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Oil level
Display and measurement of the engine oil
level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark.
Prerequisites for the oil-level gauge:
– Ignition is switched on or
Engine is running while the vehicle is stationary
or in motion.
– After opening the hood, the oil level can only be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
Activate the “Oil level” function on the
multi-function display
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152. Measured oil level
The oil level reading is
shown on the segment
display in the oil level menu.
If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level has
reached the minimum mark.
The message “Check Minimum reached” appears
on the multi-function display.
f Add engine oil immediately. If the bottom segment is red, the oil level has
dropped below the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level below minimum” appears
on the multi-function display.
f
Add engine oil immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1 litre.
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 US quarts
(0.25 liters).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Oil level” and confirm.

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Tire Pressure Monitoring (TPM)Each tire should be checked monthly when cold
and inflated to the inflation pressure
recommended by Porsche on the tire inflation
pressure label.
For information on the tire inflation pressure label:
fPlease see the chapter “TIRES AND WHEELS”
on page 280.
As an added safety feature, your vehicle has been
equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system
(TPM) that illuminates a low tire pressure telltale
(warning light) when one or more of your tires is
significantly under-inflated.
Accordingly, when the low tire pressure telltale
illuminates, you should stop and check your tires
as soon as possible, an d inflate them to the
proper pressure. Driving on a significantly under-
inflated tire causes the tire to overheat and can
lead to tire failure. Under-inflation also reduces
fuel efficiency and tire tread life, and may affect
the vehicle’s handling and stopping ability.
However, the tire pressure must still be set
manually on the wheel.
f Please see the chapter “TIRE PRESSURE FOR
COLD TIRES (68 °F/20 °C)” on page 326.
Danger!
Risk of serious personal injury or death.
Driving the vehicle with low tire pressure
increases the risk of a tire failure and
resulting loss of control. Furthermore, low
tire pressure increases rate of wear of the
affected tires.
Please note that the Tire Pressure Monitoring
is not a substitute for proper tire
maintenance, and it is the driver's
responsibility to maintain correct tire
pressure, even if under-inflation has not
reached the level to trigger illumination of
Tire Pressure Monitoring low tire pressure
telltale. Low tire pressure reduces the road
safety of the vehicle and destroys the tire and
wheel.
Tire Pressure Monitoring gives a warning
about tire damage caused by a natural loss
in pressure as well as about a gradual loss of
pressure caused by foreign objects.
Tire Pressure Monitoring cannot warn you
about tire damage that occurs suddenly (e.g.
flat tire due to abrupt external effects).
f When a red tire pressure warning appears,
stop immediately in a suitable place and check
the tires for damage. If necessary, remedy the
damage with a tire sealant.
f Do not by any means continue to drive with
defective tires. f
Sealing the tire with tire sealant is only an
emergency repair so you can drive to the
nearest specialist workshop.
The permitted top speed is 50 mph
(80 km/h) .
f Do not drive with tires in which the tire
pressure drops again very quickly. In case of
doubt, have tires checked by a specialist
workshop.
f Defective tires must be replaced immediately
at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Tires must never be repaired under any
circumstances.
f If Tire Pressure Monitoring is defective
(e.g. defective wheel transmitter), contact an
authorized Porsche dealer immediately and
have the damage repaired.
The tire pressure will not be monitored at all
or will be monitored only partially when Tire
Pressure Monitoring is defective.
For information on warning messages on the multi-
function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
f Incomplete entries or selection of the wrong
tires on the multi-function display affect the
accuracy of warnings and messages.
The settings in the tire pressure menu must be
updated following a wheel change or changes
in vehicle loading.

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Multi-function display configuration exampleAdapting display contents in vehicle
information area
You can select four of the many items of vehicle
information for display in the “Vehicle” menu and
assignment to the display areas 1, 2 , 3 and 4. Available display contents:
“
Coolant temp. ” (coolant temperature),
“ Compass ”, “Oil temperature ”, “Oil pressure ”,
“ Boost pressure ”, “Rem. fuel rng. ”, “Station/
Track ” (current radio station/music title), “ Veh.
voltage ”, “Int: Trip time ” (driving time to
intermediate destination), “Int: Arrival ” (arrival
time at intermediate destination), “ Dst: Trip time”
(driving time to destination), “ Destination
arrival ” (arrival time at destination), “ Date”,
“ Phone info ” (network strength/network name),
“ Blank line “ (area remains blank).
One item of information cannot be assigned to
several areas or one area and the “ Upper line ”.Adapting upper status area
You can assign various items of information to the
upper status area
A in the multi-function display.
Available display contents:
–“ Station name”
–“ Rem. fuel rng. ”
–“ Compass”
–“ Boost pressure ”
–“ Blank line ”
No information appears in the upper status
area A.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Vehicle menu ”
and confirm.
3. Select “ 1:” or
“ 2: ” or
“ 3: ” or
“ 4: ”
and confirm.
4. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Upper line ”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.

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Displaying PCM information on the
multi-function display
You can configure the multi-function display
to temporarily display different items of
information relating to Porsche Communication
Management (PCM).
Available PCM information:
–“Map info ”
Navigation map appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
–“ Phone info ”
Information on incoming and outgoing calls
is displayed.
–“ Voice control”
Help text appears when the voice control
button is pressed. –“
Arrow info ”
Navigation arrow appears automatically when
navigation information is available.
–“ Speed limit ”
Speed limits marked on the map in the
navigation system are displayed.
Adapting lower status area
You can assign the current time and outside
temperature to the lower status area B in the
multi-function display.
Available display contents:
–“ Time ”
–“ Temperature ”
–“ Date & temp. ” Hiding and showing upshift prompt indicator
You have the option of displaying an upshift
prompt indicator in the di
gital speedometer inside
the tachometer to indicate the ideal gear-changing
points when changing gear manually with the
Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission or
on vehicles with a manual transmission, and
encourage a more fuel-efficient driving style.
Adjusting display brightness
The brightness of the multi-function display can be
adjusted to suit individual requirements.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “PCM display ”
and confirm.
3. Select desired PCM
information.
4. Confirm selection.
Information is displayed.
Information is not displayed.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “ Display ”
2. “Lower line ”
and confirm.
3. Select the desired display contents
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Shift request”
3. Confirm selection.
Upshift prompt is displayed.
Upshift prompt is hidden.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Display ”
2. “Brightness”
and confirm.
3. Adjust to the desired display brightness
and confirm.

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Setting unit for fuel consumption display
The unit can be set for the fuel consumption
display.
Available setting options:
–“
l/100 km”
–“ MPG (US) ”
–“ MPG (UK) ”
–“ km/l ”
Changing the languageThe language of the display text on the multi-
function display can be changed.Adjusting volume of warning and
information tonesThe volume of the warning tones and ParkAssist
information tones can be adjusted. Adjusting ParkAssist volume
The volume of the ParkAssist information tones
can be adjusted.
Available setting options:
–“
Loud”
–“ Medium”
–“ Low ”
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Units ”
2. “Consumption”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Language ”
2. Select desired language
and confirm.1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “ Settings ”
> “Volume ”
and confirm.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Settings ”
> “Volume ”
2. “ParkAssist”.
3. Select desired setting
and confirm.

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Overview of Warning MessagesIf a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regu larly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.Warning message categoriesRed warning: System failure warning
fVisit or consult a qualified spec ialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist worksh op at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low
Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Select “Oil level” on the multi-func tion display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the wa rning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*Fault Oil pressure monitoring Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Oil temperature too highSwitch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.Oil temperature display defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*

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flashes
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.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required

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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.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required