Volvo S60: 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.
Water on brake discs and brake pads affects braking
Driving in rain and slush or passing through an automatic car wash can cause
water to collect on the brake discs and pads. This will cause a delay in braking
effect when the pedal is depressed. To ...
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" impending ...
See also:
Brake Fluid
The brake master cylinder reservoir
is filled with DOT 3 brake fluid as
indicated on the reservoir cap. See
Engine Compartment Overview for the location of the
reservoir.
There are only two ...
Units of measure
Setting the units of measure
To set the units for fuel consumption, route/distance
and temperature:
1. "Settings"
2. "Language/Units"
3. Select the desired menu item.
4. S ...
Difference between screen and actual road
The distance markers show the distance for a level road when the vehicle is not
loaded. It may be different from the actual distance depending on the loading conditions
or road conditions.
When t ...
