STARTING AND DRIVING
Braking on wet roads
Braking on salted roads
Maintenance of the brake system
Regularly check the brake system compo-
nents for wear.
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without brak-
ing may cause braking effect to be slightly
delayed the first time the brakes are applied.
This may also occur after washing the vehicle.
It will then be necessary to apply greater pres-
sure to the brake pedal. You should therefore
maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
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:
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.
Apply the brakes from time to time to help
remove salt. Make sure braking does not
pose a risk to any other road users.
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Firmly apply the brakes after washing the
vehicle or driving on wet roads. This helps
warm up the brake discs, enabling them to dry
more quickly and protecting them against cor-
rosion. Consider the current traffic situation
when braking.
Gently apply the brakes when you have
finished driving and before driving again.
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Related information
Brakes (p. 387)
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Braking on wet roads (p. 389)
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CAUTION
Related information
The brake system's components should be
regularly checked for wear.
Brakes (p. 387)
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Braking on salted roads (p. 389)
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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. 387)
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389
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