engine PORSCHE BOXSTER 2006 2.G Owners Manual

Index
293
Warning light ........................................ 86
Cooling system .....................................86
, 186
Cruise control ............................................... 82
Cupholder .................................................. 144
DDashboard ................................................... 72
Data bank .................................................. 278
Defrosting windows .............................130
, 133
Diagnostic socket .................................15, 247
Diagrams ................................................... 288
Dimensions ................................................ 287
Dipped beam .............................................. 261
Door ............................................................ 25
Guard lights ........................................ 271
Handles................................................ 25
Locks...........................................25, 212
Mirror heating ....................................... 33
Windows ....................... 25
, 28, 170
, 214
Driving hints ................................................. 12
Driving in winter .......................................... 168
Driving performance ................................... 285
Drop-center rim .......................................... 234
DVD Navigation........................................... 152
EElectrical system ........................................ 246
Emergency flasher ...................................... 137
Emergency operation
Central locking................................19
, 22
Convertible top ................................... 173
Lids ................................................... 248
Tank cap ............................................ 197Emergency program, Tiptronic .....................168
Emergency service......................................220
Emergency starting with jump leads .............256
Emergenzy operation....................................22
Emission control system ........... 7
, 90, 200
, 201
Engine
Checking the oil level ...........................111
Exhaust ..................................................8
Number ..............................................279
Oil consumption ....................................14
Oil level indicator.................................111
Oils ....................................................286
Speeds ................................................14
Starting ................................................74
Switching off.........................................74
Engine compartment
Blower .......................................... 77, 86
Lid ............................................ 151, 203
Lid warning light ..................................150
Environment ...................................................6
FFire extinguisher .........................................147
Flat tire ......................................................238
Floor mats ..................................................217
Fog lights .................................. 124
, 266
, 269
Footwell light ..............................................270
Front lid......................................................151
Fuel ................................................ 4
, 88, 196
Containers ..............................................8
Economy ............................................194
Evaporation ........................................202
Level gauge ..........................................88
Level warning light................................88Portable Containers ............................ 199
Recommendation ....................... 198
, 199
Tank.......................................... 196, 197
Function keys ............................................... 40
Fuses ........................................................ 247
GGarage door opener................................... 158
Garage lift ................................................. 237
Gearchanging ............................................ 161
Glove compartment .................................... 143
Gong .............................. 75
, 76, 94, 123
, 124
Ground clearance ........................................... 8
HHandbrake ................................................... 57
Hardtop ..................................................... 178
Headlights ......................................... 125
, 261
Adjusting ................................... 272, 273
Cleaning system ................. 126
, 202
, 286
Heated rear window...................... 33
, 181
, 182
Heating ............................................. 130, 133
High beam
Indicator light ....................................... 85
Lever......................................... 124, 125
Home mode............................................... 124
HomeLink .................................................. 158
Hoods ............................................... 148, 151
Horn ..................................................... 15, 21

294IIdentifikation number................................... 278
Ignition lock............................. 74
, 76, 77, 163
Immobilizer .................................................. 17
Instrument
Illumination ........................................... 82
Lights ................................................ 124
Panel ................................................... 79
Interior lights .............................................. 271
Interior mirror ............................................... 30
JJump lead starting ...................................... 256KKeylock...................................................... 163
Keys ............................................................ 17
with remote control ............................... 18LLATCH System.............................................. 55
Leather care............................................... 216
License plate light....................................... 124
Lids ...................................................148
, 151
Emergency unlocking.......................... 248
Light
Flasher................................ 85
, 124
, 125
Low beam ..................................124, 125
Switch................................................ 125
Light alloy wheels ....................................... 216
Inscription .......................................... 234
Load switch-off ........................................... 246Loading information .................................... 235
Locking ................................................. 20
, 23
Luggage
Net ........................................... 146, 205
Luggage compartment ............... 152
, 153
, 270
Lid warning light.................................. 150
Lids ................................................... 150
MMaintenance ............................................... 184
Make-up mirror ............................................. 41
Maximum permitted engine speeds ....... 14
, 162
Mirrors ......................................................... 31
Anti-glare .............................................. 30
Multi-Functional steering wheel
Function keys........................................ 40
NNavigation .................................................. 154
Notes on
Car care ............................................. 209
Maintenance ....................................... 184
Number plate light ............................. 124
, 269
OOctane rating..................................... 198
, 199
Off delay .................................................... 124
Oil ............................................................. 286
Checking level .................................... 111
Consumption ........................................ 14
Level checks ...................................... 189
Level indicator .................................... 111On-board computer .................................. 8
, 92
Basic settings .....................................113
Language versions ..............................113
On-board literature ..........................................2
Orientation light ..........................................141
Outside temperatur indicator..........................89
PPaint
Care...................................................209
Data ...................................................279
ParkAssistant................................................70
Parking
Aids .....................................................70
Assistant ..............................................71
Brake ...................................................57
Light ..................................................124
Particle filter ...............................................208
Plastic parts ...............................................215
Platform lift.................................................237
Porsche Active Suspension
Management (PASM)......................................67
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) .......8
Porsche Communication Management ..... 8
, 154
Porsche Stability Management (PSM) ..............64
Information light ....................................66
Power measurements ..................................184
Power steering fluid level .................... 207, 286
Power windows .............................. 25
, 28, 170
Practical tips ..............................................220

Index
295
RRadiator fans .............................................. 187
Radio reception .......................................... 155
Rain sensor ................................................ 126
Range on remaining fuel ........................93
, 114
Rear fog light .....................................124, 269
Rear lid ...................................................... 148
Rear spoiler............................................68, 69
Rear view mirrors ......................................... 31
Rear window defogger.................................. 33
Rear wing
Retractable........................................... 68
Relays ........................................................ 246
Release button ........................................... 163
Remote control ............................................. 18
Replacement key .......................................... 17
Replacing bulbs .......................................... 259
Replacing wiper blades................................ 185
Retractable spoiler........................................ 68
Rims
Diameter ............................................ 234
Rim width ........................................... 234
Running in .................................................... 14
SSafety belts ..........................................42
, 217
Warning light ........................................ 43
Safety compliance sticker ........................... 278
Sealing set ................................................. 239
Seals, care of ............................................. 215
Seat ............................................................ 34
Adjustment ........................................... 34
Heating ................................................ 38Memory................................................36
Selector lever .............................................163
Selector lever position indicator ............ 87
, 165
Shifting gear ...............................................162
Shiftlock .....................................................163
Side lights ..................................................269
Side marker light ............................... 124, 268
Side vents ..................................................136
Snow chains .............................. 232
, 283
, 284
Snow tires ......................................... 231, 282
Sockets .....................................................140
Spacers .....................................................244
Spare key .....................................................17
Spare wheel ...............................................284
Speed code letter .......................................233
Speed control .............................. 82
, 129
, 130
Speed limit .......................................... 94, 233
Speedometer................................................84
Spoiler .........................................................68
Fixed ....................................................69
Retractable ...........................................68
Sport mode ..................................... 63
, 66, 67
Sports seat ..................................................34
Stability management system (PSM) ...............64
Starting ................................................. 74, 75
Starting and stopping the engine ....................74
Steering wheel
Adjustment ...........................................39
Buttons ................................................40
Lock ................................. 74
, 75, 76, 77
Rocker switches..................................163
Toggle switches ..................................163
Stopwatch ....................................................98
Storage options ..........................................142
Storing your Porsche..................................218Sun visors ................................................... 41
TTachometer ................................................. 85
Tail light ..................................................... 269
Tank .................................................. 196
, 197
cap ................................................... 197
Ventilation system.............................. 202
Telephone .................................................. 157
Temperature setting........................... 130, 133
Temperature, outside indicator ...................... 89
Test stand, measurements ............................ 66
Theft protection ........................................... 16
Tiptronic .................................................... 163
Indicator .............................................. 87
Tire pressure monitoring ............................. 103
Tires ................................... 14
, 221
, 282
, 283
Checking pressure............................. 241
Inscription .......................................... 233
Loading information ............................ 235
Pressure................................ 5
, 224
, 283
Pressure plate.................................... 279
Sealant .............................................. 239
Sidewall ............................................. 233
Size .................................................. 233
Tires and tire care ...................................... 221
Tools ......................................................... 152
Towing .............................................. 274, 275
Track ........................................................ 282
Transmission ............................. 161
, 162
, 281
Fluid .......................................... 208, 286
Trunk entrapment ....................................... 148
Turn signals ......................................... 85, 125

296UUndercoating ............................. 200
, 214
, 215
VValves ........................................................ 229
Vanity mirror................................................. 41
Vehicle
Care .................................................. 209
Data bank........................................... 278
Identifikation number ........................... 278
Laying up the car................................ 251
Putting into operation .......................... 252
Washing ............................................. 209
Ventilation .................................................. 133
Vents .................................................130
, 133
Viscosity, engine oil.................................... 190
WWarning messages ..................................... 116
Washer fluid .......................................202
, 286
Washer lever .............................................. 126
Washing ..................................................... 209
Weights...................................................... 287
Welcome Home Function............................. 124
Wheel ............................... 216
, 221
, 282
, 283
Bolts ............................................17, 241
Changing............................................ 242
Checking pressure..........................5, 241
Inscription .......................................... 233
Loading information............................ 235
Pressure plate .................................... 279
Sidewall ............................................. 233Size ................................................... 233
Tire pressure ................................. 5
, 224
Tire sealant ........................................ 239
Windows ............................... 25
, 28, 170
, 214
Washer nozzles................................... 126
Washer system .......................... 202, 286
Windshield wipers .............................. 126, 185
Replacing ........................................... 185
Windstop .................................................... 177
Winter driving
Battery ............................................... 250
Jump lead starting.............................. 256
Winter operation
Coolant .............................................. 186
Seals ................................................. 215
Snow chains ....................................... 232
Tires .................................................. 231
Washer fluid........................................ 202
Wiper blades....................................... 185