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This guide has been designed to help you find out what each warning light on your Porsche models dashboard means and what actions you should take if one or more of them illuminates.
RED, then be sure to pull over as soon as it is safe and call for roadside assistance, as you may have a serious problem with your car.
YELLOW, then this means that an action is required, and it is recommended that you book a service with an authorised repairer at one of our Porsche Centres.
GREEN, then this is simply information and does not require immediate action, although you should keep an eye on them.
The seat belt is not fastened. The belt reminder is also active if a heavy objects are on the front passenger seat so placing any heavy objects in the footwell is advised.
Check whether the seat belt has been fastened correctly before pulling away.
Airbag system and belt tensioner may be faulty. Have the vehicle checked as soon as possible by an authorised service centre, driving carefully.
Parking brake is applied. Release parking brake by pressing the handbrake button.
Avoid sharp braking as much as possible. Carefully bring the car to a stop. Consider longer braking distance. Have checked by the Service Centre as appropriate.
DSC prevents the driven wheels losing traction when you pull away from rest or accelerate.
Flashing: DSC is regulating the acceleration and braking forces. The vehicle is stabilised. Decrease speed and adjust driving profile to the road conditions.
Illuminating: DSC has failed. Have the system checked by your Service Centre.
The DTC system is a variant of the DSC optimised for forward momentum.
The system guarantees maximum forward traction with simultaneous limited driving stability for special road conditions, e.g. snow-covered roads.
Activation: Press the button until the DSC OFF indicator light comes on in the speedometer and TRACTION is displayed in the revolution counter.
The runflat indicator reports a pressure loss in a tyre. Reduce your speed and cautiously stop the car. Avoid violent or sudden braking and steering manoeuvres.
In need of replacement tyres? Our tyre experts are here to help and can provide information about the durability and performance of different tyres.
Steering system faulty.
Have steering system checked by the Service Centre.
Illuminating: Vehicle generates increased exhaust emissions. You can continue your journey. Exhaust system faulty.
Flashing: Drive on with decreased engine load. Possible engine fault. Have vehicle checked by the Service Centre.
Rear fog lights are switched on.
The low-beam headlights or sidelights with fog lights must be switched on.
This light will illuminate if there has been a malfunction with the gearbox. This message is normally be accompanied by a message in the information system highlighting the issue. If a red gearbox/clutch warning light appears, please stop the vehicle when safe to do so and contact an authorised repairer.
If the light is illuminated, please contact your nearest Porsche centre.
The lane departure warning light will illuminate when the lane assist system is switched on and road markings cannot be detected. If this light does not turn off when driving or if it is accompanied by a 'system fault' message, please contact your nearest Porsche centre.
A fault has occur with the suspension on the vehicle which may impact handling, stability, and ground clearance of the vehicle.
If the light is illuminated, please contact your nearest Porsche centre.
Turn indicator on.
If the indicator light flashes more rapidly than usual, a turn indicator bulb has failed.
Side lights or low-beam headlights are switched on.
The sidelights or low-beam headlights must be switched on. The green indicator light comes on when the fog lights are switched on.
If automatic driving lights control is activated, the low-beam headlights come on automatically when the front fog lights are switched on.
The system is switched on. The speed set using the control functions on the steering wheel is maintained.
This indicates that the start/stop system is currently being used or is active.
If this light appears yellow, it will mean that it has been temporarily disabled due to the battery level which is heavily used by the start/stop system in traffic. If the light says illuminated, this may indicate a problem with the battery.
If this light still appears after 10 minutes of continuous driving, please contact your nearest Porsche centre.
Dipped headlights are currently being used
High-beam headlights are switched on
At least one check control message is displayed or stored. The symbol is shown on the display of the instrument cluster.
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*Refer to owner’s manual or seek professional assistance.