Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)

The ABS system in your vehicle performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound may be audible from the ABS control module. This is normal.
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2012 Volvo S60 Review
Before test-driving the 2012 Volvo S60, I considered Volvos to be functional
cars that included cutting-edge safety features. Put another way, I thought
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Spots on interior plastic, metal, or wood surfaces
Cleaning interior plastic components should
be done with a cleaning agent specially
designed for this purpose. Consult your Volvo
retailer. ...
Brake system
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 ...
