Porsche Boxster (2010 year). Manual - part 11
“Sport Plus” mode activated:
f Do not use Launch Control if there is a possibi-
3. Release the brake within a few seconds.
In “Sport Plus” mode, the PDK transmission
lity it could endanger other persons. Such a
changes to a shift program designed for driving
possibility exists if you cannot see that you
Remaining stationary for a long time with
on race circuits. 7th gear is not selected.
have a clear road with no possibility of cross
“Launch Control active” can lead to overload-
The gear-changing performance is enhanced
traffic in your intended direction of driving.
ing of the transmission.
significantly again compared with “Sport” mode.
In order to protect the transmission, the engine
power is then reduced and the “Launch Control
f Please see the chapter “SPORT MODE” on
Caution!
active” process is cancelled.
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Stress on components increases dramatically
when starting with maximum acceleration in
Shifting gears on the steering wheel
Driving with Launch Control
comparison with normal driving off. Use of
With the shift buttons on the steering wheel, you
Driving with Launch Control allows you to achieve
Launch Control will inevitably reduce the life
can change temporarily from automatic selection
maximum acceleration from a standing start. It is
of the engaged engine and transmission
mode D to manual mode M.
intended to provide you with a unique enjoyment of
components.
your vehicle under controlled circumstances and
For example:
is not intended to be used in any location where it
Preconditions:
- Shifting down before bends and on entering
could be a nuisance to other persons.
built-up areas.
- Launch Control should only be used when the
Warning!
engine has reached operating temperature.
- Shifting down on downward slopes
(engine braking).
-
“Sport Plus” mode must be switched on (light-
There is a risk of endangering other road
users if you use this Control in an improper
emitting diode in button is on and “SPORT
- Shifting down for brief spurts of acceleration.
PLUS” is displayed on the on-board computer).
location or in a situation where other persons
Manual selection mode remains engaged:
might need to take evasive action due to the
1. Press the brake with your left foot.
rapid acceleration that this technology
- for cornering (depending on the lateral acceler-
permits.
2. Quickly press down the accelerator fully
ation) and overrunning,
(kickdown activated) and hold.
f Launch Control is designed to be used in a
- when the vehicle is stationary (e.g. at a
The engine speed will flatten out at around
controlled environment on closed circuit
junction).
6500 rpm.
driving courses where no vehicle cross traffic
“Launch Control active” is displayed on the
The system leaves manual selection mode:
or pedestrian traffic is present.
on-board computer.
- automatically after approx. 8 seconds (unless
f Use Launch Control only if conditions permit it
cornering or overrunning),
to be applied in a safe manner.
- after driving off.
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Kickdown
The kickdown function is active in selector lever
positions D and M.
f For optimum acceleration, e.g. when
overtaking, depress the accelerator pedal
beyond the full-throttle point (kickdown).
The transmission shifts down depending on the
speed of travel and engine speed.
Upward shifts occur at the highest possible engine
speeds.
M - Manual selection mode
Shifting up +
f Press the PDK selector lever or shift button on
The currently selected gear is retained when you
the steering wheel forward.
change from D to M.
If you change from M to D, the gear-changing map
Shifting down -
suitable for your current driving style is selected
f Pull the PDK selector lever or shift button on
and the appropriate gear is selected.
the steering wheel back.
The selector lever and the two shift buttons in the
You can shift up or down by the corresponding
top steering wheel spokes allow you to comfort-
number of gears by quickly pressing or pulling the
ably and reliably select the seven forward gears.
shift buttons or selector lever several times in
succession.
The transmission can be shifted up or down by
several gears in succession by continuously
operating the selector lever or shift buttons.
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Depending on driving speed and engine speed,
Failure of the selector lever display on the
Stopping
you can shift up or down at any time.
instrument cluster
f For a brief stop (e.g. at a traffic light), leave the
Gear changes which would exceed the upper or
The warning “Transmission emergency run” is
selector lever in drive position and hold the
lower engine speed limit are not executed by the
displayed in red on the on-board computer.
vehicle with the brake pedal.
controller.
-
Effect:
f Do not hold the car on a slope using the
There is no automatic upshift at the upper engine
No selector lever position is displayed on the
accelerator. Use the brake pedal or the
speed limit in selector lever position M. Upshift
instrument cluster.
handbrake instead.
suppression can be cancelled by kickdown opera-
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
tion. If, for example, the engine speed limit is
stop.
f Before leaving the vehicle, always apply the
reached during overtaking and the automatic
Remedy:
handbrake and move the selector lever to
upshift does not occur, the transmission in this
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
position P.
case shifts up as a result of kickdown operation.
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
f Select an appropriately low gear on upward
Parking
dealer.
and downward slopes.
Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
f Go easy on the accelerator!
This will ensure optimum use of engine power
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and engine braking.
f When parking or manoeuvring in a small
space, control the speed by careful use of the
In order to shift up automatically at the upper
footbrake.
engine speed limit:
f Depress the accelerator pedal beyond the full-
Driving in winter
throttle point (kickdown).
In wintry road conditions it is advisable to take
steep inclines in manual mode. This prevents gear
changes occurring that could cause wheelspin.
Tow-starting, towing
f Please see the chapter “TOWING” on
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Reduced driving program
Warning “Transmission emergency run” red
- Effect:
If there is a fault in the transmission
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
- Depending on priority, the warning “Transmis-
stop.
sion emergency run” in white or red lettering or
Remedy:
the warning “Transmission temperature too
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
high” is displayed on the on-board computer.
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
Warning “Transmission emergency run” white
dealer.
- Effects:
Warning “Transmission temperature too high”
Restricted gearshift comfort,
Reverse gear may not function.
- Effects:
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and
Remedy:
the engine power may be restricted.
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
Remedy:
authorized Porsche dealer.
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
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Convertible Top
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Windstop
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Hardtop
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f
Items of luggage or objects on the luggage
Conditions for operating the convertible
Convertible Top
tray above the engine compartment lid must
top
Brief operating instructions can be found on the
be put in the storage box or be secured to
back side of the driver’s sun visor.
prevent their sliding out. These items must not
-
The ignition must be switched on
be in abrasive contact with the convertible top
(engine running or off).
f Please see the chapter “CAR CARE INSTRUC-
or rear window. Keep shutters of the storage
TIONS” on Page 213.
-
Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h)
box closed while driving.
The opening/closing process of the convertib-
Warning!
f
Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
le top will be interrupted if the maximum speed
with the engine off; the vehicle battery would
is exceeded.
When opening or closing the convertible top,
be unintentionally discharged rapidly.
serious personal injury may occur if a per-
f
Reduce speed.
son’s body parts are near or in the way of the
f
When opening or closing the convertible top,
Press button again.
convertible top mechanism’s moving parts.
ensure there is sufficient clearance above the
The opening/closing process is ended.
convertible top (e.g. in the garage).
f Make absolutely sure that nobody can be
injured by the convertible-top mechanism or
f
To prevent damp stains and abrasions, only
the convertible-top compartment lid.
open the convertible top in a dry, clean state.
f
Park your car in the shade whenever possible,
Do not operate convertible top:
as the fabric, rubber material and color can be
harmed by long exposure to sunlight.
- At temperatures below 32 °F/0 °C.
f
The convertible top may only be actuated
- When one side of the car is on a curb, a hoist
during driving on even surfaces.
or a jack.
f
The convertible top must not be used with
- When items of luggage or other objects hinder
strong counter wind (over approx. 50 mph/
the convertible top movement.
80 km/h).
f Drive only with the convertible top fully open or
closed (end positions).
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Releasing convertible top
Caution!
Risk of damage by the locking hooks on the
roof frame when the latching lever is not
engaged correctly.
f Make sure that the latching lever is felt to
engage when opening.
f Swivel latching lever B to the rear until it is felt
to engage.
Opening the convertible top with the button
Warning!
Risk of injury.
Opening convertible top
f When opening the convertible top, make sure
f
Up to 6 mph (10 km/h):
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
Pull the button and hold without interruption un-
Releasing the latching lever
top mechanism or the convertible-top com-
til the convertible top is in the final position and
partment lid.
the message on the on-board computer goes
f Press on the release plate A.
out.
Latching lever B pops into engaging position.
f In order to abort convertible top operation in
In case of danger, release the button.
the event of danger:
Convertible top operation stops.
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button im-
mediately,
f
From 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button
(50 km/h):
briefly.
Pull button briefly, the convertible top opens
automatically. The message in on-board com-
puter goes out.
In case of danger, pull the button back again,
the convertible top operation stops.
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Closing the convertible top
f
Lock convertible top with the latching lever.
Warning!
Danger of injury and damage.
f
When closing the convertible top, make sure
that nobody can be injured by the convertible-
top mechanism or the convertible-top com-
partment lid.
f
In order to abort convertible top operation in
the event of danger:
up to 6 mph (10 km/h), release the button im-
mediately,
over 6 mph (10 km/h), activate the button
briefly.
f
Keep the lids of the make-up mirrors in the sun
visors closed when closing the convertible top.
Closing convertible top with the button
f
Lock the convertible top with the latching lever
after automatic closing.
f Up to 6 mph (10 km/h):
Pull the button and hold without interruption un-
til 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.
f From 6 mph (10 km/h) to 30 mph
(50 km/h):
Pull the button briefly, the convertible top clo-
ses automatically. The message in on-board
computer goes out.
In case of danger, push the button forward
again, the convertible top operation stops.
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Emergency operation
Warning!
There is a danger of injury and risk of dama-
f
Before performing emergency operation,
ge during emergency operation.
please check:
There is a danger of crushing or pinching
Was the ignition switched on and the hand-
body parts at all moveable convertible top
brake applied?
parts which could cause serious personal
Are the electrical fuses defective?
injury.
Please see the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 245.
f
Take great care when performing emergency
operation.
f
Do not operate the convertible top during and
after emergency operation.
f
Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
f
If 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.
Locking the convertible top
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering
f Swivel latching lever B to the front until it is felt
off the second joint rod.
to engage.
The locking hook C must engage in the
f
During emergency operation, ensure that the
receptacle on the windshield frame.
paint is not damaged.
Note
If the convertible top has been opened for a longer
period, it could be necessary to assist the locking
hook C engage.
f With 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.
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Warning!
Danger of crushing or pinching.
f Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
f If 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.
1. Remove the ignition key so that the convertible
3. Take lever B out of the tool kit.
top is not operated unintentionally.
2. On both sides of the car, unclip the black rod
cover A and pull it up and out.
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Example: Convertible top in rearward final position
4. Lever joint rod D (black fastening) off the ball
6. Grasp convertible-top compartment cover in
D - Joint rod for convertible-top compartment cover
head with blade of lever B.
the center and set up completely (arrow).
(black ball head fastening)
E - Joint rod for convertible top
As the connection is under spring tension, a
7. Lever joint rod E (white fastening) off the ball
(white ball head fastening)
corresponding amount of force is required to
head with blade of lever B.
lever off the ball head, creating danger of
A corresponding amount of force is required to
The position and accessibility of the joint rods
crushing and pinching.
lever off the ball head, creating danger of
change depending on the position of the conver-
5. When levering off joint rod D on the other side
crushing and pinching.
tible top. It can be helpful to fold up the rear part
of the vehicle, the convertible-top compart-
of the convertible top.
8. When levering off joint rod E on the other side
ment cover must be held so that it does not fall
of the vehicle, the convertible top must be held
down in an uncontrolled manner to protect
so that it does not fall down in an uncontrolled
against injury from a fallen cover.
manner to protect against injury from a fallen
cover.
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Caution!
Danger of damage at the convertible top.
f After emergency operation, do not operate the
convertible top with the rocker switch.
f Drive slowly to an authorized Porsche dealer in
order to have the fault remedied.
9. Lift convertible top with both hands (arrow)
and close.
10.Lock convertible top.
11.Carefully lower convertible-top compartment
cover.
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Windstop
f Make sure that all windstop parts are fastened
securely, especially when driving with the con-
vertible 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 parts
Removing central section of windstop
parts
f Press windstop parts to the rear and up out of
the roll-over bar and take it out.
f Press release buttons B and take out the wind-
stop toward the rear.
Installing outer windstop parts
Installing center section of windstop
f First insert the windstop parts in the roll-over
bar from the rear, then push it up into the bar.
f First insert the windstop in receiver C from the
rear, then, one after the other, press forward
f Make sure that the three plastic tongues A fully
until both upper mounts B engage audibly.
engage in the roll-over bar.
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Hardtop
Since 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 retrofit-
ted by an authorized Porsche dealer before a
hardtop is fitted for the first time.
Fitting the hardtop
3. Pull off cover A on the roll-over bar.
1. 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.
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4. Remove the connector of the convertible top
5. Remove cover from front locking lever
6. Press red locking button of the front locking
heated rear window and insert into the rear
(arrow).
lever (arrow A).
empty socket.
Open latch completely (arrow B).
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7. Put both pivot locks in the opening position on
8. With one person on each side, grasp hardtop
10.Lower hardtop at rear.
the hardtop.
and carefully lift over the car.
The pivot locks must be completely sunken
The handles must point inwards.
into the locks (arrow A).
9. Insert hardtop front into the sockets on the
If necessary, move latching lever slightly.
windshield frame.
11.Swing both latching levers B to the rear until
Warning!
they can be felt to engage.
Danger of pinching fingers or hands.
f Evenly lower the hardtop at both sides.
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Caution!
Risk of damage due to inadvertent operation
of the convertible top when the hardtop is
fitted.
f Make sure that front locking lever A is always
correctly locked.
This disables the convertible-top drive.
13.Fit cover on the front locking lever.
14.Insert the plug of the hardtop heated rear win-
dow into the socket.
12.Swing locking lever of front latch to the rear
(arrow A).
The locking hook must engage in the wind-
shield frame (arrow B).
When the hardtop is correctly latched, the
white marking stripe on the red locking button
(arrow C) must be visible.
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