Function of Instrument Panel
Boxster:
Boxster S:
1. Speedometer with analog display
Installation position: outside left of instrument cluster.
Electrical signals from the ABS and the ASR are converted and emitted analogously.
2. Cruise control indicator light
Installation position: in the speedometer dial with analog display.
Displays cruise control readiness.
Cruise control indicator light - Boxster S
Installation position: at the far right of the row of warning indicators below the combination water temperature / fuel gauge.
Displays cruise control readiness.
3. Odometer/trip counter
Installation position: in the speedometer dial with analog display.
Electrical signals from the ABS and the ASP are converted to speeds which are then converted to distances and are displayed as kilometres travelled on the odometer or trip counter.
4. Individual button for instrument illumination and trip counter
Installation position: Between analog speedometer and tachometer.
The individual button can be used to dim the instrument and switch brightness by hand when the vehicle lighting is switched on, and to reset the trip counter to zero.
5. Tachometer
Installation position: in the centre of the instrument cluster.
Electrical signals from the DME are converted and emitted analogously via the tachometer.
6. Left direction indicator pilot light
Installation position: in the tachometer dial.
Flashes on when the direction indicator switch activates the left direction indicator. It also flashes when the hazard warning light is switched on. The left direction indicator pilot light flashes with the same rhythm as the direction indicator lights which are switched on. If the rhythm deviates, the direction indicator lights must be checked.
7. Speedometer with digital display: on-board computer (range on remaining fuel, outside temperature, speed signal (gong), average consumption, average speed)
Installation position: beneath the tachometer.
Speedometer: electrical signals from the ABS and the ASP are converted and emitted digitally.
On-board computer: the on-board computer calculates the range on remaining fuel, average speed/consumption and outside temperature from the current fuel capacity levels, the current speed/acceleration and the outside temperature sensor. The individual functions can be checked by operating the lever on the steering column.
8. High beam headlight indicator light
Installation position: upper halt of the tachometer.
The indicator light lights up if the high beam headlight is switched on or the headlight flasher is actuated.
9. Right direction indicator pilot light
Installation position: in the tachometer dial.
Flashes on when the direction indicator switch activates the right direction indicator. It also flashes when the hazard warning light is switched on. The right direction indicator pilot light flashes with the same rhythm as the direction indicator lights which are switched on. If the rhythm deviates, the direction indicator lights must be checked.
10. Light sensor for instrument illumination
Installation position: on the right beneath the rpm band in the tachometer.
Illumination of the instruments is adapted automatically according to the surrounding brightness via the light sensor.
11. Individual button for clock and display setting
Installation position: between tachometer and cooling system temperature display.
The individual button is used to set the time in the display beneath the Tiptronic display. Additionally, the individual button can be used to switch between kilometres and miles for the speed and odometer.
12. Clock, engine oil level display
Installation position: beneath the fuel display.
When the ignition is switched on, the time display temporarily changes into standby mode for the oil level measurement.
13. Tiptronic display
Installation position: beside the tachometer on the right.
The engaged selector level positions are displayed. In the selector lever positions "M" and "D", the gears presently engaged are also displayed.
14. Cooling system temperature display, warning light
Installation position: beside the tachometer and above the Tiptronic display.
Signals from the temperature sensor are converted and the temperature display shows the current "engine temperature". The warning light lights up if the coolant temperature is too high. The warning light also flashes if the coolant level is too low or the engine-compartment blower is not functioning.
15. Fuel level display, warning light
Installation position: on the right beside the Tiptronic display.
Electrical signals from the fuel level sensor are converted and the display shows an almost correct value for the current fuel level in the tank. The warning light lights if the fuel level is too low.
Function of the warning lights/indicator lights
A] Traction Control warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on together with the rocker switch. During the journey, the warning light shows that the driving stability control is switched off. It also lights up if the Traction Control is faulty.
B] Traction Control
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. When driving, the information light displays a control process, even when driving stability control is switched off.
D] Extending rear spoiler warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on and goes out after the vehicle moves off. The warning light lights up when driving it the spoiler does not extend or reach its end position above 120 km/h.
E] Brake pad wear warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. Lights up when driving if the wear limit of the brake pads is reached.
F] Parking brake warning light
Lights when the parking brake is engaged and goes out when the parking brake is completely released.
G] Brake fluid level warning light
Lights up if the brake fluid level is too low and - in connection with a longer pedal travel - if the break circuit fails.
H] ABS warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If the light lights up with the engine running, the ABS has switched off due to a fault.
I] Engine oil pressure warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights up with the engine running, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. Either the oil level is too low or there is a danger of engine damage.
K] Battery warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights up with the engine running, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. The cause can be a fault in the battery charging device and/or a torn drive belt.
L] Washer fluid level warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. Lights up at a remaining quantity of 0.5 l.
M] Seat belt warning light
Lights up when the ignition is switched on until the buckle of the seat belt is inserted into the belt buckle.
N] Airbag warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights with the engine running, there is a fault in the airbag system. The warning light flashes for 10 seconds when the ignition is switched on if a child restraint system is detected on the passenger side or if the airbag has been switched off by a child restraint system.
P] Convertible top warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light lights up with the engine running, the convertible top is not correctly closed/opened. If the warning light does not go out in the end position, a fault could be present or it may be necessary to adjust the convertible top.
Q] Emission control warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine is started. Displays faults by flashing or lighting up permanently and stores these faults in the fault memory of the control module.