Parking Brake (Hand Brake); Rear Seat 12 Volt Socket - Volvo V50 User Manual

2006 Volvo V50

Parking brake (hand brake)

The parking brake lever is located between the front seats. The parking brake is applied to the rear
wheels. The indicator light in the instrument panel lights up when the brake is applied.
The indicator light also comes on if the parking brake is only applied "one click" - check that the lever is
fully applied. To apply the parking brake: pull up firmly on the lever.
To release the parking brake: pull the lever up slightly, press the button, lower the lever and release the
button.

Rear seat 12 volt socket

The 12-volt socket on the rear side of the center console can be used to plug in certain accessories such
as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be in at least position I for the socket to provide
electrical current.
If the 12-volt sockets are used while the engine is not running, there is a risk that the vehicle's battery
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