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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Safety
Though its sister model, the S40 sedan, earned good crash-test scores from
the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the wagon hasn't been crash tested.
Unfortunately, differences in weight and ...
Interior
The XC70 seats up to five occupants on two front buckets and a split folding
rear bench seat. An optional two-place rear-facing third-row seat is designed to
carry children. Leather seating surfac ...
Modifications
If you are considering modifying your vehicle in any way to accommodate a disability,
for example by altering or adapting the driver's or front passenger's seat(s) and/or
airbag systems, p ...
