Volvo XC60: 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 306 for information
about using the jack and removing a wheel)
and performing ...
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, ...
See also:
Incoming calls
Press OK/MENU (or the thumb wheel on
the steering wheel keypad) to answer a
call, even if the infotainment system is currently
in another mode (e.g., RADIO or
MEDIA).
Press EXIT to reject a c ...
Ultrasonic Parking Assist
If available, Ultrasonic Rear Parking Assist (URPA) system uses sensors on the
rear bumper to assist with parking and avoiding objects while in R (Reverse). It
operates at speeds less than 8 km/h ...
On-Pavement Driving
Government data show that most rollover accidents for multi-purpose vehicles
are caused when a driver loses control of the vehicle and leaves the paved portion
of the roadway striking a ditch, cur ...
