Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual page 72

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Voltmeter
Indicates the battery voltage.
Normal range: 12 to 16 volts.
The voltage may drop considerably when the
vehicle is being started.
If the gauge is continually below
12
volts
when the engine is running:
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Have the battery charging system checked at
an authorized Porsche dealer.
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Controls, Instruments
Battery
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Warning light
The warning light in the instrument panel comes
on when ignition is switched on and must go off
when engine is running.
If the warning lights in the instrument panel
and on-board computer comes on while the
engine is running or while driving:
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Stop the car in a safe place and stop the en-
gine.
Possible
causes
-
Defect in the battery charging system.
- Broken drive belt.
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Warning!
Risk of an accident and risk of engine dam-
age.
A broken drive belt means there is no
power assistance to the steering (more ef-
fort is required to steer) and coolant pump
function will stop.
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Do not continue driving.
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Have the fault remedied at the nearest auth-
orized Porsche dealer.
A - Adjustment button for instrument illumination and
trip counter
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Automatic Speed Control
Indicator light
Indicates automatic speed control readiness.