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System fault
Go to workshopSeveral systems may have failed. Adjust your 
driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized 
Porsche dealer.
Failure of fuel level indicator
WorkshopHave the fault remedied at an authorized 
Porsche dealer.
Service in km/days Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than af-
ter the distance/time shown has elapsed.
However, it is the intervals in the “Guarantee 
and Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service now Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at an authorized 
Porsche dealer.
Flat Tire Tire pressure monitoring system has detected a 
serious pressure loss.
Stop in a suitable place and check tires for dam-
age. Fill in tyre sealant if necessary.
Add  air The tire pressure monitoring system has detect-
ed a gradual pressure loss. Correct tyre pres-
sure at the next opportunity.
TPC inactive
System learningThe tire pressure monitoring system is learning 
the wheels on the vehicle. The tire pressure 
monitoring system is searching for the tires and 
their position. During this period the current 
pressure specifications are not available on the 
on-board computer.
TPC inactive The tire pressure monitoring system is faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist repairshop.*
Instrument 
panelOn-board 
computerText display on on-board 
computerMeaning/measure 
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Controls, Instruments
TPC inactive
Brief disturbance
TPC inactive
Too many wheel transmittersThe tyre pressure monitoring system is tempo-
rarily deactivated by excessive tyre tempera-
tures (approx. 120 °C (248°F)) or external 
interference (e.g. from other wheel transmitters 
inside the car). Once the source of the interfer-
ence is removed, the system is automatically re-
activated.
Wheel change?
Input new
TPC settingsUpdate the settings in the TPC menu of the on-
board computer at the next opportunity. Wrong 
entries will affect the correct pressure informa-
tion in the menu. The safety of your vehicle is at 
risk.
TPC 
Indicator faultyThe display of the tyre pressure monitoring sys-
tem is faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Failure
Convertible-top controlHave the fault remedied at an authorized 
Porsche dealer
Convertible top not in limit positionFully open or close convertible top.
Opening convertible top Message goes out in final position.
Closing convertible top Message goes out in final position.
Instrument 
panelOn-board 
computerText display on on-board 
computerMeaning/measure