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03 Your driving environment
Brakes
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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Brake system
The brake system is a hydraulic system con-
sisting of two separate brake circuits. If a
problem should occur in one of these circuits,
it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the
other brake circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther
than normal and requires greater foot pres-
sure, the stopping distance will be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will
light up to warn the driver that a fault has
occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking,
stop immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir.
NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain
pressure on the pedal – do not pump the
brakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a brake system message
is shown in the information display: DO
NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian and have the brake system inspected.
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condi-
tion of the brake pads can be checked by
raising the vehicle (see page 322 for informa-
tion about using the jack and removing a
wheel) and performing a visual inspection of
the brake pads.
WARNING
•
If the vehicle has been driven immedi-
ately prior to a brake pad inspection,
the wheel hub, brake components,
etc., will be very hot. Allow time for
these components to cool before car-
rying out the inspection.
•
Apply the parking brake and put the
gear selector in the Park (P) position.
•
Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.
WARNING
•
Use the jack intended for the vehicle
when changing a tire. For any other
job, use stands to support the vehicle.
•
The jack should be kept well-greased
and clean, and should not be dam-
aged.
•
Be sure the jack is on a firm, level,
non-slippery surface.
•
No objects should be placed between
the base of jack and the ground, or
between the jack and the attachment
bar on the vehicle.
•
The jack must correctly engage the
jack attachment.
•
Never allow any part of your body to
be extended under a vehicle suppor-
ted by a jack.
Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when
the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event
of sudden braking or if the ABS system is
activated. This function causes an additional
taillight on each side of the vehicle to illumi-
nate to help alert vehicles traveling behind.
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