Porsche 718 Boxster Release note

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Good to know – Driver’s Manual
WKD 982 00 20 18 718

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Equipment and on-board literature
Because our vehicles undergo continuous
development, equipment and specifications may
not be as illustrated or described by Porsche in
this manual. Items of equipment are sometimes
optional or vary depending on the country in which
the vehicle is sold. For more information on retrofit
equipment, please contact your Porsche partner.
Because of different legal requirements in
individual countries, the equipment in your vehicle
may vary from that described in this manual.
Should your Porsche be fitted with any equipment
not described in this manual, your Porsche
partner will be glad to provide information
concerning correct operation and care of the
items concerned.
Always keep the on-board literature in the vehicle
and hand it over to the new owner if you sell the
vehicle.
Should you have any questions, suggestions or
ideas regarding your vehicle or the on-board
literature:
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG
Vertrieb Customer Relations
Porscheplatz 1
70435 Stuttgart
Germany
Warnings and symbols
Various types of warnings and symbols are used
in this Driver’s Manual.
bConditions that must be met in order to use a
function.
eInstruction that you must follow.
1. If an instruction comprises several steps,
these are numbered.
fNotice on where you can find further important
information on a topic.
Airbag warning sticker
Taiwan only:
fAccording to Taiwan related regulations,
“DO NOT carry babies, infants and children
on the front passenger seat”.
fRefer to chapter “Child Restraint Systems
(Child Seats)” on page 78
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DANGER Serious injury or death
Failure to observe warnings in the “Danger”
category will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING Possible serious injury
or death
Failure to observe warnings in the “Warning”
category can result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION Possible moderate or
minor injury
Failure to observe warnings in the “Caution”
category can result in moderate or minor injuries.
NOTICE
Failure to observe warnings in the “Notice”
category can result in damage to the vehicle.
Information
A dditional information is indicated by “Information”.
DANGER Child restraint system
on passenger seat
If a child restraint system is fitted on the
passenger’s seat, there is a risk of serious or fatal
injury from the passenger airbag triggering.
eNever use a rearward-facing child restraint
system on the passenger’s seat with the front
airbag activated as it poses a risk of injury
and death to the child.
eRefer to chapter “Child Restraint Systems
(Child Seats)” on page 78.

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Layout of the Manual
Contents
More Safety and
More Driving Pleasure Overview Illustrations Practical Tips
Gain an overview and find the topics
you are looking for.
fPage 3 onwards.
Find out how to enjoy your driving
pleasure safely.
fPage 5 onwards.
Familiarise yourself with
components and controls.
fPage 17 onwards.
Browse through and gain additional
information about new functions.
fPage 27 onwards.
Topics from A – Z Technical Data Index
Find out how components and
controls work and how to operate
them.
fPage 31 onwards.
Look for specific figures.
fPage 305 onwards.
Get straight to the information you
are looking for.
fPage 321 onwards.

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Contents
Contents
More Safety and
More Driving Pleasure...............................5
Overview Illustrations
Centre Console.............................................20
Control Panel................................................21
Driver’s Cockpit ............................................18
Entering Text and Characters in the PCM........26
Overhead Console ........................................22
PCM Controls ...............................................23
PCM Drives ..................................................24
PCM Operating Principle................................25
Steering Wheel and Instrument Panel..............19
Practical Tips ...........................................27
Opening and Locking
Central Locking ............................................71
Convertible Top ............................................90
Driver’s Key................................................102
Garage Door Opener...................................117
Luggage Compartment Lid ..........................144
Windows ....................................................298
Air Conditioning and Ergonomics
Air Conditioning System (Manual)....................41
Airbag Systems ............................................45
Automatically Controlled
2-Zone Air Conditioning..................................53
Child Restraint Systems (Child Seats)..............78
Heated Rear Window/
Exterior Mirror Heating ................................121
Mirrors.......................................................153
Personal Settings........................................188
Seat Belts ..................................................211
Seats .........................................................213
Steering Wheel ...........................................234
Sun Visors..................................................237
Driving and Driver Assistance Systems
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) ........................32
Alarm System ...............................................47
Auto Start Stop Function................................50
Brakes .........................................................63
Cruise Control...............................................97
Driving Data Display (Trip Information)...........105
HOLD Function: Drive-Off Assistant,
Standstill Management ................................122
Instrument and Interior Lighting ....................123
Lane Change Assist (LCA) ............................130
Lights ........................................................135
ParkAssist ..................................................185
Porsche Active Suspension Management
(PASM) .......................................................191
Porsche Car Connect ..................................192
Porsche Stability Management (PSM)............195
Porsche Track Precision App .......................198
Porsche Vehicle Tracking System
(PVTS Plus).................................................199
Rear Wing...................................................208
Speed Limit Display.................................... 221
Sport Chrono Mode Switch ......................... 223
Sport Chrono Stopwatch............................. 226
SPORT Mode ............................................. 220
Sports Exhaust System............................... 231
Starting and Stopping the Engine................. 232
Theft Protection ......................................... 248
Transmission ............................................. 251
Transmission and
Chassis Control Systems ............................ 256
Windscreen Wipers..................................... 300
Instrument Panel and
Multi-Function Display
Instrument Panel ........................................ 125
Multi-Function Display ................................. 157
Vehicle Settings using the
Multi-Function Display ................................. 263
Warning and Information Messages ............. 278
Entertainment and Communication
Operating the Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 176
Media........................................................ 148
Radio ........................................................ 204
Telephone.................................................. 238
Voice Control ............................................. 271
Navigation and Connectivity
Operating the Porsche Communication
Management (PCM) .................................... 176
Apple®CarPlay ............................................ 48
Connectivity................................................. 87
Device Manager ......................................... 100
Navigation ................................................. 167
Porsche Connect App ................................. 193

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Contents
Luggage and Transport
Cupholders...................................................99
Electrical Socket.........................................106
Luggage Compartment ...............................140
Smoker’s Package...................................... 219
Storage .....................................................235
Mobility and Minor Repairs
Battery.........................................................59
Brake Fluid...................................................62
Care ............................................................65
Coolant........................................................95
Diagnostic Socket....................................... 101
Engine Oil................................................... 107
Fire Extinguisher ......................................... 109
Flat Tyre ....................................................110
Fuses ........................................................113
Headlights..................................................120
Jack and Lifting Platform .............................128
Jump-Lead Starting ..................................... 129
Measurement on the Test Stand ..................147
Refuelling ...................................................209
Selector Lever Emergency Release..............217
Towing and Tow-Starting .............................249
Tyres and Wheels ....................................... 257
Washer Fluid............................................... 297
Wiper Blades ..............................................304
Technical Data .......................................305
Index .......................................................321

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More Safety and
More Driving Pleasure
Your Porsche: Extreme performance, extreme
sportiness. It’s exciting, there’s no question.
But only if you can remain relaxed whatever the
situation. Therefore, for us safety is also a matter
of ultimate quality.
And here we tell you what you can do to stay safe
on the road in your Porsche.
Perfect technology:
a prerequisite for your safety
High-quality materials and excellent workmanship
keep your car on the road for many years to
come. But your care and attentiveness are
essential if the vehicle is to manage what it
promises. That way, you will also be able to rely on
your Porsche in critical situations.
Checking for damage and correct
operation
A vehicle with technical defects can behave in an
unexpected way, which may cause an accident.
eCheck your vehicle regularly (at least once a
month and before any long journey), to ensure
it is in good technical condition. In particular,
pay attention to the following:
– Tyres are not damaged, have the right
pressure and sufficient tread
– Headlights, brake lights and direction
indicators all work
– Aerodynamic components are undamaged
– Wiper blades are intact
– Windows are unobstructed without any
cracks or damage to the glass
– Exterior and interior mirrors are intact and
correctly positioned
– Radar sensor of adaptive cruise control
(ACC) is intact with no cracks or damage
– Cooling air ducts, sensors and cameras
are not covered (e.g. with film, stone
guards, number plate holders)
eOnly use telephones or 2-way radios inside the
vehicle with an external antenna connected, so
as not to exceed the limits for electromagnetic
radiation in the vehicle.
Checking tyres for damage
Damaged tyres may burst while you are driving.
You may lose control of the vehicle.
eDepending on how often you drive and the
conditions, check tyres regularly – at least
once a month – for foreign bodies, nicks, cuts,
cracks and bulges. Remember to also check
the side walls of the tyres.
eIf in doubt, have the tyres and the entire wheel
checked by a qualified specialist workshop.
eDo not continue driving with damaged tyres.
Have damaged tyres replaced immediately:
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche
recommends a Porsche partner as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Adjusting the tyre pressure
Low or high tyre pressure irreparably damages
the tyre and the wheel, lengthens the braking
distance and greatly increases the risk of an
accident. If the tyre pressure is too low, fuel
consumption can increase noticeably.
eAdapt the tyre pressure to the fitted tyres.
fRefer to chapter “Tyre pressure” on page 313.
eMake sure that the settings in the TPM menu
on the multi-function display correspond to the
tyres fitted on the vehicle.
fRefer to chapter “TPM menu (TPM – Tyre
Pressure Monitoring)” on page 162.
eIf a red tyre pressure warning appears on the
multi-function display: Stop immediately in a
suitable place and check tyres for damage.
Do not continue driving with damaged tyres.
If necessary, remedy the damage with tyre
sealant.
fRefer to chapter “Flat Tyre” on page 110.

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Checking the lights
If lights are faulty, your vehicle is in the dark and
hard to see in conditions of poor visibility. Other
drivers will see you too late and you could be
involved in an accident.
eCheck that all lights are working, and have
defective lights repaired immediately. The
lights to check are:
– Parking light, dipped beam, driving lights,
high beam
– Direction indicators, brake lights, reversing
lights
– Fog lights
Checking aerodynamic components
Damaged or missing aerodynamic components
(e.g. rear wing or underbody panels) impair
vehicle handling.
eInspect your vehicle for signs of damage.
eHave damaged or missing components
replaced immediately.
Keeping windows and wiper blades
clean and in good working order
Dirty windows and defective wiper blades impair
your view and dramatically increase the risk of
accident.
eKeep the vehicle and windows clean.
eThaw frozen wiper blades and detach them
from the windscreen.
eReplace wiper blades regularly, and at the
latest if they leave streaks on the windscreen.
fRefer to chapter “Wiper Blades” on page 304.
Maintenance and modifications only by
qualified specialist workshops
Any modification to the vehicle can adversely
affect or even disable safety functions. Unskilled
maintenance work performed during the warranty
period may invalidate your right to claim under
warranty.
eHave all maintenance and all modifications to
the vehicle performed solely by a qualified
specialist workshop. This ensures that the
vehicle will remain reliable and safe to drive,
and will not suffer consequential damage.
Porsche recommends a Porsche partner as
they have trained workshop personnel and the
necessary parts and tools.
Spare parts for your Porsche
eOnly use genuine Porsche spare parts for your
vehicle, or spare parts of an equivalent quality
that have been manufactured according to the
specifications and production requirements of
Porsche. This ensures that the vehicle will
remain reliable and safe to drive, and will not
suffer consequential damage. You can obtain
these parts from a Porsche partner or a
qualified specialist workshop.
Porsche recommends a Porsche partner as
they have trained workshop personnel and the
necessary parts and tools.
e Only use accessories that are from the Porsche
Tequipment range or have been tested and
approved by Porsche. For information on
Porsche Tequipment: Contact your Porsche
partner.

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Loading, safety systems,
children in the vehicle:
know-how for Porsche drivers
With your Porsche, you can accelerate to over
100 km/h (62 mph) in just a few seconds. With
this much power at your disposal, you should do
everything to ensure safety before you set off.
Therefore, put the same passion into getting
ready for a trip as you do into driving.
Your lifesaver: Using seat belts correctly
Seat belts can only protect you from injury if they
are used correctly and in good working order.
eAlways make sure that seat belts fit snugly,
including on short trips.
eOnly ever use one seat belt per occupant.
eRemove bulky items of clothing, such as winter
coats.
eDo not lay seat belts over breakable or hard
objects such as glasses or ball-point pens.
eMake sure seat belts are not twisted.
eAlways make sure unused seat belts are
completely retracted.
eIf an occupant is pregnant, position the
horizontal belt section below the belly and the
shoulder belt snugly over the chest.
eHave worn or damaged belts, buckles and
fastenings replaced.
fRefer to chapter “Seat Belts” on page 211.
Airbag system
Airbag systems can perform their safety function
only if all passengers are wearing seat belts and
are sitting in the correct position. Objects and
luggage must be stowed safely.
eMake sure that there are no persons, animals
or objects between occupants and the area
into which the airbag inflates.
eKeep a distance from the airbags, e.g. do not
lean against the inside of the doors. Always
keep your feet in the footwell when driving. Do
not put feet on the dashboard or seat surface.
Airbags that have been tampered with do not offer
any protection. They may either not trigger or be
triggered in an uncontrolled manner. Uncontrolled
triggering can cause serious injuries.
eDo not use protective seat covers.
eDo not attach any additional trim or stickers to
the steering wheel or in the vicinity of the
passenger airbag, side airbags or head
airbag.
eDo not route any cables of additional electrical
equipment in the vicinity of the airbag wiring
harnesses.
eDo not remove any airbag components, e.g.
steering wheel, front seats, headliner.
eDo not modify the wiring or components of the
airbag system.
fRefer to chapter “Airbag Systems” on
page 45.
Information
If other spare parts or accessories are used,
Porsche refuses to accept liability for any damage
caused by their use.
Even if the supplier of other spare parts of
accessories is a recognised supplier, the safety of
your vehicle may still be compromised.
Using spare parts or accessories that are not
approved by Porsche may invalidate your vehicle
warranty.
Information
Even at 30 km/h (20 mph), serious injuries are
possible if you are not wearing a seat belt. Safety
systems only protect you when working in
combination. For example, airbags can only
provide the right protection if the seat belt is also
put on correctly.

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Securing all objects in the passenger
compartment
An unsecured or incorrectly positioned load in the
passenger compartment can be hurled around the
interior as a result of braking, changing direction
or an accident. This can endanger and injure
vehicle occupants.
eAlways secure items for transport.
eAlways stow loads securely, e.g. in the
luggage compartment.
eStow small items in storage compartments
and close them all. Never let objects protrude
from storage compartments.
eNever place objects on top of the dashboard.
eDo not transport heavy objects in open
storage compartments.
eTell all your passengers about the safety
measures.
For correctly loading your Porsche and stowing
items:
fRefer to chapter “Stowing loads” on page 140.
Avoiding the risk of pinching/crushing
Persons or animals can get caught or crushed if
they are in the range of movement of the vehicle
parts below. These parts include the following,
among others:
– Adjustable front seats
– Doors
– Windows
– Flaps and lids
– Lids of storage compartments
eWhen moving these vehicle parts, make sure
that no persons or animals are in the range of
movement.
Supervise children’s behaviour
Often, children are unable to weigh up risks or
behave correctly in dangerous situations.
Children may inadvertently trigger automatic
settings, such as the seat adjustment, and injure
themselves. Children cannot free themselves from
the vehicle in emergency situations, such as a
build-up of heat in a closed vehicle. This can be
life-threatening, especially for small children.
eKeep children away from live or hot parts such
as the tailpipe.
eKeep toxic materials, such as tyre sealant or
engine oil, out of reach of children.
eDo not leave children in the vehicle unattended.
Using a child restraint systems safely
Child restraint systems can only work if they are
correctly installed.
eOnly use child restraint systems that are
approved for your Porsche.
eBefore you use a child restraint system:
Read and follow the instructions for the child
restraint system, as well as this manual.
fRefer to chapter “Child Restraint Systems
(Child Seats)” on page 78.
Information
In the event of a collision at 50 km/h (30 mph), for
example, unsecured objects can be flung forwards
with a force up to 50 times their weight. For
example, a 1.5 litre bottle of water has a force of
75 kg as it flies through the interior.

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Safe and competent driving:
always make the right decision
Your Porsche is an all-rounder. From Launch
Control to the emergency braking function – once
you let it loose, anything is possible. However, at
the end of the day, you are responsible for keeping
your power house under control.
Avoid distractions
If you use the PCM or other components in the
vehicle while you are driving, you are distracted
from the traffic and may not react in time to
dangerous situations. For your safety, some
functions are only available when the vehicle is
stationary.
eNever change mirror, seat or steering wheel
positions while driving. The seat or steering
wheel may move further than you intended.
You may lose control of the vehicle. Set the
mirror, seat and steering wheel to the correct
position before you set off.
eOnly use the multi-function steering wheel,
radio, navigation system, etc. while driving if
the traffic situation permits. If in doubt, stop.
eDo not use mobile phones or other mobile
devices while driving.
eAlways use hands-free equipment.
eDo not reach through the steering-wheel
spokes while driving. You will not be able to
react quickly enough to danger.
Be aware of braking behaviour in rain
and snow
In heavy rain, while driving through water or after
leaving a car wash, a film of water may form on
the brakes, delaying the braking action and
requiring increased pressure on the brake pedal.
Moreover, after a long drive in wintry road
conditions, a coating may form on brake discs and
pads that significantly reduces friction and
therefore also the braking action.
eDry the brakes by frequent braking,
particularly before you park the vehicle. This
will prevent corrosion.
eCorroded brakes have a tendency to “judder”.
If braking comfort is noticeably impaired, have
the brake system checked.
Suitable tyres and appropriate driving
style
fRefer to chapter “Tyres and Wheels” on
page 257.
Responding correctly to uneven running or
vibrations
Damage to tyres or the vehicle can cause uneven
running or vibrations while driving. You may lose
control of the vehicle.
eReduce your speed immediately, but without
braking sharply.
eStop the vehicle and check the tyres. If you
cannot find a cause for the problem, continue
driving carefully and have the problem fixed.
Visit a qualified specialist workshop. Porsche
recommends a Porsche partner as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.