
Another informative post from your Porsche mechanics at German Auto Solutions. We understand when a light shows up on the dash you get concerned and want it sorted as soon as possible. Some of them are very easy to fix and for this reason we have build the definitive list for Porsche warning lights. Helping you understand more about your beautiful machine.
Of course, if you are not sure or would prefer the professionals to fix it, then please call to arrange a time to book you in to review and resolve.
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To search for any specific warning enter the text in the box below and it will return all the relevant warning lights:
Warning

Steering faulty
Meaning
Steering lock engaged. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Ignition lock faulty
Meaning
Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Ignition Lock System fault
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Key not recognised in vehicle
Meaning
Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Warning

Steering Lock
Meaning
To lock the steering, turn the ignition key to the left and hold for 2 seconds.
Warning

Replace Battery
Meaning
Key not recognised. Replace the remote-control battery.
Warning

Move steering wheel
Meaning
Turn the steering wheel so that the steering wheel lock can engage/disengage.
Warning

Key not found
Meaning
Make sure that you have the remote control with you.
Warning
Move selector lever to position P
Meaning
Tiptronic S: The vehicle could roll away. The ignition key can be withdrawn only in Tiptronic selector lever position P.
Warning

Press brake pedal
Meaning
Apply the brake when starting.
Warning
Move selector lever to position P or N
Meaning
Tiptronic S: The vehicle can be started only in position P or N.
Warning
Depress clutch
Meaning
Manual transmission: Depress clutch pedal when starting.
Warning

Immobiliser active
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Check left static cornering light
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check right static cornering light
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check dynamic cornering light
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions. If the warning message appears, the high beam indicator light on the speedometer flashes additionally.
Warning

Check dipped beam
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check trailer lights
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check direction indicators
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check high beam
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check licence plate light
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check fog lights
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check reversing lights
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check front side lights
Meaning
Check bulb.
Warning

Check headlight beam adjustment
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions
Warning

Daytime driving lights off
Meaning
Daytime driving lights switch off when the ignition is switched-off. Switch on lights by light switch if necessary
Warning

System fault headlamp
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Check passenger seat setting
Meaning
Weight sensing is impaired on the passenger’s seat (Advanced Airbag). Correct the seating position, set the backrest upright, do not support weight on the armrests, or lift on the handles.
Warning

Airbag Fault
Meaning
Airbag faulty. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions
Warning

Seat belt
Meaning
Fasten seat belt.
Warning

Caution flat tyre
Meaning
Check tyre pressure and adjust if necessary
Warning

Tyre pressure too low
Add air
Meaning
Tire Pressure Monitoring detects a pressure loss of at least 4 psi (0.3 bar). Correct tire pressure at the next opportunity.
Warning

System not active
Meaning
Tire Pressure Monitoring faulty. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions. Select new set of wheels in the tire pressure menu after changing the wheels.
Warning

System not active
Brief disturbance
Meaning
External interference (e.g. wireless headphones) or excessive temperature (over 248 °F/120 °C) at the wheel transmitters. Tire Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself.
Warning

System not active
Too many wheel transmitters
Meaning
Tire Pressure Monitoring detects more than 4 wheel transmitters (e.g. winter wheels in the luggage compartment). Tire Pressure Monitoring will reactivate itself after the additional wheel transmitters have been removed.
Warning

No monitoring
System learning
Meaning
After the tire type and size are selected in the tire pressure menu, Tire Pressure Monitoring re-learns the tyre pressure.
Warning

Wheel change?
Make new selection
Meaning
The tire type and size of the changed tires have not been updated for Tire Pressure Monitoring. The display changes when the vehicle is stationary: Select corresponding tire type and tire size.
Warning

When vehicle stops: Hit selection
Meaning
The message appears after driving off if the warning “Flat tyre” has been cleared but the selection on the display SELECTION AFTER WARNING has not been made properly. Make selection on the multi-purpose display when the vehicle is stationary.
Warning

Engine temperature too high
Meaning
Coolant or engine oil temperature is too high. Switch engine off and let it cool. Check coolant or engine oil level. Add coolant or engine oil if necessary.
Warning

Check coolant level
Meaning
Switch engine off and let it cool. Check coolant level. Add coolant if necessary.
Warning

Warning battery/generator
Meaning
Stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Start engine
Meaning
The battery discharges if the engine is not running and loads are switched on. Please start the engine and switch all consumers off.
Warning

Electric load
Switch-off
Meaning
Vehicle electrical system is overloaded. Certain loads (e.g. heated rear window, seat heating) will be switched off.
Warning
Meaning
Stop immediately at a suitable and secure place and check tank cap for proper fastening. If tank cap was fastened correctly, consult German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Please refuel
Meaning
Please refuel immediately as you are now on reserves
Warning

Add washer fluid
Meaning
Add washer fluid
Warning

Oil level monitoring Failure
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Check oil level
Meaning
Check the oil level using the oil dipstick as soon as possible and add engine oil if necessary.
Warning

Oil pressure too low
Meaning
Immediately stop in a suitable place and switch engine off. Do not continue driving. Check engine oil level. Add oil if necessary. Do not continue driving if the warning light comes on even when the oil level is correct. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Oil pressure monitoring Failure
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning
Service in 1864 mls (3000 km)
Meaning
Service indicator – Bring the vehicle in for service no later than after the distance shown has been covered. Please see the additional information in the “Maintenance” booklet
Warning
Service now
Meaning
Service indicator – Have your vehicle serviced at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Brake pads
Meaning
Have the brake pads replaced at an authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning

Warning
Brake proportioning
Meaning
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

ABS failure
Meaning
Drive carefully. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

PSM failure
Meaning
Drive carefully. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Warning
Warning Brake fluid level
Meaning
Stop immediately in a suitable place. Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Parking brake
Meaning
Parking brake not released
Warning

PSM on
Meaning
Porsche Stability Management was switched on.
Warning

PSM off
Meaning
Porsche Stability Management was switched off.
Warning

PHC unavailable
Meaning
The Porsche Drive-off Assistant (manual transmission) is not available.
Warning

Brake booster faulty
Meaning
Greater brake pedal force necessary. Drive carefully to German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Chassis sport
Meaning
Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
Warning

Chassis normal
Meaning
Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
Warning

Chassis comfort
Meaning
Current setting of Porsche Active Suspension Management
Warning

Chassis system faulty
Meaning
Handling may be affected. Adapt your speed to the changed conditions. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning
Warning chassis system
Meaning
The side tilt of the vehicle is significantly greater when cornering. Drive carefully at an appropriate speed to German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Warning suspension fault
Meaning
Stop at a suitable place. Do not continue driving. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning
Chassis system faulty
Meaning
Drive carefully to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer.
Warning

Suspension level controlled
Meaning
Level control has been switched off (to jack up the vehicle).
Warning

Not permissible
Meaning
The prerequisites for setting the desired level have not been met.
Warning
Pressure accumulator charging
Meaning
Level control temporarily unavailable.
Warning

Four-wheel drive system faulty
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning

Shift not possible;
Speed too high
Meaning
Tiptronic S: When changing between Low Range and High Range, the limit speed (Low Range program) must not be exceeded.
Warning

Shift only possible in neutral
Meaning
Manual transmission: The vehicle must be stationary, the brakes must be applied and the gearshift lever must be in the neutral position when changing between Low Range and High Range.
Warning

Warning parking lock!
Apply parking brake!
Meaning
Do not continue driving. Apply the parking brake. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning
Failure sport mode
Meaning
Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.
Warning
Sport mode only usable without reduction
Meaning
Sport mode cannot be selected when the off-road driving program (Low Range) is engaged.
Warning

Limit exceeded.
Meaning
The set speed limit has been exceeded.
Warning

Meaning
Spare wheel is not locked. Danger of injury and damage. Before driving off always lock the spare wheel correctly.
Warning

Driver’s door open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Passenger’s door open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Rear left door open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Rear right door open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Bonnet open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Rear lid open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

Rear window open
Meaning
All unlocked doors and lids are displayed when the vehicle exceeds 2 mph (3 km/h).
Warning

System fault
Meaning
Several systems may have failed. Have the fault remedied at German Auto Solutions.