Brakes - Porsche 911 Turbo 2014 Owner's Manual

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Releasing the parking brake
The electric parking brake can only be released
when the ignition is switched on.
1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Pull switch
.
The brake warning light on the instrument
panel goes out.
Automatic electric parking brake release
when driver's intention to drive off is
detected
If the engine is running, the driver's door is closed
and the driver's safety belt is fastened, it is still
possible to drive off normally even though the
parking brake is on.
The electric parking brake detects the driver's
intention to drive off and releases automatically.
The warning light on the instrument panel
goes out.
If the driver's door is not closed or the driver's
safety belt is not fastened, the electric parking
brake will not be released automatically when the
driver attempts to drive off.
The message "Release parking brake" appears
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel. The brake warning light on the instrument
panel and the indicator light on the switch
start to flash.
For information on warning messages on the
multi-function display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
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Driving and Driving Safety
Engaging the electric parking brake
automatically
The electric parking brake engages if PDK
selector-lever position D, R or M is selected when
the vehicle is stationary and the driver's door is
opened. The brake warning light on the instrument
panel and the indicator light on the switch
light up.
For information on warning messages on the multi-
function display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.
Emergency braking function
If the vehicle cannot be stopped by conventional
braking, you can decelerate sharply and stop the
vehicle using the electric parking brake.
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Press switch and keep it pressed.
The message "Emergency braking" appears
on the multi-function display in the instrument
panel. The brake warning light on the
instrument panel and the indicator light on the
switch start to flash.
The emergency braking function is deactivated
when you release the switch.
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Severe deceleration
WARNING
Emergency braking takes place with very high
braking power. The following traffic may be
endangered.
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Only use the emergency braking function in an
emergency situation.
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Do not use the emergency braking function to
stop the vehicle when driving normally.
Brake warning light USA
Brake warning light Canada
If the electric parking brake could not be applied
fully when the vehicle is stopped, the brake
warning light on the instrument panel starts to
flash.
For information on warning messages on the multi-
function display:
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Please see the chapter "OVERVIEW OF
WARNING AND INFORMATION MESSAGES"
on page 129.

Brakes

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Make it a habit to check the operation of your
brakes before driving.
Keep in mind that the braking distance increases
very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph
(100 km/h), for example, it is not twice but four
times longer than 30 mph (50 km/h). Tire traction
is also less effective when the roads are wet or
slippery.
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Therefore, always maintain a safe distance
from the car in front of you.