Severe strain on the brake system

The brakes will be subject to severe strain when driving in mountains or hilly areas, or when towing a trailer. Vehicle speed is usually slower, which means that the cooling of the brakes is less efficient than when driving on level roads. To reduce the strain on the brakes, shift into a lower gear and let the engine help with the braking. Do not forget that if you are towing a trailer, the brakes will be subjected to a greater than normal load.
See also:
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to
improve vehicle control (stopping and steering)
during severe braking conditions by limiting
brake lockup. When the system "senses"
impend ...
Interior design
The interior of the new Volvo C70 has also been given an update to create a
more comfortable and luxury feel. The instrument panel has been redesigned to
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Selecting a channel
There are three ways of tuning in a channel:
• Using the left and right arrow keys to go to
the next channel. Skipped channels (see
page 221) will be excluded.
• By turning the TUNE control and ...
