Maintenance and Car Care
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1.
Open cap on the reservoir carefully and allow
any overpressure to escape.
Then unscrew cap completely.
2.
Do not exceed the
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marking.
Only add a mixture of antifreeze and water in
equal parts.
Antifreeze in coolant:
50 % provides antifreeze protection down to
-31 °F (-35 °C).
3.
Screw the cap on the reservoir closed until it
locks securely.
4.
Have the cooling system checked at your
authorized Porsche dealer.
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If pure water is added in an emergency, the mixing
ratio will have to be corrected.
A significant loss of coolant indicates a leak in the
cooling system.
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The cause must be eliminated without delay.
Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
Radiator fans
The radiators and radiator fans are in the front of
the vehicle.
The fans can start running depending on the
temperature, even with the engine switched off.
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Exercise extreme care that parts of the body,
articles of clothing or jewelry do not get caught
in the radiator fan.
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Exercise extreme caution when working in the
area of the radiator fans.
Brake Fluid
Regular checking of the brake fluid is part of
servicing.
The fluid level should always be between the MIN
and MAX markings.
A slight decrease in the fluid level due to wear and
automatic readjustment of the disk brakes is
normal.
However, if the fluid level falls significantly or goes
below the MIN marking, the brake system may
have developed a leak.
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Have the brake system checked immediately
at your authorized Porsche dealer.
Radiator Fans
WARNING
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