PORSCHE BOXSTER 2006 2.G Owners Manual

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Opening convertible topReleasing the latching lever
fPress on the release plate A.
Latching lever B pops into engaging position. Releasing convertible top
Caution!
Risk of damage by the locking hooks on the
roof frame when the latching lever is not
engaged correctly.
fMake sure that the latching lever is felt to engage when opening.
fSwivel latching lever B to the rear until it is felt
to engage.
Opening the convertible top with the button Warning!
Risk of injury.
fWhen opening the convertible top, make sure
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
top mechanism or the convertible-top
compartment lid.
fIn order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger:
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button
immediately,
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button briefly.fUp to 6 mph (10 km/h):
Pull the button back and hold without interrup-
tion until the convertible top is in the final
position and the message on the on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, release the button.
Convertible top operation stops.
fFrom 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph (50 km/h):
Pull button back briefly, the convertible top
opens automatically. The message in on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, pull the button back again,
the convertible top operation stops.

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Closing the convertible top
Warning!
Danger of injury and damage.
fWhen closing the convertible top, make sure
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
top mechanism or the convertible-top
compartment lid.
fIn order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger:
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button
immediately,
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button
briefly.
fKeep the lids of the make-up mirrors in the sun
visors closed when closing the convertible top.
fLock the convertible top with the latching lever after automatic closing.Closing convertible top with the button
fUp to 6 mph (10 km/h):
Push the button forward and hold without inter-
ruption until the convertible top is in the final
position and the message on the on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, release the button.
Convertible top operation stops.
fFrom 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph (50 km/h):
Push button forward briefly, the convertible top
closes automatically. The message in on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, push the button forward
again, the convertible top operation stops.
fLock convertible top with the latching lever.

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Locking the convertible topfSwivel latching lever B to the front until it is felt
to engage.
The locking hook must engage in the
receptacle on the windshield frame C.
Note
If the convertible top has been opened for a longer
period, it could be necessary to assist the locking
hook engage C.
fWith the vehicle stationary, press and hold the
button for convertible top operation and pull
the convertible top to the windshield using the
handle recess D.
Emergency operation fBefore performing emergency operation, ple-
ase check:
Was the ignition switched on and the handbra-
ke applied?
Are the electrical fuses defective?
Please observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 246.
Warning!
There is a danger of injury and risk of dama-
ge during emergency operation.
There is a danger of crushing or pinching
body parts at all moveable convertible top
parts which could cause serious personal in-
jury.
fTake great care when performing emergency
operation.
fDo not operate the convertible top during and
after emergency operation.
fLever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
fIf the convertible top is not in the rearward final
position, the convertible-top compartment lid
or the convertible top could fall down when the
joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering
off the second joint rod.
fDuring emergency operation, ensure that the paint is not damaged.

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top is not operated unintentionally.
2. On both sides of the car, unclip the black rod
cover A and pull it up and out. 3. Take lever B out of the tool kit.
Warning!
Danger of crushing or pinching.
fLever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
fIf the convertible top is not in the rearward final
position, the convertible-top compartment lid
or the convertible top could fall down when the
joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering off the second joint rod.

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Example: Convertible top in rearward final position
D - Joint rod for convertible-top compartment cover
(black ball head fastening)
E - Joint rod for convertible top
(white ball head fastening) The position and accessibility of the joint rods
change depending on the position of the conver-
tible top. It can be helpful to fold up the rear part
of the convertible top.
fPlease observe the chapter “OPENING ENGINE
COMPARTMENT LID” on Page 203.4. Lever joint rod D (black fastening) off the ball
head with blade of lever B.
As the connection is under spring tension, a
corresponding amount of force is required to
lever off the ball head, creating danger of crus-
hing and pinching.
5. When levering off joint rod D on the other side
of the vehicle, the convertible-top compart-
ment cover must be held so that it does not fall
down in an uncontrolled manner to protect
against injury from a fallen cover.

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the center and set up completely (arrow).
7. Lever joint rod E (white fastening) off the ball
head with blade of lever B.
A corresponding amount of force is required to
lever off the ball head, creating danger of crus-
hing and pinching.
8. When levering off joint rod E on the other side
of the vehicle, the convertible top must be held
so that it does not fall down in an uncontrolled
manner to protect against injury from a fallen
cover. 9. Lift convertible top with both hands (arrow)
and close.
10.Lock convertible top.
11.Carefully lower convertible-top compartment
cover.
Caution!
Danger of damage at the convertible top.
fAfter emergency operation, do not operate the
convertible top with the rocker switch.
fDrive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in order to have the fault remedied.

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WindstopfMake sure that all windstop parts are fastened
securely, especially when driving with the
convertible top open.
Note
When the convertible top is closed, it is a good
idea to remove the center section of the windstop
to permit good ventilation of the interior or for
demisting the rear window.
This is particularly the case in cold, wet weather.
Removing outer windstop partsfPress windstop parts to the rear and up out of
the roll-over bar and take it out.Installing outer windstop partsfFirst insert the windstop parts in the roll-over
bar from the rear, then push it up into the bar.
fMake sure that the three plastic tongues A fully
engage in the roll-over bar.
Removing central section of windstop
parts fPress release buttons B and take out the
windstop toward the rear. Installing center section of windstopfFirst insert the windstop in receiver C from the
rear, then, one after the other, press forward
until both upper mounts B engage audibly.

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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).