Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 -, Owner'S Manual

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Power Steering
General information
Power steering is assisted by hydraulic auxiliary
forces. The hydraulic fluid reservoir is located in
the engine compartment.
Note
The flow noise heard at full steering lock is design-
related and does not indicate a defect in the
steering system.
Warning!
Risk of accident resulting in serious personal
injury or death. When the engine is stopped
(e.g. when being towed) or the hydraulic
system fails, there is no assistance for
steering. Therefore, substantially more force
will have to be exerted in order to steer.
Exercise great care when being towed.
Have the fault remedied at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Checking hydraulic  uid
Please observe the chapter ”EXERCISE
EXTREME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON
YOUR VEHICLE” on page 232.
Only use hydraulic fluid authorized by Porsche.
Please observe the chapter ”CAPACITIES” on
page 335.
Check the fluid level with the engine stopped and
cold (approximately 68°F /20°C ).
1. Open the engine compartment lid.
2. Open the reservoir cap.
3. Wipe measuring rod. Close cap and reopen.
The fluid level should lie in the area below
the “Cold” marking. Add hydraulic fluid if
necessary.
4. Close cap carefully. Close engine compart-
ment lid.
Noticeable loss of fluid indicates leakage in
the system. The cause should be remedied
immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.
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