Brakes - General - Volvo 2016 XC60 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving
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NOTE
Engine response to pressure on the accel-
erator pedal may be slightly slower than
normal when HDC is activated.
Related information
•
Hill Descent Control (HDC) – introduction
(p. 264)
•
Brakes – general (p. 266)
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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.
I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condi-
tion of the brake pads can be checked by
raising the vehicle (see Changing a wheel –
removing wheel (p. 292) for information
about using the jack and removing a wheel)
and performing a visual inspection of the
brake pads.
WARNING
•
If the vehicle has been driven immedi-
ately prior to a brake pad inspection,
the wheel hub, brake components,
etc., will be very hot. Allow time for
these components to cool before car-
rying out the inspection.
•
Apply the parking brake and put the
gear selector in the Park (P) position.
•
Block the wheels standing on the
ground, use rigid wooden blocks or
large stones.