
Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display
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Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the contents of the tank
when the ignition is on.
For information on fuel quality and refill capacities:
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Please see the chapter “THE CORRECT FUEL
TYPE FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS PRINTED ON A
STICKER ON THE INSIDE OF THE FILLER
FLAP.” on page 252.
For information on refueling:
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Please see the chapter “THE CORRECT FUEL
TYPE FOR YOUR VEHICLE IS PRINTED ON A
STICKER ON THE INSIDE OF THE FILLER
FLAP.” on page 252.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. uphill/
downhill driving), minor deviations in the gauge
may occur.
Fuel reserve warning
If less than approximately 4 US gallons (15 liters)
of fuel remains in the tank or if the range on
remaining fuel is less than approx. 30 miles
(50 km), a warning message appears on the multi-
purpose display of the instrument panel and the
warning light in the fuel gauge comes on.
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Refuel at the next opportunity.
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission
control system.
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Never drive the tank dry.
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If the warning light has come on, do not take
corners at high speed.
For more information on the emission control
system:
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Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 249.
Battery/Alternator
The warning message “Fault Generator” will
appear on the multi-purpose display of the
instrument panel if the vehicle electrical system
voltage drops significantly or if there is a problem
with the alternator.
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Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 139.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is required
to steer) and engine cooling fails.
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Do not continue driving.
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Have the fault remedied at your nearest
authorized Porsche dealer.
Danger of steering assistance failing during a long
journey in water if the drive belt slips.
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If steering assistance fails, more effort will be
required to steer.
Check Engine (Emission control)
The emission control system detects malfunctions
early that could cause increased pollutant
emissions or consequential damage etc.
Faults are indicated by the warning light in the
instrument panel when the warning light lights up
continuously.
The faults are recorded in the control unit’s fault
memory.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
for a lamp check when the ignition is switched on.
The warning light in the instrument panel lights up
continuously to indicate operating states
(e.g. engine misfiring) that may damage certain
parts of the emission control system.
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In this case, immediately reduce the engine
load by easing off the accelerator pedal.
In order to avoid consequential damage to the
engine or the exhaust-gas cleaning system
(e.g. catalytic converter):
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Please see your authorized Porsche dealer.
NOTICE
Warning message
Broken Drive Belt
Slipping Drive Belt
WARNING
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WARNING
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Warning light