Coolant Level - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

Coolant Level

f Please see the chapter "EXERCISE EXTREME
CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VEHICLE"
on Page 182.
The cooling system is filled at the factory with a
permanent coolant.
It provides year-round protection from corrosion
and freezing down to –31 °F/–35 °C.
Only use antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
Checking coolant level
The expansion tank for the coolant is located in
the rear luggage compartment under the service
flap.
f Check the coolant level regularly at the trans-
parent window of the expansion tank.
When the engine is cold and the car is level the
fluid level must lie between the "Min." and "Max."
markings.
Topping off coolant
Warning!
Danger of serious personal injury or death
from scalding. Coolant is hazardous to your
health, and may be fatal if swallowed.
f Do not open the cap of the expansion tank
while the engine is hot.
f Allow the engine to cool down before opening
the cap and protect your hands, arms and face
from any possible escape of hot coolant.
f Keep coolant out of children's reach.
f 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 contai-
ner. Coolant can be deadly to pets if consu-
med.
Risk of damage from overflowing coolant.
f Take care while topping off coolant not to soil
the luggage compartment or items of luggage.
1. Switch engine off and let it cool.
Please see the chapter "COOLING SYSTEM" on
Page 90.
2. Press catch button on the service flap and
open flap.
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