Brake system

Brake system  - Brakes - Your driving environment - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two separate brake circuits. If a problem should occur in one of these circuits, it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the other brake circuit.

If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure, the stopping distance will be longer.

A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred.

If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.

NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain pressure on the pedal – do not pump the brakes.

WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake system message is shown in the information display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service technician and have the brake system inspected.

    See also:

    Parking the vehicle in warm weather
    If your vehicle has been parked in the sun in warm weather, opening the windows and moonroof for several minutes before driving will help release the warm air from the passenger compartment. When ...

    Headlight housing
    The entire headlight housing must be lifted out when replacing all front bulbs. CAUTION Never touch the glass of bulbs with your fingers. Grease and oils from your fingers vaporize in the he ...

    A/C – ON/OFF
    When the indicator light in the button is on, the air conditioning is controlled automatically. This cools/heats and dehumidifies the incoming air. When the indicator light in the button i ...