Volvo S60: 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 function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help alert vehicles traveling behind.
The adaptive brake lights activate if:
- The ABS system activates for more than approximately a half second
- In the event of sudden braking while the vehicle is moving at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal is depressed or until braking force on the vehicle is reduced.
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condition of the brake pads can be checked
by raising the vehicle (see page 290 for information about using the jack and removing
a wheel) and performing a v ...
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine
is running. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, co ...
See also:
To Play the Radio
The band and frequency that the
radio was last tuned to are displayed.
To change bands, press the AM or
FM button. On the FM band, ST will
be displayed if the station is
broadcasting in stere ...
Oil types for refilling
Notes
No oil additives
Oil additives may lead to engine damage.◀
Viscosity grades for engine oils
When selecting an engine oil, ensure that
the engine oil belongs to one of the viscosity ...
Sunblinds on the rear side windows
•► To extend: pull the roller sunblind out by
tab 1 and hook it onto retainers 2 at the
top of the window.
! Always guide the roller sunblind by hand.
Do not let it snap back suddenly ...
