2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 122

03 Your driving environment Parking brake Releasing the electric parking brake NOTE Symbols • 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 is in position D or R. Symbol Specification Read the message in the information display A flashing symbol indicates that the parking brake is being applied. If the symbol flashes in any other situation then this means that a fault has arisen. Read the message on the information display. 03 • 2. Fasten the seat belt. Parking brake control Manual release 1. Fasten the seat belt. 2. Insert the remote key in the ignition slot (or press the START/STOP ENGINE button on vehicles with the optional keyless drive). 3. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 4. Pull the parking brake control. 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. Messages 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. Automatic release 1. Start the engine. Park brake not fully released - A fault is preventing the parking brake from being released. Try to apply the parking brake and release it several times. If the problem persists, contact 122