Porsche carrera gt-2004 Manuel D’Utilisation

Controls, Instruments

ABS Brake System

(Antilock Brake System)

The ABS system represents a major contribution

to the enhancement of active safety in your vehi-

cle. This system prevents the wheels from locking

in a panic stop on almost all road surfaces.

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 emer-

gency braking.
The crucial advantage of the ABS system over a

conventional brake system is in the area of main-

taining directional control and maneuverability of

the car in emergency situations during normal

driving, including panic braking in turns.

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.
f Adapt your driving style to the prevailing road

and weather conditions.

f Obey all traffic laws.
Other vehicles not equipped with the ABS

system may not be able to maintain control,

especially on wet or poor road surfaces and

thus may be more likely to impact you from

behind.
f To minimize that risk, use your ABS system to

increase your ability to maneuver to avoid dan-

gerous situations and not merely to try to stop

in the shortest distance possible.