Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights,
Messages, & Symbols Explained
The PcarWise Guide to Porsche Dashboard Warning Lights, Symbols, and Messages
Meanings and Recommended Actions for Dashboard Messages and Warning lights
The warning lights, symbols, and messages on your Porsche dashboard are there to help you. While the meaning of some symbols and lights is very clear and well known, others can be confusing, understated or even over dramatic.
Older Porsche vehicles feature more warning symbols and lights while the newer Porsche features more text based warning messages and driver information. As the dashboards become more complex, and the vehicle systems have advanced, so to the warning messages have been modified to relay more information.
Understanding Porsche Warning Lights or Messages
The warning lights, symbols and messages on your Porsche dashboard are designed to prompt the you to take action. They are not necessarily an indication of a solution to a problem or indeed the root cause of a problem. Typically, the message or warning lights indicate a Porsche system that has identified a problem out of its normal operating parameters. The system reporting a fault could be vast and complex, but the issue maybe being caused by a minor sensor failur. Always have a professional Porsche specialist diagnose the problem.
What to do When You See a Warning Light or Message
The issue drivers struggle with is what to do or how to interpret the message. Some symbols, for example, are difficult to even describe when searching for them! So, what to do next?
We have grouped dashboard messages into Porsche vehicle system areas shown below. Also below are dashboard symbols and lights by color. For each message and symbol we have included a “best next step” and in some cases a likely cause of the message, warning light or symbol. If this helped you, please help us.
Driver Information Messages
Dashboard Lights and Symbols
Missing Message?
If you have a dashboard message that is not listed or you are struggling to understand, contact us and share the message. We will do our best to assist you. In the event you need repairs or maintenance we recommend the advice and expertise at one of our recommended Porsche specialists.
