Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual page 369

Automatic application
The parking brake is applied automatically:
•
if the Auto Hold function (automatic braking
when stationary) is activated and the car has
been stationary approx. 5 minutes.
•
when gear position P is selected on a steep
hill.
•
when the engine is switched off. (This func-
tion is optional, see the heading "Settings for
parking brake" below.)
Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
applied when the vehicle is in motion by pulling
and holding up the control. Braking stops when
the control is released.
NOTE
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency
braking is active at high speeds.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control down.
> The parking brake releases and the sym-
bol in the driver display extinguishes.
Releasing automatically
1. Put the seatbelt on.
2. Start the engine.
3. Select gear position D or R and depress the
accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake releases and the sym-
bol in the driver display extinguishes.
STARTING AND DRIVING
Parking on a hill
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking
on a slope - leaving the car in gear, or in P if it
has automatic transmission, is not sufficient
to hold the car in all situation.
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.
Heavy load uphill
A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the car
to roll backward when the parking brake is
released automatically on a steep incline. Avoid
this by pulling the control upwards while driving
the car away. Release the control when the
engine achieves traction.
Settings for parking brake
It is possible to deactivate/reactivate the function
for automatic application via the centre display:
1. Press Settings in the top view.
2. Press
My Car Electric Parking Brake
and deselect/select the function
Activate Parking Brake .
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