2019
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V40
2019
Brakes
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Foot brake - anti-lock braking system
Updated 1/31/2020
The anti-lock braking system, ABS (Anti-lock Braking System), prevents the wheels from locking up during braking.
Parking brake
Updated 1/31/2020
The parking brake prevents the car from rolling away from stationary by means of mechanically locking/blocking two wheels.
Brake fluid - grade and volume
Updated 1/31/2020
Brake fluid is the term for the medium in a hydraulic brake system that is used to transfer pressure from the master brake cylinder to the mechanical brakes.
Foot brake - emergency brake lights and automatic hazard warning flashers
Updated 1/31/2020
Emergency brake lights are activated to alert vehicles behind about heavy braking. The function means that the brake light flashes instead of - as in normal braking - shining with a constant glow.
Foot brake - emergency brake assistance
Updated 1/31/2020
Emergency brake assistance EBA (Emergency Brake Assist) helps to increase the braking force and so reduce the braking distance.
Foot brake
Updated 1/31/2020
The foot brake is part of the brake system.