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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Under the Hood
The XC70's turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder delivers 208
horsepower and 236 pounds-feet of torque. Volvo's standard Geartronic
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Information displays
Information displays in the instrument panel
The information displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions,
such as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The informat ...
Low battery voltage
If the battery voltage is too low, the parking
brake cannot be applied or released. Connect
an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too
low, see page 114. ...