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:
Accessory installation
• We strongly recommend that Volvo owners
install only genuine, Volvo-approved
accessories, and that accessory installations
be performed only by a trained and
qualified Volvo service technici ...
Brake fluid
Location of the brake fluid reservoir
Checking the level
The fluid reservoir is concealed under the round cover at the rear of the engine
compartment. The round cover must be removed first befor ...
Parking lights
Headlight control in position for parking lights
The parking lights (the license plate lights also come on) can be turned on even
when the ignition is switched off.
Turn the headlight control to ...
