Checking The Coolant Level And Adding Coolant - Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual

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Checking the Coolant Level and
Adding Coolant
The coolant provides year-round protection from
corrosion and freezing down to –31 °F (–35 °C)
(–40 °F (–40 °C) in Nordic countries). Regular
checking of the coolant level is part of servicing.
The coolant level only needs to be checked when
a warning message appears on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel.
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
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Use only antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
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Swallowing Engine
DANGER
Coolant
Coolant is hazardous to health. Coolant can be
deadly to children or pets if consumed.
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Keep coolant out of children's reach.
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Also, keep coolant away from your pets. They
can be attracted to it should there be a spill, or
to used coolant left in an open container.
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Hot Engine Coolant
WARNING
The coolant becomes very hot when the engine is
running and can burn you.
The coolant reservoir is pressurized. Careless
opening of the coolant reservoir can lead to hot
coolant suddenly spraying out.
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Do not open the cap on the reservoir when the
engine is hot.
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Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
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Checking the coolant level when a warning
message appears on the multi-function display in
the instrument panel:
1. If the engine is hot, cover the reservoir cap
with a cloth.
Open cap carefully and allow any overpressure
to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
2. Read off the engine coolant level.
When the engine is cold and the vehicle is
level, the red display (ball) must be within the
area of the arrow between the min and max
markings.
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3. Top up with coolant if necessary.
Only add a mixture of antifreeze and distilled
water in equal parts.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50 % provides antifreeze protection down
to –31 °F (–35 °C).
The maximum fill level is reached when the
red display is at the max marking.
Do not exceed the Max marking.
4. Screw the cap on the reservoir closed until
it locks securely.
5. Have the cooling system checked.
Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer.