Volvo XC60: Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated.
This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help alert vehicles traveling behind.
The adaptive brake lights activate if:
• The ABS system activates for more than
approximately a half second
• In the event of sudden braking while the
vehicle is moving at speeds above approximately
6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal is depressed or until braking force on the vehicle is reduced.
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condition
of the brake pads can be checked by raising
the vehicle (see page 306 for information
about using the jack and removing a wheel)
and performing ...
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure
which is only created when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, ...
See also:
Standby mode (temporary deactivation)
Press to temporarily deactivate
cruise control
(put it in standby mode). The set speed, for
example 55 mph, is then shown in parentheses.
The previously set speed and time interval are
resum ...
Defroster
Check operation by selecting the defrost mode and place
the blower control on high speed. You should be able to
feel the air directed against the windshield. See your
authorized dealer for servi ...
Belt warning for the driver and front passenger
Regardless of whether the driver and front passenger have fastened their seat
belts already, the seat belt warning
lamp lights up for 6 seconds after every engine start. It then goes out if the d ...
