Overview Of Warning And Information Messages - Porsche Cayman Owner's Manual

Overview of Warning and Information Messages

If a warning message appears, always refer to the corresponding sections in this Owner's Manual.
Warning messages are issued only if all measurement prerequisites are met.
Therefore, check all fluid levels regularly – in particular, always check the engine oil level before refuelling.
Warning and information message categories
Red System failure or warning
f
Visit or consult an authorized Porsche dealer immediately.
Yellow fault or system failure warning
f
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity.
White Information/message
f
Visit an authorized Porsche dealer at the next opportunity or remedy yourself.
Light in Warning and information message in the
instrument multi-function display
panel
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Instrument Panel and Multi-Function Display
Meaning/Action required
Oil press. too low Stop immediately in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving.
Park vehicle Select "Oil measurement" on the multi-function display. Add engine oil if necessary.
safely
Do not continue driving if the warning message is displayed despite the oil level being correct.
Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Oil pressure Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
measurement fault
Driving permitted
Consult a workshop
Oil temperature too high Switch engine off and let it cool. Check oil level and, if necessary, add oil.
Reduce load
Oil temperature Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
indicator fault
Consult a workshop
Driving permitted
Oil level Have the fault corrected at an authorized Porsche dealer.
measurement fault
Consult a workshop
Driving permitted
No inform. / oil The oil level can be checked after waiting for approx. 1 minute with the vehicle parked on a level surface
level available
and the engine at operating temperature. If the rear luggage compartment lid is opened when the engine
now
is cold (e.g. to top up engine oil), the oil level cannot be displayed for a certain time.