Brakes
Warning
The vehicle is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged, the brake pedal will go down further when depressed. More pressure will then be required from the driver for normal braking effect.
Warning
If the brake pedal is used when the vehicle is not activated, greater pressure must be applied to brake the vehicle.
Anti-lock brakes
The vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS1), which helps prevent the wheels from locking and helps maintain steering control when braking.
After the car has been activated, a short test of the ABS system takes place. A further automatic test of the system may take place at low speed.
Light braking charges the battery
During light braking, the vehicle's kinetic energy is converted into electrical energy, which is used to charge the battery. When the battery is being charged, this will be indicated in the instrument panel.
During harder braking, the hydraulic braking system is used to augment braking. This is shown in the instrument panel with an orange indicator to the far left in the brake gauge.
Note
Symbols in the instrument panel
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
  | Check the brake fluid level. If the level is low, fill brake fluid and check to determine the reason for the loss of brake fluid. |
  | Fault in pedal sensor. |
  | Steady glow for 2 seconds after the vehicle is started: Automatic function check. Steady glow for more than 2 seconds: Fault in ABS system. The vehicle's regular brakes will still work, but without the ABS function. |
 | In the event of the message: The characteristics of the brake pedal have changed. Service is required. The brake pedal must be depressed with greater force past the normal braking position in order to brake the vehicle. |
Warning
If the warning symbols for both brake fault and ABS fault are lit simultaneously, there may be a fault in the brake system.
- If the level in the brake fluid reservoir is normal when this happens, contact Polestar Customer Support.
- If the brake fluid has fallen below the MIN level in the brake fluid reservoir, the vehicle should not be driven until the brake fluid has been filled. The reason for the brake fluid loss must be checked.