Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Hill Start Assist
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA1)
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient.
When backing up a hill, HSA helps prevent the vehicle from rolling forward.
The function retains pressure from the brake pedal in the brake system for several
seconds after the brake pedal has been released.
This temporary braking effect is released after a few seconds or when the driver
begins driving. Hill Start Assist is activated when the vehicle is stopped on steep
inclines. The function is available even when the Auto-hold brake function is switched
off.
1 Hill Start Assist
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...
In a collision in which the activation level is reached for the pyrotechnic
seat belt tensioners or airbags, or if a collision with a large animal is detected,
the vehicle's brakes will be automatically activated...
Other information:
A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC1)
may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below.
A text message can be erased by briefly pressing the
button in the center of the rightside
steering wheel keypad...
The remote key can be used to unlock the tailgate while keeping the rest of
the vehicle locked.
Press the button on the remote
key.
The tailgate will be unlocked but remain closed.The side doors remain
locked and armed. The lock and alarm indicator on the dashboard will go
out to indicate that the vehicle is no longer fully locked...