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Drive temperature too highReduce load
“Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off and the engine power may be restricted. Do not use the accelerator to hold the vehicle, e.g. on a hill. Hold the vehicle with the brake.Reduce engine load. Stop the vehicle in a suitable place if possible.Allow the engine to run in selector-lever position P or N until the warning disappears.
Transmission overheated Park vehicle to cooling
Transmission temperature too high. Stop the vehicle at a suitable place, switch off engine and allow it to cool down.Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Press clutch Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Brake fluid level Park vehiclesafely
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Brake distribution fault Park vehicle safely Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Brake cooling faulty Brake temperature too high. Stop the vehicle at a suitable place, switch off engine and allow the brake to cool down.Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
ABS/PSM failure Adapted driving permitted Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Wear limit Change brake padsDriving permitted
Have brake pads replaced immediately. Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
flashes
Release parking brake Pull the electric parking brake switch.
Press brake pedal Press the brake pedal before releasing the electric parking brake.
Light in instrument panel
Warning and information message on the multi-function display Meaning/Action required
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Transmission and Chassis Control Systems
Your Porsche sports car features a complex integrated system made up of all control systems acting in power transmission and in the chassis.
All control systems are networked with the aim of combining the best possible driving performance with maximum safety.
The following systems are involved, depending on equipment:
System/designation Scope
PTM
Porsche Traction Management
– Active allwheel drive with electronically regulated map-controlled multi-plate clutch
PSM
Porsche Stability Management
– Driving stability control – Anti-lock brake system (ABS)– Brake system prefilling– Brake booster (Hydraulic Brake Assist)– Automatic brake differential (ABD)– Anti-slip control (ASR)– Engine drag torque control (MSR)– Steering torque recommendation– HOLD function: Standstill management
PASM
Porsche Active Suspension Management
– Shock absorber system with adaptive, continuous shock absorber control
PDCC
Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control
– Active chassis control system to stabilize roll tendency of vehicle body when driving
PTV Plus
Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus
– Laterally dynamic braking intervention for more agile cornering – Fully-variable electronically controlled rear differential lock
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