Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 402

STARTING AND DRIVING
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Symbol in the instrument panel
Symbol Explanation
The symbol flashes while the park-
ing brake is being applied.
A
If the symbol flashes at any other
time, this indicates a fault. See the
message in the instrument panel.
B
A US models
B Canadian models
Automatic function
The parking brake is applied automatically:
•
If the Auto Hold function is activated and the
vehicle has been stationary for approx.
5 minutes.
•
If the gear selector is moved to P on a steep
hill.
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When the engine is turned off (this function
can be selected, see "Parking brake set-
tings" below).
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
applied when the vehicle is moving by pressing
and holding up the control. Braking will be inter-
rupted when the control is released.
An audible signal will sound during this proce-
dure if the vehicle is moving at higher speeds.
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Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Press the control.
> This releases the parking brake and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Releasing automatically
1. Fasten the driver's seat belt.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Start the engine.
4. Move the gear selector to D or R and press
the accelerator pedal.
> This releases the parking brake and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
•
In order to perform an automatic release
when the engine is initially started, the
driver's seat belt does not need to be fas-
tened.
•
The electric parking brake will be
released immediately when the accelera-
tor pedal is pressed and the gear selector
is in position D or R.
Parking on a hill
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.
The parking brake should also be applied.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking
on hills or uneven surfaces.