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:
Steel cargo grid
Your vehicle can be equipped with a steel grid
that helps prevent objects in the cargo area
from moving forward into the passenger compartment. ...
Current speed in mph (Canadian models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous
conversion of the car's current speed
from km/h to mph. ...
ABS (Anti-lock brake system)
If the warning light comes on,
there
is a malfunction of the ABS system
(the standard braking system will
still function). The vehicle should
be driven to a trained and qualified
Volvo service ...
