Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating the parking brake
Use the parking brake to help keep the vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake

- Pull up the control.
- The symbol in the instrument panel will illuminate when the parking
brake is activated.
- Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel

A Canadian models.
B US models.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically
- when the ignition is switched off and the setting for automatically activating
the parking brake is activated in the center display.
- when the gear selector is moved to P on a steep hill.
- if the auto-hold brake (automatic brake at standstill) function is activated
and
- the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period of time (5-10
minutes).
- the vehicle is switched off.
- the driver has left the vehicle.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be activated when the vehicle is moving
by pulling and holding up the control. The braking process is canceled when the
control is released or if the accelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the
brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake

Deactivating manually
The parking brake can only be deactivated if the engine is running.
- Depress the brake pedal firmly.
- Press the control.
- The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel
will go out.
Deactivating automatically
- Start the vehicle.
- Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move the gear selector to D or
R and press the accelerator pedal.
- The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel
will go out.
NOTE
For automatic deactivation to be possible, the driver's seat belt must
be buckled or the driver's door closed.
The parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary by mechanically locking
two wheels.
The parking brake controls are located in the tunnel console
between the seats...
Settings for automatically activating the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the
vehicle is switched off...
Other information:
Active Bending Lights (ABL) are designed to help provide extra illumination
in curves and intersections. Depending on equipment level, vehicles with LED1
headlights* may be equipped with Active Bending Lights.
Headlight pattern with function deactivated (left) and activated
(right)...
A driver has a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure his or her
own safety and the safety of passengers in the vehicle and others sharing the roadway.
Part of this responsibility is avoiding distractions, including performing activities
that are not directly related to controlling the vehicle in the driving environment...