Convertible Top - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

Convertible Top

Brief operating instructions can be found on the
back side of the driver's sun visor.
f Please see the chapter "CAR CARE INSTRUC-
TIONS" on Page 213.
Warning!
When opening or closing the convertible top,
serious personal injury may occur if a per-
son's body parts are near or in the way of the
convertible top mechanism's moving parts.
f Make absolutely sure that nobody can be
injured by the convertible-top mechanism or
the convertible-top compartment lid.
Do not operate convertible top:
– At temperatures below 32 °F/0 °C.
– When one side of the car is on a curb, a hoist
or a jack.
– When items of luggage or other objects hinder
the convertible top movement.
f Drive only with the convertible top fully open or
closed (end positions).
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f Items of luggage or objects on the luggage
tray above the engine compartment lid must
be put in the storage box or be secured to
prevent their sliding out. These items must not
be in abrasive contact with the convertible top
or rear window. Keep shutters of the storage
box closed while driving.
f Avoid frequent operation of the convertible top
with the engine off; the vehicle battery would
be unintentionally discharged rapidly.
f When opening or closing the convertible top,
ensure there is sufficient clearance above the
convertible top (e.g. in the garage).
f To prevent damp stains and abrasions, only
open the convertible top in a dry, clean state.
f Park your car in the shade whenever possible,
as the fabric, rubber material and color can be
harmed by long exposure to sunlight.
f The convertible top may only be actuated
during driving on even surfaces.
f The convertible top must not be used with
strong counter wind (over approx. 50 mph/
80 km/h).
Conditions for operating the convertible
top
– The ignition must be switched on
(engine running or off).
– Maximum speed 30 mph (50 km/h)
The opening/closing process of the convertib-
le top will be interrupted if the maximum speed
is exceeded.
f Reduce speed.
Press button again.
The opening/closing process is ended.