
Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display
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Engine oil temperature gauge
A warning message will appear on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
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Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately.
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For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Speedometer
The analog display is located on the left next
to the tachometer in the instrument panel.
Tachometer
The start of the red zone on the tachometer or rev-
counter scale is a visual warning of the maximum
permissible engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration, fuel
feed is interrupted in order to protect the engine.
Multi-purpose display
For information on the multi-purpose display:
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Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-PURPOSE DISPLAY ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 108.
Coolant temperature gauge
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If the cooling system is in any way faulty,
consult your authorized Porsche dealer.
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
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Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when engine
is heavily loaded and outside temperature is high.
Coolant temperature warning
The temperature gauge warning light lights up
if the coolant temperature is too high.
The warning message “Engine temperature too
high” will also appear on the multi-purpose display
of the instrument panel.
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Switch off engine and let it cool down.
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Check radiators and air guides in front end
of vehicle for obstructions.
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Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
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Have the fault corrected.
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For more information on coolant, checking the
coolant level and adding coolant:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 244.
Information
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, “stone guards”, etc.).
Coolant level warning
The temperature gauge warning light flashes if the
coolant level is too low.
The warning message “Check coolant level” also
appears on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel
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Switch off engine and let it cool down.
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Add coolant.
Have the cause for the fault corrected at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
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For more information on coolant, checking the
coolant level and adding coolant:
Please see the chapter “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 244.
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For information on warning messages on the
multi-purpose display:
Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Risk of engine damage.
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Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
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Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
NOTICE