PORSCHE BOXSTER S 2013 3.G Information Manual

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1 Boxster S with natural leather interior in Carrera Red,
PDK and other optional equipment available from
selected product ranges including Porsche Exclusiveside and centre air vent surrounds and
the model designation plaque on the
centre console.
The steering wheel rim and gear lever/
selector are sport y and st ylish at the same
time. The door pull inlays are t ypically
Porsche. Finished in leather, they represent
a balanced blend of design and function -
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t y. In the Boxster S, the door armrests
and the centre console storage compart -
ment lid are also finished in leather.
For even more sport y elegance, you
can request the optional leather package
for a st ylish leather finish on purposefully
selected interior features. As always, a
comprehensive leather interior package is
also available as an option.
Fit ted as standard, the CDR audio

system combines with the optional
Sound Package Plus to deliver impressive
acoustic performance and has a touch -
screen for easy operation. Available
as an option, the BOSE
® Surround Sound
System creates an authentic sound
experience with eight amplifier channels,
10 loudspeakers and a total output of
445 wat ts, while the Burmester
® High-
End Surround Sound System brings you
one step closer to audio perfection.
The interior materials are high-quality,
and the refined tone is enhanced by a
wealth of silver- coloured details. These
are found on the dashboard trim strip,
the centre console, the door pulls, the
glove compartment release lever, the
Ultimately, the feeling of freedom comes
from within. The interior of the
Boxster
models is purposefully designed as a
declaration of independence.
The geometric form of the cockpit
follows a clear direction: forwards.
The ascending centre console integrates
the driver optimally into the vehicle
by positioning the gear lever extremely
close to the steering wheel to enable
fast and sport y gear changes.
The generously proportioned interior is
light and offers plent y of space for driver
and passenger comfort. The individual
controls are characterised by their
simplicit y and ergonomics for intuitive use.
The most beautiful roof is the sky.
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1 Leather package in Agate Grey and Lime Gold
2 Boxster instruments
3 Boxster S instruments er, reminds you of your selected commu -
nication and audio set tings, enables you
to customise vehicle set tings, delivers
various warnings, including alerts from
the optional Tyre Pressure Monitoring
(TPM) system and in conjunction with the
optional PCM, displays the navigation
system map.
in minimalist black. The instrument on the
left contains the analogue speedometer
with digital trip meter and total distance
d isp lay.
The right-hand circular instrument featu
res
a high-resolution 4.6-inch TFT colour
screen. It provides you with a continuous
stream of data from the on-board comput-
Instruments.
The powerful performance of the Boxster
models may be indescribable, but it can
be measured. The three circular instru -
ments give you all the information you
need. The rev counter with digital speed -
ometer is positioned in the centre. In
the Boxster S, the dial face is aluminium-
coloured; in the Boxster, it is finished
combination of Agate Grey and Pebble
Grey, Agate Grey and Lime Gold or Agate
Grey and Amber Orange. The features in
leather (on the seats, only the seat cen
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tre) are finished in the contrasting colour.
package, all of these feature a silver-

coloured trim strip, which accentuates
the dynamic and sweeping design of the
interior.
You have a choice bet ween a minimalist
single-tone interior, with one of the stand -
ard colours Black, Platinum Grey, Luxor
Beige or Yachting Blue, and a t wo -tone
Leather package.
You may have thought the interior of your
Boxster couldn’t be any more st ylish,
but
the optional leather package enhances
its
overall appeal by adding a leather
finish
to the instrument cowl, centre console
storage compartment lid, seat centres,
side bolsters and headrests, the door
armrests and door pulls. With the
leather

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Cold weather should never be a reason to
prevent you from enjoying your open-top
driving experience.
1 SportDesign steering wheel
2 Sports steering wheel
3 Multifunction steering wheel
4 SportDesign steering wheel with gearshif t
paddles in conjunction with PDK
In conjunction with PDK, the steering
wheel features t wo gearshift paddles.
Made from a strong alloy, they are ergo
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nomically located behind the right and left
steering wheel spokes. Pull the right-hand
paddle and PDK shifts up. Pull the left-
hand paddle and PDK shifts down.
When combined with the optional Sport
Chrono Package and PDK, the steering
wheel has an additional display in the

left- and right-hand spokes to indicate
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.
Steering wheel heating.
For extra comfort on those cold days, a
heating function is available as an option
for the sports steering wheel and the
multifunction steering wheel. The heating
is activated by a separate control but ton
on the steering wheel and the rim is
warmed to a pleasant temperature.
switches. One press with the thumb and
PDK shifts up. One pull with the index fin
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ger and PDK shifts down. Either the right
or left hand can be used.
With the optional Sport Chrono Package
and PDK, there is an additional display
above the airbag module. It tells you
whether the SPORT, SPORT PLUS and
Launch Control functions are activated.
The optional multifunction steering wheel
provides extra operating comfort with

four function but tons and t wo thumb-
wheels for convenient operation of many
audio, telephone and navigation functions.
SportDesign steering wheel.
Visually, the optional SportDesign steering
wheel is distinguished by its st ylish t win-
spoke design. It ’s in safe hands, even on
the sportiest of drives.
Steering wheels.
Where your journey takes you is in
your hands. For this reason, all available
steering wheels feature a high-grip
rim in smooth-finish leather and offer
outstanding ergonomics. The reach from
the steering wheel to the gear lever is
short for sport y and fast gear changes.
In combination with the optional fully
electric seats, the steering wheel is also
electrically adjustable and for even more
convenience, a memory function is
included.
Sports steering wheel.
The three-spoke sports steering wheel is
fit ted as standard and offers up to 60 and
40 mm of adjustment for both height and
reach, respectively. The steering wheel
rim is upholstered in smooth-finish leather.
In conjunction with optional PDK, the
steering wheel features two ergonomic

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Child seats.*
A Boxster should be enjoyed by passen-
gers of all ages. ISOFIX child seat pre-
paration is available as an option and
includes a deactivation function for the
passenger airbag.
* Child seats are not compatible with Sports bucket
seats.
** Seat heating available for Sports bucket seats from 10/2013 at the earliest.
1 Sports bucket seat
2 Standard Sports seat
3 Sports seat Plus
4 Fully electric Sports seat
5 Adaptive Sports seat Plus with optional seat heating and seat ventilation
Sports bucket seats.*
Sports bucket seats are available as
an option and feature a folding backrest,
integrated thorax airbag and manual fore/
aft adjustment. The carbon surface finish
conceals a seat shell in glass-/carbon-
fibre reinforced plastic.
Seat heating and ventilation.
Seat heating is available as an option for
all seats.** Seats are heated in the squab,
backrest and side bolsters. In conjunction
with seat heating, we can equip the seats
(excluding Sports bucket seats) with seat
ventilation on request. A slipstream effect
is produced by active ventilation of the
perforated seat centre and backrest and
by passive aeration at the side bolsters.
This evaporates perspiration moisture
and therefore makes for a dry and pleas-
ant seating environment, even in hot
weather.
Fully electric Sports seats.
If you don’t want to sacrifice sportiness for
comfort, the optional fully electric Sports
seats offer fully electric adjustment of
seat height, backrest angle, squab angle
and squab depth. Also elec trically operat-
ed are the fore/aft adjustment, four-way
lumbar support and even the steering col-
umn. The included memory package sup-
ports a range of set tings,
including both
exterior mirrors and all driv
er’s seat and
steering wheel positions.
Adaptive Sports seats Plus.
For a stronger connection bet ween sport
and comfort, adaptive Sports seats Plus
are available on request. These are an
enhanced version of the distinctive Sports
seats Plus with the added functionalit y of
fully electric adjustment of both the seat
and the side bolsters on the squab and
backrest.
Sports seats.
The standard Sports seats are comfor-
table and provide support even when the
car is driven hard into corners. The seat
centres are finished in Alcantara. Electric
backrest adjustment and manual height
and fore/af t adjustment are integrated as
st a n d a rd .
Sports seats Plus.
The optional Sports seats Plus are uphol-
stered in smooth -finish leather. The side
bolsters of the seat squab and backrest
are more prominently defined and have
a firmer, more sport y padding for even
bet ter lateral support. To help you find
the optimum posture, the seats feature
electric backrest adjustment and manual
height and fore/aft adjustment.
Take a seat.
The seat you’ve always promised yourself.
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1–3 Loading options with luggage items from the
Driver’s Selection by Porsche Design (items of
luggage from the PTS AluFrame and PTS Sof t
Top series)
4 Door storage compartments
5 Uncovered centre console storage compartment
6 CupholderThe separate Driver’s Selection by
Porsche Design catalogue offers a range
of matching luggage accessories.
respectively, regardless of whether the
hood is up or down. The interior surfaces
are carpet-lined and the lids are made
from aluminium. The two service open
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ings in the rear luggage compartment
provide convenient access to the coolant
and engine oil filler caps.Two luggage compartments.
The t wo luggage compartments are fur -
ther proof that the Boxster harmoniously
combines the spirit of sport with every -
day practicalit y like you’ve never seen it
before. The front and rear compartments
have a capacit y of 150 and 130 litres,
compartment makes way for an ashtray
with a lid. Other storage features include
t wo compartments in each door, a net

in the passenger foot well, clothes hooks
on the seat backrests and t wo practical
cupholders above the glove compart -
ment.
Storage compartments.
Ingenious storage solutions create plent y
of space: the lockable glove compart -
ment, the compartment with a power
socket under the armrest in the rear cen -
tre console and the uncovered compart -
ment to the front of it. In conjunction with
the smoking package, the uncovered
You have to create free space for yourself.
But sometimes it comes as part of the package.

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1 Air conditioning system
2 Two-zone automatic climate controlprotection with the hood closed, is availa -
ble on request. A combined alarm and
radar-based interior surveillance system
is available as an option for the Boxster.
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PV TS).
Available as an option, this preparation
enables future installation of the Porsche
Vehicle Tracking System (PV TS) available
from Porsche Tequipment. The system
makes it possible to locate a stolen
vehicle across most of the countries of
Europe. The preparation package inclu -
des a special wiring loom and a tilt sen -
sor for the alarm system.
mented by a visual warning in the central
display of the CDR audio system, optional
CDR Plus or optional PCM, which shows a
graphical representation of the vehicle
from overhead.
HomeLink®

(programmable garage door opener).
The optional programmable garage door
opener is integrated into the overhead
console and remotely controls up to three
different garage doors, gates, home light -
ing and/or alarm systems.
Anti-theft protection.
Both Boxster models are equipped as
standard with an immobiliser with in-key
transponder. In addition, the Boxster S
has an alarm system with contact-sensitive
exterior protection. A radar-based interior
surveillance system, which en hances
option, electrically folding exterior mirrors
with door courtesy lighting on both sides
of the vehicle make it easier to find your
way in the dark. An auto-dimming function
for the exterior mirrors and rear-view mir -
ror with an integrated rain sensor for the
windscreen wipers, is available as an
option.
ParkAssist.
Optional Park Assist is activated the mo -
ment you select reverse gear. An audible
signal gives a warning if you reverse too
close to an obstacle.
An enhanced version of Park Assist also
provides monitoring of the area to the
front of the vehicle. Ultrasonic sensors
are neatly integrated into the front and
rear aprons. The audible alert is supple-
Light design package.
The optional light design package com -
prises dimmable LEDs in the overhead
console, in the area of the door handles,
in the door storage compartments and in
the foot wells. LED illumination of the
luggage compartments and in the vanit y
mirrors of the sun visors is also included
with the light design package.
‘Welcome Home’ lighting.
The ‘Welcome Home’ lighting function
automatically switches on the LED day -
time running lights for a user- defined
period whenever the vehicle is opened
or closed using the key remote.
Exterior mirrors and rear-view mirror.
The Boxster models are equipped as
standard with electrically adjustable and
heated exterior mirrors. Available as an
Wave goodbye to everyday life.
But embrace everyday practicality.
Additional comfort and convenience features.
Air conditioning system.
An air conditioning system with integrat -
ed active carbon filter is fit ted as stand -
ard. The filter traps particles, pollen and
odours. The ventilation pat tern is wide
and the air conditioning is quiet and
ef fective.
Two-zone automatic climate control.
Two-zone automatic climate control is
available as an option. It provides an
enhanced ventilation effect and has sepa -
rate temperature controls for the driver
and passenger. The available air condi -
tioning modes are gentle, normal and
strong. The automatic air-recirculation
function permanently monitors air quality,
reduces humidity and switches from
fresh to recirculated air when required.

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1 W ind deflector
2–4 HoodWind deflector.
A wind deflector is available as an option.
It reduces air turbulence in the cabin and
fits easily to the roll- over bar.
The large rear screen is made from glass
and is electrically heated and scratch-

resistant, so you can continue to enjoy
your freedom whatever the weather.
The hood stows away compactly above
the engine compartment without reducing
the luggage compartment volume. The
hood motor runs exceptionally quietly
and the modern soundproofing fabric is
robust and improves interior acoustics.

stretched side view of the vehicle. The
hood flows backwards and sweeps into

the body. The especially powerful silhou -
et te promises excellent dynamic per for -
mance and delivers impressive aerody -
namics.
50 km/ h. When the
vehicle is stationar y,
the hood can even be
operated remotely
using the vehicle key.
The hood design blends in elegantly with
the contouring of the Boxster models. As
a key design feature, it accentuates the
Fully electric hood.
Think a sense of freedom isn’t available
at the push of a but ton? Think again. The
Boxster models are equipped as standard
with a fully electric hood. With the engine
running, the opening and closing processes
are completed in around nine seconds.
The hood is operable up to a speed of
Water-repellent side windows.
The surfaces of the side windows are
treated with a water-repellent coating so
that not only water but also dirt runs
away more easily, thereby providing
clearer visibilit y even in poor weather.

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The navigation module of PCM with high-
speed hard drive allows you to choose
bet ween a 2D display and a 3D perspec -
tive. In some regions, even buildings can
be displayed in 3D as well as terrain with
satellite image overlay.
Split screen mode enables you to view
two functions at once, such as the current
navigation map and a list of symbols that
represent the next navigation instruction.
The navigation module also features
dynamic route guidance, which recal -
culates the route in response to official
traffic messages (TMC) and information
from traffic flow sensors (TMC Pro*).
* TMC Pro available in Germany, Austria and
Switzerland.
1, 3 Porsche Communication Management (PCM)
including navigation module
2 CDR audio system
Fit ted in the glove compartment as stand -
ard, the universal audio interface (USB)
enables you to connect and even charge
your iPod
® or any other compa tible audio
source of your choice. The iPod
® or a
USB stick can be operated conveniently
and safely via PCM, the optional multi -
function steering wheel or the optional
voice control system.
By means of the USB socket, it is also
possible to download data from the per -
formance display of the Sport Chrono
Package, as well as data from the elec -
tronic logbook. In the opposite direction,
you can transfer up to 5,000 tracks in
MP3 format to the 40 GB internal hard
drive of PCM and create your own juke -
box. Playback of recognised podcast and
audiobook formats is supported and
cover art is displayed.
Porsche Communication Management
(PCM) including navigation module.
PCM is your central information and
communication system. It is powerful
and multifunctional, yet easy to operate.
The focal point is the intuitive 7-inch
high-resolution touchscreen. Almost all
functions can be controlled with just your
fingertips, although conventional rotary
pushbut ton controls are still provided.
Radio functions include up to 42 memory
presets, dynamic autostore and the
FM dual tuner with RDS diversit y, which
continuously scans in the background for
the best signal. The CD/ DVD drive plays
CDs and audio DVDs and is MP3-compati -
ble. A six- disc CD/ DVD autochanger inte -
grated into PCM is available as an option.
CDR Plus audio system.
Optional CDR Plus has seven loudspeakers
and delivers a total output of 185 wat ts.
Functions are controlled using a high-res -
olution 7-inch touchscreen. An analogue
and digital t win tuner ensures an exten -
sive selection of radio broadcasts. Other
features include a CD/ DVD drive support -
ing audio playback of MP3 files and
audio/video DVDs, a USB port for various
iPod
® and iPhone® models, an MP3 play-
er or for USB memory sticks containing
MP3 tracks. Cover art is also supported.
Connected USB devices can be controlled
via CDR Plus or the optional multifunction
steering wheel. An AUX inter face enables
you to connect additional external audio
sources, in which case functions are con -
trolled directly from the external device.
CDR audio system.
The CDR audio system is an ideal com -
plement to the resonant engine sound
of the Boxster models. It features a 7-inch
colour touchscreen, giving you quick
and easy access to the most important
functions and menus.
The integrated CD radio features
an FM dual tuner and RDS diversit y,
30 memor y presets, dynamic autostore
and speed -sensitive volume control.
The system also includes a sound system
with four loudspeakers and a total output
of 2 x 25 wat ts. As standard, the glove
compartment contains an AUX interface,
which enables you to connect an external
audio device such as a compatible MP3
p l a y e r.
We’ve shown you what rock ‘n’ roll looks like.
Now you want to know how it sounds.
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word-by-word input. The menu item is
read aloud exactly as it is displayed on
the screen and the voice control system
recognises commands or sequences
of numbers, whoever the speaker. It then
gives an audible acknowledgement and
carries out the functions you request.
There is no need to ‘ train’ the system.
provide entertainment bet ween journeys.
For your safet y, the T V picture is
switched off while the car is in motion.
Voice control system.
To get what you want, you like to get
straight to the point. Almost all of the
functions of PCM can be controlled using
the optional voice control system with

using the soft ware supplied. The soft
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ware fulfils all statutory requirements
for automatic logbooks as specified by
the German revenue authorities.TV tuner.*
The optional T V tuner for PCM is capable
of receiving unencrypted analogue and
digital television broadcasts (DVB -T) to
Electronic logbook.
An electronic logbook is available for
PCM as an option. It enables automatic
logging for every journey of mileage,
route distance, date, time, starting
location and destination. After you have
downloaded your logbooks from the PCM
via the USB or Bluetooth
® inter face, you
can evaluate the data on your home PC
Telephone module.*
The optional quadband GSM telephone
module offers convenience and excellent
reception. By inserting a SIM card directly
into the integral SIM card reader of CDR
Plus or PCM, calls can be made using the
hands-free facilit y. For even more conven -
ience, the Bluetooth
® capability of a
mobile phone can be used to make calls
via the SIM Access Profile (SAP). Once
automatic pairing is complete, the mobile phone’s aerial is switched off to conserve
battery charge and the phone operates
via the car aerial. Depending on the
mobile phone model, this gives access
not only to the numbers on the SIM card,
but also to the phone’s internal memory.
Depending on the phone, it can also be
controlled using CDR Plus or PCM, the
optional multifunction steering wheel or
the optional voice control system, without

it ever leaving your pocket. In addition, the telephone module enables
you to establish a Bluetooth
® link with
those mobile phones that only support
the Handsfree Profile (HFP). In this case,
the GSM connection is always estab -
lished through the aerial of the mobile
phone. CDR Plus or PCM acts as a hands-
free system and you can leave the mobile
phone tucked away. On request, a tele -
phone module with cordless handset is
also available for PCM. Stored in the centre console, it features a
display and keypad. However, the hand
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set cannot be used for Bluetooth
® links
established using the Handsfree Profile
(HFP).
* Notes: see pages 120/121.
1 Electronic logbook
2 T V tuner
3, 4 Voice control system
5 Telephone module
6 Cordless handset for telephone module
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