Porsche Boxster 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Mobile Roofs
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Locking the convertible top
f
Swivel latching lever
B
to the front until it is felt
to engage.
The locking hook must engage in the
receptacle on the windshield frame C .
Note
If the convertible top has been opened for a longer
period, it could be necessary to assist the locking
hook engage C .
f With the vehicle stationary, press and hold the
button for convertible top operation and pull
the convertible top to the windshield using the
handle recess D .
Emergency operation
f Before performing emergency operation, ple-
ase check:
Was the ignition switched on and the handbra-
ke applied?
Are the electrical fuses defective?
Please observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 246.
Warning!
There is a danger of injury and risk of dama-
ge during emergency operation.
There is a danger of crushing or pinching
body parts at all moveable convertible top
parts which could cause serious personal in-
jury.
f Take great care when performing emergency
operation.
f Do not operate the convertible top during and
after emergency operation.
f Lever off joint rods only with the greatest care.
f If the convertible top is not in the rearward final
position, the convertible-top compartment lid
or the convertible top could fall down when the
joint rods are levered off.
For this reason, hold convertible top or conver-
tible-top compartment lid firmly before levering
off the second joint rod.
f During emergency operation, ensure that the
paint is not damaged.