Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...
||
STARTING AND DRIVING
378
WARNING
•
If both symbols illuminate at the same
time and the brake level is below the MIN
mark in the reservoir or if a brake system-
related message is shown in the instru-
ment panel: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
vehicle towed to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
•
If both symbols illuminate at the same
time and the brake level is normal (not
below the MIN mark in the reservoir) or if
a brake system-related message is
shown in the instrument panel: drive the
vehicle carefully to an authorized Volvo
workshop and have the brake system
inspected by a trained and qualified Volvo
service technician.
Related information
•
Brake Assist System (p. 378)
•
Auto-hold brakes (p. 383)
•
Hill Start Assist (p. 384)
•
Braking on wet roads (p. 378)
•
Braking on salted roads (p. 379)
•
Maintenance of the brake system (p. 379)
•
Brake lights (p. 148)
Brake Assist System
The brake enhancing system, Brake Assist
System (BAS), helps increase braking force and
thereby reduce braking distance.
The system monitors the driver's braking habits
and increases braking force when necessary.
Braking force can be increased up to the point at
which the ABS intervenes. The function is deacti-
vated when pressure on the brake pedal is
decreased.
NOTE
When BAS is activated, the brake pedal will
go down slightly more than usual. Press
(hold) down the brake pedal as long as nec-
essary.
When the brake pedal is released, all braking
ceases.
Related information
•
Brakes (p. 377)
Braking on wet roads
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without braking
may cause braking effect to be slightly delayed
the first time the brakes are applied.
This may also occur after washing the vehicle. It
will then be necessary to apply greater pressure
to the brake pedal. You should therefore maintain
a greater distance to the vehicle ahead.
Firmly apply the brakes after washing the vehicle
or driving on wet roads. This helps warm up the
brake discs, enabling them to dry more quickly
and protecting them against corrosion. Consider
the current traffic situation when braking.
Related information
•
Brakes (p. 377)
•
Braking on salted roads (p. 379)
Loading ...
Loading ...
Loading ...