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.
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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 ...
Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
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General information
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat belts, your Volvo is equipped with
a Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS consists of seat belt p ...