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:
Streaming media via Bluetooth®
The vehicle's media player is equipped with Bluetooth and can play audio files
from Bluetooth-enabled external devices such as cellular phones and tablets.
In order for the media player to be able to wirelessly play audio files from
an external device, the device must be connected to the vehicle via Bluetooth...
The paintwork is an important part of the vehicle's corrosion protection and
therefore needs to be checked regularly. The most common types of paint damage are
minor stone chips, scratches and damage to e.g. the edges of fenders, doors and
bumpers...