Parking Brake, Electrical Socket, Etc - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Parking brake
Parking brake, LHD car.
Parking brake, RHD car.
Parking brake pedal
Handle for releasing the parking brake
The parking brake is at floor level, see illustra-
tion, and acts on the rear wheels when
depressed.
NOTE
The warning symbol in the combined
instrument panel illuminates irrespective of
how hard the parking brake pedal is
depressed.
How to apply the parking brake
1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
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Parking brake, electrical socket, etc.

2. Depress the parking brake pedal firmly as
far as possible.
3. Release the foot brake pedal and make
sure that the car is at a standstill position.
4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake
pedal must be depressed further.
5. When parking the vehicle - select the
transmission's P position.
Parking on a hill
If the car is parked facing uphill; turn the
wheels away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill, turn the
wheels towards the kerb.
WARNING
Always use the parking brake when park-
ing on a slope - the automatic transmis-
sion's P position is not sufficient to hold
the car in all situations.
How to release the parking brake
1. Press the foot brake pedal down firmly.
2. Pull the handle.
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