2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO oil level

Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display 129
Overview of Warning and Information Messages
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual. Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met. Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refueling.
Warning and information message categories
fVisit or consult an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
fVisit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity.
fVisit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself.
Red System failure or warning
Yellowfault or system failure warning
WhiteInformation/message
Light in instrument panel
Warning and information message on the multi-function display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low Park vehiclesafely
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving. Select “Oil measurement” on the multi-function display. Add engine oil if necessary.Do not continue driving if the warning message is displayed despite the oil level being correct.Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure measurement faultDriving permittedConsult a workshop
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature too high Reduce load Switch engine off and let it cool. Check oil level and, if necessary, add oil.
Oil temperature indicator faultConsult a workshopDriving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil level measurement faultConsult a workshopDriving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
No information about oil levelavailable at present
The oil level can be checked after waiting for approx. 1 minute with the vehicle parked on a level surface and the engine at operating temperature. If the rear luggage compartment lid is opened when the engine is cold (e.g. to top up engine oil), the oil level cannot be displayed for a certain time.
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Oil level minimum reachedRefill oil
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level below min. Refill oil at once Do not drive on
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level above maximumConsult a workshopDriving permitted
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity and have the oil drained to the correct level.
Gauge moves to maximum markEngine too hot Park vehicle to cool down Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high. Switch off engine and let it cool.Check coolant or engine oil level. If necessary, top up coolant / engine oil.
Refill coolant Observeengine temperature
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Gauge moves to maximum markRefill coolant immediatelyDo not drive on
Switch engine off and let it cool. Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Cooling system faultConsult a workshopService required
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Coolant temp indicator faultDriving permittedConsult a workshop
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Engine fan failure Avoid full loadDriving permitted
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Generator fault Park vehiclesafely
Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving.Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Low battery Start the engine and run for extended period
Start the engine immediately so that the battery can be charged.
Light in instrument panel
Warning and information message on the multi-function display Meaning/Action required
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Maintenance and Car Care
Exercise Extreme Caution when Working on your vehicle .............................. 219Engine Oil................................................... 221Checking Engine Oil Level ............................ 222Topping Up Engine Oil ................................. 222Washer Fluid windshield ............................... 224Wiper Blades .............................................. 224Emission Control System............................. 225How Emission Control Works ....................... 226Fuel Economy ............................................. 226Operating Your Porsche in other Countries ... 227Fuel ........................................................... 227Portable Fuel Container ............................... 229Fuel Recommendations ............................... 230Fuel Evaporation Control ............................ 231Car Care Instructions .................................. 231
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If the vehicle is not secured, or incorrectly secured, during repair work, it could move unexpectedly or fall from the car jack or car lift.fBe alert and cautious around the engine at all times while it is running. If you have to work on the engine while it is running, always apply the electric parking brake and put the PDK selector lever in position P or N.fAlways support your car with safety stands if it is necessary to work under the car. The jack supplied with the car is not adequate for this purpose.Switch off level control of air suspension and height adjustment.Please see the chapter “RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM, TROLLEY JACK OR STANDARD JACK” on page 254.fJack up the vehicle only at the specified jacking points on the underside of the vehicle.fNever start the engine when the vehicle is jacked or lifted up. Vibration from the engine could cause the vehicle to fall.fWhen working under the car without safety stands but with the wheels on the ground, make sure the car is on level ground, the wheels are blocked, and that the engine cannot be started.Withdraw ignition keys (switch ignition off in vehicles that have Porsche Entry & Drive).
Information
fIncomplete or improper servicing may cause problems in the operation of the car. If in doubt about any servicing, have it done by your authorized Porsche dealer.Improper maintenance during the warranty period may affect your Porsche warranty coverage.fSome countries require additional tools and special spare parts to be carried in your vehicle. Please make enquiries before driving abroad.
Technical Modifications
fModifications may be carried out on your vehicle only if approved by Porsche.This ensures that your Porsche will remain reliable and safe to drive, and that it will not be damaged as a result of the modifications.Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Information
fOnly use genuine Porsche spare parts for your vehicle or spare parts of similar quality which have been manufactured according to the specifications and production requirements of Porsche. These parts are available from your authorized Porsche dealer. Safety-related accessories should only be used if they are from the Porsche Tequipment range or are tested and approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you and answer any questions you may have.However, the use of other parts or accessories may adversely affect the safety of your vehicle, and Porsche can take no responsibility for any loss or damage caused by their use.Even if the supplier of other accessories or parts is a recognized supplier, the safety of your vehicle may still be affected if such items are installed.Due to the large variety of products offered in the accessory market, it is not possible for Porsche to inspect and approve every one.fIn addition, please note that the use of replacement parts that are not genuine Porsche parts or approved parts, or the use of accessories not approved by Porsche may also detrimentally affect your vehicle warranty.fCheck your vehicle regularly for signs of damage. Damaged or missing aerodynamic components, such as spoilers or underbody panels, impair vehicle handling and must therefore be replaced immediately.
Failure to Secure VehicleWARNINGh
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Radiator fan, engine compartment blowers
The engine-compartment blowers are mounted under the engine compartment lid.After the engine is switched off, the engine compartment temperature is monitored for approx. 30 minutes.During this period, and depending on temperature, the engine-compartment blowers may continue to run or start to run.fCarry out work in this area only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution.
The radiators and radiator fans are in the front of the vehicle.The radiator fans in the front of the vehicle may be operating or unexpectedly start operating when the engine is switched on.fCarry out work in these areas only with the engine switched off.fTake great care to ensure that parts of the body, items of clothing or jewelery cannot be drawn in by the radiator fan, engine-compartment blower, drive belt or other moving parts.
Measurements on test stands
Performance test
Performance tests on roller-type test stands are not approved by Porsche.
Brake tests
Brake tests must be performed only on roller-type test stands.
The following limit values must not be exceeded on roller-type test stands: – Test speed 4.7 mph (7.5 km/h)– Test duration 20 seconds
Testing the electric parking brake
Electric parking brake tests on the brake test stand must only be performed with the ignition switched on and with the Porsche Doppelkupplung selector lever in position N. The vehicle switches automatically to brake test stand mode, in which the electric parking brake can be tested.The message “ Electric parking brake in service mode ” appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.
Balancing wheels on the vehicle
During finish balancing of the wheels, the entire vehicle must be lifted and the wheels must be free to turn.
Engine Oil
It is important to perform oil changes regularly in accordance with the intervals specified in your Maintenance Schedule .
Engine oil consumption
It is normal for your engine to consume oil. The rate of oil consumption depends on the quality and viscosity of oil, the speed at which the engine is operated, the climate, road conditions as well
as the amount of dilution and oxidation of the lubricant.
If the vehicle is used for repeated short trips, and consumes a normal amount of oil, the engine oil measurement may not show any drop in the oil level at all, even after 600 miles (1000 km) or more. This is because the oil is gradually becoming diluted with fuel or moisture, making it appear that the oil level has not changed. The diluting ingredients evaporate out when the vehicle is driven at high speeds, as on an expressway, making it then appear that oil is excessively consumed after driving at high speeds.
If the conditions you drive your vehicle in are dusty, humid, or hot, the frequency of the oil change intervals should be greater.
If the vehicle is driven at a high rate of speed, climatic conditions are warm, and the load is high, the oil should be checked more frequently, as driving conditions will determine the rate of oil consumption.– The engine in your vehicle depends on oil to lubricate and cool all of its moving parts. Therefore, the engine oil should be checked regularly and kept at the required level.– Make it a habit to have the engine oil level checked with every refueling.– The oil pressure warning light is not an oil level indicator. The oil pressure warning light indicates serious engine damage may be occurring when lit, if engine rpm is above idle speed.
Radiator Fans, Engine Compartment Blowers
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Checking Engine Oil Level
fCheck the oil level on the multi-function display at regular intervals before refueling.fPlease see the chapter “DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on page 101.
Engine oil is hazardous to your health and may be fatal if swallowed.fKeep engine oil out of children's reach.
Used engine oil contains chemicals that have caused cancer in laboratory animals.fAlways protect your skin by washing thoroughly with soap and water.
If you suspect an oil leak in the engine have your authorized Porsche dealer check it out immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and maximum marks on the segment display is approx. 1.8 quarts (1.7 liters).fNever add more engine oil than required to reach the maximum mark.
If the oil level is too low, this is indicated by the oil-warning light on the multi-function display.fAdd engine oil immediately.fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.
Measuring the oil level after topping up engine oil or opening the engine compartment lid
The oil level can be checked after waiting for approx. 1 minute with the vehicle parked on a level surface and the engine at operating temperature.
If the engine compartment lid (Cabriolet convertible-top compartment lid) is opened when the engine is cold (e.g. in order to top up engine oil), the oil level cannot be displayed for a certain time.The message “ No information about oil level available at present ” appears on the multi-function display.fEngine oil should therefore only be topped up with the engine at operating temperature. This ensures short waiting times for the soonest possible oil level display.
Hands, fingers, items of clothing (ties, sleeves, etc.), necklaces or long hair can be drawn in by moving parts, e.g. the engine-compartment blowers, drive belt, etc., when working in the engine compartment.
The engine-compartment blowers are mounted under the engine compartment lid.After the engine is switched off, the engine compartment temperature is monitored for approx. 30 minutes.During this period, and depending on temperature, the engine-compartment blowers may continue to run or start to run.fCarry out work in this area only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution.
Risk of burns from hot parts in the engine compartment.fExercise extreme caution when working in the engine compartment.fPlease see the chapter “MEASUREMENTS ON TEST STANDS” on page 221.
Information
The “Check Engine” warning light may come on if the cap of the oil filler opening is opened while the engine is running.
Topping Up Engine Oil
Porsche recommends .
The right oil for your vehicle:
1) Generally, you can find details on the manufacturer approvals on the oil containers or as a notice displayed by the retailer.The current approval status is also available from your authorized Porsche dealer.2) SAE viscosity class – Example: SAE 0W - 40 Specification 0W = Viscosity specification for low temperatures (winter).Specification 40 = Viscosity specification for high temperatures.3) For all temperature ranges.4) For the temperature range above –13 °F(–25 °C).
Swallowing Engine Oil
Engine Oil Cancer Risk
Oil-level warning
DANGERh
WARNINGh
Engine-compartment blowers or other moving parts in the area of the engine
WARNINGh
Hot Engine Parts
Complies with approval1)Viscosity class2)
Porsche A40 SAE 0W - 403)
SAE 5W - 404)
SAE 5W - 504)
WARNINGh
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Always observe the following points:
– Use engine oils approved by Porsche only. This is a precondition for optimum and problem-free driving.– Regular oil changes are part of servicing.It is important that the service intervals, particularly the oil change intervals, are observed in accordance with the specifications in the “Maintenance” booklet.– Oils approved by Porsche can be mixed with each other.– Porsche engines are designed so that no oil additives may be used.– A label is located in the engine compartment, which provides you with information on suitable oil for your engine.
Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
Fire hazard if engine oil comes into contact with hot engine parts.fExercise extreme caution when topping up engine oil.fTop up engine oil only with the engine stopped and ignition switched off.
Coupé
1. Before opening the engine compartment lid (Cabriolet convertible-top compartment lid) , read off the engine oil level on the multi-function display.fPlease see the chapter “DISPLAY AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL” on page 101.2. Park the vehicle on a level surface. 3. Switch off engine (at operating temperature). 4. Open the engine compartment lid (Cabriolet: convertible-top compartment lid) . 5. Unscrew cap on oil filler opening (illustration). 6. Top up engine oil according to the gauge on the multi-function display.7. Carefully close cap on the oil filler opening.
Cabriolet
Information
After opening the engine compartment lid (Cabriolet convertible-top compartment lid) , the oil level can only be measured after a certain waiting time.
Engine Oil Fire HazardWARNINGh
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Washer Fluid windshield
Observe the following points:fDepending on the season, mix the water with the appropriate additives (window cleaner concentrate, antifreeze) in the correct mixture ratio.
Summer filling with water + window cleaner concentrate in the mixture ratio specified on the container.
Winter filling with water + antifreeze + window cleaner concentrate in the mixture ratio specified on the container.
Always follow all the instructions on the containers of the additives used.
fOnly use window cleaner concentrate that meets the following requirements:– Dilutability 1:100,– Phosphate-free,– Suitable for plastic headlight lenses.
We recommend window cleaner concentrates approved by Porsche. Your authorized Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
The washer fluid reservoir for windshield and headlights is located in the rear left of the luggage compartment (driving direction).
A warning message appears on the multi-function display if the washer fluid level is too low.fAdd washer fluid at the next opportunity.
The maximum filling capacity is approx. 6.3 US quarts (6 liters).
Adding washer fluid
1. Open cap on washer fluid reservoir. 2. Add washer fluid. 3. Close cap carefully.
Wiper Blades
Maintenance notes
Risk of damage if wiper blades are not cleaned properly. The graphite coating on the wiper blades may be damaged.fDo not clean the wiper blades using a cloth or sponge, but rinse with clean water.
Risk of damage due to unintentional folding back of wiper arm and frozen wiper blades.fAlways hold the wiper arm securely when replacing the wiper blade.fThaw the wiper blades before lifting them from the window.
Wiper blades that are in perfect condition are vital for a clear view.fHave the wiper blades replaced twice per year (before and after the cold season) or if wiper performance deteriorates or the blades are damaged.fAfter switching off the ignition, press the wiper stalk down once 4. The wipers move upwards by approx. 45°.fClean the windshield regularly with window cleaner, especially after washing the vehicle in a car wash.We recommend Porsche window cleaner. If they are very dirty (e.g. soiled with insect remains), they can be cleaned with a sponge or cloth.
If the wiper blades judder or squeak, this may be due to the following:– If the vehicle is washed in an automatic car wash, wax residues may adhere to the
Warning message
NOTICE
NOTICE
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