Severe strain on the brake system

Severe strain on the brake system - Brake system - Brakes - Your driving environment - Volvo S60 Owners Manual - Volvo S60

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:

    Roof loads
    Using load carriers Load carriers are available as Volvo accessories. Observe the following points when in use: • To avoid damaging your vehicle and to achieve maximum safety when driving, we r ...

    Location of taillight bulbs
    Brake lights (LEDs) Brake light Backup light Turn signals Rear fog light (driver’s side only) NOTE If an error message remains in the display after a faulty bulb has been replace ...

    Recycling
    As part of Volvo’s commitment to the environment, it is essential for the vehicle to be recycled in an environmentally sound way. Almost the entire vehicle can be recycled and for that reason, ...