Parking Brake, Electrical Socket, Etc - Volvo XC90 2012 Owner's Manual

02 Instruments and controls

Parking brake, electrical socket, etc.

Parking brake
02
Parking brake, LHD car.
72
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 instru-
ment 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.
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 trans-
mission'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 parking
on a slope - the automatic transmission'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.