door lock PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2.G User Guide

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Automatic door locking Your authorized Porsche dealer can program di-
verse types of automatic door locking in the cont-
rol unit of the central locking system.
Ty p e 1
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is swit-
ched on.
Ty p e 2
Doors lock automatically when a speed of
3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Ty p e 3
Doors lock automatically when the ignition is swit-
ched on. If doors are opened with the engine run-
ning, they lock again automatically when a speed
of 3 - 6 mph (5 - 10 km/h) is exceeded.
Ty p e 4
The doors do not lock automatically. Note
Automatically locked doors can be unlocked with
the central locking button or opened by pulling on
the inside door handle twice.
On vehicles with the Sport Chrono package Plus,
the PCM can be used to activate automatic door
locking.
fPlease observe the chapter “Individual Memo-
ry” in the separate PCM operating instructions.
Warning!
In an emergency situation where you need to
exit the car through an automatically locked
door, remember the following procedure to
open the door.
fUnlock the doors by pressing the central lo-
cking button or
fpull the inside door handle twice to open the door.
Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer. Overload protection If the central locking system is operated more
than ten times within a minute, further operation is
blocked for 15 seconds.

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Doors If the door windows are closed, they will be auto-
matically opened by a few millimeters when the
doors are opened and, when the doors are closed,
they will be closed again.
This makes it easier to open and close the doors
and protects the seals.
fTherefore, you should pull the door handle
slowly so that the door window can be lowered
before the door is opened. Opening doors from outside fUnlock vehicle with the remote control.
fSlowly pull door handle A.
Opening unlocked doors from inside fSlowly pull door handle B. Opening locked doors from inside fSlowly pull door handle B twice.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOCKING CONDI-
TIONS” on Page 22.
Door storage tray Opening storage tray
fOpen the cover.
Always keep the door storage tray C closed, so
that the side airbag is not obstructed in the event
of an accident.

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A - Light-emitting diode for alarm system Alarm System,
Passenger Compartment
Monitoring This device complies with:
Part 15 of the FCC Rules
RSS-210 of Industry Canada.
Operation is subject to the following two condi-
tions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interfer-
ence, and2. this device must accept any interference re-
ceived, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Note
The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio
or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifi-
cations to this equipment.
Such modification could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
Warning!
Any changes or modifications not expressly appro-
ved by Porsche could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
The alarm system and passenger compartment
monitoring system are switched on when the
doors are locked with the key or remote control.
fPlease observe the chapter “CENTRAL LO-
CKING IN CARS WITH ALARM SYSTEM” on
Page 21.
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the
door lock and opening the door may activate
the alarm system within 10 seconds.
Note
The passenger compartment monitoring system
is always switched off when the convertible top is
open.
Function indication If the alarm system is activated, light-emitting dio-
de A on the dashboard flashes.
If, after locking, the light-emitting diode does not
flash or, after ten seconds, it emits double flas-
hes, then not all alarm contacts are closed.
Additionally, a brief horn signal sounds.
When the doors are unlocked, the alarm system
and passenger compartment monitoring system
are switched off and the light-emitting diode goes
off.

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When the alarm is armed, the following
areas are monitored –Doors
– Front and rear lids
– Convertible-top lock
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
If one of these alarm contacts is interrupted, the
alarm horn sounds for approximately 3 minutes.
Additionally, the emergency flasher and the pas-
senger compartment light flash for approximately
four minutes.
When the alarm is triggered, the light-emitting dio-
de changes over to double flashes.
In order not to limit the action range of the passen-
ger compartment monitoring system:
fDo not fold the backrests forward.
Deactivating the passenger compartment
monitoring system for one locking
process If a person or animal remains in the car while it is
locked, the passenger compartment monitoring
system must be switched off.
fQuickly lock car twice.
The doors are locked but can be opened from
the inside:
1. Pull inner door handle once to unlock door
lock.
2. Pull inner door handle again to open door.
Note
Inform any person remaining in the car that the
alarm system will be triggered if the door is ope-
ned.
Fault indication A double horn signal during locking indicates a
defect in the central locking or alarm system.
Have the defect remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.

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A - Power window in driver’s door
B - Power window in passenger’s door
Power Windows
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows
that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Risk of injury when the door windows close.
This applies especially if the windows are
closed with the comfort function, because
with this function the window goes up auto-
matically.
fMake sure nobody can be injured when the win-
dows close.
fRemove the ignition key to shut off power to
the window switches when the vehicle is not at-
tended by a responsible person. Uniformed
persons could injure themselves by operating
the power windows.
fDo not leave children in the car unattended.Readiness for operation of power windows – When the ignition is switched on
(engine switched on or off) or
– with doors closed and ignition key withdrawn,
but only until door is first opened.
One-touch operation for closing the door
windows is available only when the ignition is
switched on.
Opening/closing windowsThe two rocker switches in the driver’s door and
the switch in the passenger’s door have a two-
stage function.
Opening window with the rocker switch
fPress the rocker switch down to the first stage
until the window has reached the desired
position.
Closing window with the rocker switch
fPress the rocker switch upwards to the first
stage until the window has reached the desired
position.
One-touch operation
fPress the rocker switch upwards or
downwards to the second stage.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
One-touch operation for closing the passenger’s
window is available once the window is approxi-
mately half-way closed.
Comfort function when unlocking the vehicle
fUnlock car with the remote control.
Hold car key in door lock in the unlocking direc-
tion until the windows have reached the desi-
red position.

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Closing door windowsfPress rocker switch A until the door window
has reached the desired position.
One-touch operation (with ignition on)
fPress rocker switch A briefly.
Window moves to its final position.
Press again to stop the window in the desired
position.
Anti-crushing protection If the door window is blocked during closing, it will
stop and open again by about an inch.
Warning!
Risk of severe personal injuries.
If the rocker switch “A” is pressed again
within 10
seconds of the window being blo-
cked, the window will close with its full clo-
sing force. Anti-crushing protection is disab-
led.
fOnce the anti-crushing protection acts to stop
the window and opens it slightly, do not press
the rocker switch again within 10 seconds wit-
hout checking to make sure that nothing is blo-
cking the path of the window.The window will close with full closing force.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds af-
ter blockage of a side window.
Automatic window lowering fPlease observe the chapter “DOORS” on Page
25.
fPlease observe the chapter “CONVERTIBLE
TO P ” o n P a g e 1 5 4 .Storing end position of the windows If the battery is disconnected and reconnected,
the windows will not be raised automatically when
the door is closed.
1. Close the windows with the rocker switch on-
ce.
2. Press front half of rocker switch again to store
the end position of the windows in the control
unit.

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Folding in door mirrors
Warning!
Danger of injury to fingers if the mirror
accidentally flips back when being folded in.
fExercise extreme caution when folding in
mirror by hand. Do not let go of the mirror
before the locking lever is locked or the mirror is fully unfolded.
1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force).
2. Swivel the locking lever up to the stop and
slowly let go of the mirror.
Unfolding door mirrors1. Push mirror towards the door window and
continue to hold it (high spring force). The
locking lever disengages automatically.
fMove mirror back to unfolded position by hand.
Do not let go of the mirror beforehand.

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Operating with the remote control of the
vehicle keyEach remote control (up to six) can be assigned an
individual seat and door mirror position.
The stored seat and door mirror position is set au-
tomatically when the vehicle is unlocked using the
corresponding remote control.
Storing seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
Reverse gear must not be engaged.
2. Set the desired seat and door-mirror positions.
3. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press key button 1.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.Storing individual lowered position of the
passenger’s door mirror as a parking aid
Once the driver's seat setting has been stored, an
individual lowered position of the passenger's
door mirror may be stored for driving in reverse:
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
2. Engage reverse gear.
3. Select passenger side with mirror switch.
The passenger’s mirror swivels downwards.
4. Set passenger’s door mirror to desired final
position.
5. Keep memory button M depressed and
additionally press key button 1.
The individual setting is now assigned to this
remote control and to the key button.Recalling seat position
fUnlock the locked vehicle or the luggage
compartment with the remote control.
The stored seat position is automatically set.
The seat position assigned to a remote control
can also be recalled with the key button 1 if the
corresponding key was used to switch on the
ignition.
If no seat position has been assigned to a remote
control, the key button will not work.
Note on operation
Automatic seat adjustment can be interrupted
immediately:
– by switching on the ignition,
– by pressing the central locking button,
– by pressing any memory or seat adjustment
button.
Clearing the stored seat position
1. Switch the ignition on with the desired vehicle
key.
fPress memory button twice and key button 1
once consecutively.

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Switch position 2Start engine
fTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 2.
fPlease observe the chapter “STARTING PRO-
CEDURES” on Page 70.Switch position 3Ignition off
fTurn ignition key to ignition lock position 3.
Locking the steering columnAutomatic locking
The steering column is automatically locked when
the ignition key is withdrawn from the ignition lock.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
The steering wheel will lock and will cause
loss of steering.
fNever remove key from the ignition lock or turn
the key off while the vehicle is moving.
fAlways withdraw the ignition key when leav-ing the vehicle.Automatic unlocking
The steering column is automatically unlocked
when the ignition key is inserted into the ignition
lock.
Note
To avoid battery run-down, always remove the igni-
tion key from the ignition lock.
Please observe the chapter “BULB CHART” on
Page 239.
Gong If you leave the key in the ignition/steering lock, a
gong will sound when the driver’s door is opened.
This is a reminder to remove the key.

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Stopping engine fTurn key back to position 3.
fDo not stop engine immediately after hard or
extended driving.
Keep engine running at increased idle for
about two minutes to prevent excessive heat
build-up before turning off engine.
fTo avoid battery run-down, always remove the
ignition key from the ignition lock.
fMake sure that when you leave the car, even
briefly, you have withdrawn the ignition key.
fEngage the steering lock by moving the stee-
ring wheel to the left or right.
Turn the steering wheel to the locking position
before you switch off the engine so that you
don’t have to exert yourself when locking or un-
locking the steering.
Warning!
Danger of injury. Hot engine compartment
components can burn skin on contact.
fBefore working on any part in the engine com-
partment, turn the engine off and let it cool down sufficiently.
Engine-compartment blower,
radiator fan The radiator and radiator fans are in the front of
the car.
The engine-compartment blower is mounted in the
engine compartment.
Warning!
Risk of injury.
After the engine is switched off, the engine-
compartment temperatures is monitored for
approx. 30 minutes.
During this period, and depending on tempe-
rature, the engine-compartment blower may
continue to run or start to run.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-
gine off and exercise extreme caution.
Risk of injury. The radiator fans in the front
end of the car may be operating or
unexpectedly start operating when the
engine is switched on.
fCarry out work in these areas only with the en-gine switched off.
Automatic garage door The ignition system in your Porsche may interfere
with your electronically operated garage door.
fTo check this, drive your Porsche close to the
garage door. Make sure not to interfere with
the operating range of the door.
fRun the engine at different speeds.
If the garage door opens or closes without you
operating the garage door unit in your car, contact
the dealer who installed the automatic garage
door to have the frequency and/or coding of the
garage door signal changed or modified.