warning PORSCHE BOXSTER 2006 2.G User Guide

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Controls, Instruments The central locking switch on the dashboard lets
you lock and unlock both doors electrically.
Note
If the doors are locked with the key or remote con-
trol, they can not be opened by pressing the cen-
tral locking switch. Locking
fPress the rocker-switch.
Indicator light in the rocker switch lights up if
ignition is on.
If the doors were locked with the central lo-
cking switch, they can be opened by pulling the
inner door handle twice.
Unlocking
fPress the rocker-switch.
Indicator light goes off.
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.
Central locking switch

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Central Locking in Cars with Alarm
System 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, and
2. 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.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
246.
fPlease observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.fPlease observe the chapter “POWER WIN-
DOWS” on Page 28.
Both car doors and the filler flap can be centrally
unlocked or locked with the remote control.
The vehicle cannot be locked if the driver’s door is
not completely closed.
A short signal from the alarm horn will draw
your attention to the fact that the following
components are not completely closed when you
try to lock the vehicle:
– Doors
– Luggage compartment lids
– Convertible-top lock
– Glove compartment
– Passenger compartment
Unlocking the vehicle by using the key in the door
lock and opening the door may activate the alarm
system within 10 seconds.
Note
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.
Automatic relocking If the car is unlocked by remote control and none
of the car doors is opened within approx. 60 se-
conds, automatic relocking takes place.
This relocking time can be adapted to your indivi-
dual requirements (4 - 120 seconds) by an autho-
rized Porsche dealer.

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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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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, and this device must accept any interfer-
ence received, 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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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
without checking to make sure that nothing is
blocking the path of the window.The window will close with full closing force.
One-touch operation is disabled for 10 seconds
after 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 7 0 .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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Inside mirror When the mirror is being adjusted, the anti-glare le-
ver A must point forward.
Basic position: lever forward
Anti-glare position: lever back
A - Sensor
B - Switch for automatic anti-glare operation
C - Light-emitting diode Automatic Anti-Glare Interior
Mirror and Door Mirrors Sensors on the front and rear sides of the interior
mirror measure the incident light.
The mirrors automatically change to anti-glare po-
sition or revert to their normal state, depending on
the light intensity.
When reverse gear is selected, automatic anti-gla-
re operation is switched off. Note
The incident light in the area of the sensors must
not be restricted, e.g. by stickers on the wind-
shield.
Switching off the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C goes out.
Switching on the automatic anti-glare
operation
fPress switch B.
Light-emitting diode C lights up.
Warning!
Risk of injury. Electrolyte fluid can emerge
from a broken mirror glass.
This fluid irritates the skin and eyes.
fIf the electrolyte fluid should come into contact
with the eyes or skin, immediately rinse it off
with clean water.
See a doctor if necessary.
Risk of damage to the paintwork, leather and
plastic parts. Electrolyte fluid can be remo-
ved only while it is still wet.
fClean the affected parts with water.

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Door Mirrors Before driving the vehicle, adjust the outside and
inside mirrors.
It is important for safe driving that you have good
vision to the rear.
Warning!
Risk of an accident.
fDo not put anything on or near the windows or
the mirrors that may interfere with the driver’s vision.
Adjusting 1. Switch on ignition.
2. By turning the control switch A, select the driv-
er’s side or the passenger’s side.
3. Move the door mirror glasses in the appropri-
ate direction by tilting the control switch.
If the electrical adjustment facility fails
fAdjust mirror by pressing on the mirror face.
Automatically swivelling down mirror on
the passenger’s sidefPlease observe the chapter “SEAT MEMORY”
on Page 36.
fPlease observe the chapter “PARKING ASSIS-
TANT (PARKASSISTANT)” on Page 70.

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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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Seat Adjustment
Warning!
The seat may move unexpectedly if you
attempt to adjust while driving. This could
cause sudden loss of control or personal in-
jury.
fDo not adjust seats while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
The backrest locks must be engaged at all
times while the vehicle is in motion.
Safety belts only offer protection when the
backrest is upright and the belts are properly
positioned on the body.
Improperly positioned safety belts or safety
belts worn by passengers in an excessively
reclined position can cause serious personal
injury in an accident.
fDo not operate the car with the driver or pas-
senger backrests excessively reclined (see “Seat position”).
Seat position An ergonomically correct sitting position is
important for safe and fatigue-free driving.
We recommend the following procedure for adjust-
ing the driver’s seat to suit individual
requirements:
1. Vehicles with manual transmission:
Adjust the seat until, with the clutch pedal fully
depressed, your leg remains at a slight angle.
Vehicles with Tiptronic S:
Adjust the seat until, with your left foot on the
footrest, your left leg remains at a slight angle.2. Rest your outstretched arm on the steering
wheel.
Set the backrest angle and the steering-wheel
position so that your wrist rests on the outer
rim of the steering wheel. At the same time,
the shoulders must still be in noticeable
contact with the backrest.
3. Adjust the seat height to give yourself enough
headroom and a good overview of the vehicle.
4. Electrically adjustable seat:
Adjust the seat angle until your thighs rest
lightly on the seat cushion.
Manually adjustable
comfort seat/sports seatA Seat height
fUse lever A in a pumping movement:
Upwards – seat moves upwards
Downwards – seat moves downwards
B Fore and aft
fRaise locking lever B.
Move seat to desired position and release
lever.
Ensure that the seat engages correctly.
CBackrest angle
fOperate switch C until the desired backrest
angle is reached.