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Activating and deactivating theparking brake Use the parking brake to help keep the vehicle stationary when it is parked.
Activating the parking brake
1. Pull up the control.> The symbol in the instrument panel willilluminate when the parking brake is acti- vated.
2. Make sure the vehicle is stationary.
Symbol in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B The symbol will be illuminated when the parking brake is acti-vated. A flashing symbol indicates that a fault has been detected. Read themessage in the instrument panel.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Automatic activation
The parking brake is applied automatically:
• if the Auto-hold function (automatic brake application when the vehicle is stationary) isactivated and the vehicle has been stationaryfor a prolonged period of time (5-10minutes).
• when the gear selector is moved to
P on a
steep hill.
• when the ignition is switched off and the set-ting for automatically activating the parkingbrake is activated in the center display.
Emergency braking
In an emergency, the parking brake can be acti- vated when the vehicle is moving by pulling and holding up the control. The braking process iscanceled when the control is released or if theaccelerator pedal is depressed.
NOTE
In case of emergency braking at high speeds, a signal sounds during the brake procedure.
Deactivating the parking brake
Deactivating manually
1. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
2. Press the control.
> The parking brake will release and thesymbol in the instrument panel will go out.

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Deactivating automatically
1. Fasten your seat belt.
2. Depress the brake pedal firmly.
3. Start the vehicle.4.Move the gear selector to D or R and press
the accelerator pedal.
> The parking brake will release and the symbol in the instrument panel will go out.
NOTE
When the vehicle is initially started, the park- ing brake could disengage automatically evenif the driver's seat belt is not buckled.
Related information
• Settings for automatically activating the park- ing brake (p. 434)
• Parking brake malfunction (p. 435)
• Parking brake (p. 432)
• Parking on a hill (p. 434)
Settings for automatically activatingthe parking brake
Choose whether the parking brake should be activated automatically when the vehicle isswitched off.
This selection is made in the Settings menu in the center display. 1. Tap
Settings in the Top view.
2. Tap
My CarParking Brake and
Suspension and select or deselect theAuto Activate Parking Brake function.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the parking brake (p. 433)
• Parking brake (p. 432)
Parking on a hill
Always use the parking brake when parking on a hill.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking on an incline. Selecting a gear or putting the automatic transmission in P may not be suffi-
cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit- uations.
If the vehicle is pointing uphill: • Turn the front wheels so they are pointing away from
the curb.
If the vehicle is pointing downhill:
• Turn the front wheels so they are pointingtoward
the curb.
Heavy load uphill
Heavy loads, such as a trailer, could cause the vehicle to roll backward when the parking brakeis released automatically on steep uphill gradi-ents. To help avoid this, pull the control upwardwhile you are driving away. Release the controlwhen the vehicle gains traction.
Related information
•Activating and deactivating the parking brake(p. 433)

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Parking brake malfunctionIf you are unable to deactivate or activate the parking brake after several attempts, contact anauthorized Volvo workshop.
A audible warning signal will sound if the parking brake is applied while the vehicle is being driven. If the vehicle must be parked before the problem is rectified, turn the wheels as when parking on an incline and put the gear selector in P.
Low battery charge levelIf the battery charge level is too low, it will not be possible to apply or release the parking brake.Connect an auxiliary battery to the vehicle if thebattery is discharged.
Replacing brake padsDue to the design of the electric parking brake,the rear brake pads must be replaced by a work-shop. An authorized Volvo workshop is recom-mended.
Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
A
B A flashing symbol indicates that a fault has been detected. See themessage in the instrument panel.
A
B
Fault in the brake system. See the message in the instrument panel.
Information message in the instru- ment panel.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating the parking brake (p. 433)
• Start battery (p. 615)
• Volvo's service program (p. 598)

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Auto-hold brakesWith the Auto-hold brake function, the driver can release the brake pedal and the brakes willremain applied, for example, when the vehiclehas stopped at a traffic light or intersection.
When the vehicle stops, the brakes are activated automatically. The function can use either thenormal brakes or the parking brakes to keep thevehicle stationary and works on flat surfaces orhills. When driving off, the brakes will be automat-ically released if the driver's seat belt is buckled.
NOTE
When braking to a stop on an uphill or down- hill gradient, depress the brake pedal withslightly more force than usual before releas-ing to ensure that the vehicle cannot move atall.
The parking brake is activated if: • the vehicle is switched off
• the driver's door is opened
• the driver's seat belt is removed
• the vehicle has been stationary for a pro- longed period of time (5-10 minutes)
Symbols in the instrument panel
SymbolMeaning
This symbol illuminates when the function is using the normal brakesto keep the vehicle stationary.
A
B This symbol illuminates when the function is using the parking braketo keep the vehicle stationary.
A
Canadian models.
B US models.
Related information
• Activating and deactivating Auto-hold at a standstill (p. 436)
• Brakes (p. 429)
• Parking brake (p. 432)
• Hill Start Assist (p. 437)
Activating and deactivating Auto-hold 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 illumi-
nate when the function is activated. The function will remain active the next timethe vehicle is started.

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Related information
• Rear Collision Warning (p. 347)
• BLIS
* (p. 348)
• Brake functions (p. 429)
Transmission The transmission is part of the vehicle's driveline (power transmission) between the engine andthe drive wheels. The function of the transmis-sion is to change gears depending on speedand power needs.
The vehicle has an 8-speed automatic transmis- sion and an electric motor for rear-wheel drive.The number of gears allows the engine's torqueand power band to be effectively utilized. Two ofthe gears are overdrive gears that save fuel whendriving at a constant engine speed. The steering wheel paddles
* can be used to shift up or down
manually. The instrument panel shows the gear currently in use.
CAUTION
Check the operating temperature of the transmission to help avoid damage to any ofthe drive system components. If there is a riskof overheating, a warning symbol will appearin the instrument panel and a text messagewill be displayed. Follow the recommenda-tions given.
Symbols in the instrument panelIf a problem should occur with the transmission, a symbol and a message will appear in the instru-ment panel.
SymbolMeaning
Information and messages related to the transmission. Follow the rec-ommendations provided.
Hot or overheated transmission. Follow the recommendations provi-ded.
Reduced performance/Acceler-
ation performance reduced
In the event of a temporary fault in the driveline, the vehicle may gointo a "limp home" mode withreduced power output to help avoiddamage to the driveline.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 439)
• Gear indicator
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Gear selector positions forautomatic transmissions In vehicles with an automatic transmission, the system selects the optimal gear for the currentdriving conditions. The transmission also has amanual mode.
The instrument panel shows which gear is cur- rently in use:
P, R, N, D or B.
For manual shifting, the gear indicator in the instrument panel displays the gear currentlybeing used (1-8).
Selecting gearsThe gear selector is a shift-by-wire selector,where shifting is done electronically instead ofmechanically. This makes shifting easier and thegear positions more distinct. Select gears by moving the spring-loaded, non-locking gear selector forward or backward.
Gear selector positions
Park -
P
Park is activated using the P button located next
to the gear selector. Select
P when the vehicle is parked or when star-
ting the engine. The vehicle must be stationary when Park is selected. To move to another gear from Park, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II.
When parking – apply the parking brake before shifting to Park.
WARNING
Always apply the parking brake when parking on an incline. Selecting a gear or putting the automatic transmission in P may not be suffi-
cient to keep the vehicle stationary in all sit- uations.
NOTE
The gear selector must be in the P position
before the vehicle can be locked and the alarm set.

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440 Help functions The system will automatically shift to
P:
• if the ignition is switched off while
D or R is
selected.
• if the driver unbuckles the seat belt and opens the driver's door while the vehicle isrunning with the gear selector in a gear other than
P.
To park a vehicle with an unbuckled seat belt andopen door – end P mode by shifting to R or D
again.
Reverse - R
Select R when backing up. The vehicle must be
stationary when Reverse is selected.
Neutral - N
No gear is selected and the engine can be started. Apply the parking brake if the vehicle is stationary with the gear selector in N.
To move the gear selector from Neutral to another gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II.
D drive mode
D is the normal driving gear position. The trans-
mission shifts up or down automatically depend- ing on acceleration and speed. The vehicle mustbe stationary when the gear selector is moved from R to D.
Brake - B
B can be selected at any time during a drive. In B
mode, the engine braking function is activated when the accelerator pedal is released, whichhelps charge the hybrid battery. This offers addi-tional opportunities to recharge the hybrid bat-tery, since the battery is charged even when thebrake pedal is not depressed.
B mode in the instrument panel.
From B mode, it is possible to manually shift to
lower gears. The currently selected gear (1-8) will be displayed in the instrument panel.
• Pull the gear selector backward once to shiftdown one gear.
• Pull the gear selector backward again to shiftdown to lower gears.
To shift manually to a higher gear, the vehicle must be equipped with steering wheel paddles *. •
Push the gear selector forward to return to
D
mode.
For smooth shifting and engine performance, the
transmission will shift down automatically if the vehicle's speed becomes too low for the selectedgear.
Related information
• Shiftlock (p. 442)
• Using the steering wheel paddles
* to shift
(p. 441)
• The kickdown function (p. 442)
• Gear indicator
* (p. 442)

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Using the steering wheel paddles *to shift
The steering wheel paddles are a supplement to the gear selector and make it possible to shiftmanually without removing your hands from thesteering wheel.
Activating the steering wheel paddlesIn order to shift gears using the paddles, they must first be activated:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel.
> A number in the instrument panel indi- cates the current gear being used.
Instrument panel when the paddles are activated for shifting.
ChangeTo shift one gear:
–Pull one of the paddles toward the steering wheel and then release.
"-": Shift down one gear.
" + ": Shift up one gear.
As long as the engine speed (rpm) is within the permissible range for the selected gear, a gearshift will take place each time a paddle is pulled. After each gear shift, a number indicating the current gear will be displayed in the instrumentpanel.
Turning off Start/Stop
Manual deactivation in gear D and B
–Deactivate the paddles by pulling the right paddle ( +) toward the steering wheel and
holding it until the number of the current gear is no longer displayed in the instrumentpanel. > The transmission will revert to gear D or B
depending on which gear was selected before the paddles were activated.
Automatic deactivation
In gear position D, the steering wheel paddles
are deactivated after a short period of time if they are not used. The number of the current gear willno longer be displayed in the instrument panel. In gear position B, the paddles will not activate
automatically.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 439)
• Gear indicator
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Shiftlock The automatic transmission's shiftlock function helps prevent inadvertently moving the gearselector between different positions.
Automatic shiftlockThe automatic shiftlock has a separate safety system.
From Park - P
To move the gear selector from the P position,
the brake pedal must be depressed and the igni- tion in mode II.
From Neutral - N
If the gear selector is in N and the vehicle has
been stationary for at least 3 seconds (with or without the engine running), the gear selector willbe locked in that position. To move the gear selector from N to another
gear, the brake pedal must be depressed and the ignition in mode II.
Messages in the instrument panelIf the gear selector is locked in position, a mes- sage will appear in the instrument panel, e.g.
Gear lever Press brake pedal to activate
gear lever.
There is no mechanical shiftlock function.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 439)
The kickdown function
Kickdown is used when maximum acceleration is needed, e.g. when passing.
When the accelerator pedal is depressed all the way to the floor (past the normal full acceleratorposition), the transmission will automaticallyengage kickdown, i.e. immediately shift down to alower gear. If the accelerator pedal is released from the kick- down position, the transmission will automaticallyshift up again.
Safety function
The transmission control module is equipped with a downshift protection feature to help prevent theengine from overheating. In some conditions, the transmission will prevent downshifting/kickdown if this would lead to suchhigh engine speed (rpm) that the engine couldbe damaged. If the driver still attempts downshift-ing or kickdown at a high rpm, nothing will hap-pen and the original gear will remain selected. With kickdown, the vehicle can downshift one or more steps at a time depending on the enginespeed. The vehicle upshifts when the engine rea-ches its maximum rpm to prevent engine dam-age.
Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans-missions (p. 439)
Gear indicator
*
The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently being used for manual shiftingand indicates when another gear should beselected to optimize fuel economy.
For eco-friendly driving when manually shifting, it is important to use the correct gear and to shiftgears in good time. The gear indicator in the instrument panel shows the gear currently being used and indicates withan upward-facing arrow if a higher gear shouldbe selected. The gear indicator is shown in gear B .
Gear indicator in instrument panel 2
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Related information
• Gear selector positions for automatic trans- missions (p. 439)

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Drive modes
Drive modes affect the vehicle's driving charac- teristics in different ways to enhance and sim-plify the driving experience in certain types of sit-uations.
Drive modes enable easy access to the vehicle's many functions and settings in different drivingsituations. The following systems are adapted tohelp optimize driving characteristics in each drivemode: • Steering
• Engine/transmission/all-wheel drive
• Brakes
• Pneumatic suspension
* and shock absorbers
• Instrument panel
• Climate control settings
Select the drive mode that is best suited to the current driving conditions. Keep in mind that notall drive modes are available in all situations.
Available drive modes
WARNING
Keep in mind that the vehicle does not emit any engine noise when using the electricmotor and may therefore be difficult to detectfor children, pedestrians, cyclists or animals.This is particularly true at low speeds, e.g. inparking lots.
WARNING
Do not leave the vehicle in an unventilated area with a drive mode activated and the com-bustion engine switched off. The engine willstart automatically if the charge level in thehybrid battery is low and the resulting exhaustgases can be very harmful to people and ani-mals.
HYBRID
• This is the default mode in which the electric motor and combustion engine work together.
The vehicle starts in Hybrid mode. The control system uses both the electric motor and the gas-oline engine - separately or in tandem - and cal-culates optimal utilization with regard to perform-ance, fuel consumption and comfort. At highspeeds, ground clearance is automatically low- ered 4
to reduce air resistance. Driving capacity on
the electric motor alone is determined by factors such as the hybrid battery's charge level, the need for heat/cooling in the passenger compart-ment, etc. If there is sufficient charge in the battery, it is possible to drive solely on electric power. Whenthe accelerator pedal is pressed, only the electricmotor will be activated until the battery reaches acertain charge level. Above this level, the currentin the battery cannot supply the power requestedby the accelerator pedal and the combustionengine will start. When the hybrid battery's charge level is low, the combustion engine will start more frequently tosave the remaining current in the battery. Chargethe hybrid battery from a 120-240 volt outlet using a charging cable, or activate
Charge in
Function view to reset the option of only using the electric motor. This drive mode is designed for low energy con- sumption with an optimized mix between theelectric motor and gasoline engine, without com-promising on climate comfort or driving experi-ence. When faster acceleration is requested bythe driver, the electric driveline will be utilized tohelp provide maximum additional power. Thevehicle also monitors the driving conditions andautomatically engages all-wheel drive if neces-sary. All-wheel drive and extra electric power arealways available regardless of the battery'scharging status.
4 For vehicles with pneumatic suspension.