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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Check Engine
(Emission Control)
Warning light
The emission control system detects malfunctions
that could cause increased pollutant emissions or
consequential damage, etc. well in advance.
Faults are indicated by the warning light on the
instrument panel which then either lights up
continuously or flashes.
The faults are recorded in the control unit’s fault
memory.
The warning light on the instrument panel lights up
when the ignition is switched on as a lamp check
and goes out approx. 1 second after the engine
starts.
The warning light on the instrument panel flashes
to indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring)
which may cause damage to 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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We recommend that you get an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Risk of damage to the emission control system.
If the warning light on the instrument panel
continues flashing even when you have eased off
the accelerator pedal, the emission control
system may overheat.
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Stop as soon as possible in a safe place.
Make sure that combustible materials, such as
dry grass or leaves, cannot come into contact
with the hot exhaust system.
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Switch off the engine.
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Have the fault corrected.
Acoustic Signals
A speaker in the instrument panel generates
acoustic signals.
The warning message “
Instrument cluster/
Park Assist audio fault Service required
” will
appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel if a speaker fault occurs.
The speaker cannot generate acoustic signals.
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Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES”
on page 114.
NOTICE
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