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.
See also:
Driving Dynamics: Engines
The new Volvo V50 Sportswagon is available with a range of eight modern
engines, including three diesels, that reflect its role as a premium
alternative. Two engines joined the range for 2007: a 1 ...
Shortcuts
Shortcut commands for using the phone can
be found in the MY CAR menu system, under
Settings
Voice settings
Voice
command list Phone commands and
General commands. See page 133 for mor ...
Changing the set speed
After a speed has been set, it can be increased or decreased by using the
or
buttons. Each time one of these buttons
is pressed, the vehicle's speed changes by 5 mph (approximately 8 km/h).
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