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:
The driver support systems Adaptive Cruise Control* and Pilot Assist* can
help alert the driver if the distance to the vehicle ahead suddenly decreases to
an unsafe distance.
Collision warning audible signal and symbol
Audible signal at risk of collision
Collision warning symbol
Camera/radar sensor distance monitoring
Adaptive Cruise Control and Pilot Assist use approx...
It is important to check the vehicle before driving in cold/snowy conditions
to make sure it can be driven safely.
Before the cold season arrives:
Make sure the engine coolant contains 50% antifreeze. This mixture helps
protect the engine from frost erosion down to approx...