2007 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 104

2. Press the control. 3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that the vehicle is at a standstill. 4. When the vehicle is parked, the gear selector must be in position P. The symbol in the instrument panel flashes while the parking bake is being applied, and glows steadily when the parking brake has been fully applied. NOTE In an emergency the parking brake can be applied when the vehicle is moving by holding in the control. Braking will be interrupted when the accelerator pedal is depressed or the control is released. An audible signal will sound during this procedure if the vehicle is moving at speeds above 6 mph (10 km/h). Parking on a hill 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. Releasing the electric parking brake Manual release 1. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot. 2. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 3. Pull the parking brake control. Vehicles with Keyless drive (option) 1. Press the START/STOP button. 2. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 3. Pull the parking brake control. Automatic release 1. Start the engine. 111 03 Your driving environment Parking brake 2. Fasten the seat belt. NOTE 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 accelerator pedal is pressed and the gear selector