Volvo XC40 2019 Owner's Manual page 368

STARTING AND DRIVING
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WARNING
If the warning symbols for both brake fault
and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there
may be a fault in the brake system.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is nor-
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mal when this occurs, drive carefully to
the nearest workshop to have the
brake system checked - an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended.
If the brake fluid has fallen below the
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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.
Related information
Brake Assist System (p. 366)
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Auto-hold brakes (p. 371)
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Hill Start Assist (p. 372)
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Braking on wet roads (p. 366)
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Braking on salted roads (p. 367)
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Maintenance of the brake system
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(p. 367)
Brake lights (p. 151)
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3 Brake Assist System
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Brake Assist System
The brake enhancing system, (BAS
increase braking force and can thereby
reduce braking distance.
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.
NOTE
When BAS is activated, the brake pedal
will go down slightly more than usual.
Press (hold) down the brake pedal as long
as necessary.
When the brake pedal is released, all brak-
ing ceases.
Related information
Brakes (p. 365)
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Braking on wet roads
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without brak-
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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.
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.
Related information
Brakes (p. 365)
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Braking on salted roads (p. 367)
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