Function of the Warning Lights/Indicator Lights

Component Arrangement (Part 2):

Component Arrangement (Part 3):

Function Of The Warning Lights/indicator Lights

A Traction Control warning light
Only model with ABS 5.3 (Carrera 2): Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on together with the rocker switch. During the journey, the warning light shows that the driving stability control is switched off. It also lights up if the Traction Control is faulty.

B Traction Control/ Porsche Stability Management (PSM) information light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on.

For models with ABS 5.3 (Carrera 2): When driving, the information light displays a control process, even when driving stability control is switched off.

For models with PSM (standard on Carrera 4, option on Carrera 2): When driving, the information light displays a control process, even when PSM is switched off.

C Porsche Stability Management (PSM) Warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on together with the rocker switch. During the journey, the warning light shows that the PSM system is switched off. It also lights up in the event of a defect in the PSM system.

D Extending rear spoiler warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on and goes out after the vehicle moves off. The warning light lights up when driving if the spoiler does not extend or reach its end position above 120 km/h or if a malfunction exists.

E Brake pad wear warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. Lights up when driving if the wear limit of the brake pads is reached.

F Parking brake warning light
Lights when the parking brake is engaged and goes out when the parking brake is completely released.

G Brake fluid level warning light
Lights up if the brake fluid level is too low and -in connection with a longer pedal travel - if the break circuit fails.

H ABS warning light
If the light lights up with the engine running, the ABS has switched off due to a fault.

I Engine oil pressure warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights up with the engine running, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. Either the oil level is too low or there is a danger of engine damage.

K Battery warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights up with the engine running, stop the vehicle immediately and switch off the engine. The cause can be a fault in the battery charging device and/or a torn drive belt.

L Washer fluid level warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. Lights up at a remaining quantity of 0.5l.

M Seat belt warning light
Lights up when the ignition is switched on until the buckle of the seat belt is inserted into the belt buckle.

N Airbag warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If it lights with the engine running, there is a fault in the airbag system. The warning light flashes for 10 seconds when the ignition is switched on if a child restraint system is detected on the passenger side or if the airbag has been switched off by a child restraint system.

o Emission control warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine is started. Displays faults by flashing or lighting up permanently and stores these faults in the fault memory of the control module.

P Roll-over protection warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light should light up with the engine running or when the vehicle is in motion, this could indicate a fault in the system.

Q Convertible top warning light
Lights up as a check when the ignition is switched on. If the warning light lights up with the engine running, the convertible top is not correctly closed / opened. If the warning light does not go out in the end position, a fault could be present or it may be necessary to adjust the convertible top.