Abs Brake System - Porsche 911 CARRERA - 2003 Manual

ABS Brake System
(Antilock Brake System)
The ABSsystem represents a major contribution
to the enhancement of active safety in your ve-
hicle. This system prevents the wheels from
locking in a panic stop on almost all road sur-
faces.
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Controls, Instruments
With the ABS system in your vehicle, the
following
areas are enhanced:
Steering, vehicle remains steerable
under all
braking forces when ABS is engaged.
Good directional control, no swerving caused
by locking of wheels under braking conditions.
Shorter stopping distance,
stopping distances
are usually reduced because controlled braking
is maximized.
Prevention of wheel lock up, no brake-
induced sliding and thus no localized tire wear
from emergency braking.
The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a
conventional brake system is in the area of
maintaining directional control and maneuvera-
bility of the car in emergency situations during
normal driving, including panic braking in turns.
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Warning!
The increased control that is provided
should not induce you to take greater risks
with your safety. The limits dictated by the
laws of physics cannot be overcome, even
with ABS.
The risk of accidents due to inappropriate
speed cannot be reduced, even by the ABS.
The driver bears the responsibility for all
driving maneuvers.
[> Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road
and weather conditions.
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Obey all traffic laws.
Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS
system may not be able to maintain con-
trol, especially on wet or poor road sur-
faces and thus may be more likely to im-
pact you from behind.
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To minimize that risk, use your ABS system
to increase your ability to maneuver to avoid
dangerous situations and not merely to try to
stop in the shortest distance possible.