Parking Brake Malfunctions - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the
vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake
is released automatically on a steep incline. To
help avoid this:
1. Keep the electric parking brake control
pushed in.
2. While pressing the accelerator pedal to pull
away, release the parking brake control only
after the vehicle begins to move.
Parking brake settings
Automatically setting the parking brake can be
turned on or off in the center display's Top view.
Settings
1. Tap in Top view.
2. Tap
My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension Auto Activate
and deselect
Parking Brake
.
Related information
•
Parking brake (p. 369)
•
Parking brake malfunctions (p. 371)
•
Auto-hold brake function (p. 365)

Parking brake malfunctions

If it has not been possible to apply or release the
parking brake after several attempts, consult a
trained and authorized Volvo service technician
or retailer.
An audible signal will sound if the parking brake
is applied when the vehicle is being driven. If the
vehicle must be parked while the parking brake is
not functioning properly:
•
Put the gear selector in P.
•
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.
•
Put the gear selector in P.
Low battery charge level
If the battery is discharged, the parking brake
cannot be operated. Connect an auxiliary battery
to the vehicle.
Replacing brake pads
The rear brake pads have to be replaced by a
trained and authorized Volvo service technician
due to the design of the electric parking brake.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Symbols in the instrument panel
Symbol Explanation
If the symbol flashes, a parking
brake fault has been detected.
See the message in the instru-
A
ment panel.
B
Fault in the brake system.
A
B
A US models
B Canadian models
Related information
•
Using the parking brake (p. 369)
•
Using the parking brake (p. 369)
•
Brake functions (p. 364)
•
Jump starting (p. 382)
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