Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 365

Braking on salted roads
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt
may form on the brake discs and brake pads.
This could increase stopping distance. Main-
tain an extra large safety distance to the vehi-
cle ahead. Make sure to also:
Apply the brakes from time to time to help
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remove salt. Make sure braking does not
pose a risk to any other road users.
Gently apply the brakes when you have
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finished driving and before driving again.
Related information
Brakes (p. 361)
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Braking on wet roads (p. 362)
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Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system compo-
nents for wear.
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as
possible, follow the Volvo service schedule
specified in the Warranty and Maintenance
Records Information booklet. After replacing
brake pads and brake discs, braking effect is
not adapted until they are "broken in" by driv-
ing a few hundred kilometers (miles). Com-
pensate for the reduced braking effect by
applying greater pressure to the brake pedal.
Volvo recommends only using brake pads
approved for your Volvo.
CAUTION
The brake system's components should be
regularly checked for wear.
Contact a workshop for advice on how to
do this or let a workshop perform the
inspection - an authorized Volvo workshop
is recommended.
Related information
Brakes (p. 361)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Parking brake
The parking brake helps keep the vehicle sta-
tionary by mechanically locking two wheels.
When the electric parking brake is being
applied, a faint sound can be heard from the
brake's electric motor. This sound can also be
heard during the automatic function check of
the parking brake.
If the vehicle is stationary when the parking
brake is activated, it will only be applied to the
rear wheels. If it is activated while the vehicle
is moving, the normal brakes will be used on
all four wheels. Braking will be transferred to
only the rear wheels when the vehicle is
almost stopped.
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