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Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack, the condition of the brake pads can be checked by raising the vehicle (see page 190 for information about using the jack and removing a wheel) and performing a vi ...

Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system in your vehicle performs a self-diagnostic test when the vehicle first reaches the speed of approximately 12 mph (20 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate several times and a sound ma ...

Towing a trailer
The maximum weights recommended by Volvo for trailers with brakes are shown in the table below. Recommended hitch tongue load: not more than 10% of the trailer's weight. The trailer load should ...