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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Safety
Crash tests have not been conducted on the 2012 Volvo XC70. As is required of
all 2012 models, it has standard antilock brakes and an electronic stability
system with traction control. It also com ...
Auto-brake
If a collision is imminent and the driver has not applied the brakes or begun
to steer around the vehicle or pedestrian, the auto-brake function is activated
without the driver pressing the brake ...
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The rear seat backrests can be folded down for
additional loading space, see page 88. ...
