Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK)
Indicator for PDK selector lever position
and engaged gear
When the engine is running, the selector lever
position and the engaged forward gear are
indicated in gates D or M.
Warning messages
If the selector lever is between two positions
– Effects:
The corresponding selector lever position
flashes on the instrument cluster and the
warning "Selector lever not engaged" appears
on the on-board computer.
Remedy:
Operate the footbrake and engage the
selector lever properly.
If there is a fault in the transmission
– Depending on priority, the warning "Transmis-
sion emergency run" in white or red lettering or
the warning "Transmission temperature too
high" is displayed on the on-board computer.
Warning "Transmission emergency run" white
f Effects:
Restricted gearshift comfort,
Failure of reverse gear.
Remedy:
Have the fault repaired immediately at an
authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning "Transmission emergency run" red
– Effect:
Vehicle can be driven only until it comes to a
stop.
Remedy:
It is not possible to continue driving. Immedi-
ately stop the vehicle in a suitable place. Have
the vehicle towed to an authorized Porsche
dealer.
Warning "Transmission temperature too high"
– Effects:
"Warning jerks" can be felt when driving off and
the engine power may be restricted.
Remedies:
Do not hold the vehicle with the accelerator on
a hill, for example. Hold the vehicle with the
brake. Reduce engine load. If possible, stop
the vehicle in a suitable place. Allow the engine
to run in selector lever position P or N until the
warning disappears.
f Please see the chapter "REDUCED DRIVING
PROGRAM" on Page 180.
f Please see the chapter "PORSCHE DOPPEL-
KUPPLUNG (PDK)" on Page 174.
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