Volvo C70 Owner's Manual page 138

For optimal ABS braking effect:
1. Press down on the brake pedal with full
force. The pedal will pulsate.
2. Steer the vehicle in the direction of
travel and keep the brake pedal
depressed.
The switching of the ABS modulator will be
audible and the brake pedal will pulsate dur-
ing braking. Please be aware that ABS does
not increase the absolute braking potential of
the vehicle. While control will be enhanced,
ABS will not shorten stopping distances on
slippery surfaces.
If the warning lamp lights up there is a mal-
function of the ABS system (the standard
braking system will still function) and the
vehicle should be driven cautiously to a Volvo
retailer for inspection.
Electronic Brake Force Distribution
(EBD)
EBD is an integrated part of the ABS system.
EBD regulates the hydraulic pressure to the
rear brakes to help provide optimal braking
capacity.
WARNING
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols
light at the same time, there may be a prob-
lem in the brake system. If the brake fluid
level is normal in these circumstances, drive
carefully to the nearest Volvo workshop to
have the brake system checked.
Emergency Brake Assistance - EBA
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 is activated, the brake
pedal will go down and pressure in the brake
system immediately increases to the maxi-
mum level. Maintain full pressure on the
brake pedal in order to utilize the system
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Brake system
completely. EBA is automatically deactivated
when the brake pedal is released.
NOTE
• When the EBA system is activated, the
brake pedal will go down and pressure in
the brake system immediately increases to
the maximum level. You must maintain full
pressure on the brake pedal in order to uti-
lize the system completely. There will be no
braking effect if the pedal is released. EBA
is automatically deactivated when the brake
pedal is released.
• When the vehicle has been parked for
some time, the brake pedal may sink more
than usual when the engine is started. This
is normal and the pedal will return to its
usual position when it is released.
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