Brakes
Brake fluid specifications
The medium in the hydraulic brake system is called brake fluid and is used to transfer braking force from e.g. pressure on the brake pedal via a master brake cylinder to one or more slave cylinders, which in turn act on a mechanical brake.
Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speed or prevent the vehicle from rolling.
Auto-hold brakes
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes will remain applied, for example, when the vehicle has stopped at a traffic light or intersection.
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill
The Auto-hold brake function at a standstill is activated with the button in the tunnel console.
Braking assist after a collision
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic seat belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision with a large animal is detected, the vehicle's brakes will be automatically activated. This function is intended to help prevent or reduce the effects of any subsequent collision.
Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA) helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient. When backing up a hill, HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rolling forward.