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Porsche Boxster (2010 year). Manual - part 16

2. Pull off plug.

3. Disengage fixing clip.

Changing bulb for additional high beam

Bi-Xenon headlights

4. Replace defective bulb.

1. Turn housing cover counter-clockwise and take

5. Engage fixing clip, insert plug and close

it off.

housing cover.

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Changing bulb for turn signal light

2. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise and

3. Replace the defective bulb (bayonet lock).

Halogen/Bi-Xenon headlights

remove it (bayonet lock).

4. Insert the bulb holder and turn it clockwise.

1. Turn housing cover counter-clockwise and take

5. Close the housing cover.

it off.

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A - Fog light height adjustment

2. Lower headlight slightly and lift it forward

3. Turn bulb holder counter-clockwise and

B - Fastening screws

and out.

remove it.

4. Pull both plug release tabs apart and pull

Changing bulb for fog lights

plug out.

1. Unscrew both screws B.

5. Replace the defective bulb with bulb holder.

6. Insert bulb holder and turn it as far as it will go

to the right.

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7. Fit headlight housing from underneath at an

Changing bulb for side marker light

3. Remove side marker and undo bulb holder

angle and then swivel it upward.

(bayonet lock).

1. Remove the cap in the wheel housing liner with

8. Screw in both screws.

4. Remove the bulb from the holder and replace

a screwdriver.

it. Insert holder.

9. Check operation of the headlight.

2. Insert the screwdriver into the opening in the

Check operation of the light.

wheel housing liner parallel to the side marker

5. Insert the side marker’s retaining lugs A into

housing (in direction of travel).

the side section at the front.

By pressing with the screwdriver, disengage

Push in side marker until the securing spring B

the securing spring of the side marker

is felt to engage.

housing.

6. Press the cap into the wheel housing liner.

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Changing Light-Emitting Diodes

and Long-Life Bulbs

The following lights are equipped with light-

emitting diodes (LEDs) or long-life bulbs and

cannot be replaced individually. Replacement also

involves a greater amount of installation work.

- Side light, front,

- Daytime driving lights on vehicles with

Bi-Xenon headlights,

- Tail lights and

- Additional brake lights

f Have the defective light replaced at an autho-

rized Porsche dealer.

Number Plate Light

Changing bulb

1. Unscrew both screws A and take off the light

lens.

2. Remove defective bulb from between the

contact springs and replace.

3. Reassemble in reverse order.

Check operation of the light.

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Adjusting Headlights

For checking the headlight adjustment, the verti-

Lateral adjustment of the headlights should be

cal position of the cutoff of the lowbeam (see fig.)

carried out at a specialist workshop with an optical

f Please see the chapter “LIGHTS, REPLACING

has to be projected on a vertical screen (wall) in

adjustment unit.

BULBS” on Page 257.

distance of 24.6 ft. (7.5 m) from the front lens of

the headlamp.

Distance

Adjustment

The correct position of the cutoff is 2.0 in. (5 cm)

Visual aim shall be performed at not less than

at 24.6 ft. or 7.5 m (0.4°) below a horizontal line,

The adjustment is made with the vehicle ready to

24.6 ft./7.5 m (this value is a rounded down con-

drive and the fuel tank completely filled.

x cm from ground to the center of the headlamp

version from the 25-foot distance typical of field

lens.

aim using a screen). The 24.6 ft./7.5 m distance

The driver’s seat must be loaded by a person or a

is measured from the headlamp lens to the view-

165 lbs. (75 kg) weight and the tire pressures

ing screen.

must meet the prescribed values.

After being loaded, the car must be rolled a few

meters so that the suspension can settle.

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Floor

The surface upon which the vehicle rests is flat

and approximately level.

Screen

The screen upon which headlamp beams are pro-

jected is perpendicular to the floor and the vehi-

cle’s longitudinal axis, flat, uniformly light in color,

unobstructed, and wide and high enough to ac-

commodate the vehicle beam patterns to be

aimed.

The screen should be wide enough to provide at

least 3.3 ft. (1 m) of space outboard of the vehi-

cle’s headlamp spacing.

Adjustment screws

B - Headlight vertical adjustment

f Detach side carpeting in luggage compart-

Vertical adjustment (screw B)

ment.

Unscrew plastic nut A.

f turn clockwise = beam moves down

Open the cover of the appropriate adjustment

turn counter-clockwise = beam moves up

screw.

The setting is adjusted by turning the hexagon

Note

socket screws right or left, as appropriate.

f Do not alter the lateral adjustment.

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Towing

Towing hook

Certain state statutes and local ordinances prohib-

The towing hook A is contained in the tool box in

it towing with a chain, rope or even a tow bar.

the luggage compartment.

In addition, damage to your vehicle may result

from improper procedures.

Caution!

Consult your authorized Porsche dealer for de-

Risk of damage to the vehicle.

tails.

f Use the towing hook only for an emergency to

Vehicle towing

remove the vehicle off the road. The towing

hook is to be used only to pull the vehicle onto

Flat bed towing is the preferred type of towing to

the flat bed, tractor or towing aparatus if the

be used on Porsche vehicles.

vehicle will roll freely. Under no circumstances

Under certain circumstances, wheel lifts may be

is the vehicle to be secured using the towing

used when the vehicle will not roll.

hook.

The vehicle must be towed with all four

f Never use the towing hook to tow this or any

wheels off the ground, otherwise damage to

other vehicle.

the vehicle may result.

PDK selector lever emergency release

f Bear in mind the limited ground clearance of

your car on uneven surfaces.

In the event of an electronics failure, the selector

lever must be released for towing.

1. Lift up the rubber mat in the oddments tray.

2. Insert a screwdriver in the opening and press

down until you feel it reach the limit position.

The selector lever can now be moved to

position N.

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Fitting towing hook

Removing towing hook

When fitting on the rear of the vehicle, the license

1. Unscrew the towing hook A.

plate must be removed.

2. Insert plastic cover at the lower edge of the

1. Press the lower edge of the appropriate

opening.

plastic cover into the bumper until the cover

3. Fold the cover up and press on its upper edge

disengages.

to engage it in the bumper.

2. Pull cover out of the bumper and let it hang by

When removing on the rear of the vehicle, the

its thread.

license plate must be mouted.

3. Completely screw in the towing hook A.

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4. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-

ing in the front wheels.

Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-

age rim.

Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.

Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-

aged.

5. Secure straps to front of flat bed.

6. Release tension on hoist cable, but do not dis-

connect.

Use hoist cable as a safety cable.

Pulling vehicle onto flat bed

Tieing down vehicle on flat bed

1. Position wooden ramps at the base of the flat

1. Carefully feed towing straps through the open-

bed to reduce the angle of the pull.

ing in the rear wheels.

Make sure metal parts of straps do not dam-

2. Reel in the hoist cable and check the underside

age rim.

of the vehicle for any interference.

Make sure the strap is flat over the rim bead.

Make sure brake backing plate is not dam-

aged.

2. Secure straps to rear of flat bed.

3. Reel in hoist cable only far enough to tension

tie-down straps.

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Vehicle Identification

When ordering spare parts or making inquiries,

please always quote the vehicle identification

number.

Vehicle data bank

The vehicle data bank is attached to the inside of

the “Maintenance” booklet.

It contains all important data about your vehicle.

Note

This data bank cannot be re-ordered if it is lost or

damaged.

This label contains the following information:

1. Vehicle Identification No.

Vehicle identification number

Safety compliance sticker

2. Type/Type description

In accordance with Federal Safety Regulations,

The safety compliance sticker is your assurance

3. Engine code/Transmission code

the vehicle identification number of your car is lo-

that your new Porsche complies with all applicable

4. Paint No./Interior

cated at the bottom left of the windshield frame

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards which

and can be seen from the outside.

were in effect at the time the vehicle was manufac-

5. Optional equipment

tured.

The vehicle identification number is in the luggage

compartment under the battery cover and at the

f The sticker also shows the month and year of

bottom left behind the windshield.

production and the vehicle identification

number of your car (perforations) as well as

Removing the battery cover

the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating and the Gross

f Please see the chapter “BATTERY” on

Axle Weight Rating.

Page 249.

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Tire pressure plate

Engine number

The tire pressure plate is attached to the left-hand

The engine number is stamped on the underside

door aperture.

of the crankcase.

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