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compartment blowers are installed under the hood.
After the engine is stopped, the engine compart-
ment temperature is still monitored. Depending on
temperature, the engine-compartment blowers may
continue to run or start to run.
e You should only work in this area with the utmost
care and the engine should always be stopped;
make sure that body parts, articles of clothing or
items of jewelry do not get trapped by radiator
fans, engine compartment fans or other moving
parts.
WARNING
Burning engine oil
Engine oil can ignite if it comes into contact with hot
engine parts. Engine oil stored in non-ventilated
areas or thrown-away cloths with engine oil residues
can self-combust and result in a fire.
e Wipe up spilled engine oil with a cloth.
e Cloths soaked with engine oil must be stored in a
well-ventilated area until disposal.
e Allow the engine to cool down before topping up
engine oil.
WARNING
Hot engine parts
The engine and adjacent components, and the ex-
haust system become very hot when the engine is
running.
e Take care when working near hot vehicle parts,
particularly the engine and exhaust system.
e Always turn off the engine and allow it to cool
down before working in the engine
compartment.
e Always carry out work in the engine compart-
ment with the greatest care.
e Only top up engine oil when the engine is stop-
ped and the ignition is switched off.
NOTICE
Too much or too little engine oil will damage the
engine. Too much engine oil can result in blue smoke
formation and cause damage to the emission control
system in the long term.
e Do not allow the oil level to drop below the min-
imum mark.
e Only add engine oil to the maximum mark. In the
event of overfilling, correct this at the earliest
opportunity. Visit an authorized Porsche dealer.
Porsche recommends an authorized Porsche
dealer, as they have trained technicians and the
necessary parts and tools.
Make sure to note the following points:
– Use only engine oils approved by Porsche. Ob-
serve the service intervals.
– Oils approved by Porsche can be mixed.
– Do not use oil additives.
– If you suspect an engine leak, have the engine
checked immediately. Visit an authorized Por-
sche dealer. Porsche recommends an authorized
Porsche dealer, as they have trained technicians
and the necessary parts and tools.
> Please see chapter "Engine compartment filler
openings" on page 30.
1. Read the engine-oil level in the instrument
cluster.
2. Unscrew the cap of the oil filler opening.
3. Add that the amount of engine oil displayed in
the instrument cluster. Never add more than the
amount of engine oil indicated.
4. Carefully close the cap of the oil filler opening.