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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Symbols in the instrument panel
Brake Assist System
WARNING
The brake enhancing system, (BAS3), helps
increase braking force and can thereby
reduce braking distance.
Symbol Meaning
If the warning symbols for both brake fault
and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there
may be a fault in the brake system.
Check the brake fluid level. If the
level is low, fill brake fluid and
check to determine the reason
The system monitors the driver's braking hab-
its and increases braking force when neces-
sary. Braking force can be increased up to the
point at which the ABS intervenes. The func-
tion is deactivated when pressure on the brake
pedal is decreased.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is nor-
mal when this occurs, drive carefully to
the nearest workshop to have the
brake system checked - an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended.
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for the loss of brake fluid.
A
If the brake fluid has fallen below the
MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir,
the vehicle should not be driven until
the brake fluid has been filled. The rea-
son for the brake fluid loss must be
checked.
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B
When BAS is activated, the brake pedal
will go down slightly more than usual.
Press (hold) down the brake pedal as long
as necessary.
Steady glow for 2 seconds after
the engine is started: Automatic
function check.
Steady glow for more than 2
When the brake pedal is released, all brak-
ing ceases.
Related information
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seconds: Fault in the ABS sys-
tem. The vehicle's regular brake
system is still working, but with-
out the ABS function.
Auto-hold brakes (p. 393)
Hill Start Assist (p. 395)
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Related information
Brakes (p. 387)
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B
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In Canada.
In the US.
B
Brake lights (p. 161)
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Anti-lock Braking System
Brake Assist System
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Braking on wet roads
Braking on salted roads
Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system compo-
nents for wear.
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without brak-
ing may cause braking effect to be slightly
delayed the first time the brakes are applied.
This may also occur after washing the vehicle.
It will then be necessary to apply greater pres-
sure to the brake pedal. You should therefore
maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt
may form on the brake discs and brake pads.
This could increase stopping distance. Main-
tain an extra large safety distance to the vehi-
cle ahead. Make sure to also:
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as
possible, follow the Volvo service schedule
specified in the Warranty and Maintenance
Records Information booklet. After replacing
brake pads and brake discs, braking effect is
not adapted until they are "broken in" by driv-
ing a few hundred kilometers (miles). Com-
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater pressure to the brake pedal.
Volvo recommends only using brake pads
approved for your Volvo.
Apply the brakes from time to time to help
remove salt. Make sure braking does not
pose a risk to any other road users.
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Firmly apply the brakes after washing the
vehicle or driving on wet roads. This helps
warm up the brake discs, enabling them to dry
more quickly and protecting them against cor-
rosion. Consider the current traffic situation
when braking.
Gently apply the brakes when you have
finished driving and before driving again.
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Related information
Brakes (p. 387)
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Related information
The brake system's components should be
regularly checked for wear.
Brakes (p. 387)
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Contact a workshop for advice on how to
do this or let a workshop perform the
inspection - an authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.
Related information
Brakes (p. 387)
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