Brakes - Symbols; Anti-Lock Braking System (Abs) - Volvo S60 Owner's Manual

08 Starting and driving
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braking gently for a short period while the
vehicle is moving.
Related information
•
Parking brake – general information
(p. 266)
•
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
(p. 265)
•
Brakes – general (p. 262)
•
Anti-lock braking system (ABS) (p. 264)
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Brakes – symbols
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Specification
Steady glow – Check the brake
fluid level. If the level is low, fill
with brake fluid and check for
the cause of the brake fluid
loss.
Automatic function check:
steady glow for two seconds
when the engine is started.
WARNING
If and come on at the
same time and the brake level is below the
MIN mark in the reservoir or if a brake sys-
tem-related message is shown in the infor-
mation display: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the
vehicle towed to a trained and qualified
Volvo service technician and have the
brake system inspected.
Related information
•
Brakes – general (p. 262)
•
Parking brake – general information
(p. 266)

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)

The ABS system helps to improve vehicle
control (stopping and steering) during severe
braking conditions by limiting brake lockup.
When the system "senses" impending lockup,
braking pressure is automatically modulated
in order to help prevent lockup that could
lead to a skid.
The system performs a brief self-diagnostic
test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another auto-
matic test may be performed when the vehi-
cle first reaches a speed of approximately
6 mph (10 km/h). The brake pedal will pulsate
several times and a sound may be audible
from the ABS control module, which is nor-
mal.
Related information
•
Parking brake – general information
(p. 266)
•
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
(p. 265)
•
Brakes – general (p. 262)