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5
Service Brake
f Please see the chapter “BRAKES”
on page 120.
Both the standard brake system with composite
brake disks and the Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake (PCCB) are high-performance brake
systems, designed specifically for driving on race
circuits.
Certain speeds, braking forces and ambient
conditions (such as temperature and humidity)
may therefore cause the brakes to squeal. This
also applies after completion of the running-in
phase required for the new brake components.
Wear on different components of the brake
system, e.g. brake pads or brake disks, depends
to a great extent on the individual driving style and
the conditions of use and therefore cannot be
expressed in actual miles on the road.
The values communicated by Porsche are based
on normal operation adapted to traffic. Wear
increases considerably when the vehicle is driven
on race tracks or as a result of aggressive driving.
Before driving your vehicle in this way, please ask
your authorized Porsche dealer about the
guidelines that currently apply.
Dear Porsche Owner,
A lot has gone into the manufacture of your
Porsche sports car, including advanced
engineering, rigid quality control and demanding
inspections. These engineering and safety
features will be enhanced by you…
the safe driver…
– who knows her/his car and all controls,
– who maintains the vehicle properly,
– who uses driving skills wisely and always
drives within her/his own capabilities and the
level of familiarity with the vehicle.
You will find helpful hints in this manual on how to
perform most of the checks listed on the following
pages. If in doubt, have these checks performed
by your authorized Porsche dealer.
Before driving off…
Check the following items first
f Turn the engine off before you attempt any
checks or repairs on the vehicle.
f Be sure the tires are inflated correctly.
Check tires for damage and tire wear.
f See that wheel bolts are properly tightened
and not loose or missing.
f Check engine oil level, add if necessary. Make
it a habit to check the engine oil with every
refueling.
f Check all fluid levels such as windshield
washer and brake fluid levels.
f Be sure the vehicle battery is well charged and
cranks the engine properly.
f Check all doors and lids for proper operation
and latch them properly.
f Check and if necessary replace worn or
cracked wiper blades.
f See that all windows are clear and
unobstructed.
f Check air intake slots and area between
luggage compartment lid and windshield.
Ensure that these areas are free of snow and
ice, so the heater and the windshield wipers
work properly.
f If a child will be riding in the vehicle, check
child seat/child seat restraint system to
ensure that restraints are properly adjusted.
f Check all exterior and interior lights for
operation and that the lenses are clean.
f Check the headlights for proper aim, and if
necessary, have them adjusted.
f Check under the vehicle for leaks.
f Be sure all luggage is stowed securely.
Emergency equipment
It is good practice to carry emergency equipment
in your vehicle.
Some of the items you should have are: window
scraper, snow brush, container or bag of sand or
salt, emergency light, small shovel, first-aid kit,
etc.
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