Porsche Carrera 911 997 owners manual page 127

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Check Engine If the warning light in the instrument panel lights up Central Warning Light (Emission Control) permanently without flashing before and remains on while driving, it suggests: The central warning light on the instrument panel Warning Light – a potential engine control problem and the lights up if there are warning messages in the need for system service or INFO menu. The emission control system detects malfunctions – an improperly fastened tank cap orThe messages can be called in the on-board early that could, for example, cause increased computer INFO menu: pollutant emissions or consequential damage.– the vehicle was refueled while the engine was Faults are indicated by a continuously lit or running. f Please see the chapter “INFO WARNING MES- flashing instrument panel warning light.f Stop immediately at a suitable and secure SAGES” on Page 132. The faults are recorded in the control unit's fault place and check tank cap for proper fastening. Brake Warning Light USA memory. If tank cap was fastened correctly, see your au- The warning light in the instrument panel lights up thorized Porsche dealer for service as soon as Brake Warning Light Canada when the ignition is switched on as a bulb check possible. and goes out approx. 4 seconds after the engine The warning light on the instrument panel lights starts. If the warning light does not light up, have Caution! up: the bulb replaced promptly. If the check engine warning light in the in-– if the handbrake is on, The warning light in the instrument panel flashes to strument panel is flashing, serious catalytic – if the brake fluid level is low, indicate operating states (e.g. engine misfiring) converter damage and power loss will soon – if the brake pads have reached the wear limit, which might cause damage to certain parts of the occur. emission control system. Prolonged driving with the check engine war-– if the brake circuit division is defective. f In this case, immediately reduce the engine ning light on could cause damage to the Additionally, a warning is displayed by the on- load by easing off the accelerator.emission control system. It also could affect board computer. fuel economy and driveability. f In order to avoid consequential damage to the f Have the fault remedied at the nearest f Please see the chapter “WARNINGS ON THE engine or emission control system (e.g. cata-authorized Porsche dealer immediately.INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THE ON-BOARD lytic converter), have the fault diagnosed and COMPUTER” on Page 158. rectified immediately at the nearest authorized Porsche dealer. Instruments, On-Board Computer, Warnings 125

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