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.
See also:
Attaching the towing eyelet
1 The towing eyelet is located under the floor
of the cargo area, with the spare tire and
may be partially concealed. This eyelet
must be screwed into the positions provided
on the right sides ...
General information
Warning symbols in the instrument panel
As an enhancement to the three-point seat
belts, your Volvo is equipped with a Supplemental
Restraint System (SRS). Volvo's SRS
consists of seat belt p ...
Steep inclines and/or heavy loads
ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level
roads. The system may have difficulty maintaining
the correct distance to a vehicle ahead
on steep inclines, if the vehicle is carrying a
heav ...
