Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Braking on wet roads. Braking on salted roads
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. This may also occur
after washing the vehicle. It will then be necessary to apply greater pressure to
the brake pedal. You should therefore maintain a greater distance to the vehicle
ahead.
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 corrosion. Consider the current traffic situation when braking.
Braking on salted roads
When driving on salted roads, a layer of salt may form on the brake discs
and brake pads. This could increase stopping distance. Maintain an extra large
safety distance to the vehicle ahead. Make sure to also:
- Apply the brakes from time to time to help remove salt. Make sure braking
does not pose a risk to any other road users.
- Gently apply the brakes when you have finished driving and before driving
again.
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...
Regularly check the brake system components for wear.
To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possible, follow the Volvo service
schedule specified in the Warranty and Maintenance Records Information booklet...
Other information:
The vehicle has a flexible cargo compartment that makes it possible to carry
and secure large objects.
The cargo compartment capacity can be considerably increased by folding down
the backrests in the second and third rows* of seats. To make loading and unloading
easier, the rear section of the vehicle can be raised and lowered using the level
control function*...
Illumination in the vehicle varies depending on ignition mode. The interior
lighting can be adjusted with a thumb wheel in the dashboard and certain light functions
can also be adjusted via the center display.
The thumb wheel on the dashboard
to the left of the steering wheel can be used to adjust the brightness of the display
lighting, instrument lighting, ambient lighting and mood lighting*..