Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Maintenance of the brake system
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.
After replacing brake pads and brake discs, braking effect is not adapted until
they are "broken in" by driving a few hundred kilometers (miles). Compensate for
the reduced braking effect by applying greater pressure to the brake pedal. Volvo
recommends only using brake pads approved for your Volvo.
CAUTION
The brake system's components should be regularly checked for wear.
Contact a workshop for advice on how to do this or let a workshop perform
the inspection - an authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
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...
The parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary by mechanically locking
two wheels.
The parking brake controls are located in the tunnel console
between the seats...
Other information:
(Option/accessory)
Road Sign Information (RSI1) displays road signs in different ways
depending on the sign and situation.
Example2 of registered speed information.
When the function has registered a speed limit sign, the sign will be displayed
as a symbol in the instrument panel and a colored marking will be shown in the speedometer's
speed scale...
The fuel gauge in the instrument panel shows the fuel level in the tank.
The illustration is generic - details may vary according to
vehicle model.
Fuel gauge in 12" instrument panel:
The beige area in the fuel gauge indicates the amount of fuel left in the tank...