Parking Brake - Volvo S80 Owner's Manual

Manual parking brake
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The parking brake pedal is located under
the dashboard, to the left of the brake pedal.
When the brake is applied, an indicator light
illuminates in the instrument panel.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the
parking brake has only been partially ap-
plied.
Applying the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Press down pedal 1 firmly to its full
extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake
pedal must be pushed down more firm-
ly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the
gear selector in P.
WARNING
Press down the parking brake pedal firmly
to its full extent.
Parking on a hill
• If the vehicle is pointing uphill, turn the
front wheels so that they point away from
the curb.
• If the vehicle is pointing downhill, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
Releasing the parking brake
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
1. Pull handle .
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