Volvo S60: Brake lights
The brake lights come on automatically when the brakes are applied.
Adaptive brake lights
The adaptive brake lights activate in the event of sudden braking or if the ABS system is activated. This function causes an additional taillight on each side of the vehicle to illuminate to help alert vehicles traveling behind.
The adaptive brake lights activate if:
- The ABS system activates for more than approximately a half second
- In the event of sudden braking while the vehicle is moving at speeds above approximately 6 mph (10 km/h)
When the vehicle has come to a stop, the brake lights and additional taillights remain on for as long as the brake pedal is depressed or until braking force on the vehicle is reduced.
Brake pad inspection
On vehicles equipped with a jack*, the condition of the brake pads can be checked
by raising the vehicle (see page 290 for information about using the jack and removing
a wheel) and performing a v ...
Power brakes function only when the engine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure which is only created when the engine
is running. Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not working, co ...
See also:
Supplemental air bag warning labels
Warning labels about the supplemental frontimpact air bag system are placed in
the vehicle as shown in the illustration. ...
Maximum allowable speeds
WARNING
When shifting down a gear, ensure that the vehicle is not travelling at a speed
exceeding the Maximum Allowable Speed for the gear which is about to be selected.
Failure to observe this p ...
Changing a wheel
Flat tire
The "Breakdown assistance" section contains information and notes
on how to deal with a flat tire. It also provides
instructions on changing a wheel or mounting
the spare wh ...
