Porsche Cayenne I 1 owners manual page 163

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10_Cayenne_21_KW17.book Seite 163 Donnerstag, 9. April 2009 3:33 15 Parking Brake warning Brakes Brake system function light USA f Make it a habit to check the operation of your Your Porsche is equipped with a power assisted Parking Brake warning brakes before driving. hydraulic dual circuit brake system with disc light Canada Keep in mind that the braking distance increases brakes at the front and rear. The warning lights will go out after the parking very rapidly as the speed increases. At 60 mph Both circuits function independently. One brake brake is fully released. (100 km/h), for example, it is not twice but four circuit operates the front left and rear right wheel The warning lights are not an indicator that the times longer than 30 mph (50 km/h). Tire traction and the other operates the front right and rear left parking brake is fully applied; it is only intended to is also less effective when the roads are wet or wheel. be a warning to release the parking brake before slippery. If one brake circuit has failed, the other will still driving the car. f Therefore, always maintain a safe distance operate. However, you will notice an increased from the car in front of you. pedal travel when you apply the brakes.Failure of Caution! one brake circuit will caus e the stopping distance A partially engaged brake will overheat the Vehicles without Porsche Ceramic to increase. rear brakes, reduce their effectiveness and Composite Brake (PCCB) Warning! cause excessive wear. f Release the parking brake fully.Even though the brake discs consist of alloyed Risk of an accident, resulting in serious per- grey cast iron, they will unavoidably start to cor-sonal injury or death. f When parking your car, press down firmly on rode if your car is parked for an extended period. In the unlikely event of hydraulic failure of the foot pedal. The brakes will tend to “rub” as a result.one brake circuit: The nature, extent and effects of corrosion f Push the brake pedal down firmly and hold it in f Move the Tiptronic selector lever to “P” depend on the amount of time the vehicle was that position. A mechanical linkage activates (Tiptronic) or move the gearshift lever to parked, whether road salt or grit was spread and the second circuit, and you will be able to bring reverse or first gear (Manual transmission).whether grease-dissolving agents were used in the vehicle to a stop. f On hills also turn the front wheels towards the car washes. f After bringing your vehicle to a complete stop, curb. If the braking comfort is noticeably impaired, we recommend having the brake system checked by avoid driving the vehicle and instead have it experts at an authorized Porsche dealer.towed to the nearest authorized Porsche dealer for repair. Driving and Driving Safety 163

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