Porsche Boxster 2006, Owner'S Manual

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Controls, Instruments
Level gauge
When the ignition is on the fuel level is displayed.
f
Please observe the chapter “CAPACITIES” on
Page 286.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. going up
or downhill), minor deviations in the indication may
occur.
Note
If the tank is near empty and you top up with only
a small quantity of fuel, this cannot be registered
by the level gauge and calculation of the range re-
maining is impossible.
Warning light “A”
When the engine is running, the warning light
of the level gauge
lights up
if less than approx.
2.6 U.S. gallons (10 liters) of fuel remains in the
tank or the range on remaining fuel falls below ap-
prox. 30 miles (50 km).
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
f
Fill up at the next opportunity.
Caution!
To prevent damage to the emission control
system and engine.
f Never drive the tank completely out of fuel.
f
Avoid high cornering speeds after the warning
lights have come on.
f Please observe the chapter “EMISSION CONT-
ROL SYSTEM” on Page 200.
If the level gauge warning light flashes , there
has been a system fault.
Additionally, a warning is displayed in the on-board
computer.
There will then be no reserve warning.
f To remedy the fault, go to an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Fuel