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 panoramic roof is divided into two glass sections. The front section can
be opened vertically at the rear edge (ventilation position) or horizontally (open
position). The rear section cannot be moved.
The panoramic roof has a wind deflector and sun curtain made of perforated
fabric (located beneath the glass sections) for extra protection in e...
In the ceiling in front of the driver's and front passenger's seats, there
are sun visors that can be lowered and angled to the side as necessary.
The illustration is generic – the design may vary.
The mirror lighting* comes on automatically when the visor is lifted up...