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:
Here are examples of some of the messages and symbols related to the camera
and radar units that may be displayed in the instrument panel.
Sensor blocked
If this symbol and the message Windscreen sensor Sensor blocked, see
Owner's manual is displayed in the instrument panel, it means that the camera
and radar unit are unable to detect other vehicles, cyclists, pedestrians and large
animals in ..
(Option/accessory.)
Park Assist Pilot (PAP1) helps the driver park using three different
steps. The function can also help the driver pull out of a parking space.
The function measures the space and steers the vehicle. The driver's role is
to:
keep close watch of the area around the vehicle
follow the instructions on the center display
change gears (reverse/forward) – an audible signal ind..