Volvo C70 Owner's Manual page 115

Starting and driving
Brake system
Emergency brake assistance – EBA
(Emergency brake assistance) In case of
sudden braking, full-strength braking is
provided instantaneously. The EBA function
senses when heavy braking is underway by
registering how quickly the brake pedal is
depressed. Continue braking without easing
off on the brake pedal. The function is
suspended when the pressure on the brake
pedal eases. This function is always active
and cannot be disengaged.
WARNING!
If the BRAKE and ABS warning symbols
are lit at the same time, a fault may have
occurred in the brake system. If the level in
the brake fluid reservoir is normal, drive
carefully to the nearest authorised Volvo
workshop to have the brake system
checked.
If the brake fluid is under 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.
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Parking brake (handbrake)
The lever is located between the front seats.
The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels when it is applied. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel
comes on irrespective of how hard the
parking brake is applied. For this reason,
always pull the lever to the end position.
NOTE! The lamp comes on irrespective of
how hard the parking brake is applied.
Apply the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever to the end
position.
– Release the foot brake and make sure
that the car is stationary.
– Move the gear selector into position:
1 for manual gearbox
P for automatic transmission.
Parking on a hill
• If the car is parked uphill; turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
• If the car is parked downhill; turn the
wheels toward the kerb.
Release the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.