2008 Volvo V70 Owner's Manual - Page 109

Electric parking brake Introduction An electric parking brake has the same function as a manual parking brake. NOTE A faint sound from the parking brake's electric motor can be heard when the parking brake is being applied. This sound can also be heard during the automatic function check of the parking brake. The brake pedal will move slightly when the electric parking brake is applied or released. Low battery voltage If the battery voltage is too low, the parking brake cannot be applied or released. Connect an auxiliary battery if the battery voltage is too low, see page 111. Applying the electric parking brake 1. Press firmly on the brake pedal. 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. 120 03 Your driving environment