Volvo XC90: Starting and driving / Activating and deactivating Autohold at a standstill
The Auto-hold brake function at a standstill is activated with the button
in the tunnel console.

- Press the button in the tunnel console to activate or deactivate the function.
- The indicator light in the button will illuminate when the function
is activated. The function will remain active the next time the vehicle
is started.
When shutting off
If the function is active and holding
the vehicle stationary using the normal brakes (A symbol lit in the instrument panel),
the brake pedal must be depressed while pressing the button in order to deactivate
Auto-hold.
- The function will remain off until it is reactivated.
- When Auto-hold is switched off, Hill Start Assist (HSA) will remain active
to help prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting up a hill.
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...
The function for assisting when starting the vehicle on inclines (HSA1)
helps prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting on an uphill gradient...
Other information:
Several different sequences are available for remote unlocking.
To change this setting:
Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.
Tap My Car Locking
Remote and Interior Unlock.
Select alternative:
All Doors – unlocks all doors at the same time...
The radar sensor is used by several driver support systems to detect other
vehicles.
Location of radar sensor
The radar sensor is used by the following functions:
Distance Alert*
Adaptive Cruise Control*
Pilot Assist*
Lane Keeping Aid
City Safety
Steering assistance at risk of collision
Any modifications to the radar sensor may make its use illegal...