02 Instruments and controls
Parking brake
0271
G033050
The parking brake lever is located between the
front seats.
NOTE
The indicator light will light up even if the
parking brake has only been partiallyap-
plied.When applying the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the parking brake lever up firmly to its
full extent.
3. Release the brake pedal and ensure that
the vehicle is at a standstill.4. If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled more firmly.
5. When parking a vehicle always put the gear
selector in first gear (for manual transmis-
sion) or P (for automatic transmission).
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.
Releasing the parking brake1. Press firmly on the brake pedal.
2. Pull the lever up slightly, press the button
at the end of the lever and lower the lever
completely.
WARNING
Pull up the parking brake lever up firmly to
its full extent.
02 Instruments and controls12-volt socket
0272
Auxiliary sockets
G027173
Auxiliary 12-volt socket (option in rear seat)The 12-volt sockets can be used to plug in cer-
tain accessories such as cellular telephones,
etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for
the auxiliary socket to function.
NOTE
The cover should be folded down when the
auxiliary socket is not in use.Cigarette lighter/ashtraysThe auxiliary sockets can also be used for cig-
arette lighters, which are available at your
Volvo retailer.Volvo vehicles in North America do not have an
ashtray in the front seat as standard equip-
ment. If you want to have an ashtray in the front
seat, please contact your Volvo retailer.