Parking Brake, Electric Socket/Cigarette Lighter - Volvo V70R Owner's Manual

Instruments and controls

Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter

Parking brake (handbrake)
The lever is located between the front seats.
The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels when it is applied. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel
comes on when the parking brake is applied.
Always pull the lever up to its top position.
NOTE! The lamp comes on as soon as the
parking brake lever is pulled to position
(notch) one.
Apply the parking brake:
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up to its top
position.
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– Release the foot brake and make sure
that the car is stationary.
– Move the gear selector into position:
1 for manual gearbox
P for automatic transmission.
Parking on a hill:
• If the car is parked uphill, turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
• If the car is parked downhill, turn the
wheels toward the kerb.
Release the parking brake:
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.
Electric socket/socket for
cigarette lighter
The cover should always be in position if the
socket is not in use as a power source or as
a cigarette lighter socket.