2007 Volvo S80 Owner's Manual - Page 105

is in position D or P. 3. Move the gear selector to position D or R and press the accelerator pedal. The parking brake will release when the vehicle begins to move. Heavy load uphill A heavy load, such as a trailer, can cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brake is released automatically on a steep incline. To help avoid this: 1. Keep the electric parking brake lever pushed in with the left hand while shifting into Drive with the right. 2. While pressing the throttle pedal to pull away, release the parking brake lever only after the vehicle begins to move. Symbols Messages Parking brake not fully released - A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released. Contact an authorized Volvo workshop. If you drive off with this error message showing, a warning signal sounds. Parking brake not applied - A fault is preventing the parking brake from being applied. Try to apply and release. Contact a Volvo workshop if the message remains. Parking brake Service required - A fault has arisen. Contact a Volvo workshop if the fault remains. WARNING If the vehicle must be parked before the fault has been corrected, always put the gear selector in P and turn the wheels so that they point away from the curb if the vehicle is pointing uphill or toward the curb if it is pointing downhill.