diagram PORSCHE BOXSTER 2005 2.G Owners Manual

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Shifting Gear
Manual Transmission, ClutchThe positions of the gears are shown on the shift
diagram on the gearshift lever.
Warning!
Risk of accident.
fDo not obstruct the pedal travel with floor mats
or other objects.
Nonskid floor mats of the correct size are
available at your authorized Porsche dealer.
To avoid damage to the clutch and transmis-
sion:
fAlways depress the clutch pedal fully when
changing gears. Make sure that the gearshift
lever is completely engaged.
fOnly shift into reverse when the car has come to a complete stop.fWhen shifting gears, always ensure that the
clutch pedal is fully depressed and the gear
has fully engaged.
fSelect reverse only when vehicle is stationary.
fSelect an appropriately low gear on upward
and downward slopes.
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
and engine braking.
When reverse gear is selected and the ignition is
on, the backup lights are illuminated.
Permitted engine speedfYou should change into a higher gear before
the needle reaches the red mark on the ta-
chometer, or ease off the accelerator.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage (overrevving) when
shifting down to a lower gear.
fTake care not to exceed the maximum permit-ted engine speed when shifting down.

268Diagrams Acceleration diagram
Values have been determined at DIN empty
weight and with a 50 % load without
additional equipment.
Transmission diagram
The transmission diagram is based on
standard values on the basis of a mean
effective scrub radius. Changes of the scrub
radius, the tire tolerance, wear and tear,
deviating country equipment and tire slip
have not been taken into account.
Boxster S: Engine diagram at full power

269
Boxster: Engine diagram at full power

270Boxster: Acceleration diagram
Manual transmission

271
Boxster S: Acceleration diagram
Manual transmission

Index
273
Level.................................................. 170
Temperature gauge.............................. 80
Warning light ........................................ 80
Cooling system .....................................80
, 170
Cruise control ............................................... 76
Cupholder .................................................. 128
DDashboard ................................................... 65
Data bank .................................................. 258
Defrosting windows .............................114
, 117
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 227
Diagrams ................................................... 268
Dimensions ................................................ 267
Dipped beam .............................................. 241
Door ............................................................ 25
Guard lights ........................................ 251
Handles................................................ 25
Locks...........................................25, 194
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 25
, 28, 154
, 196
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 152
Driving performance ................................... 265
Drop-center rim .......................................... 215
DVD Navigation........................................... 136
EElectrical system ........................................ 226
Emergency flasher ...................................... 121
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 22
Convertible top ................................... 157Lids ...................................................228
Tank cap ............................................179
Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................152
Emergency service......................................202
Emergency starting with jump leads .............236
Emergenzy operation....................................22
Emission control system ........... 7
, 84, 182
, 183
Engine
Checking the oil level .............................97
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................259
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator...................................97
Oils ....................................................266
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................67
Switching off.........................................67
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 70, 80
Lid ............................................ 135, 185
Lid warning light ..................................134
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................131
Flat tire ......................................................219
Floor mats ..................................................199
Fog lights .................................. 108
, 246
, 249
Footwell light ..............................................250
Front lid......................................................135
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 82, 178
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................177
Evaporation ........................................184Level gauge ......................................... 82
Level warning light................................ 82
Portable Containers ............................ 181
Recommendation ....................... 180
, 181
Tank.......................................... 178, 179
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 227
GGarage door opener................................... 142
Garage lift ................................................. 218
Gearchanging ............................................ 145
Glove compartment .................................... 127
Gong .............................. 68
, 69, 88, 107
, 108
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 51
Hardtop ..................................................... 162
Headlights ......................................... 109
, 241
Adjusting ................................... 252, 253
Cleaning system ................. 110
, 184
, 266
Heated rear window...................... 33
, 165
, 166
Heating ............................................. 114, 117
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 79
Lever......................................... 108, 109
Home mode............................................... 108
HomeLink .................................................. 142
Hoods ............................................... 132, 135
Horn ..................................................... 15, 21