Volvo XC90 TWIN ENGINE Owner's Manual page 449

Parking on a hill
Always use the parking brake when parking on a
hill.
WARNING
Always use the parking brake when parking
on an inclined surface. Engaging a gear or the
automatic transmission's P position is not suf-
ficient to hold the car stationary in all situa-
tions.
If the car is parked facing uphill:
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Turn the wheels away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill:
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Turn the wheels towards the kerb.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car
to roll backward when the parking brake is
released automatically on a steep incline. Avoid
this by pulling the control upwards while driving
the car away. Release the control when the
engine achieves traction.
Related information
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Activating and deactivating the parking brake
(p. 445)
In the event of a fault in the parking
brake
Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if it is not
possible to deactivate or activate the parking
brake after several attempts.
An acoustic warning signal sounds when driving
with the parking brake applied.
If the car must be parked before a possible fault
is rectified, then the wheels must be turned as for
parking on a hill and the gear selector must be in
position P.
Low battery voltage
If the battery voltage is too low then the parking
brake can neither be released nor applied. Con-
nect a donor battery if the battery voltage is too
low.
Replacing the brake linings
The rear brake linings must be replaced at a
workshop due to the design of the electrically-
operated parking brake - an authorised Volvo
workshop is recommended.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Symbols in the driver display
Symbol Specification
If the symbol flashes, it indicates a
fault has occurred. See the mes-
sage in the driver display.
Fault in brake system. See the
message in the driver display.
Information message in driver dis-
play.
Related information
•
Activating and deactivating the parking brake
(p. 445)
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Starter battery (p. 613)
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Volvo service programme (p. 598)
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