08 Starting and driving
Symbols and messages
Symbol Specification
Related information
Parking brake (p. 297)
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system
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The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock
Braking System), prevents the wheels from
locking up during braking.
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and
automatic hazard warning flashers
(p. 296)
•
Constant 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.
The function allows the steering ability to be
maintained, and it is easier to swerve to avoid
a hazard for example. Vibration may be felt in
the brake pedal when this is engaged and this
is normal.
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
(p. 296)
•
Foot brake - anti-lock braking system
(p. 295)
•
Constant glow for 2 seconds
when the engine is started -
automatic function check.
A short test of the ABS system is made auto-
matically after the engine has been started
when the driver releases the brake pedal. A
further automatic test of the ABS system may
be made at low speed. The test may be expe-
rienced as pulses in the brake pedal.
WARNING
If
and
illuminate at the same
time, there may be a fault in the brake sys-
tem.
Related information
Foot brake (p. 294)
If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is
normal at this stage, drive carefully to the
nearest workshop and have the brake sys-
tem checked - an authorised Volvo work-
shop is recommended.
•
Parking brake (p. 297)
•
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and
automatic hazard warning flashers
(p. 296)
•
If the brake fluid is below the MIN level in
the brake fluid reservoir, do not drive fur-
ther before topping up the brake fluid.
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
(p. 296)
•
The reason for the loss of brake fluid must
be investigated.
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