Washer Fluid - Porsche Boxster Owner's Manual

Washer Fluid

Capacity
– Without headlight cleaning system: approxi-
mately 2.6 quarts (2.5 liters).
– With headlight cleaning system: approximately
6.3 quarts (6 liters).
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Maintenance, Car Care
Washer uid
General information on washer uid
The reservoir, with a blue screw cap, is in the front
luggage compartment, to the rear left.
Clean water is generally not enough to clean
the windshield and headlights. Depending on
the season, mix the water with the appropriate
additives. Follow the instructions for the mixture
ratio.
Only use window cleaner concentrate which
meets the following requirements.
– Dilutability 1:100
– Phosphate-free
– Suitable for plastic headlight lenses.
We recommend window cleaner concentrates
approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche
dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Summer lling
Water + window cleaner concentrate at the mixing
ratio indicated on the container.
Winter lling
Water + antifreeze protection + window cleaner
concentrate at the mixing ratio indicated on the
container.
Please note all the information on the contain-
ers of the window cleaner concentrate or the
antifreeze protection.
Adding washer uid
1. Please note all the information on the refill
container of the cleaning agent.
2. Open cap of the washer-fluid reservoir (arrow).
3. Add washer fluid and close cap properly.
Do not use engine coolant anti-freeze or any
other solution that can damage the car's paint,
in the washer reservoir.
Warning light
If less than 0.52 quarts (0.5 liter) remains, a
warning message appears on the on-board
computer.
Add washer fluid.