Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Switching off the vehicle
The vehicle can be switched off using the start knob in the tunnel console.

Start knob in the tunnel console.
To switch off the vehicle:
- Turn the start knob clockwise and release to switch off the vehicle. The
control will automatically return to the original position.
If the vehicle rolls:
- Turn clockwise and hold the knob until the vehicle switches off.
The vehicle can be started using the start knob in the tunnel console when
the remote key is in the passenger compartment.
Start knob in the tunnel console...
The vehicle's ignition can be put in various modes (levels) to make different
functions available.
To enable the use of a limited number of functions when the engine is not running,
the ignition can be put in one of three different levels: 0, I and
II...
Other information:
The time interval to the vehicle ahead can be set for the functions Adaptive
Cruise Control*, Pilot Assist* and Distance Alert*.
Different time intervals to the
vehicle ahead can be selected and are shown in the instrument panel as 1–5 horizontal
bars...
Settings for automatically activating the parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the
vehicle is switched off.
To change this setting:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My Car Parking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect the Auto Activate Parking Brake function...