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 functions
1 RADIO button for selecting the AM, FM1,
FM2, Sirius1* or Sirius2* wavebands.
2 Number key buttons (0-9).
3 Navigate among the menu alternatives in
the display by turning TUNE.
4 Confirm you ...
High-quality audio
Volvo employs its own audio development team, rather than relying on an
outside supplier. This ensures the audio systems are tailored to suit the
acoustic properties of each model.
The standard, ...
Fuel requirements
Octane rating
Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium for best performance,
but using 87 octane1 or above will not
affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are desi ...
