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Overview of warning messages
If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding chapters in this Driver’s Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement preconditions are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level after refuelling.
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instrument
panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
Steering faulty Steering lock engaged.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Ignition lock faulty Do not continue driving.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
System fault Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Key not recognised in vehicle Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Turn ignition key to the left
for 2 seconds
To lock the steering, turn the ignition key to the left and hold for
2 seconds.
Key: replace battery Replace the remote-control battery.
Move steering wheel Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can
engage/disengage.
Key not found Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Move selector lever
to position P
Tiptronic S: the vehicle could roll away.
The ignition key can be withdrawn only in Tiptronic selector lever
position P.
Press brake pedal Apply the brake when starting.
Move selector lever
to position P or N
Tiptronic S: the vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
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Depress clutch Manual transmission: depress clutch pedal when starting.
Immobilizer active Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Check hitch Ball head is not in its final position.
Press rocker switch until the final position is reached.
Warning Hitch Stop at a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Ball head is not in its final position.
Press rocker switch until the final position is reached.
Check left static cornering
light
Check bulb.
Check right static cornering
light
Check bulb.
Check dynamic cornering light Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
If the warning message appears, the high beam indicator light
on the speedometer flashes additionally.
Check dipped beam Check bulb.
Check trailer lights Check bulb.
Check direction indicators Check bulb.
Check high beam Check bulb.
Check licence plate light Check bulb.
Check fog lights Check bulb.
Check reversing lights Check bulb.
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instrument
panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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Check front side lights Check bulb.
Check headlight beam adjustment Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Daytime driving lights off Daytime driving lights switch off when the engine is shut off.
Switch on lights if necessary.
System fault headlamp Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Airbag faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Seat belt Fasten seat belt.
Caution Flat tyre
Check tyres
Tyre Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of at least
0.4 bar (6 psi) or a larger leak.
Stop in a suitable place and check tyres.
Change wheel if necessary.
Check spare wheel
Req. pressure:
3.4 bar / 50 psi
Appears about every 6 months.
Check if the pressure of the fitted spare wheel matches the
required pressure manually, as it is not monitored electronically.
Tyre pressure too low Add air Tyre Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of at least
0.3 bar (4 psi).
Correct tyre pressure at the next opportunity.
Collap. wheel/sealing set
max. 80 km/h / 50 mph
Observe maximum permitted speed.
Collap. wheel
Req. pressure: 3.5 bar/51 psi
Max. 80 km/h / 50 mph
Information on driving with a collapsible spare wheel
after selection in
spare wheel menu.
Observe maximum speed of max. 80 km/h or 50 mph and
required pressure of 3.5 bar or 51 psi.
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instrument
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Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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System not active Tyre Pressure Monitoring faulty.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Select new set of wheels in the Tyre pressure menu after
changing the wheels.
System not active
Brief disturbance
External interference (e.g. wireless headphones) or excessive
temperature (over 120 °C) at the wheel transmitters. Tyre
Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself automatically.
System not active Too many
wh. transmitters
Tyre Pressure Monitoring detects more than 4 wheel
transmitters (e.g. winter wheels in the luggage compartment).
Tyre Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself after the additional
wheel transmitters have been removed.
No monitoring System learning After the tyre type and size are selected in the Tyre pressure
menu, Tyre Pressure Monitoring re-teaches the tyres.
Wheel change?
Make new selection
The tyre type and size of the changed tyres have not been
updated for Tyre Pressure Monitoring.
The display changes when the vehicle is stationary:
Select corresponding tyre type and tyre size.
When vehicle stops: hit selection The message appears after driving off if the warning “Flat tyre”
has been cleared but the selection on the display SELECTION
AFTER WARNING has not been made properly.
Make selection on the multi-purpose display when the vehicle is
stationary.
Engine temperature too high Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high.
Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant or engine oil level. Add more coolant or engine
oil if necessary.
Check coolant level Switch engine off and let it cool.
Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
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instrument
panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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Warning Battery/generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Start engine The battery discharges if the engine is not running and loads are
switched on.
Start the vehicle or switch the loads off.
Electric load switch-off Vehicle electrical system is overloaded. Certain loads
(e.g. heated rear window, seat heating) will be switched off.
Please refuel
Add washer fluid
Oil level monitoring Failure Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Check oil level Check the oil level using the oil dipstick as soon as possible and
add engine oil if necessary.
Oil pressure too low Immediately stop in a suitable place and switch engine off.
Do not continue driving.
Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary.
Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when
the oil level is correct. Have the fault remedied at a qualified
specialist workshop.*
Oil pressure monitoring Failure Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Service in 3000 km/mls Service indicator
Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance
shown has been covered. However, it is the intervals in the
“Guarantee and Maintenance” booklet that are decisive.
Service now Service indicator
Have your vehicle serviced at a qualified specialist workshop.*
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instrument
panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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Brake pads Have the brake pads changed immediately.
Consult a qualified specialist workshop.*
Warning Brake proportioning Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
ABS failure Drive carefully. Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
PSM failure Drive carefully. Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Warning Brake fluid level Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Parking brake Parking brake not released.
PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.
PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
PHC unavailable The Porsche Drive-off Assistant (manual transmission) is not
available.
Brake booster faulty Greater brake pedal force necessary.
Drive carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.*
Chassis Sport Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
Chassis Normal Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
Chassis Comfort Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
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instrument
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Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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Chassis system faulty Handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed
conditions. Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Warning Chassis system The side tilt of the vehicle is significantly greater when
cornering. Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to the nearest
qualified specialist workshop.*
Warning Chassis system Stop at a suitable place. Do not continue driving.
Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Chassis system faulty Drive carefully to the nearest qualified specialist workshop.*
Spare wheel filling Collapsible spare wheel is being filled by level-control
compressor.
Do not drive off!
Regulation switched off Level control has been switched off (to jack up the vehicle).
Not permissible The prerequisites for setting the desired level have not been
met.
Pressure accumulator charging Level control temporarily unavailable.
Four-wheel dr. system faulty Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Shift not possible;
speed too high
Tiptronic S: When changing between Low Range and High
Range, the limit speed (off-road programme) must not be
exceeded.
Shift possible only in Neutral Tiptronic S: The Tiptronic selector lever must be in position N
when changing between Low Range and High Range.
Possible only when stopped in
neutral with brake
Manual transmission: The vehicle must be stationary, the brakes
must be applied and the gearshift lever must be in the Neutral
position when changing between Low Range and High Range.
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instrument
panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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Warning Parking lock! Apply
parking brake!
Do not continue driving. Apply the parking brake.
Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Failure sport mode Have the fault remedied at a qualified specialist
workshop.*
Sport mode only usable
without reduction
Sport mode cannot be selected when the off-road driving
programme (Low Range) is engaged.
Limit exceeded The set speed limit has been exceeded.
Spare wheel is not locked.
Danger of injury and damage. Before driving off
always lock the spare wheel correctly.
Driver’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
Passenger’s door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
Rear left door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
Rear right door open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
Bonnet open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
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panel
Warning message
on the multi-purpose display
Meaning/measures
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* We recommend that you use a Porsche partner for this work since these are staffed with trained personnel and have the necessary parts and tools.
Rear lid open.
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
Rear window open
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle
exceeds 3 km/h (2 mph).
System fault Several systems may have failed. Have the fault remedied at a
qualified specialist workshop.*
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Related Topics

Instrument panel Oil temperature gauge Tachometer Clock Cooling system Fuel gauge Intelligent Maintenance Computer for the Cayenne (V6) Odometer Speedometer Voltmeter Emission control Operating the multi-purpose display on the instrument panel Displaying/resetting average speed Displaying range on remaining fuel Displaying tyre pressure Displaying compass Displaying navigation information Opening the main menu Operating the telephone via the multi-purpose display Setting speed limit on the multi-purpose display Displaying warning messages Displaying status of level control Displaying status of locks/reduction Displaying average consumption Setting Tyre Pressure Monitoring Switching off passenger compartment monitoring and inclination sensor on the multi-purpose display Synchronous adjustment of door mirrors Changing settings for opening and locking the vehicle Setting lighting off delay Setting the clock Setting compass Changing language for displays Changing units for displays Resetting display to factory settings Mobile phones and 2-way radios Porsche Communication Management (PCM) Radio Fire extinguisher

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