Battery/Alternator - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

"Transm. failure Park vehicle safely"
– Effect:
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to
a stop.
– Action required:
It is not possible to continue driving. Stop the
vehicle immediately in a suitable place. Have
the fault corrected immediately.
Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
If the vehicle has to be towed::
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Please see the chapter "TOWING"
on page 253.
"Drive temperature too high Reduce
load"
– Effects:
"Warning jerks" can be felt when driving off and
the engine power may be restricted.
– Action required:
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.
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Please see the chapter "REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAMME" on page 161.
PDK transmission/manual transmission
gear display
When the engine is running, the display shows the
currently engaged gear.
J – Fuel gauge
The fuel gauge displays the contents of the tank,
and depending on the settings, the fuel range
when the ignition is on.
For information on adjusting the fuel gauge:
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Please see the chapter "ADAPTING FUEL
GAUGE" on page 105.
For information on fuel quality and refill capacities:
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Please see the chapter "FILLING CAPACITIES"
on page 265.
For information on fuel and refueling:
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Please see the chapter "FUEL" on page 207.
If the vehicle's inclination changes (e.g. uphill/
downhill driving), minor deviations in the gauge
may occur.
Fuel reserve warning
If less than approximately 2.6 U.S. gallons
(10 liters) remains in the tank, the warning light on
the multi-function display lights up when the
ignition is switched on or the engine is running.
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Refuel at the next opportunity.
NOTICE
A shortage of fuel may damage the emission
control system.
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Never drive the tank dry.
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If the warning lights have come on, do not take
bends at high speed.
For information on the emission control system:
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Please see the chapter "EMISSION CONTROL
SYSTEM" on page 204.

Battery/Alternator

Warning message
The warning message "Generator fault
Park vehicle safely" will appear on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel if the
vehicle electrical system voltage drops
significantly.
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Stop at a safe place and switch the engine off.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 114.
Possible causes
– Defect in the battery charging system
– Broken drive belt
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage.
The engine cooling does not function if the drive
belt is torn.
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Do not continue driving.
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Have the fault corrected.
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Please contact a qualified specialist workshop.
We recommend that you get an authorized
Porsche dealer to do this work as they have
trained workshop personnel and the necessary
parts and tools.
Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
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