In the event of a fault in the parking brake

Contact an authorised Volvo workshop if it is not possible to release or apply the parking brake after several attempts.

An acoustic warning signal sounds when driving with the parking brake applied.

If the car must be parked before a possible fault is rectified, then the wheels must be turned as for parking on a hill and the gear selector must be in position P.

Low battery voltage

If the battery voltage is too low then the parking brake can neither be released nor applied. Connect a donor battery if the battery voltage is too low.

Replacing the brake linings

The rear brake linings must be replaced at a workshop due to the design of the electrically-operated parking brake - an authorised Volvo workshop is recommended.

Symbols in the driver display

SymbolSpecification
P5-1507 Symbol Park brake
If the symbol flashes, it indicates a fault has occurred. See the message in the driver display.
P5-1507 Symbol Brake warning
Fault in brake system. See the message in the driver display.
P5-1519-XC90 hybrid-Dim soul symbol-parking brake
Information message in driver display.

Message examples:

  • Parking brake Service required
  • Parking brake System overheated
  • Parking brake Temporarily unavailable