
Instrument Panel and Multi-Purpose Display
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Overview of Warning Messages
If 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 regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refueling.
Warning message categories
Red warning: System failure warning
f
Visit or consult an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity.
Yellow warning: Information message
f
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself.
Light on
instrument panel
Warning message on the
multi-purpose 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-purpose display. Add engine oil if necessary.
Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when the oil level is correct.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Fault Oil pressure monitoring
The oil pressure can no longer be monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Failure Oil level measurement
The oil level can no longer be monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil level minimum reached
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level below
minimum
Top up engine oil immediately.
Oil level above maximum
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity and have the oil drained to the correct level.
Oil temperature display defective
The oil temperature is no longer monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an authorized
Porsche dealer.
Oil temperature too high
Engine oil temperature too high. Switch off engine and let it cool down.
Check engine oil level. Add engine oil if necessary.
Engine temperature too high
Coolant temperature too high. Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning light on the coolant
temperature gauge flashes
Coolant display defective
The coolant temperature is no longer monitored automatically. Have the fault corrected at an
authorized Porsche dealer.