BRAKE Brake circuit malfunction

The brake system is a hydraulic system consisting of two master cylinders and 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 circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther than normal and requires greater foot pressure, the stopping distance will be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will light up to warn the driver that a fault has occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking, stop immediately and check the brake fluid level in the reservoir.
NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain
pressure on the pedal – do not pump the
brakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the
reservoir or if a Brake failure – Service
urgent message is displayed in the text
window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle
towed to a trained and qualified Volvo service
technician and have the brake system
inspected.
NOTE
When the vehicle is at a standstill and the
engine is idling, e.g. at a traffic light and the
brake pedal is depressed, the pedal may go
down slightly. This is a normal function of
the power-assisted brake system.
See also:
Changing a wheel
WARNING
The undersides of accessory running
boards are not intended for attaching the
jack.
1. Park the vehicle on a firm, level, non-slippery
surface.
2. Engage the parking brake and put the ...
Trip odometers
Trip odometers and reset button
1 Odometer display
2 Button for toggling between T1 and T2,
and for resetting the odometer
The trip odometers are used to measure short
distances. A short pres ...
Hazard warning flashers
Hazard warning flashers
The four-way flasher should be used to indicate
that the vehicle has become a traffic hazard.
To activate the flashers, press the triangular
button in the center dash. ...
