Maintenance and Car Care
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Adding washer fluid
1.
Open cap on washer fluid reservoir.
2.
Add washer fluid.
3.
Close cap carefully.
Power Steering
When the engine is stationary (e.g. when on tow)
or the hydraulic system fails, there is no power
steering assistance available.
Therefore, substantially more force will have to be
exerted to steer the vehicle.
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Exercise extreme care when your vehicle is
being towed.
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Have the fault corrected at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Regular checking of hydraulic fluid is part of
servicing.
The flow noise heard at full steering lock is
design-related and does not indicate a defect in
the steering system.
Checking and adding hydraulic fluid
Observe the following points:
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Only use genuine Porsche hydraulic fluid or
hydraulic fluid of similar quality that has been
approved according to Porsche specifications
and production requirements.
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Check the fluid level with the engine stopped
and cold (engine temperature approx. 68 °F
(20 °C))
1.
Open the reservoir cap.
2.
The fluid level should be between the MIN and
MAX markings on the dipstick.
3.
Add hydraulic fluid if necessary.
4.
Close cap carefully.
5.
Close engine compartment lid.
Information
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If the fluid level drops significantly, please have
the cause remedied immediately by an
authorized Porsche dealer.
No Power Steering
Assist
WARNING
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