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automatically reactivated for your
braking power is therefore achieved
safety if either of the front wheels
much sooner. When sudden braking
(in 'Sport' mode, both of the front
is detected, the brake assist function
wheels) requires ABS assistance.
applies maximum brake pressure
ABD remains permanently active.
to all four wheels.
PSM has been enhanced and now
Lights.
includes two additional functions:
precharging of the brake system,
and brake assist. If you suddenly
The new Boxster models are all
release the accelerator pedal, PSM
fitted with sophisticated halogen
automatically readies the braking
headlights with LED position lights
system. With the braking system
integrated separately into the front
having been precharged, the brake
light unit with integral fog lights
pads are already in light contact
above the outer air intakes.
with the brake discs. Maximum
LED technology is now also used
in the taillight unit to provide better
illumination and respond more
quickly to driver input. Further
benefits are that LED bulbs are
energy saving and have a longer
life than conventional bulbs. The
design is unmistakable, both day
and night.
Dynamic cornering light
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Bi-Xenon headlights with
lights are no longer necessary.
dynamic cornering lights and
A headlight cleaning system
LED daytime running lights.
is built-in.
Available as an option for both
New dynamic cornering lights offer
Boxster models are Bi-Xenon
particularly effective illumination of
headlights which include dynamic
the road ahead, particularly through
cornering lights and LED daytime
bends. Sensors continuously monitor
running lights.
the speed, lateral acceleration
and steering lock and, from these
Bi-Xenon headlights are brighter
variables, calculate the course of
than halogen headlights so
the bend. This determines the angle
that they offer improved visibility
of the dynamic cornering lights,
and they illuminate the road
with the lights able to swivel into the
more evenly. In fact, they are
corners up to a limit of 15 degrees,
so effective that separate fog
even with main beam switched on.
Night-time illumination (front)
Boxster |
Night-time illumination (rear)
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Safety
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