Volvo XC 60 TWIN ENGINE, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Related information
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Brake functions (p. 423)
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Using the parking brake (p. 427)
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In the event of a fault in the parking brake
(p. 429)
Using the parking brake
Use the parking brake to prevent the car from
rolling from stationary.
Applying the parking brake
1. Pull the control upward.
> The symbol in the driver display illumi-
nates when the parking brake is applied.
2. Check that the car is stationary.
Symbol in the driver display
Symbol Specification
The symbol is illuminated when the
parking brake is applied.
If the symbol flashes, it indicates a
fault has occurred. Read the mes-
sage on the driver display.
Automatic application
The parking brake is applied automatically:
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if the Auto hold function (automatic braking
when stationary) is activated and the car has
been stationary for approx. 5 minutes.
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when gear position P is selected on a steep
hill.
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when the car is switched off and the "Auto-
matic activation of parking brake" is acti-
vated
6 .
Emergency brake
In an emergency, the parking brake can be
applied when the car is in motion by pulling and
holding up the control. Braking stops when the
control is released.
NOTE
An acoustic signal sounds while emergency
braking is active at high speeds.
6 See heading "Settings for parking brake".