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:
(Option/accessory.)
The Park Assist function (PAS1) can be activated or deactivated.
Park Assist's front and side sensors are automatically activated when the engine
is started. The rear sensors are activated if the vehicle is moving backward or
reverse gear is engaged...
If you haven't activated data sharing for a connected service or for downloaded
apps, you can do this when you start them in your center display. The first time
that you start a service, or e.g. after a factory reset or certain software updates,
you will also need to accept Volvo's terms and conditions for connected services...