Porsche Boxster (2010 year). Manual - part 17
Boxster S
Tires
Rim
Rim offset
Track
Summer tires
front
235/40 ZR 18 91Y
8 J x 18 H2
57 mm
58.5 in./1486 mm
rear
265/40 ZR 18 101Y XL
9 J x 18 H2
43 mm
60.2 in./1528 mm
or
front
235/35 ZR 19 87Y
8 J x 19 H2
57 mm
58.5 in./1486 mm
rear
265/35 ZR 19 94Y
9.5 J x 19 H2
46 mm
59.9 in./1522 mm
or
front
235/35 ZR 19 87Y
8.5 J x 19 H2
55 mm
58.7 in./1490 mm
rear
265/35 ZR 19 94Y
10 J x 19 H2
42 mm
60.2 in./1530 mm
Snow tires
front
235/40 R 18 91V M+S
8 J x 18 H2
57 mm
58.5 in./1486 mm
rear
* 255/40 R 18 95V M+S
9 J x 18 H2
43 mm
60.2 in./1528 mm
The load capacity coefficient (e.g. ”91“) and maximum speed code letter (e.g. ”Y“) are minimum requirements.
f When changing tires or fitting new ones: Please see the chapter “WHEEL BOLTS” on Page 236.
Danger!
Installation of sizes not authorized by
Porsche may have a dangerous effect on
the driving stability and could result in
serious personal injury or death.
f Before mounting new tires, check with your
Porsche dealer about the current release status.
Tire and rim sizes
Extensive tests are performed before specific tires and wheels are approved by Porsche. Your Porsche dealer has information
about approved tires and wheels and is happy to assist you. If aftermarket tires and/or wheels are installed which are not
approved by Porsche, the vehicle’s roadability and handling characteristics might be impaired. Since Porsche has no data on
such combinations, Porsche cannot stand behind the safety or durability of these aftermarket combinations.
Snow chains
Can be mounted only on the rear wheels; maximum speed 30 mph/50 km/h. Use only Porsche authorized fine-link
cross-type or edge chains. Snow chain clearance can be guaranteed only with the tire + rim combination marked*
without spacers. Please see the chapter “SPACERS” on Page 243.
Technical Data
279
Driving Performance*
Boxster
Manual transmission Porsche Doppelkupplung
Top track speed
6-speed transmission
164 mph/263 km/h
162 mph/261 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.6 seconds
5.5 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph with Sport+
5.3 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
5.9 seconds
5.8 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport+
5.6 seconds
Boxster S
Manual transmission Porsche Doppelkupplung
Top track speed
170 mph/274 km/h
169 mph/272 km/h
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph
5.0 seconds
4.9 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph with Sport+
4.7 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph)
5.3 seconds
5.2 seconds
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) with Sport+
5.0 seconds
* At DIN empty weight and half load, without performance-inhibiting extra equipment.
280 Technical Data
Capacities
Use only fluids and fuels authorized by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will gladly advise you.
Your Porsche has been designed so that it is not necessary to mix any additives with oils or fuels.
Engine
Oil change quantity with oil filter approx. 1.98 U.S.gallons/7.5 liters
Please see the chapter “ENGINE OIL RECOMMENDATION” on Page 200.
Coolant
Boxster: approx. 6.05 - 6.18 U.S. gallons/22.9 - 23.4 liters
Boxster S : approx. 6.13 - 6.61 U.S. gallons/23.3 - 25 liters
Manual transmission and differential
Boxster: approx. 0.79 U.S. gallons/3 liters
Boxster S: approx. 0.85 U.S. gallons/3.2 liters
Porsche Doppelkupplung
approx. 0.78 U.S. gallons/2.95 liters
Gear set
Porsche Doppelkupplung
approx. 1.37 U.S. gallons/5.2 liters
Clutch/Hydraulic fluid
Power steering
approx. 1.1 quarts/1 liter hydraulic fluid Pentosin CHF 11 S® or CHF 202 S®
Brake fluid
approx. 0.4 quarts/0.39 liters; use only Original Porsche brake fluid
Windshield washer
approx. 0.66 U.S. gallons/2.5 liters without headlight washer
approx. 1.58 U.S. gallons/6 liters with headlight washer
Fuel tank
Refill volume approx. 16.9 U.S. gallons/64 liters, including approx. 2.6 U.S.gallons/10 liters reserve.
Fuel quality
Your engine is designed to provide optimum performance and fuel economy using unleaded premium fuel with
an octane rating of 98 RON (93 CLC or AKI).
Porsche therefore recommends the use of these fuels in your vehicle.
Porsche also recognizes that these fuels may not always be available. Be assured that your vehicle will operate
properly on unleaded premium fuels with octane numbers of at least 95 RON (90 CLC or AKI), since the engine’s
”Electronic Octane™ knock control“ will adapt the ignition timing, if necessary.
Technical Data
281
Weights
Boxster
Manual transmission
Porsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment)
2943 lbs. to 3153 lbs.
3009 lbs. to 3230 lbs.
1335 kg to 1430 kg
1365 kg to 1465 kg
Maximum gross weight
3605 lbs./1635 kg
3682 lbs./1670 kg
Maximum axle load, front*
1731 lbs./785 kg
1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear*
2017 lbs./915 kg
2017 lbs./915 kg
Boxster S
Manual transmission
Porsche Doppelkupplung
Empty weight (depending on equipment)
2987 lbs. to 3175 lbs.
3042 lbs. to 3241 lbs.
1355 kg to 1440 kg
1380 kg to 1470 kg
Maximum gross weight
3627 lbs./1645 kg
3693 lbs./1675 kg
Maximum axle load, front*
1731 lbs./785 kg
1731 lbs./785 kg
Maximum axle load, rear*
2072 lbs./940 kg
2072 lbs./940 kg
*The maximum gross weight must not be exceeded.
Note: If additional accessories are installed, the useful load will be correspondingly less.
Dimensions
Boxster
Boxster S
Length
172.1 in./4372 mm
172.1 in./4372 mm
Width
70.9 in./1801 mm
70.9 in./1801 mm
Width with door mirrors
76.9 in./1952 mm
76.9 in./1952 mm
Height
50.9 in./1292 mm, with PASM 50.5 in./1282 mm
50.9 in./1294 mm, with PASM 50.6 in./1284 mm
Wheelbase
95.1 in./2415 mm
95.1 in./2415 mm
Ground clearance
4.4 in./112 mm, with PASM 4.1 in./105 mm
4.3 in./109 mm, with PASM 4.0 in./101 mm
Turning circle
36.4 ft./11.1 m
36.4 ft./11.1 m
282 Technical Data
Diagrams
Engine diagram at full power, Boxster
Technical Data
283
Engine diagram at full power, Boxster S
284 Technical Data
A
Anti-glare mirrors
30
Break in
10
ABS (antilock brake system)
59
Car washes
214
Pads
58
Warning light
60
Door locking
18, 24
Pedal
57
Adaptive sports seat
33
Garage door
76
Wear
58
Adjusting Headlights
267
Headlight adjustment
79
Brake fluid
Advanced Airbag
45
Speed control
84, 85, 120
Changing
203
Air conditioning
106
Transmission
174
Checking level
202
Air conditioning compressor
109, 111
Automatic speed control
120
Level
202
Air conditioning system
109
Indicator light
120
Warning light
203
Air distribution
106, 109, 111
Average consumption
131, 161
Brake light
266
Air filter
211
Average speed
131, 161
Brake light, additional
266
Air intake
112
Brakes
202
Airbag
44
B
Brake circuit division warning light
203
Cleaning covers
219
Brake warning light
128
Backrest
Function
45
Fluid
202, 281
Adjustment
32
Warning light
48
Fluid warning light
203
Release
32
Air-conditioning compressor
108
Function
56
Battery
249
Alarm system
25, 99
New brake pads or linings
58
Care
250
Deactivating passenger compartment
Pads
10
Charge state
249
monitoring
26
Parking brake
55
Charging
250
Fault indication
26
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake
Putting vehicle into operation
251
Function indication
25
(PCCB)
4
Remote control
254
Not active
246
Test stand
65
Removing
252
Alcantara, cleaning
219
Break in brakes
10
Replacing
251
Antenna
99, 100, 214
Break in hints
10
Warning light
128
Antifreeze
197
Bulbs
Winter operation
251
Antilock brake system (ABS)
59
Chart
257
Before driving off
8, 9
Warning light
60
Replacing
257
Belts
42
Ashtray
87
Cleaning
219
Assembly aids for wheel changes
237
Tensioner
42
Audio operation
97, 98
Warning light
43
Auto-button, air conditioning
109
Blower adjustment
106, 112
Automatic
Blower speed adjustment
110
Air conditioning system
109
Brake
Index
285
C
Communication management
97
Mirror heating
31
Cabriolet
182
Compact disc
Mirrors
29
Capacities, overview
281
Player
98
Windows
18, 27, 182, 216
Car care
213
Storage
90
Drive-Off Assistant
173
Car telephone
99
Compartment monitoring
25
Driving
Car washes
214
Convertible top
182
Hints
8
Carpet
219
Care
215
Winter
179
Catalytic converters
209
Coolant
124, 197, 281
Driving off
Cautions
196, 222
Checking
197
Drive-Off Assistant
173
Central locking
246
Level
197
Launch Control
177
Emergency operation
19, 22
Temperature gage
124
Driving performance
280
In cars with alarm system
21
Topping off
197
Drop-center rim
233
In cars without alarm system
19
Warning light
124
Overload protection
246
Cooling system
124, 197
E
Central vents
112
Warning light
124
Electrical system
245
Central warning light
128
Cornering light
78
Emergency flasher switch
77
Changing light-emitting diodes (LEDs)
266
Indicator light
123
Emergency operation
22
Changing wheels
237
Crankcase ventilation
209
Central locking
19, 22
Check engine
Cruise control
84, 85, 128
Convertible top
185
Warning light
128
Cupholder
86
Ignition key
74
Check engine warning light
129
Lids
248
Opening the oil filler cap
200
D
Tank flap
205
Checking pressure
238
Data bank
274
Emergency service
222
Child restraint systems
50
Daytime driving lights
78
Emergency starting with jumper cables.255, 256
Chime
78, 80
Changing bulbs
266
Emission control system
129, 208, 209
CHRONO Stopwatch
140
On-board computer
160
Engine
Cigarette lighter
88
Defrosting windows
31, 106, 110
Checking the oil level
157
Circulating-air button
106, 110
Diagnostic socket
11
Diagram
283
Clock
127, 160
Dimensions
282
Exhaust
5
Clutch
60, 172
Direction indicator light, front
266
Number
275
Clutch pedal
60
Door
18
Oil consumption
10, 199
Combination filter
211
Handles
18
Oil level
199
Comfort seat
33
Locks
18, 215
Oil level indicator
157
Coming home mode
79, 80
Mirror
30
Oils
199, 281
286 Index
Speeds
10
Footwell lights
69
Beam adjustment
79
Starting
75
Fresh air intake
112
Changing bulbs
259, 261
Stopping
76
Front lid
92, 93
Cleaning system
82, 210, 281
Engine compartment
Fuel
126, 205
Flasher
81
Blower
76, 124
Containers
4, 207
Removing
258
Blower fan
124
Economy
204
Heated rear window
31, 193, 194
Care
216
Evaporation control
207
Heated rear window/Door mirror heating
113
Lid
93
Fuels containing ethanol
207
Heater
109
Lid warning light
92
Level gage
126
Heating
106
Engine oil
Level warning light
126
High beam
Change
201
Recommendation
206, 207
Indicator light
123
Consumption
10
Recommendations
206
Lever
78, 80
Performance class
201
Tank
206
High beam, additional
Recommendation
200
Function keys
40
Changing bulb
261
Topping off
200
Fuses, replacing
247
High-pressure cleaning units
213
Viscosity
201
Home mode
79, 80
Exhaust
HomeLink
102
G
Pipes
5
Hoods
92, 93, 95
Garage
System
55
Horn
12, 21
Door
76
Tailpipes, stainless steel
217
Hot exhaust pipes
5
Door opener
102
External antenna
100
Lift
242
Gear display
116, 118
I
F
Gear shift indicator
123
Ignition key
72
Filler flap
205
Glove compartment
90
Emergency operation
74
Fire extinguisher
101
Gong
14, 73, 78, 80, 133
Ignition lock
72
Flat tire
239
Ground clearance
4
Withdrawing ignition key,
Floor mats
219
PDK transmission
176
Fluids
211
Immobilizer
15
H
FM reception
97
Indicator lights
116, 118
Handbrake
55
Fog light
80
INFO Warning messages
136
Hardtop
190
Fog light, rear
78, 80
Instrument
Head restraints
32
Fog lights
Illumination
120
Headlights
258
Changing bulb
264
Lights
78, 80
Adjusting
267, 268
Footbrake
56
Panel
116, 118, 162
Index
287
Interior
69
Loading information
234
O
Interior lights
69
Locking
20, 23
Octane rating
206, 207
Interior mirror
30
Low beam
81
Odometer
121
Luggage
Off delay
79, 80
J
Net
91
Oil
199, 281
Luggage compartment
94
Change
201
Jumper cables
255
Lid
92
Checking level
157
Lid warning light
92
Consumption
10
K
Unlocking lid
16
Level checks
199
Key codes
15
Luggage compartment/
Level indicator
157
Keys
15, 16
engine compartment lid, warning lights
92
Recommendation
200
Topping off engine oil
200
L
M
OIL Display and measurement
LATCH System
54
Maintenance
196
of the engine oil level
157
Launch Control
177
Make-up mirror
41
On-board computer
130
Leather care
218
Maximum permitted engine speeds
10
Basic settings
131, 159
License plate light
78, 80
Manual transmission
172
Calling on-board computer functions
131
Lids
93, 95
Mirror
Functions and display possibilities
131
Emergency unlocking
248
Folding in
30
General information
160
Lifting vehicle
242
Heating
31, 113
Language versions
159
Light
Inside
29
Operation, controls
130
Daytime driving
78
Mirrors
29, 71
Selecting a radio station
146
Flasher
78, 80, 81, 123
Anti-glare
30
Setting the clock
160
Low beam
78, 80, 81
Multi-functional steering wheel
40
Switching daytime driving lights on/off ..160
Sensor for instrument illumination 116, 118
Switching on navigation
146
Switch
78, 80, 81
Tire pressure warnings
152
N
Light alloy wheels
Warnings and messages
162
Navigation
97
Inscription
233
On-board literature
2
Selection field, on-board computer
146
Light functions, individual
81
Operating voice control
130
Notes on
Lights
69
Operating your Porsche in other Countries
204
Car care
213
Care
218
Orientation light
69
Maintenance
196
Headlight beam adjustment
79
Outside temperatur indicator
127
Number plate light
78, 80
LIMIT Acoustic warning signal for speed limit 133
Oxygen sensor
209
Changing bulb
266
Load switch-off
246
288 Index
P
Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB)
4
Recirculating-air button
110
Paint
Porsche Communication Management (PCM)...97
Refuelling
206
Care
213, 215
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
174
Relays
245
Data
275
Drive-Off Assistant
173
Remote control
16
ParkAssistant
70
Driving in winter
179
Readiness
17
Parking
Faults
175
Replacing battery
254
PDK transmission
179
Kickdown
178
Standby funktion
17
Parking aids
70, 71
Launch Control
174
Synchronization
17
Parking brake
55
Manual selection mode
178
Replacement key
15
Warning light
56
Reduced driving program
180
Replacing bulbs
257
Parking light
78, 80, 81
Selector lever emergency release
269
Replacing wiper blades
212
Particle filter
211
Selector lever position
174, 176
Retractable spoiler
67
Passenger compartment monitoring
25
Shifting gears on the steering wheel
177
Rims
PDK transmission
174
Sport mode
176
Diameter
233
Drive-Off Assistant
173
Transmission fluid
211
Rim width
233
Driving in winter
179
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)
63
TPM sensors
229
Faults
175
Information light
65
Running in
10
Kickdown
177
Power steering fluid level
211, 281
Launch Control
177
Power windows
18, 182
S
Manual selection mode
178
Practical tips
222
Safety belts
42
Reduced driving program
180
Putting vehicle into operation
251
Cleaning
219
Selector lever emergency release
269
Tensioner
42
Selector lever positions
176
R
Warning light
43
Shifting gears on the steering wheel
177
Radiator fan
76, 198
Safety compliance sticker
274
Sport mode
176
Radio reception
97
Sealing set
240
Transmission fluid
211
Rain sensor
82
Seals
218
Warning messages
180
Range on remaining fuel
131, 160
Care
218
Pen holder
90
Rear fender
Seat
Plastic parts
218
Retractable
67
Adaptive sports seat
33
Care
218
Rear lid
92, 93, 95
Adjustment
32
Platform lift
242
Rear spoiler
67, 68
Comfort seat
33
Porsche Active Suspension Management
Rear view mirrors
29, 30
Heating
37
(PASM)
66
Rear window defogger
31, 113
Memory
35
Sport mode
66
Rear window heating
113
Position
32
Index
289
Sports bucket seat
34
Fixed
68
Suspension management
66
Sports seat
33
Retractable
67
Standard seat
33
Sport Chrono Plus package
T
Ventilation
38
CHRONO stopwatch
140
Tachometer
123
Seat memory
Sport mode
61
Tail light
266
Operating with the remote control
36
Sport mode
65
Tank
205, 206
Operation with person buttons
35
PDK transmission
176
Ventilation system
207
Selector lever position
116, 118
Switching on/off
61
Technical data
276
Selector lever position indicator,
Switching PASM on/off
66
TEL Telephone information
137
PDK transmission
175
Sport plus mode
61
Telephone
99
Service
137
Sports bucket seat
34
Temperature setting
106, 109, 110
SET Basic setting on on-board computer
159
Sports exhaust system
55
Temperature, outside indicator
127
Shift indicator
123
Sports seat
33
Test stand, measurements
65
Shifting gears
Stability management system
63
Theft protection
14
Drive-Off Assistant
173
Standard seat
33
Tire
Manual transmission
172
Starter switch
72
Care
227
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
174
Starting
73
Damage
227
Side light, front
266
Starting engine
75
Designations
231
Side marker light
78, 80
Steering column
Pressure plate
225
Changing bulb
265
Locking
73
Replacements
228
Side vents
112
Steering lock
72
Traction
226
Snow chains
231, 277, 279
Steering wheel
Wear
226
Snow tires
230, 278
Adjustment
38
Tire pressure monitoring
Socket
245
Function keys
40
Warning light
155
Spacers
243
Heating
39
Wheels
229
Spare key
15
Lock
73
Tire pressure monitoring (TPM)
147
Spare wheel
277
Multi functional
40
Tires
10, 223, 278, 279
Speed code letter
232
PDK shift buttons
174
Care
223
Speed control
85, 106
Stopping engine
76
Checking pressure
238
Automatic
84
Stopwatch
140
Inscription
232
Indicator light
120
Storage options
89
Loading information
234
Speed limit
133, 232
Storage possibilities
89
New tires
10
Speedometer
122
Storing your Porsche
220
Pressure
224, 280
Spoiler
67
Sun visors
41
Pressure monitoring
147
290 Index
Pressure plate
275
U
W
Removing and storing
229
Undercoating
208, 217
Warning lights and messages
162
Sealant
239, 240
Washer
Sidewall
232
Fluid
210
V
Size
232
Fluid warning light
210
Valves
228
Snow tires
230
Washer fluid
281
Vanity mirror
41
Tools
94
Washer lever
82
Vehicle
Towing
269, 271
Washing
214
Care
213
Towing hook
269
Weights
282
Engine number
275
TPM Tire pressure monitoring
147
Welcome Home Function
79, 80
Identification
274
Track
278
Wheel
10, 223, 278, 279
Identification label
274
Transmission
Alignment
229
Identification number
274
Drive-Off Assistant
172
Balancing
229
Lifting
242
Fluid
211, 281
Bolts
236
Load capacity
235
Manual transmission
172
Care
223
Putting into operation
251
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
172, 174
Changing
239
Safety compliance sticker
274
Trip Odometer
121
Checking pressure
238
Washing
214
Trunk entrapment
95
Inscription
232
Vehicle identification number
274
Turn signal
Loading information
234
Ventilation
109
Indicator light
123
Securing bolts
236
Vents
106, 109, 112
Turn signal light, front
Security wheel bolts
15
Viscosity, engine oil
201
Changing bulb
263
Sidewall
232
Voice control, button
130
Turn signals
81, 123
Size
232
Voice control, PCM
130
Tire pressure
224
Tire pressure plate
275
Tire sealant
239, 240
Wheels
Assembly aids for wheel changes
237
Care
218
TPM sensors
229
Windows
182, 216
Anti-crushing protection
28
Care
216
Opening/Closing
27
Index
291
Washer nozzles
82
Washer system
210, 281
Windshield
Wiper blades, changing
212
Windshield wipers
82, 212
Replacing
212
Windstop
189
Winter operation
Battery
251
Coolant
197
Engine oil
198
Jumper cables
255, 256
Locks
215
Seals
218
Snow chains
231
Tires
230
Washer fluid
210
Wiper blades
212
Wiper
Blades
212
Wiper blades
Care
217
Changing
212
292 Index