Volvo S 90, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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ted. If it is applied while the vehicle is moving, the
normal brakes are used on all four wheels. The
brakes will only be applied on the rear wheels
once the vehicle has stopped.
Related information
•
Brake functions (p. 358)
•
Using the parking brake (p. 362)
•
Parking brake malfunctions (p. 364)
Using the parking brake
The electric parking brake helps to keep the
vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Applying the parking brake
1. Put the gear selector in
P
.
2. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
3. Pull up the control.
> The symbol in the instrument panel
flashes while the parking brake is being
applied and glows steadily when the park-
ing brake has been fully applied.
4. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the
vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel
Symbol Explanation
A
B
The symbol flashes while the park-
ing brake is being applied.
If the symbol flashes at any other
time, this indicates a fault. See the
message in the instrument panel.
A US models
B Canadian models
Automatic function
The parking brake is applied automatically:
•
If the Auto Hold function is activated and the
vehicle has been stationary for approx.
5 minutes.
•
If the gear selector is moved to
P
on a steep
hill.
•
When the engine is turned off (this function
can be selected, see "Parking brake set-
tings" below).
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
applied when the vehicle is moving by pressing
and holding up the control. Braking will be inter-
rupted when the control is released.
An audible signal will sound during this proce-
dure if the vehicle is moving at higher speeds.