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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Returning to mode 0 from mode I
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Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the level
The fluid reservoir is concealed under the
round cover at the rear of the engine compartment.
The round cover must be removed first
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Engines
The Volvo XC90 is available with a choice of two high-performance engines -
one diesel and one petrol - both of which produce plenty of power and torque
from low engine speeds and through the mid- ...
