Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 105

Antilock braking
system (ABS)
The ABS system (Anti-lock
Braking System) is designed so
that the wheels do not lock when braking. This
retains the best possible steering response when
braking. This improves your ability to swerve to
avoid obstacles. The ABS system does not
increase your total braking capacity. However,
as the driver you have increased ability to steer
and thus better control over the car, which in
turn increases safety.
After the engine has started and reached a speed
of about 20 km/h, a short self-test can be both
heard and felt. When the ABS system functions,
you can hear and feel pulses in the brake pedal.
This is completely normal.
You must depress the brake pedal fully
to take maximum advantage of the ABS system.
Do not release the pedal when you hear and feel
the ABS pulses. Practice braking with the ABS
system at a suitable spot such as a track to
practice skidding.
The ABS symbol lights and shines with
a constant glow:
• For approximately two seconds during
the system test when the car is started.
• If the ABS system has shut down due to a
fault.
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD)
The Electronic Brakeforce Distribution system
(EBD) is an integrated part of the ABS system.
The EBD system controls the brake force to the
rear wheels so that the best possible braking
force is always available. Pulses will be heard
and felt through the brake pedal when the
system regulates brake force.
WARNING!
If the - and
warning symbols light simultaneously,
there is a risk that the rear end will have a
tendency to slide during heavy braking. If
the brake fluid level is normal, carefully
drive the car to the nearest authorised Volvo
workshop to have the brake system checked.
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