Owner’s Manual

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
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Parking brake – general information (p. 273)
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Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) (p. 272)
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Brakes – general (p. 269)
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Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (p. 271)
Brakes – symbols
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Specification
Steady glow – Check the brake
fluid level. If the level is low, fill with
brake fluid and check for the cause
of the brake fluid loss.
Automatic function check: steady
glow for two seconds when the
engine is started.
WARNING
If and come on at the same
time and the brake level is below the MIN
mark in the reservoir or if a brake system-rela-
ted message is shown in the information dis-
play: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed
to a trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian and have the brake system inspected.
Related information
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Brakes – general (p. 269)
•
Parking brake – general information (p. 273)
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The ABS system helps to improve vehicle con-
trol (stopping and steering) during severe brak-
ing conditions by limiting brake lockup.
When the system "senses" impending lockup,
braking pressure is automatically modulated in
order to help prevent lockup that could lead to a
skid.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic test
when the engine has been started and driver
releases the brake pedal. Another automatic test
may be performed when the vehicle first reaches
a speed of approximately 6 mph (10 km/h). The
brake pedal will pulsate several times and a
sound may be audible from the ABS control
module, which is normal.
Related information
•
Parking brake – general information (p. 273)
•
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA) (p. 272)
•
Brakes – general (p. 269)