Volvo S 60, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Symbols and messages
Symbol Specification
Constant glow – Check the brake
fluid level. If the level is low, fill with
brake fluid and check for the cause
of the brake fluid loss.
Constant glow for 2 seconds when
the engine is started - automatic
function check.
WARNING
If and illuminate at the same
time, there may be a fault in the brake system.
If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is nor-
mal at this stage, drive carefully to the nearest
workshop and have the brake system checked
- an authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
If the brake fluid is below the
MIN level in the
brake fluid reservoir, do not drive further
before topping up the brake fluid.
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must be
investigated.
Related information
•
Parking brake (p. 297)
•
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and
automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 296)
•
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
(p. 296)
•
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system
(p. 295)
Foot brake - anti-lock braking
system
The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock
Braking System), prevents the wheels from lock-
ing up during braking.
The function allows the steering ability to be
maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoid a
hazard for example. Vibration may be felt in the
brake pedal when this is engaged and this is nor-
mal.
A short test of the ABS system is made automat-
ically after the engine has been started when the
driver releases the brake pedal. A further auto-
matic test of the ABS system may be made at
low speed. The test may be experienced as pul-
ses in the brake pedal.
Related information
•
Foot brake (p. 294)
•
Parking brake (p. 297)
•
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and
automatic hazard warning flashers (p. 296)
•
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
(p. 296)