belt PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

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Practical Tips, Emergency Service
Example of InscriptionInscription on radial tireATire size
Example: P 265/40 ZR 18 101 Y
–P - The tire is designed for Passenger vehicle.
This information is not included on all tires.
–265 - Indication of tire width in mm
–40 - Indication of tire height to tire width ratio
in percent–ZR - code letter for radial tires for speeds
above 150 mph / 240 km/h
There are currently no standards concerning
tire strength at speeds above 150 mph (240
km/h).
–R - Belt type code letter for radial
–18 - Indication of rim diameter in inches
–101 - Load capacity coefficient
–Y - Speed code letter
–XL (Extra Load) - Tire with increased load rat-
ing
B TIN (Tire Identification Number)
Example: DOT xx xx xxxx xxxx
–DOT
The DOT symbol indicates that the tires com-
ply with the requirements of the US Depart-
ment of Transportation and provides informa-
tion about:
– first two-digit code means manufacture’s iden-
tification mark.
– second two-digit code means tire size.
– third four-digit code means tire type code.
– fourth four-digit code means date of manufac-
ture.
If, for example, the last four numbers read
0204, the tire was produced in the 2nd week
of 2004.
C Tire ply composition and material
The number of layers in the tread and sidewalls
and their material composition.
D Maximum permissible inflation pressure
The maximum permissible cold inflation pressure
to which a tire can be inflated.
fDo not exceed the permissible inflation pres-
sure.

Index
275
RRadiator fans .............................................. 171
Radio reception .......................................... 139
Rain sensor ................................................ 110
Range on remaining fuel ........................87
, 100
Rear fog light .....................................108, 249
Rear lid ...................................................... 132
Rear spoiler............................................62, 63
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 31
Rear window defogger.................................. 33
Rear wing
Retractable........................................... 62
Relays ........................................................ 226
Release button ........................................... 147
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 239
Replacing wiper blades................................ 169
Retractable spoiler........................................ 62
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 215
Rim width ........................................... 215
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................42
, 199
Warning light ........................................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 258
Sealing set ................................................. 220
Seals, care of ............................................. 197
Seat ............................................................ 34
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Heating ................................................ 38Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................147
Selector lever position indicator ............ 81
, 149
Shifting gear ...............................................146
Shiftlock .....................................................147
Side lights ..................................................249
Side marker light ............................... 108, 248
Side vents ..................................................120
Snow chains .............................. 213
, 263
, 264
Snow tires ......................................... 212, 262
Sockets .....................................................124
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................264
Speed code letter .......................................214
Speed control .............................. 76
, 113
, 114
Speed limit .......................................... 88, 214
Speedometer................................................78
Spoiler .........................................................62
Fixed ....................................................63
Retractable ...........................................62
Sport mode ..................................... 57
, 60, 61
Sports seat ..................................................34
Stability management system (PSM) ...............58
Starting ................................................. 67, 68
Starting and stopping the engine ....................67
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................39
Buttons ................................................40
Lock ................................. 67
, 68, 69, 70
Rocker switches..................................147
Toggle switches ..................................147
Stopwatch ....................................................92
Storage options ..........................................126
Storing your Porsche..................................200
Sun visors ....................................................41Switching passenger’s airbag on and off ........ 48
TTachometer ................................................. 79
Tail light ..................................................... 249
Tank .................................................. 178
, 179
cap ................................................... 179
Ventilation system.............................. 184
Telephone .................................................. 141
Temperature setting........................... 114, 117
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 83
Test stand, measurements ............................ 60
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tiptronic .................................................... 147
Indicator .............................................. 81
Tires ................................... 14
, 203
, 262
, 263
Checking pressure............................. 223
Inscription .......................................... 214
Loading information ............................ 216
Pressure................................ 5
, 206
, 263
Pressure plate.................................... 259
Sealant .............................................. 220
Sidewall ............................................. 214
Size .................................................. 214
Tires and tire care ...................................... 203
Tools ......................................................... 136
Towing .............................................. 254, 255
Track ........................................................ 262
Transmission ............................. 145
, 146
, 261
Fluid .......................................... 190, 266
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 132
Turn signals ......................................... 79, 109