the fire department.
Do not endanger your life by attempting to put out the fire.
Undercoating
Danger!
Danger of fire and serious personal injuries
or death.
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.

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Convertible top
fNever remove snow and ice using a sharp
edged object.
Incorrect care and treatment can damage the con-
vertible top and cause leaks. Any repair work can
be done by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Important note
No folding top is 100% leak proof.
Due to the constant changing of loads and strains
to which a car is subject to when driving on roads,
minor wind noise and seepage at joints between
the top, body and doors on convertible tops can-
not be completely sealed in certain areas. There-
fore small leaks are considered normal for these
models. In addition, your convertible top should
not be washed in a car wash. The top may experi-
ence damage by the brushes or may experience
leaks due to the high pressure water streams di-
rected in areas which would not encounter water
in normal driving conditions. Cleaning
Caution!
Risk of damage due to the cleaning jet of the
high-pressure cleaning equipment or hot wax
treatment.
fDo not clean the convertible top with high-
pressure cleaning equipment.
fDo not use the hot wax treatment.
Do not wash the convertible top each time the car
is washed.
It is usually sufficient to spray or wash it with clean
water.
fBrush dust off the convertible top in the direc-
tion of the weave using a soft brush.
fOnly if there is heavy dirt, wet the convertible
top with lukewarm water and the Porsche
Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top cleaner,
using a sponge or soft brush, and rub gently.
Rinse Wash-Shampoo & convertible-top clea-
ner thoroughly off the convertible top with
clean water.
fAfter washing it, treat the convertible-top cover
at least once a year with the special Porsche
convertible-top care product.
Do not allow the convertible-top care product
to come into contact with paint or windows. If
it does, remove immediately. fIf there is leakage in the convertible-top cover
or at its seams or folds, the special Porsche
convertible-top care product can be used.
fPlease note the information on the container.
fRemove bird droppings immediately since the
acid in them will make the rubber swell and the
convertible top will become leaky.
fOpen convertible top only when it is completely
dry, otherwise damp stains and scrub marks
may occur which cannot be removed.
fTry to remove spots from the convertible-top
cover by rubbing carefully with a soft rubber
sponge.

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Paint fNever rub a dusty car with a dry cloth since
dust particles are abrasive and could dull and
damage the surface finish.
The paintwork of your car is exposed to all types
of mechanical and chemical conditions, particular-
ly climatic ones such as bright sunlight, rain, frost
and snow. Ultraviolet light, rapid changes in tem-
perature, rain, snow, industrial dust and chemical
deposits constantly attack the paint which is only
able to withstand such exposure in the long term
if it is given regular care and attention.
fDo not apply silicone polishes to the winds-
hield, windows or convertible top.
fDo not treat matt-painted components with
preservatives or polishes as this will spoil the
matte effect. Preservation
The paint surface becomes dull over time due to
weathering. It is therefore necessary to preserve
the paint regularly.
This keeps the paint shiny and elastic. Dirt is pre-
vented from adhering to the paint surface and in-
dustrial dust is prevented from penetrating the
paint.
Provided it is washed and treated with preservati-
ve regularly, the brand new finish of your car will
be retained for years to come.
fApply the Porsche paint preservative after the
car wash and polish it dry to obtain a bright fi-
nish or simply add a liquid preservative regular-
ly to the final rinse water and rub down with a
leather chamois.
Polishing
Do not resort to using Porsche polish until it beco-
mes evident that the normal preservatives no lon-
ger produce the desired finish.
Spots and stains
fRemove tar stains, grease, oil spots and dead
insects as soon as possible with Insect Remo-
ver. They can cause discoloration if allowed to
remain on the paintwork.
fWash the affected area immediately after trea-
ting it. Minor paint damage
fHave minor paint damage, such as scratches,
scores or chips caused by flying stones, re-
paired immediately by your authorized
Porsche dealer before corrosion sets in.
However, if there are already traces of corrosion,
they must first be removed carefully and tho-
roughly. Coat the area with a rust-proofing primer
and finish off with a top coat. The paint code and
color number are found on the vehicle’s tire pres-
sure plate.

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Cleaning and preserving engine
compartment The engine compartment and the surface of the
engine are treated with a corrosion-inhibitor at the
factory.
If degreasing solvents are used to clean the engi-
ne compartment or the engine is washed down,
the process almost invariably removes the corro-
sion-inhibiting coating. It is then absolutely neces-
sary to have a durable preservative applied to all
surfaces, body seams, joints and assemblies in
the engine compartment. This also applies when
corrosion-inhibitor parts are replaced.
Caution!
Risk of damage to the alternator.
fDo not point the cleaning jet directly at the al-ternator, or cover the alternator.
Effective corrosion-proofing is particularly impor-
tant during the cold weather season. If your car is
driven frequently in areas where salt has been
spread on the roads, the whole engine compart-
ment should be cleaned thoroughly after the win-
ter to prevent salt from causing any lasting dama-
ge. A full under-body wash should also be perfor-
med at the same time.
Windows The road dust which settles on the windshield and
windows contains particles of tire rubber and oil
residue. The interior trim and upholstery release
particles, particularly in strong sunlight, which col-
lect on the insides of the windows. These deposits
are augmented by impurities in the air which en-
ters the car through the fresh air vents.
fClean all windows regularly, inside and outside,
with Porsche window cleaner.
fIf you use a chamois leather for the windows,
do not use it for paintwork as it will otherwise
pick up a certain amount of preservative or po-
lish and could smear the windows and thus im-
pair vision.
fRemove dead insects with the Porsche insect
remover.
Note
Door windows feature a water-repellent (hydropho-
bic) coating which prevents soiling of the windows.
This coating is subject to natural wear and can be
renewed.
fConsult an authorized Porsche dealer.
Wiper blades Wiper blades that are in perfekt condition are vital
for a clear view.
fReplace the wiper blades twice per year (be-
fore and after the cold season) or whenever wi-
per performance deteriorates.
fPeriodically clean the wiper blades with
Porsche window cleaner, especially after the
vehicle has been washed in a car wash.
If they are very dirty (e.g. with insect remains),
they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth. Undercoating The underside of your car is durably protected
against chemical and mechanical influences.
As it is not possible to exclude the risk of damage
to this protective coating in day to day driving, it
is advisable to have the underside of the car in-
spected at certain intervals - preferably before the
start of winter and again in spring - and the under-
coating restored as necessary.
Your authorized Porsche dealer is familiar with the
bodyseal treatment procedures and has the ne-
cessary equipment for applying factory approved
materials. We recommend that you entrust them
with such work and inspections.
Unlike conventional spray oils, undercoating and
rust-proofing compounds based on bitumen or
wax do not attack the sound-proofing materials ap-
plied at the factory.

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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.