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:
The rain sensor monitors the amount of water on the windshield and automatically
starts the windshield wipers. Rain sensor sensitivity can be adjusted using the
thumb wheel on the right-hand steering wheel lever.
Right-hand steering wheel lever.
Rain sensor button
Thumb wheel, sensitivity/interval
wiper speed
When the rain sensor is activated, the
rain sensor symbol will be displayed
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Grocery bag holders (hooks) help keep shopping bags in place and prevent them
from falling over and spilling their contents in the cargo compartment.
On the sides of the cargo compartment
There are two fold-out holders in the side panels, one on each side of the cargo
compartment.
CAUTION
The grocery bag holders are only intended to hold weights up to 5 kg (11
lbs).
Under the floor hatch*1
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