2014 PORSCHE 911 TURBO coolant reservoir

Maintenance and Car Care 219
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your vehicle
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do not attempt the adjustments described on the following pages.This caution applies to the entire vehicle.
Many vehicle fluids are highly flammable, e. g. fuel, engine and transmission oil. Fuel vapors can cause an explosion. When a battery is being charged, highly explosive gases can develop.fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around the battery or fuel.Pay attention to sparks, e. g. when coming into contact with cables.Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.fEnsure that there are no open flames in the area of your vehicle at any time when fuel fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Refill fluids, e. g. engine oil, brake fluid or coolant are hazardous to health (poisonous, irritant, caustic).fKeep these fluids out of children's reach and dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate State, Local and Federal regulations.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless gas.Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
The engine and surrounding components, exhaust system and coolant become very hot when the engine is running.
The coolant reservoir is pressurized. Careless opening of the coolant reservoir can lead to hot coolant suddenly spraying out.
fTake care when working near hot parts of the vehicle, in particular engine parts and parts of the exhaust system.fBefore working in the engine compartment, always switch the engine off and let it cool sufficiently.fAllow the engine to cool down before opening the cap of the coolant reservoir and protect your hands, arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant.
Take great care to ensure that hands, fingers, articles of clothing (e. g. ties, sleeves, etc.), necklaces or long hair cannot be caught up by the radiator fans, drive belt or other moving parts.
The radiator fans in the front of the vehicle may be operating or unexpectedly start operating when the engine is switched on.fExercise extreme care that parts of the body, articles of clothing or jewelry do not get caught in the radiator fan, drive belt or other moving parts.fCarry out work in these areas only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution.
When the ignition is on, all cables and wires of the ignition system carry a high voltage.fExercise special care when working on the ignition system.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
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Fluid Health Hazards
Exhaust Gas Inhalation
Hot Engine Parts, Exhaust System and Fluids
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Moving Engine Parts
Electric Shock from Ignition System
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240 Minor Repairs
Exercise Extreme Caution when
Working on your vehicle
The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a potentially hazardous area. If you are not fully familiar with proper repair procedures, do not attempt the adjustments described on the following pages.This caution applies to the entire vehicle.
Many vehicle fluids are highly flammable, e. g. fuel, engine and transmission oil. Fuel vapors can cause an explosion. When a battery is being charged, highly explosive gases can develop.fDo not smoke or allow an open flame around the battery or fuel.Pay attention to sparks, e. g. when coming into contact with cables.Keep a fire extinguisher close at hand.fEnsure that there are no open flames in the area of your vehicle at any time when fuel fumes might be present. Be especially cautious of devices such as hot water heaters which ignite a flame intermittently.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Refill fluids, e. g. engine oil, brake fluid or coolant are hazardous to health (poisonous, irritant, caustic).fKeep these fluids out of children's reach and dispose of them in accordance with the appropriate regulations.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
Engine exhaust is dangerous if inhaled. Engine exhaust fumes have many components which you can smell. They also contain carbon monoxide (CO), which is a colorless and odorless gas.Carbon monoxide can cause unconsciousness and even death if inhaled.fOnly work on your vehicle outdoors or in a well ventilated area.
The engine and surroundings components, the exhaust system and coolant become very hot when the engine is running.
The coolant reservoir is pressurized. Careless opening of the coolant reservoir can lead to hot coolant suddenly spraying out.
fTake care when working near hot parts of the vehicle, in particular engine parts and parts of the exhaust system.fBefore working in the engine compartment, always switch the engine off and let it cool sufficiently.fAllow the engine to cool down before opening the cap of the coolant reservoir and protect your hands, arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant.
Take great care to ensure that hands, fingers, articles of clothing (e. g. ties, sleeves, etc.), necklaces or long hair cannot be caught up by the radiator fans, drive belt or other moving parts.
The radiator fans in the front of the vehicle may be operating or unexpectedly start operating when the engine is switched on.fExercise extreme care that parts of the body, articles of clothing or jewelry do not get caught in the radiator fan, drive belt or other moving parts.fCarry out work in these areas only with the engine off and exercise extreme caution.
When the ignition is on, all cables and wires of the ignition system carry a high voltage.fExercise special care when working on the ignition system.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
DANGERh
Fluid Health Hazards
Exhaust Gas Inhalation
Hot Engine Parts, Exhaust System and Fluids
WARNINGh
WARNINGh
WARNINGh
Moving Engine Parts
Electric Shock from Ignition System
WARNINGh
WARNINGh
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242 Minor Repairs
Checking the Coolant Level and
Adding Coolant
The coolant provides year-round protection from corrosion and freezing down to –31 °F (–35 °C)(–40 °F (–40 °C) in Nordic countries). Regular checking of the coolant level is part of servicing. The coolant level only needs to be checked when a warning message appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel.fPlease see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES” on page 129.fUse only antifreeze authorized by Porsche.
Coolant is hazardous to health. Coolant can be deadly to children or pets if consumed.fKeep coolant out of children's reach.fAlso, 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 container.
The coolant becomes very hot when the engine is running and can burn you.
The coolant reservoir is pressurized. Careless opening of the coolant reservoir can lead to hot coolant suddenly spraying out.fDo not open the cap on the reservoir when the engine is hot.fAllow the engine to cool down before opening the cap and protect your hands, arms and face from any possible escape of hot coolant.
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Checking the coolant level when a warning message appears on the multi-function display in the instrument panel:1. If the engine is hot, cover the reservoir cap with a cloth.Open cap carefully and allow any overpressure to escape.Then unscrew cap completely.2. Read off the engine coolant level. When the engine is cold and the vehicle is level, the red display ( ball) must be within the area of the arrow between the min and max markings.
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3. Top up with coolant if necessary. Only add a mixture of antifreeze and distilled water in equal parts.Antifreeze in coolant:50 % provides antifreeze protection down to –31 °F (–35 °C).The maximum fill level is reached when the red display is at the max marking.Do not exceed the Max marking.4. Screw the cap on the reservoir closed until it locks securely.5. Have the cooling system checked. Please contact an authorized Porsche dealer.
Swallowing Engine Coolant
Hot Engine Coolant
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