Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Brake Assist System
The brake enhancing system, (BAS1), helps increase braking force
and can thereby reduce braking distance.
The system monitors the driver's braking habits and increases braking force when
necessary. Braking force can be increased up to the point at which the ABS intervenes.
NOTE
When BAS is activated, depress and hold down the brake pedal as long as
needed.
1 Brake Assist System
The brake pedal is used to apply the vehicle's regular brakes, which are part
of the brake system.
The vehicle is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged,
the brake pedal may go down further when depressed...
Braking on wet roads
Prolonged driving in heavy rain without braking may cause braking effect to
be slightly delayed the first time the brakes are applied...
Other information:
The wipers and the washer fluid are designed to improve visibility and the
headlight pattern.
The washer nozzles are heated* automatically in cold weather to prevent the washer
fluid from freezing.
When there is approximately 1 liter (1 qt) of washer fluid remaining, a message
to refill will appear in the instrument panel...
It may be necessary to drive the vehicle through standing water e.g. deep
puddles or flooding on the road. This must be done with great caution.
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of 45 cm (17 in) at no
more than walking speed. Be particularly careful when driving through flowing water...