Volvo S60: Cleaning the brake discs - Brake system - Brakes - Your driving environment - Volvo S60 Owners ManualVolvo S60: Cleaning the brake discs

Coatings of dirt and water on the brake discs may result in delayed brake function. This delay is minimized by cleaning the brake linings.

Cleaning the brake pads is advisable in wet weather, prior to long-term parking, and after the vehicle has been washed. Do this by braking gently for a short period while the vehicle is moving.

    Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
    The Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) helps to improve vehicle control (stopping and steering) during severe braking conditions by limiting brake lockup. When the system "senses" impending ...

    Emergency Brake Assistance
    EBA is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard braking. The system is activated by the speed with which the brake pedal is depressed. When the EBA system is ...

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    Interior light
    CAUTION: Do not use the interior lights for extended periods when the engine is not running. It may cause battery discharge. Map lamp • : Push the switch to turn the map lamp on or off. Thi ...

    If the Vehicle Is Stuck
    Slowly and cautiously spin the wheels to free the vehicle when stuck in sand, mud, ice, or snow. If stuck too severely for the traction system to free the vehicle, turn the traction system of ...

    Control Buttons(radio with CD and Radio with CD/DVD/MEM)
    The buttons used to control the radio are: RADIO/BAND: Press to turn the radio on and choose between AM, FM, and XM™, if equipped. Menu Knob: Turn to navigate the available menus. TUNE: T ...