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Check engine oil level Start engine oil level measurement in the
on-board computer.
The vehicle must be horizontal and the ignition
must be switched on.
Engine oil pressure too low Stop immediately at a suitable place, measure
oil level with the on-board computer and, if ne-
cessary, add engine oil.
Warning light
Temperature gau-
geEngine temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary,
add coolant.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesCheck coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level and, if necessary, add
coolant.
Engine diagnostics – workshop Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Reduced engine power Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Temperature gau-
ge warning light
flashesFailure of
engine compartment blowerConsult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning Battery/generator Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level display faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature gauge faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Indicator faulty Coolant indicator failed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Brake pad wear Have the brake pads changed immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning – Brake circuit division Stop immediately in a suitable place.
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched off.
PSM on Porsche Stability Management has been swit-
ched on.
PSM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM Normal/Sport Indicator for selected PASM mode
PASM failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
PASM indicator faulty Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Sport mode failure Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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Airbag system fault Airbag is faulty.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Check passenger’s seat setting Weight sensing is impaired on the passenger's
seat (Advanced Airbag).
When the backrest is in contact with the engine
compartment wall, the backrest can warp.
Correct the seating position, set the backrest
upright, do not support weight on the armrests,
or lift on the handles.
Failure spoiler control Driving stability is impaired.
Adjust your driving style. Reduce speed.
Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesSelector lever is not engaged Tiptronic S:
Selector lever can be between two positions.
Engage the selector lever correctly.
Move selector lever to P Tiptronic S:
Move selector lever to position P before with-
drawing key from ignition lock.
Apply brake Tiptronic S:
Apply the brake when starting.
Depress clutch pedal Manual transmission:
Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Move selector lever
to position P or NTiptronic S:
The vehicle can be started only in the selector
lever position P or N.
Display of
selector lever posi-
tion flashesTiptronic emergency run Have the fault remedied at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
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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 tire sealant if necessary.
Add air The tire pressure monitoring system has detect-
ed a gradual pressure loss. Correct tire 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 your authorized Porsche dealer.*
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Acknowledging warning messagesWarning messages can be deleted from the on-board computer display.
fPush the on-board computer operating lever forward.
You can recall erased warning messages in the
“INFO” menu.
TPC inactive
Brief disturbance
TPC inactive
Too many wheel transmittersThe tire pressure monitoring system is tempo-
rarily deactivated by excessive tire 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 tire pressure monitoring sys-
tem is faulty.
Consult your authorized Porsche dealer.*
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Front luggage compartment Trunk Entrapment Your vehicle is equipped with an internal front trunk
release mechanism.
A person trapped in the front luggage compart-
ment can release the lid from the inside using un-
locking handle A.
The handle A is fluorescent and glows in the dark.Note
When loading the luggage compartment, make
sure that items of luggage or other objects cannot
become caught on handle A.
This could cause the luggage compartment to
open unintentionally.
A warning message in the on-board computer
lights up when unlocking handle A is operated.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.
Function with vehicle stationary
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A, the lid can be opened from the
inside immediately.
Function with vehicle in motion
If the luggage compartment lid is unlocked with
unlocking handle A when a speed of 2
mph
(3 km/h
) is exceeded, the warning message in
the on-board computer
lights up.
At the same time, the lid is unlocked and the latch
striker pops into the catch-hook position.
Danger!
Risk of accident.
If the warning message in the on-board com-
puter lights up when the vehicle is in motion,
the lid may impact in front of the windshield
and can tear off.
You can lose control of the vehicle, and
serious personal injury or death may result.
fStop the vehicle immediately when the warning
message lights up.
fCheck the luggage compartment.
fClose the lid.
Note
The front lid cannot be opened from the inside if
the battery is disconnected or empty.
Safety reasons therefore require that you un-
screw the latch striker of the front lid lock if
you plan to put the vehicle out of operation
for an extended period.
Please consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
They will advise you about the necessary measu-
res.
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A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lid
Front Luggage Compartment lidImportant Note
If the vehicle battery is discharged, the front lid
can be opened only by connecting an external
electrical power source.
fPlease observe the chapter “ELECTRICAL SYS-
TEM” on Page 232.
fPlease observe the description inside the fuse
box lid.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid.
Unlocking the lidfOperate pull-button A next to the driver’s seat
or corresponding button of the remote control.
When the lid is open, the luggage compart-
ment is lit.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
232.
fPlease observe the chapter “KEYS” on Page
17.
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A - Opening front luggage compartment lid
B - Opening rear luggage compartment lidRear Lid Releasing the rear lidfOperate pull-button B next to the driver’s seat
or corresponding button of the remote control.
Opening the rear lid
Caution!
Risk of damage to the paint on the rear lid if
this touches the load transported on the roof
rack when opening.
fOnly open the rear lid if this cannot touch the load.
The rear lid can be held open in 2 positions.
The luggage compartment is illuminated when the
respective lid is open.
fPlease observe the chapter “LOAD SWITCH-
OFF AFTER 2 HOURS OR 7 DAYS” on Page
232.
fPosition 1:
Raise rear lid up to pressure point.
Position 2:
Raise rear lid beyond the pressure point.
Closing the rear lidfPull down the rear lid on the handle and allow it
to fall into the lock.
Check that the rear lid has correctly engaged
in the lock.
A warning message in the on-board computer
comes on if the lids are not completely closed.
fFully close the lid.
Warning message