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:
If a problem occurs with the transmission, a symbol and a message are displayed
in the instrument panel.
CAUTION
Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage
to any of the drive system components. If there is a risk of overheating, a warning
symbol will appear in the instrument panel and a text message will be displayed...
(Option/accessory.)
There is a function button for assistance on steep gradients with Hill
Descent Control in the center display's Function view if the vehicle is not
equipped with a drive mode control in the tunnel console.
Selecting Hill Descent Control in the center display's Function view
HDC only works at low speeds...