STARTING AND DRIVING
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Symbols in the instrument panel
Brake Assist System
WARNING
The brake enhancing system, (BAS3), helps
increase braking force and can thereby
reduce braking distance.
Symbol Meaning
If the warning symbols for both brake fault
and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there
may be a fault in the brake system.
Check the brake fluid level. If the
level is low, fill brake fluid and
check to determine the reason
The system monitors the driver's braking hab-
its and increases braking force when neces-
sary. Braking force can be increased up to the
point at which the ABS intervenes. The func-
tion is deactivated when pressure on the brake
pedal is decreased.
If the brake fluid reservoir level is nor-
mal when this occurs, drive carefully to
the nearest workshop to have the
brake system checked - an authorized
Volvo workshop is recommended.
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for the loss of brake fluid.
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If the brake fluid has fallen below the
MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir,
the vehicle should not be driven until
the brake fluid has been filled. The rea-
son for the brake fluid loss must be
checked.
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NOTE
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When BAS is activated, the brake pedal
will go down slightly more than usual.
Press (hold) down the brake pedal as long
as necessary.
Steady glow for 2 seconds after
the engine is started: Automatic
function check.
Steady glow for more than 2
When the brake pedal is released, all brak-
ing ceases.
Related information
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seconds: Fault in the ABS sys-
tem. The vehicle's regular brake
system is still working, but with-
out the ABS function.
Brake Assist System (p. 388)
Auto-hold brakes (p. 393)
Hill Start Assist (p. 395)
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Related information
Brakes (p. 387)
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Braking on wet roads (p. 389)
Braking on salted roads (p. 389)
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In Canada.
In the US.
Maintenance of the brake system
(p. 389)
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Brake lights (p. 157)
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Brake Assist System
388
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