Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Auto-hold brakes
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.
When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activated automatically. The function
can use either the normal brakes or the parking brakes to keep the vehicle stationary
and works on flat surfaces or hills. If the driver has their seat belt fastened
and/or if the driver's door is closed, the brakes will disengage automatically when
the vehicle starts driving.
NOTE
When braking to a stop on an uphill or downhill gradient, depress the brake
pedal with slightly more force than usual before releasing to ensure that the vehicle
cannot move at all.
The parking brake is activated if
- the vehicle is switched off.
- the driver's door is opened
- the driver's seat belt is removed
- the vehicle has been stationary for a prolonged period of time (5-10 minutes)
Symbols in the instrument panel

A Canadian models.
B US models.
If you are unable to deactivate or activate the parking brake after several attempts,
contact an authorized Volvo workshop. A audible warning signal will sound if the
parking brake is activated while the vehicle is being driven...
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...
Other information:
The rear fog light is considerably brighter than ordinary taillights and should
only be used to help other road users see the vehicle when visibility is reduced
by conditions such as fog, snow, smoke or dust.
Rear fog light button.
The fog lights are located on the right and left sides of the rear of the vehicle...
There are five different basic views in the center display: Home view, Top
view, Climate view, App view and Function view. The screen is automatically activated
when the driver's door is opened.
Home view
Home view is the view displayed when the screen is activated...