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.
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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 ...
Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using this
feature. To do so:
1. Press OK/MENU to access Audio settings and select Equalizer
2. Turn TUNE to select one of the fre ...
Options and accessories
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