fog light PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2011 2.G Information Manual

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Independence |
Design
The exclusive door st yling reflects more
recent Porsche design developments.
In t ypical Porsche fashion, it has a clear
function. The dynamic contouring
improves airflow to the side air intakes. At the top, it leads into a precise longi
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tudinal edge and, at the bot tom, it is
underlined by the sculpted door sill. The
exterior mirrors are mounted directly
on the doors for impressive aerodynamics
and low wind noise. The rear wing is not only a visual treat,

it deploys automatically to reduce lift.
Aerodynamics and aesthetics are com -
bined to superb effect. Retracted, the
spoiler’s edge makes a seamless transi -tion to the LED taillights. The narrow
direction indicators appear to extend the
rear wing further. Each taillight sweeps
around the central brake light and accen
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tuates the contours of the entire unit. For striking effect, the reversing light and rear
fog light are arranged in the middle under
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neath the rear wing. Clearly, this lighting
concept has no precedent, rather it is the
result of Porsche’s modern use of form. The diffuser with stainless-steel tailpipe
(dual -tube on the Boxster S) integrated
into the centre adds the finishing touch
to the powerfully designed rear end.
In summary, the new Boxster draws

inspiration from a long history and, yet,
it also incorporates the sum of our ideas
of how the future should be. In doing so,
it reflects a completely new interpretation of the roadster concept – with a clear
focus on looking forward.

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Safety
Lights.
Lights will always be an essential safet y
feature, but we go one step further by
using them as part of an extraordinary
styling concept.
Clear glass halogen headlights are fit ted
as standard on the Boxster. The Boxster S
is equipped as standard with Bi-Xenon
headlights. On both models, LED day time running lights and position lights are
housed in a separate auxiliary light unit
above the outer air intakes. LEDs provide
powerful illumination, respond extremely
rapidly to driver input, offer a longer

service life and have an unmistakable
appearance.
LED technology opens up entirely new
possibilities for designers. Not only are LEDs capable of fulfilling all the functions
of the imposing taillights and third brake
light, they are integral to safet y and

create a look that is unmistakable, day
and night.
Bi-Xenon headlights including
Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS).
The optional Porsche Dynamic Light
System (PDLS), which comprises Bi -Xenon headlights with halogen main-beam head
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lights, a headlight cleaning system and
automatic dynamic range control, provides
uniform illumination of the road whether
dipped or main beam is selected.
The dynamic cornering light function
swivels the main headlights towards the
inside of a bend based on steering angle
and road speed. Put simply, a greater part of the road ahead is illuminated the
moment you enter a bend. The system also includes a speed-sensitive
headlight range control function. With
adaptive light systems, it is possible for
the maximum range of the dipped beams
and their lighting power to be adjusted as
a function of the speed of the vehicle.
PDLS takes care of this automatically in t wo stages. Stage 1 is the basic position,
optimised for driving at lower speeds
such as in cit y traffic. Stage 2 is designed
for driving at faster speeds, such as
when on the motorway. Another function
of PDLS is the adverse weather function.
Activated when you switch on the rear
fog light, it reduces the effect of reflection
phenomena in poor visibility conditions.
Automatic headlight activation.
In the new Boxster models, automatic
headlight activation is available as
standard. The system automatically
switches bet ween day time running lights
and dipped beam based on ambient
lighting conditions.
1 Night design, front
2 Night design, rear
3 Taillight
4 Brake light
5 Taillight and direction indicator