Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Parking brake malfunction
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.
If the vehicle must be parked before the problem is rectified, turn the wheels
as when parking on an incline and put the gear selector in P.
Low battery charge level
If the battery charge level is too low, it will not be possible to activate or
deactivate the parking brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if the
battery is discharged.
Replacing brake pads
Due to the design of the electric parking brake, the rear brake pads must be
replaced by a workshop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recommended.
Symbols in the instrument panel

A Canadian models.
B US models.
Settings for automatically activating the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the
vehicle is switched off...
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...
Other information:
Most of the bulbs in the headlight housing can be accessed when the rectangular
cover is removed.
Before the rectangular cover can be removed, the plastic covering over the headlight
must be removed.
Left headlight.
Undo the four screws of the cover using a Torx tool, dimension T20 (1)...
IntelliSafe is Volvo Cars' philosophy regarding vehicle safety. IntelliSafe
consists of a number of systems1
that are designed to help make driving safer, prevent accidents and protect passengers
and other road users.
1 Some of these
systems are standard, while others are options...