All Wheel Drive (Awd); Brakes - General - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

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All Wheel Drive (AWD)

Your Volvo can be equipped with permanent
All Wheel Drive, which means that power is
distributed automatically between the front
and rear wheels.
Under normal driving conditions, most of the
engine's power is directed to the front
wheels. However, if there is any tendency for
the front wheels to spin, an electronically
controlled coupling distributes power to the
wheels that have the best traction.
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NOTE
AWD disabled Service
The message
required
will be appear in the information
display if an electrical fault should occur in
the AWD system. A warning light will also
illuminate in the instrument panel. If this
occurs, have the system checked by a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian.
Related information
•
Transmission – general information
(p. 250)
Brakes – general
The brake system is a hydraulic system con-
sisting of two separate brake circuits. If a
problem should occur in one of these circuits,
it is still possible to stop the vehicle with the
other brake circuit.
If the brake pedal must be depressed farther
than normal and requires greater foot pres-
sure, the stopping distance will be longer.
A warning light in the instrument panel will
light up to warn the driver that a fault has
occurred.
If this light comes on while driving or braking,
stop immediately and check the brake fluid
level in the reservoir.
NOTE
Press the brake pedal hard and maintain
pressure on the pedal – do not pump the
brakes.
WARNING
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in
the reservoir or if a brake system message
is shown in the information display: DO
NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a
trained and qualified Volvo service techni-
cian and have the brake system inspected.