How do you release the parking brake on a Volvo?
Depress the brake pedal firmly. 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.
What does engage the parking brake mean?
Pro-Tip: Engage the parking brake BEFORE shifting the car into “Park” (and engaging the pawl) to limit the stress that’s put on your transmission, provide you with an extra layer of security, help prevent parking failure, and even prevent transmission repairs down the road.
Can I drive with my parking brake on?
Yes, it is possible to drive with the parking brake on. It happens all the time. Lots of people apply the parking brake lightly when they park. And unless you really pull (or push, if it’s a foot-operated brake) the parking brake until it almost won’t move any more, the engine can overcome it and move the wheels.
How do you reset the parking brake on a Volvo?
For Volvo drivers, when replacing rear brake pads, there’s an extra step they must go through before the job is complete, and that’s resetting the electronic parking brake using a special tool. This tool is typically referred to as VIDA, but there are ways around using this specific Volvo tool.
Can you replace the rear pads on a Volvo?
In theory, replacing a set of rear pads is a cinch. For Volvo drivers with a vehicle equipped with an electronic parking brake, there is another step involved that may seem like a money grab for the dealership. Don’t worry, though, there is another way. How do Electronic Parking Brakes (EPB) Work?
What to do if your Volvo is stuck in Park?
If your Volvo shifter is stuck in the park, don’t panic. In this guide, you will learn how to override the Volvo shifter and manually get the car out of Park. There are three shifter types. Scroll down until you find the shifter that looks like yours.
What to do if your Volvo shifter is stuck?
You may need to manually get your Volvo out of Park if you have to tow the car, want to move an inoperable car, the battery has died, or simply the shifter is stuck and won’t come out of the park. The shifter override methods described here will allow you to release the Volvo shifter on any model manually.