Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Brake functions
The vehicle's brakes are used to reduce speed or prevent the vehicle from
rolling.
In addition to the wheel brakes and parking brakes, the vehicle is also equipped
with a number of automatic brake assist functions. These systems provide assistance
by e.g. the driver not needing to depress the brake pedal at a traffic light, when
starting up a hill or when driving down a hill.
Depending on how the vehicle is equipped, the following brake assist functions
may be included:
- Auto-hold brake function at a standstill (Auto Hold)
- Hill Start Assist (Hill Start Assist)
- Braking assist after a collision
- City Safety
- Hill Descent Control (Hill Descent Control)*
* Option/accessory.
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different
functions available.
Selecting an ignition mode
Start knob in the tunnel console...
The brake pedal is used to apply the vehicle's regular brakes, which are part
of the brake system.
The vehicle is equipped with two brake circuits. If one brake circuit is damaged,
the brake pedal may go down further when depressed...
Other information:
The Lane Keeping Aid (LKA1) function is optional – the driver can
choose to have the function activated or deactivated.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
GREEN button indicator light – the function is activated...
(Option/accessory.)
A number of symbols and messages related to parking climate may be displayed
in the instrument panel.
Messages related to parking climate can also be displayed in a device that has
the Volvo On Call* app.
A An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended...