Porsche Boxter 987.1
Premium E98 petrol only please - NOT diesel
Headlights could be brighter, so suggest also always using fog-lights - turn light knob full right and pull out. Return to Home after for night lights when locking/unlocking.
Wind deflector is magic for freeway drives - in front luggage compartment - snaps in between headrests, with Porsche logo pointing to rear.
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Roof Operation
Ideally on level, in Park, with engine running, but up to 40kmh or engine off is OK.
Release handle in top centre near the rear-view mirror, then pull roof button on centre console towards the rear and hold. Push forward to close. Don’t stop halfway - complete full open or close in one motion. Close handle after.
If driving between 10kmh-40kmh, just flick the button once to open or close fully, if your speed changes outside this range, complete operation by holding the button.
Windows can be operated from key by holding down lock button.
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Phone Pairing
Switch on your phone’s Bluetooth and pair with Car Kit first time.
Select CD as audio source to access your phone’s audio via Bluetooth.
Suction phone mount in glovebox - please don’t use vent mounted ones - vents are fragile!
Charger cable under armrest.
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Punctures & Flat Tyres
If you see Tyre Pressure warning, feel loss of air, or even steering pulling one way. please pull over and call me.
Tyres are NON-runflats. There’s can of tyre goo behind black plastic flap in front luggage area, allowing slow drive to nearest Bob Jane for smaller punctures.
Larger holes or sidewall damage will need towing as Porsche don’t supply a spare. Turo’s (included) towing’s usually pretty quick.
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Guidelines
No smoking at all in the car.
Prefer no vaping, but if you must then please all windows and roof down.
No track use or unsealed roads - these violate Turo’s terms of service and they may ban you!
Please don’t ride shirtless and if possible use the supplied clear sunscreen - the white ones stain the seats!
Car’s location and speed is tracked and this data shared with Turo to help them monitor the above usage.
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Accidents & Incidents
Don’t panic! Sh*t happens. Call me!
For accidents or damage, there’s a Turo incident card in glovebox with instructions.
Take lots of photos - close up and wide angle to show the whole scenario. Get details of any other cars involved - number plate essential and ideally driver contact details.
Don’t hesitate to call the police on 000 or your local station if you feel the need.
Submit damage report in the trip in Turo app. I’ll then reviews this, do further images, then suggest best path for repair.
If there’s the slightest chance of mechanical damage, please do not drive, else you risk further damage and extra costs.
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Wedding Ribbons
Guide with images here.