Volvo V70R - Manual (Page 57)

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Instruments and controls
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (handbrake)
The parking brake lever is located between
the front seats.
NOTE!
The warning lamp symbol in the
combined instrument panel illuminates
irrespective of how hard the parking brake is
applied.
How to apply the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever firmly up to its
full extent.
– Release the foot brake pedal and make
sure that the car is at a standstill position.
– If the vehicle rolls, the parking brake lever
must be pulled up further.
– When parking the vehicle always put the
gear selector in position 1 (for manual
transmission) or P (for automatic trans-
mission).
Parking on a hill
If the car is parked facing uphill; turn the
wheels away from the kerb.
If the car is parked facing downhill, turn the
wheels towards the kerb.
How to release the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever up slightly,
press the button, release the parking
brake lever and release the button.
Electric socket/socket for
cigarette lighter
The cover should always be in position if the
socket is not in use as a power source or as
a cigarette lighter socket.