Porsche 2006 Cayman, Руководство пользователя

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Maintenance, Car Care
Coolant Level
f Please observe the chapter “EXERCISE EXTRE-
ME CAUTION WHEN WORKING ON YOUR VE-
HICLE” on Page 172.
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 flu-
id level must lie between the “Min.” and “Max.”
markings.
Topping off coolant
Warning!
Danger of serious personal injury from scald-
ing. 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 contain-
er. Coolant can be deadly to pets if consumed.
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 observe the chapter “COOLING SYS-
TEM” on Page 86.
2. Press catch button on the service flap and
open flap.