Displays On The Instrument Panel - Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual

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Displays on the Instrument Panel

A – Engine oil temperature gauge
A warning message will appear on the multi-
function display in the instrument panel if the
engine oil temperature is too high.
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Reduce engine speed and engine load
immediately if the red zone is reached.
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 129.
B – Speedometer
The analog display B is located on the left next to
the tachometer in the instrument panel.
C – Tachometer
The start of the red zone on the tachometer
or rev-counter scale is a visual warning of the
maximum permissible engine speed.
If the red zone is reached during acceleration,
fuel feed is interrupted in order to protect the
engine.
D – Multi-function display
For information on the multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter "OPERATING THE
MULTI-FUNCTION DISPLAY ON THE
INSTRUMENT PANEL" on page 96.
E – Coolant temperature gauge
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If the cooling system is in any way faulty,
consult an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Pointer in the lower area – engine cold
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Avoid high engine speeds and heavy engine
loading.
Pointer in the middle – normal operating
temperature
Pointer may move up to the red area when the
engine is heavily loaded and outside temperature
is high.
Coolant temperature warning
If the coolant temperature is too high, the
temperature gauge needle moves to the
maximum mark and the temperature gauge
warning light lights up.
The warning message "Engine too hot Park
vehicle to cool down" will also appear on the
multi-function display in the instrument panel.
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Switch engine off and let it cool.
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Check radiators and air guides in front end
of vehicle for obstructions.
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Check the coolant level.
Top up with coolant if necessary.
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Have the fault corrected.
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Please see the chapter "CHECKING THE
COOLANT LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT"
on page 242.
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
Information
To prevent excessive temperatures, the cooling
air ducts must not be obstructed by covering
them (e.g. with film, "stone guards", etc.).
Coolant level warning
At engine temperatures below 140 °F (60 °C):
A low coolant level is indicated by the warning
message "Refill coolant Observe engine
temperature" on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel.
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Add coolant.
At engine temperatures above 140 °F (60 °C):
A low coolant level is indicated by the warning
message "Refill coolant immediately Do not
drive on" on the multi-function display in the
instrument panel. The temperature gauge needle
also moves to the maximum mark and the
temperature gauge warning light flashes.
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Switch engine off and let it cool.
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Add coolant.
If the coolant level is low, warning indicators
may light up if the vehicle tilts at an extreme angle
(e.g. steep slopes) or generates high lateral
acceleration while traveling round long bends (e.g.
driving in circles). If the warnings do not disappear
once the vehicle has assumed "normal" operating
state, check the coolant level.
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Please see the chapter "CHECKING THE
COOLANT LEVEL AND ADDING COOLANT"
on page 242.
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
NOTICE
Risk of engine damage.
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Do not continue driving if the warning persists
even when the engine coolant level is correct.
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Have the fault corrected.