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:
In order to function correctly, the remote key must be within a certain distance
from the vehicle.
Manual use
The remote key's functions for e.g. locking and unlocking, which are activated
by pressing or
, have a range of approx. 20 meters (65
feet) from the vehicle...
Private locking is activated using the function button in the center display
and a PIN code.
NOTE
For the valet lock function to be activated the car must be in at least
ignition mode I.
Two codes are used for private locking:
A security code, which is created the first time the function is used...