Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual / Starting and driving / Parking brake

Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Parking brake

The parking brake helps keep the vehicle stationary by mechanically locking two wheels.

Volvo XC90. Parking brake

The parking brake controls are located in the tunnel console between the seats.

When the electric parking brake is being applied, a faint sound can be heard from the brake's electric motor. This sound can also be heard during the automatic function check of the parking brake.

If the vehicle is stationary when the parking brake is activated, it will only be applied to the rear wheels. If it is activated while the vehicle is moving, the normal brakes will be used on all four wheels. Braking will be transferred to only the rear wheels when the vehicle is almost stopped.

    Maintenance of the brake system

    Regularly check the brake system components for wear. To keep the vehicle as safe and reliable as possible, follow the Volvo service schedule specified in the Warranty and Maintenance Records Information booklet...

    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...

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    Volvo XC90 2015-2026 Owners Manual: Video


    The media player can play videos from USBconnected devices. Video is not available when the vehicle is moving; only audio will be played. Video will resume when the vehicle is stationary. Information on compatible media formats is provided in a separate section...

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    The lighting panel and controls can be used to adjust both exterior and interior lighting. The lighting ring on the left-side steering wheel lever can be used to activate and adjust the exterior lighting. The brightness of the interior lighting can be adjusted using the thumb wheel on the dashboard...

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