Volvo XC60: Cleaning the brake discs
Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. This delay is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.
Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after the vehicle has been washed. Do this by braking gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup. When the system "senses" impend ...Emergency Brake Assistance
EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard braking. The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system i ...See also:
How the occupant classification system works
The Occupant Classification System (OCS) categorizes the occupant on the frontpassenger
seat by means of a weight sensor.
The front-passenger front air bag is deactivated automatically for certain ...
Contact shortcuts
A quick way of searching the phone book for
contacts in normal view is to turn TUNE clockwise
to access the phone book and then counter-
clockwise to select a contact from the list.
Press OK/ME ...
Precautions for AWD models with automatic transmission
Your vehicle is equipped with the AWD
(All-Wheel Drive) system. In addition, if
your vehicle is an AT model, before driving
your vehicle with the temporary spare tire,
deactivate the AWD capab ...