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 apps and buttons for vehicle functions can be moved and organized in the
App and Function views.
Swipe from right to left1
to access App view or swipe from left to right1
to access Function view.
Press and hold an app or button.
The app or button will change size and become slightly transparent...
The doors and tailgate can be locked and unlocked from inside the vehicle
using the central lock buttons in the front doors.
Central locking
Button with indicator light for locking and unlocking in front
door.
Unlocking using the front door buttons
Press the button to unlock
all side doors and the tailgate...