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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.

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Warning light on the coolant

temperature gauge flashes

Check coolant level Switch off engine and allow to cool.

Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.

Fault Generator Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Battery protection

Consumer switch-off

Various comfort loads are deactivated to avoid running down the battery.

Start/Stop not available The Start Stop function is not available at present.

Start/Stop mode deactivated Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Boost pressure display defective The boost pressure display (Cayenne Turbo only) is defective. Have the fault corrected at an

authorized Porsche dealer.

Reduced engine power Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.

Check Engine Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Please start engine manually Start the engine manually at the ignition.

Move gear lever to position P Tiptronic S transmission: Move selector lever to position P before removing key from ignition lock.

Danger: If the selector-lever is not in position P, the vehicle could roll away.

Move gear lever to position P or N Tiptronic S transmission:

Engine can only be started in selector-lever position P or N.

Gearbox emergency operation Restricted gearshift comfort,

have the fault corrected immediatelyat an authorized Porsche dealer.

Gearbox emergency operation No selector-lever position is displayed on the instrument panel.

The transmission remains in 3rd gear. Reverse gear can also be engaged.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Selector-lever position

display flashes

There is a problem with the selector-lever. It is not possible to engage a gear without pressing the

brake.

Have the fault corrected immediately at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Gearbox temperature too high Transmission temperature is too high. Engine torque will be reduced. 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.

Press brake Tiptronic S transmission:

Apply the brake when starting.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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Press clutch Manual transmission:

Depress clutch pedal when starting.

Warning

Brake fluid level

Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Warning Brake force distribution Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

ABS failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Brake pad worn Have brake pads replaced immediately.

Consult an authorized Porsche dealer.

flashes

Release electric parking brake Pull the electric parking brake switch.

Press brake pedal Press the brake pedal when releasing the electric parking brake.

Fault Electric parking brake Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Electric parking brake

in service mode

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

flashes

Emergency braking function of electric parking brake active.

PHC failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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PSM failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

PSM off Porsche Stability Management was switched off.

PSM on Porsche Stability Management was switched on.

PSM turned on automatically Porsche Traction Management is overloaded. Reduce load. Or air spring, PDCC or rear differential

lock fault. Contact an authorized Porsche dealer if the fault persists.

Speed too high An off-road driving program can only be engaged at a speed of less than 20 mph (30 km/h). Reduce

speed.

Temp limit

All-wheel dr. system

Reduce load

Porsche Traction Management is overloaded.

Reduce load.

All-wheel dr. system overloaded Temporary failure of Porsche Traction Management. Reduce load.

All-wheel drive system fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Offroad mode on/off Off-road driving program engaged/switched off.

Center-differential lock on/off Center-differential lock is engaged/switched off.

Rear differential lock on/off Rear differential lock is engaged/switched off.

Fault Differential lock Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Sport unavail.

with active off-road function

Engage on-road driving program in order to activate Sport mode.

Sport unavailable Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Fuel gauge warning light on

Mind remaining distance Refuel at the next opportunity.

Fault Fuel gage Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Check fuel tank cap Position tank cap correctly and screw on until it locks securely.

Refill washer fluid Refill washer fluid.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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Fasten seat belt All vehicle occupants must fasten their safety belts.

Airbag warning light failure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Steering locked The steering wheel lock is faulty.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Relieve steering Relieve the steering lock by turning the steering wheel to the left or right.

Heated steering

wheel on/off

Steering wheel heating is switched on/off.

Fault

Steering lock

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Ignition key not removed Remove the ignition key.

Fault Ignition lock Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Ignition lock faulty Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Fault Porsche Entry & Drive Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Key in luggage space Remove key from luggage compartment.

Key not recognized Make sure that you have the car key with you.

Replace ignition key battery Replace the battery in the car key.

Multiple keys recognized

in vehicle

Information message:

Several car keys in the vehicle, e.g. in the possession of a passenger.

Close doors

to lock vehicle

Close all doors and the tailgate before locking the vehicle.

Chassis system fault Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed conditions.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Chassis system failure Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Sport/Normal/Comfort chassis Chassis setup “Sport”, “Normal” or “Comfort” selected.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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PDCC fault Vehicle handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed conditions.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

PDCC failure The lateral inclination of the vehicle is significantly greater when cornering.

Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.

Tire pressure! Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more than 7 psi / 0.5 bar / 50 kPa at a speed of

less than 100 mph (160 km/h) and more than 6 psi / 0.4 bar / 40 kPa at a speed of more than

100 mph (160 km/h).

Stop in a suitable place and check the tires indicated for damage. If necessary, fill in tire sealant and

set the correct tire pressure or change the wheel.

Inflate! Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of more than 4 psi / 0.3 bar / 30 kPa.

Correct the tire pressure at the next opportunity.

Restricted monitoring Fault on one or both wheel transmitters.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

No monitoring

System is learning

Tire Pressure Monitoring requires a certain amount of time to learn the wheels. During this time,

the current tire pressures are not available on the multi-purpose display.

System not active Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not monitored.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

System not active

Temporary fault

Temporary fault in the Tire Pressure Monitoring system.

Tire pressure is not monitored.

Tire change?

Update settings!

The tire settings on the multi-purpose display must be updated after changing a wheel.

Fault in Tire Pressure Monitoring system. Tire pressure is not monitored.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Driving light on Driving light/side light on.

Parking light on Left/right parking light on.

Check front left indicator

Also applies to:

Parking lights, dipped headlights/

high beam, indicators, rear

reverse light, rear number plate

light, rear brake lights, high-level

brake light, rear tail lights, trailer

indicators, trailer brake light,

trailer tail lights, fog lights, rear

fog lights, daytime lights, side

indicators

The reported light is faulty.

Check bulb.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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Headlight beam adjust. defective Adjust your speed and driving style. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

flashes

Headlight control fault. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Vehicle lightning fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Headlights adapted

for LHD/RHD

Headlights have been changed for countries with left/right-hand traffic

flashes

Dynamic cornering light defective Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

lights up

Auto driving light

control defective

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Check static cornering light,

left/right

The reported light is faulty. Check bulb.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Rain/light sensor defective Switch on wipers/light manually. Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Wiper defective Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Sunroof not closed fully Close sliding roof fully.

LCA temporarily unavailable LCA is temporarily unavailable due to weather conditions or traffic congestion.

Reactivate LCA by pressing the button.

Fault LCA Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

LCA sensors blocked LCA sensors can be blocked by bicycle carriers, stickers, dirt or a build-up of ice, for example.

Remove these. Reactivate LCA by pressing the button.

LCA trailer mode not available LCA cannot be activated when towing a trailer.

Distance! Please brake! Insufficient distance from vehicle in front.

ACC/PAS unavailable Adapt your speed and driving style. Have the adaptive cruise control or Porsche “Active Safe” fault

corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Fault

Instrument cluster/

ParkAssist sound

Turn signal tones, acoustic warning and distance signals

(e.g. for ParkAssist) are not available. Please remember this when parking, for example.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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Fault

ParkAssist

Acoustic warning and distance signals for ParkAssist are not available.

Please remember this when parking, for example.

Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Limit 1 or 2 exceeded Preset speed limit 1 or 2 has been exceeded.

System fault Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Fault Check Engine Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.

Example:

Full maintenance in XXX mls

Service reminder.

Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance/time shown has elapsed.

The intervals in the “Maintenance” booklet are decisive however.

Tailgate Close the tailgate.

Example:

Door open!

Also:

Doors, engine compartment lid

Close door/lid indicated.

Light on

instrument panel

Warning message on the

multi-purpose display

Meaning/Action required

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