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Lights, Turn Signals and Windshield Wipers Warning!
Risk of accident when adjusting brightness
while driving. You may lose control of the
vehicle.
f Do not reach through the steering-wheel spokes when driving.
Turn Signal/High Beam/Headlight
Flasher StalkTurn signals, low beam and high beam are ready
for operation when the ignition is on.
1 – Turn signal light, left
2 – Turn signal light, right
Push the stalk to the upper or lower pressure
point – turn signal lights flash three times
3 – High-beam headlight
4 – Headlight flasher
Stalk in center position – low beam
When the high beam is switched on or the
headlight flasher is operated, the blue indicator
light on the speedometer lights up.
Parking lightThe parking light can only be switched on when
the ignition is switched off.
f Move the stalk up or do wn to switch on the
right or left parking light.
If the parking light is switched on, the message
“Parking light on” will appear on the multi-function
display in the instrument panel after the ignition is
switched off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
f Please see the chapter “OVERVIEW OF
WARNING MESSAGES” on page 152.
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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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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Driving and Driving Safety
Exceptions for adaptive cruise control
Adaptive cruise control is
not available in the
following situations:
– If the ignition is switched off.
– When PSM is off.
– If the driver’s door is opened and the driver’s seat belt is not fastened.
– When parking or maneuvering in very tight spaces.
– If the PDK selector lever is at position N, R or
P .
– On upward or downward slopes of more than 20 %.
– When the electric parking brake is activated.
If one of these exception situations occurs when
adaptive cruise control is switched on, adaptive
cruise control will be switched off.
A message to this effect will appear on the
multi-function display. Messages on the multi-function display
If adaptive cruise control was deactivated
automatically or if an action cannot be performed,
a message to this effect in blue appears on the
multi-function display.
–“
ACC not available! ”
Adaptive cruise control is not available,
e.g. when maneuvering.
–“ ABS/PSM intervention!”
Adaptive cruise control was deactivated
because ABS or PSM intervened as a control
mechanism.
–“ Electric parking brake! ”
Adaptive cruise control was deactivated
because the electric parking brake was
activated.
–“ Selector position!”
Adaptive cruise control was deactivated
because the PDK select or lever is not in
position D or manual position M.
–“ Impossible while parked ”
The required action is not possible because
your vehicle is stationary, e.g. when setting
a desired speed.
–“ Speed! ”
Adaptive cruise control was deactivated
because the rpm limit of the engine was
reached in manual position M of the PDK
selector lever. –“
Gradient too steep! ”
The desired distance or the desired speed
cannot be set because the gradient on the
road is too steep.
–“ Stationary object ”
The action is not possi ble because a stationary
object was detected ahead.
–“ PSM off! ”
Adaptive cruise control is not available
because PSM was switched off.
For information on Porsche Stability
Management (PSM):
f Please see the chapter “PORSCHE STABILITY
MANAGEMENT (PSM)” on page 202.
General information“Sport” and “Sport Plus” mode
Adaptive cruise control regulates your driving
more dynamically in “Sport” and “Sport Plus”
mode.
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Maintenance and Car Care
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Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools. Warning!
Brake fluid is hazardous to your health, and
may be fatal if swallowed.
Brake fluid also attacks paintwork.
f Keep brake fluid out of children's reach.
f Immediately rinse off spilled brake fluid with
clean water.
f If brake fluid gets into your eye, immediately
rinse with clean water for a few minutes. Then
see a doctor immediately.
f Please note all the info rmation on the refill container of the brake fluid.
Changing brake fluidBrake fluid absorbs moisture from the air
over time. The absorbed water can impair
braking efficiency.
fIt is important therefore to have the brake fluid
changed in accordance with the change
intervals specified in the “Maintenance”
booklet.
The warning light on the instrument panel and the
warning message on the multi-function display
alert you to the fact that the brake fluid level is
too low and could indicate brake circuit failure
if the pedal travel is greater than normal.
Note on operation
If the warning light and warning message appear
when driving:
f Stop immediately in a suitable place.
f Do not continue driving.
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.
Washer Fluid We recommend window cleaner concentrates
approved by Porsche for either summer or winter,
depending on the season. Your authorized
Porsche dealer will be pleased to advise you.
The washer fluid reservoir for windshield, rear
window and headlights is located at the rear left in
the engine compartment (blue screw cap).
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada