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Emergency brake function Emergency braking function of the electric parking brake active.PSM failureHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.Fault All-wheel dr. system
PSM on Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load.
Contact a qualified specialist workshop if the fault persists.*All-wheel dr. system overloaded Porsche
Traction Management is overloaded.
Reduce load.Fault All-wheel dr. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode error Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sport mode not available Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Spoiler failureDriving stability is impaired. Adjust your driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Sunroof not closed fully Close the sunroof.
Warning light
for fuel gauge
indicator
lights upMind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.
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Fault Fuel indicatorHave the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Check fuel tank cap Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.Refill washer fluidFasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their seat belts.Air bag warning light failure Have the fault co rrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left
or right.Heated steering wheel on Steering wheel heating is switched onHeated steering wheel off Steering wheel heating is switched offCheck steering oil level For vehicles with PDCC:
Power steering fluid level too low.
Please visit a qualified specialist workshop.*Ignition key not removedIgnition lock fault Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Key not recognized Make sure that you have the car key with you.Ignition lock faulty Have the fault corrected at a qua lified specialist workshop.*Replace ignition key battery Repla ce the battery in the car key.
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Fault Porsche Entry & Drive Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Multiple keys recognized
in vehicleInformation message:
Several vehicle keys in the vehicle, e.g. in the possession of
a passenger.Close doors to lock vehicle Close all doors
and the tailgate before locking the vehicle.Chassis system faultVehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Chassis system failure Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Control on PASM level control is active.Control offPASM level control was switched off, e.g. before driving onto
a lifting platform or raising one wheel. not allowed Level adjustment is not permitted, e.g. at speeds above approx.
20 mph (30 km/h) or if the door/tailgate is open.not possible Level adjustment not available, e.g. when the engine is switched
off, if the vehicle is overloaded or the battery voltage is too low.Vehicle extremely low The vehicle ground clearance is insufficient to continue driving.
The system regulates the vehi cle level again automatically.
This can take several minutes. Have any persistent faults
checked/corrected at a qualif ied specialist workshop.*Vehicle extremely high The vehicle ground clearance is too high to continue driving.
The system regulates the vehicl e level again automatically.
Have any persistent faults ch ecked/corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*
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Fault PDCCVehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*PDCC failure The lateral inclination of the vehicle is significantly greater when
cornering. Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.*PDCC fault
PSM activated Vehicle handling may be affect
ed. Adapt your speed to the
changed conditions.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Fault Differential lock Have the fault corrected at a qualified sp ecialist workshop.*Tire pressure Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more
than 7 psi (0.5 bar) below 100 mph (160 km/h) and more
than 6 psi (0.4 bar) above 100 mph (160 km/h).
Stop in a suitable place and check the tires indicated for
damage. If necessary, fill in ti re sealant and set the correct
tire pressure.Inflate! Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more
than 4 psi (0.3 bar).
Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity.Restricted monitoring Fault on one or both wheel transmitters.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*No monitoring System is learning Tire Pressure Mo nitoring requires a certain amount of time to
learn the wheels. During this time , the current tire pressures are
not available on the on-board computer.System not active Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not
monitored. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
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System not active
Temporary faultTemporary fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system.
Tire pressure is not monitored.Tire Pressure too low for speeds
greater xxx
Top speed for the preset co
mfort pressure exceeded.Tire change?
Update settings The tire settings on the multi-f
unction display must be updated
after changing a wheel.Fault Tire pressure check Fault in Tire Pressu re Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not
monitored. Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist
workshop.*Driving light on Driving light/side light on.Parking light on Left/right parking light on.Example:
Check front left direction
indicator The reported light is faulty.
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
flashesDynamic cornering light defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
lights upAuto driving light control
defective Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Check static cornering light,
left/right The reported light is faulty.
Check bulb.
Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Headlight beam adjust. defective Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Rain/light sensor defective Switch on wipers/ light manually. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
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Fault Headlight controlHave the fault corrected at a qualified sp ecialist workshop.*Headlights adapted for
LHD/RHD Headlights have been changed for
countries with left/right-hand
trafficWiper defective Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Tailgate Close the tailgate
Example:
Door open
Also:
Doors, engine compartment lidClose door/lid indicatedLaunch Control activated Lau
nch Control is activated.Distance! Please brake!Insufficient distance from vehicle in front.Fault ACC Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault on the adaptive Cruise Control corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault ACC sensor Adaptive cruise control: Sensor in the front of the vehicle may
be covered with dirt, snow, ice or affected by adverse weather
conditions.System fault One or more electrical systems may have failed.
Adjust your speed and driving style.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Fault
Instrument cluster/
ParkAssist sound Turn signal tones, acoustic
warning and distance signals
(e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available.
Please note this when parking. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*
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* We recommend that you have an authorized Porsche
d e a l e r t o d o t h i s w o r k , a s t h e y h a v e t h e t r a i n e d w o r k s h o p
personnel and the necessary parts and tools for this type
of work.
Fault
ParkAssist sound Acoustic warning and distance signals for ParkAssist are not
available.
Please remember this
when parking. Have the fault corrected at
a qualified specialist workshop.*Limit 1 or 2 exceeded Preset speed limit 1 or 2 has been exceeded.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCheck Engine Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Example:
Full maintenance in XXX miles (km) Service reminder
Bring the vehicle in for service no
later than after the distance/
time shown has elapsed. The maintence intervals can be found
in the “Maintenance” booklet.
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Auto Start Stop FunctionThe engine stops automatically when the vehicle is
stopped, e.g. at traffic lights or in a traffic jam.
The Auto Start Stop function thus helps to
save fuel.
The ignition stays on even when the engine
switches off automatically. All safety functions
are still available.Stopping the engineThe Auto Start Stop function stops the engine
as soon as the vehicle stops moving.
1. Use the footbrake to hold the vehicle in place.
2. Keep the footbrake pressed.or
Move PDK selector lever to position P.
Preconditions for stopping the engine
– Engine compartment lid closed.
– Driver detected: driver’s seat belt fastened and driver’s door closed.
– PDK selector lever in position D, N or P or
transmission range 1 or 2 selected manually.
– Engine, transmission and battery are at operating temperature.
– Vehicle was driven at a speed of more than approx. 1 mph (2 km/h) for at least
1.5 seconds since the engine last stopped
automatically.
Starting the engineThe Auto Start Stop func tion starts the engine:
f In PDK selector-lever position D, N or manually
selected transmission range 1 or 2:
Release the footbrake.
or
Press the accelerator.
or
f Move PDK selector lever to position R.
You can drive off normally.
Note
The engine will start automatically in certain
situations, e.g. if the vehicle starts rolling, if air
conditioning causes reduced comfort, or if the
brake booster vacuum is reduced.
Starting the engine manually after leaving
the vehicle
If the driver’s seat belt is unbuckled or the driver’s
door is opened after the engine was stopped
automatically, the engine will not start
automatically.
Furthermore, if the brake is released, the engine
has to be started manually.
The message “Please start engine manually”
will appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Exceptions for the Auto Start Stop
functionThe Auto Start Stop function is not available in the
following situations, for example:
– When Sport mode is activated.
– When PSM is off.
– In Maneuvering mode.
– When AC MAX mode is activated.
– When the “Windshield defrost” function is active.
– While adjusting the chassis level.
– When the rear fog light is on.
The Auto Start Stop fu nction is available with
limited functionality in the following situations,
for example:
– If the air conditioning or passenger compartment heating is operated at a high
setting or if the defrost function is run for long
time periods.
– If the battery charging condition is low.
– On upward or downward slopes.
– During internal vehicle test procedures, e.g. automatic engine checks.
Note
If one of these situations arises after the engine
has stopped automatically, the engine can be
restarted automatically.