Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating Autohold at a standstill
The Auto-hold brake function at a standstill is activated with the button
in the tunnel console.

- Press the button in the tunnel console to activate or deactivate the function.
- The indicator light in the button will illuminate when the function
is activated. The function will remain active the next time the vehicle
is started.
When shutting off
If the function is active and holding
the vehicle stationary using the normal brakes (A symbol lit in the instrument panel),
the brake pedal must be depressed while pressing the button in order to deactivate
Auto-hold.
- The function will remain off until it is reactivated.
- When Auto-hold is switched off, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will remain active
to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting up a hill.
With the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal
and the brakes will remain applied, for example, when the vehicle has stopped at
a traffic light or intersection...
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA1)
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient...
Other information:
The fuses in the cargo compartment help protect electrical components such
as the power seats*, airbags and seat belt tensioners.
The fuse box is located under the storage compartment on the
right-hand side.
Fuse pliers are provided on the inside of the fuse box cover to assist in removing
and inserting fuses...
The windshield and headlight washers are designed to clean the windshield
and headlights. Use the right-side steering wheel lever to start the windshield
and headlight washers.
Starting the windshield and headlight washers
Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever...