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What do Porsche Cayenne dash warning lights mean?

A dashboard light just lit up on my SUV. What do Porsche Cayenne dash warning lights mean?

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Rachel Rigolino · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Without knowing more about the light, it is difficult to say what your
Porsche Cayenne’s
dashboard light is indicating. However, this table below lists some of the most common warning lights on a Porsche dashboard:
Description of light & color
What light may mean
When to go to mechanic
Horseshoe-shaped icon with an ! mark; amber
Low tire pressure
Don’t ignore. This light may mean you have a tire with a leak. Check your tire pressure and fill it with air as needed. If the light comes back on, be sure to take your SUV to a mechanic, or you may wind up with a flat tire.
Icon of a gas pump; amber
Low fuel
Don’t ignore. Be sure to stop for gas!
Icon of a headlight in profile with an exclamation point and wavy lines; amber
Problem with headlight beam
Take your Cayenne into a Porsche dealer to readjust your headlights.
Icon of an engine; amber
Problems can vary from a simple fix (a loose gas cap) to a failing emissions system.
If tightening your gas cap does not work, take your Cayenne to a dealer/mechanic as soon as possible.
Thermometer icon with wavy lines underneath; red
Coolant or engine oil temp is too high
Turn off your vehicle and let it cool. Bring to a mechanic ASAP.
Icon of battery with - and +; red
Problem with the charging system, including a dying or dead battery or alternator.
Bring your Cayenne to a stop safely—hopefully at a garage—as it will likely stop operating.
Don’t ignore dashboard lights. After all, they come on for a reason! If you address the problem quickly, you may be able to prevent a future repair bill.
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