STARTING AND DRIVING
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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.
Releasing the parking brake
Releasing manually
1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Press the control.
> This releases the parking brake and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
Releasing automatically
1. The driver must fasten his/her seat belt.
2. Start the engine.
3. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
4. Move the gear selector to
D
or
R
and press
the accelerator pedal.
> This releases the parking brake and the
symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
•
For safety reasons, the parking brake is
only released automatically if the engine
is running and the driver is wearing a seat
belt.
•
The electric parking brake will be
released immediately when the accelera-
tor pedal is pressed and the gear selector
is in position
D
or
R
.
Parking on a hill
Put the gear selector in
P
.
•
If the vehicle is pointing
uphill
, turn the front
wheels so that they point away from the curb.
•
If the vehicle is pointing
downhill
, turn the
front wheels so that they point toward the
curb.
The parking brake should also be applied.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking
on hills or uneven surfaces.
Summary of Contents for XC90 Hybrid 2016
Page 1: ...WEB EDITION OWNER S MANUAL...
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Page 15: ...INTRODUCTION...
Page 19: ...INTRODUCTION 17 Overview...
Page 21: ...INTRODUCTION 19 Preparations for charging the hybrid battery p 380 Starting the engine p 372...
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Page 61: ...SAFETY...
Page 96: ...SAFETY 94 Related information Airbag system p 89 Seat belts p 64...
Page 97: ...INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS...
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Page 179: ...CLIMATE...
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Page 209: ...LOADING AND STORAGE...
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Page 227: ...LOCKS AND ALARM...
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Page 405: ...INFOTAINMENT...
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Page 445: ...WHEELS AND TIRES...
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Page 473: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING...
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Page 496: ...MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING 494 The fuse box is under the storage compartment on the right side...
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