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Cooling system
f If the cooling system is in any way faulty,
consult a qualified specialist workshop. We
recommend that you use a Porsche partner for
this work since these are staffed with trained
personnel and have the necessary parts and
tools.
Temperature gauge
Pointer to the left – engine cold
f Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when engine
is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high.
Coolant temperature warning
A warning message will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if the
engine coolant temperature is too high.
f Switch engine off and let it cool.
f Check radiators and air passages in front end
of vehicle for obstructions.
f Check coolant level.
Add coolant if necessary.
f Have the fault remedied.
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Multi-Purpose Display and Instruments
f For further information on coolant, checking
the coolant level and topping up coolant:
Please observe the chapter "CHECKING THE
COOLANT LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT" on
Page 240.
Note on operation
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering with
films or "stone guards" etc.
Coolant level warning
A warning message will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if the
engine coolant level is too low.
f Switch engine off and let it cool.
f Add coolant.
Have the cause for the fault remedied. Consult
a qualified specialist workshop. We recom-
mend that you use a Porsche partner for this
work since these are staffed with trained
personnel and have the necessary parts and
tools.
f For further information on coolant, checking
the coolant level and topping up coolant:
Please observe the chapter "CHECKING THE
COOLANT LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT" on
Page 240.
f For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please observe the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES" on Page 135.
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Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
f Have the fault remedied.
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