Checking Engine-Oil Level - Display In Instrument Cluster

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NOTE: Incorrect oil level

Risk of damage to engine or catalytic converter

→ Check the oil level regularly.

→ The oil level must not fall below the Minimum marking or rise above the Maximum marking.

→ Only use engine oil approved by Porsche.

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On vehicles as of model year 2009, the oil level is measured when the engine is at operating temperature (oil temperature = min. 60 °C) and idling.
An oil level check always runs in the background when driving.
If the oil level drops close to the "Minimum" level, a message in the instrument cluster prompts you to check the oil level.

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The engine-oil level can be checked on the instrument cluster display and using PIWIS Tester II 9818 .
Any malfunctions in the oil level indicator show up as a warning in the instrument cluster.
Use the Info function to display the requirements for oil level measurement.

Requirements for correct oil level measurement:

Vehicle is parked horizontally.
Engine is idling.
Engine oil temperature is at least 60 °Celsius.

Starting measurement:

Start the engine and leave it idling until the engine oil temperature is at least 60 °Celsius.
1. 1.1. If the check is started beforehand, a message appears in the display informing you that the required oil temperature has not been reached.
Oil level measurement in the "OIL" menu:
Push operating lever for on-board computer forwards.

Fig 1: Pushing On-Board Computer Operating Lever
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1. 2.1. Display in instrument cluster: Use the operating lever to select the menu item OIL .
  
  Fig 2: Display - Oil Measurement Menu Item Screen
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2. 2.2. Press the operating lever to start the measurement. The waiting time is displayed.
  
  Fig 3: Display - Time Required For Oil Level Measurement Screen
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- The oil level must be between the Min and Max markings .
- Correct the engine-oil level if necessary and check it again.
When the waiting time is up, read off the oil level on the segment display.
1. 3.1. The permitted oil level is between the Min and Max markings.
2. 3.2. Example: Display for maximum oil level.
  
  Fig 4: Display - Oil Level Indicator Screen (Max)
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- If the oil level drops below the Minimum marking, the segment below starts flashing!
- The difference between the Min and Max markings is approx. 1.2 liters, i.e. one segment of the display corresponds to approx. 0.4 liters of oil.
- Never top up engine oil above the Max marking.
The oil level is below minimum if only the lowest segment on the oil level indicator is filled and flashing.
1. 4.1. Oil must be added immediately.
  
  Fig 5: Display - Oil Level Below Min Marking Screen
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