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:
It may not always be desirable to store settings made in the vehicle to the
active driver profile. In these instances, the driver profile can be protected.
NOTE
Protecting a driver profile is only possible when the vehicle is stationary.
To protect a driver profile:
Tap Settings in the Top view in the center display...
The parking lights can be used to help other road users see the vehicle if
it is stopped or parked. Use the lighting ring on the steering wheel lever to turn
on the parking lights.
Lighting ring in the parking light position.
Turn the lighting ring to the position
to turn on the parking lights (the license plate lighting will also illuminate)...