Volvo S60: Cleaning the brake discs - Brake system - Brakes - Your driving environment - Volvo S60 Owners ManualVolvo S60: Cleaning the brake discs

Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. This delay is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.

Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after the vehicle has been washed. Do this by braking gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving.

    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 ...

    Emergency Brake Assistance
    EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard braking. The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system is ...

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    Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
    WARNING: - Do not depress the accelerator pedal while shifting from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to R (Reverse), D (Drive), Ds (Drive Sport) or (M) Manual shift mode. Always depress the brake pedal un ...

    Anti-Pinch Feature
    If an object is in the path of the sunroof while it is closing, the anti-pinch feature will detect the object and stop the sunroof from closing at the point of the obstruction. The sunroof a ...

    Sun visors
    To set the visor in the forward position, flip it down. To set the visor in the side position, flip down, unhook, and swing it to the side. To use the side extender, place the vis ...