How do you release the handbrake on a Volvo xc90?

Depress the brake pedal firmly. Select gear position D or R and depress the accelerator pedal. The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.

How do you release the handbrake on a Volvo xc90?

Depress the brake pedal firmly. Select gear position D or R and depress the accelerator pedal. The parking brake releases and the symbol in the driver display extinguishes.

Where is the handbrake on a Volvo xc90?

The control for the parking brake is located in the tunnel console between the seats.

How do you release the parking brake on a 2010 Volvo xc90?

Start the vehicle. Depress the brake pedal firmly. Move the gear selector to D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.

How do you release the brake on a Volvo?

To release the parking brake manually:

  1. Firmly depress the brake.
  2. Press the parking brake lever. This will release the parking brake and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.

What is Auto hold on Volvo xc90?

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. When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activated automatically.

Do parking brakes self adjust?

Parking brake shoes are designed to self-adjust, but the self-adjusting system can often fail. The brake shoe is housed in the drum and experiences lots of heat and brake dust that eventually leads to wear and tear.

How do you adjust the handbrake mechanism?

Pull the handbrake lever on three clicks. Loosen the locknut and screw it back along the threaded part of the outer casing a few turns. Screw the adjuster nut in the same direction until some resistance is felt on the cable. Turn a wheel – it should turn only with firm hand force.

Where is the parking brake on a Volvo?

tunnel console
The parking brake controls are located in the tunnel console between the seats. When the electric parking brake is being applied, a faint sound can be heard from the brake’s electric motor.