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ATa c h o m e t e r
B Speedometer
C Multi-function display
D Engine oil temperature gauge
E Coolant temperature gauge
F Engine oil pressure gauge
G Fuel gauge
H Digital speedometer
I Upshift prompt indicator
J Odometer
K Reset button for trip counter display/
Brightness setting for instrument panel
L PDK indicator for selector-lever position/
engaged gear
Instrument Panel Canada ModelsWarning and indicator lights on the
tachometer Warning and indicator lights on the
speedometer
Emission control warning light
(Check Engine)
Air bag warning light
Seat belt warning light
PSM warning light
PSM OFF warning light
ABS warning light
Turn signal, left
Turn signal, right
Brake warning light
High beam indicator light
Electric parking brake warning light
Rear fog light indicator light
HOLD function indicator light
Low beam indicator light
Adaptive light system warning light
Tire pressure warning light

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A – TachometerThe 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.B – SpeedometerThe analogue display B is located on the left next
to the tachometer in the instrument panel.C – Multi-Function DisplayFor information on the multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OPERATING THE
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY IN THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL” on page 115.
D – Engine Oil Temperature GaugeA warning message will appear on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
f Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately if the red zone is reached.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.E – Coolant Temperature GaugeIf the cooling system is in any way faulty, consult
a qualified specialist workshop. We recommend
that you have an authorized Porsche dealer to do
this work, as they have the trained workshop
personnel and the necessa ry parts and tools for
this type of work.
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
f 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 warningThe temperature gauge warning light will
illuminate if the coolant temperature is too high.
The warning message “Engine temperature too
high” will also appear on the multi-function display
in the instrument panel.
f Switch off engine and allow to cool.
f Check radiators and air guides in front end of
vehicle for obstructions.
f Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
f Have the fault corrected.
f Please see the chapte r “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 257.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Note on operation
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, “stone guards”, etc.).

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Coolant level warningThe temperature gauge warning light flashes if the
coolant level is too low.
The warning message “Check coolant level” also
appears on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel
f Switch off engine and allow to cool.
f Add coolant.
If the coolant level is too low, warning indicators
may light up if the vehicle tilts at an extreme angle
(e.g. steep slopes) or generates high lateral
acceleration while travelling round long bends
(e.g. driving in circles). If the warnings do not
disappear once the vehicle has assumed “normal”
operating state, check the coolant level.
f Please see the chapter “CHECKING COOLANT
LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT” on page 257.
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
fHave the fault corrected.
F – Engine Oil Pressure GaugeThe oil pressure is controlled according to
requirements and should be at least 29 psi
(2.0 bar) at an engine speed of 3,000 rpm and
at least 44 psi (3.0 bar) at an engine speed of
5,000 rpm.
The engine oil pressure varies depending on the
engine speed, oil temperature and engine load.
If oil pressure drops abruptly and a message
is displayed on the multi-function display
when the engine is running or while driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Switch off the engine.
f Check whether there is an obvious oil leak on
or under the car.
f Select “Oil level ” on the multi-function display.
f Please see the chapter “OIL LEVEL DISPLAY
AND MEASUREMENT OF THE ENGINE OIL
LEVEL” on page 121.
f Add engine oil if necessary.
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Do not continue driving if there is an obvious
oil leak.
f Do not continue driving if the warning message
appears even when the oil level is correct.
f Have the fault corrected.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary parts and tools.
G – Fuel GaugeThe fuel gauge displays the contents of the tank
when the ignition is on.
For information on fuel qu ality and refill capacities:
f Please see the chapter “FILLING CAPACITIES”
on page 329.
For information on fuel and refuelling:
f Please see the chapter “FUEL” on page 265.
If the vehicle’s inclination changes (e.g. uphill/
downhill driving), minor deviations in the gauge
may occur.

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Fuel reserve warningIf less than approximately 4 US gallons (15 liters)
of fuel remains in the tank or the range on
remaining fuel falls below approx. 30 miles
(50 km) when the ignition is switched on or the
engine is running, the warning light on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel lights up.
fRefuel at the next opportunity.
Caution!
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission
control system.
f Never drive the tank dry.
f If the warning lights have come on, do not take bends at high speed.
For information on the emission control system:
f Please see the chapter “EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM” on page 262.
H – Digital SpeedometerThe digital speedometer H is integrated in the
tachometer on the instrument panel.
I – Upshift Prompt IndicatorThe consumption-oriented shift indicator to the
right of the digital speed display on the
tachometer helps you to develop a fuel-saving
driving style.
The upshift indicator lights up - prompting you to
shift up to the next-higher gear - depending on the
selected gear, engine speed and accelerator
pedal position.
The upshift indicator is only active when “Sport”
or “Sport Plus” mode is switched off.
On vehicles with PDK transmission, the upshift
prompt is only available in manual selection mode.
f Change to the next-higher gear when the shift
indicator lights up.J – OdometerThe displays for the total mileage and individual
trips are integrated in the speedometer on the
instrument panel.
The upper display counts the total mileage, the
lower display shows individual trips.
After exceeding 9,999 kilometers or 6,213 miles,
the trip counter returns to 0.
K – Reset Button for Trip Counter
Display/Brightness Setting for
Instrument LightingResetting trip counter displayfPress rotary switch K for approximately
1second.
The trip counter display is reset to “0”.Adjusting brightness of instrument
lightingFor information on adjusting the brightness of the
instrument lighting:
f Please see the chapter “INSTRUMENT
LIGHTING” on page 95.L – PDK Display for Selector-Lever
Position/Engaged GearWhen the engine is running, the selector-lever
position and engaged forward gear are indicated
in gates D or M.

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Warning messagesIf the selector lever is between two positions
–Effects: The corresponding selector-lever position in
the instrument panel flashes and the warning
“Gear selector not engaged” appears on the
multi-function display.
Action required:
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
If there is a fault in the transmission
– Depending on priority, either the warning “Fault Transmission” will appear in yellow or red or
the warning “Gearbox temperature too high”
will appear on the multi-function display.
Ye l l o w “Fault Transmission” warning
–Effects: Restricted gearshift comfort,
reverse gear fails.
Action required:
Have the fault corrected immediately.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Red
“Fault Transmission” warning
–Effect: Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to
astop.
Action required:
It is not possible to continue driving.
Stop the vehicle immediately in a suitable
place. Have the vehicle towed to a qualified
specialist workshop.
Warning “Gearbox temperature too high”
–Effects: “Warning jerks” can be felt when driving off
and the engine power may be restricted.
Action required:
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. Stop the vehicle in
a suitable place if possible. Allow the engine to
run in selector-lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
f Please see the chapter “REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAM” on page 199.
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE
DOPPELKUPPLUNG (PDK)” on page 193.
Battery/AlternatorThe warning message “Fault Generator” will
appear on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel if the ve hicle electrical system
voltage drops significantly.
f Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.Possible causes– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
Warning message

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Warning!
Risk of accidents and ri sk of engine damage.
A broken drive belt means there is no power
assistance to the steering (more effort is
required to steer) and engine cooling fails.
f Do not continue driving.
f Have the fault corrected.
f Please contact a qualif ied specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Danger of steering assistance failing during
a long journey in water if the drive belt slips.
f If steering assistance fails, more effort will be required to steer.
Check Engine
(Emission Control)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.
f 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):
f Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Caution!
Risk of damage. 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.
f 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.
f Switch off the engine.
fHave the fault corrected.Acoustic SignalsA speaker in the instrument panel generates
acoustic signals.
If the speaker is faulty, a warning will appear and
the speaker will no longer make an acoustic signal
(i. e. sound).
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
Warning light

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Oil level
Display and measurement of the engine oil
level
Caution!
Risk of engine damage.
f Regularly check the oil level each time before
refuelling.
f Do not allow the oil level to fall below the minimum mark.
Prerequisites for the oil-level gauge:
– Ignition is switched on or
Engine is running while the vehicle is stationary
or in motion.
– After opening the hood, the oil level can only be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
Activate the “Oil level” function on the
multi-function display
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152. Measured oil level
The oil level reading is
shown on the segment
display in the oil level menu.
If the segments are filled in up to the top line,
the oil level has reached the maximum mark.
f Under no circumstances add engine oil.
If the bottom segment is filled in, the oil level has
reached the minimum mark.
The message “Check Minimum reached” appears
on the multi-function display.
f Add engine oil immediately. If the bottom segment is red, the oil level has
dropped below the minimum mark.
The message “Oil level below minimum” appears
on the multi-function display.
f
Add engine oil immediately.
Top-up quantity
The difference between the minimum and
maximum marks on the segment display is
approx. 1 litre.
One segment of the display corresponds to
a top-up quantity of approx. 0.26 US quarts
(0.25 liters).
f Never add more engine oil than required to
reach the maximum mark.
1.Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Oil level” and confirm.

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The maximum permitted en
gine filling capacity
has been exceeded. Exceeding the maximum
capacity may result in blue smoke formation and
cause long-term damage to the catalytic
converters depending on the overfill quantity and
various external influences.
If too much engine oil was added, the message
“Oil level Maximum reached” appears on the
multi-function display.
f Have the oil quantity corrected at the next
opportunity.
Please contact a qualif ied specialist workshop.
We recommend that you have an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Measuring the oil level after topping up
engine oil or opening the hood
After opening the hood, the oil level can only
be measured after driving for at least 6 miles
(10 km).
The message “Display after short drive only”
appears on the multi-function display.
Failure
If the oil-level indicator fails, the message
“Failure Oil level measurement” appears on the
multi-function display.
Setting speed limits
If a speed limit is preset and activated on the multi-
function display, a warni
ng message appears if
the speed limit is exceeded.
A speed limit can be used to remind the driver to
keep to the maximum speed permitted for the tire
type fitted to the vehicle, for example.
Setting a speed limit
You can either adopt th e current speed of the
vehicle or specify your own speed limit.
1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Limits ”
and confirm.1. Select
> “Vehicle ”
> “Limits ”
2. “Limit 1: --- ” or
“ Limit 2: --- “
and confirm.
3. Select “Current speed ” or
“ --- ”
and confirm.

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Overview of Warning MessagesIf 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 regu larly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.Warning message categoriesRed warning: System failure warning
fVisit or consult a qualified spec ialist workshop immediately*.
Yellow warning: Fault or system failure warning
f Visit a qualified specialist worksh op at the next opportunity*.
Yellow warning: Information message
f Visit a qualified specialist workshop at the next opportunity* or remedy yourself.
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
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-func tion display. Add engine oil if
necessary.
Do not continue driving if the wa rning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault corrected at a qualified
specialist workshop.*Fault Oil pressure monitoring Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Oil temperature too highSwitch off engine and allow to cool. Check oil level and,
if necessary, add oil.Oil temperature display defective Have the faul t corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*

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Failure Oil level measurement Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Minimum oil level reached Top up engine oil immediately.Oil level below minimum Top up engine oil immediately.Oil level Maximum reached Visit a qualified spec ialist workshop at the next opportunity and
have the oil drained to the correct level.*
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge lights upEngine temperature too high Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.
Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant or engine oil leve l. Add more coolant or engine
oil if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCheck coolant level Switch off engine and allow to cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning light on
the coolant
temperature
gauge flashesCoolant display defective Have the fault corr ected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault corrected at a q ualified specialist workshop.*Boost pressure display defective Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Reduced engine power Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at a qualified specialist workshop.*
Light in
instrument
panel
Warning message on multi-function
display Meaning/Action required