Checking Engine-Oil Level

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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.

Information

Requirements for oil level measurement using the instrument cluster:

Vehicle must be standing horizontally
Oil temperature 80°... 100°
Engine off
Ignition on
Wait two minutes after opening the engine compartment lid

Select the Oil level function in the multi-function display.
1. 1.1. Select Vehicle in the main menu, then select Oil level and confirm your selection.
Check the engine-oil level on the segment display and top up engine oil if necessary.
1. 2.1. The segment display is green if the engine-oil level is between the Min and Max markings.
  - Maximum engine-oil level → Maximum engine-oil level , segments are green .
    
    Fig 1: Identifying Engine-Oil Level (Maximum)
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  - Minimum engine-oil level → Minimum engine-oil level , lowest segment is yellow .
    
    Fig 2: Identifying Engine-Oil Level (Minimum)
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  - Engine-oil level too low → Engine-oil level too low , lowest segment is red .
    
    Fig 3: Identifying Engine-Oil Level (Low)
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  - Engine-oil level too high → Engine-oil level too high , all segments are yellow .
  Fig 4: Identifying Engine-Oil Level (High)
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Refill quantity:
- The difference between the Min and Max markings is approx. 1 liter
- One segment of the display corresponds to approx. 0.25 liters