Volvo S60R - Manual (Page 55)

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Instruments and controls
Parking brake, electric socket/cigarette lighter
Parking brake (handbrake)
The lever is located between the front seats.
The parking brake operates on the rear
wheels when it is applied. The warning
symbol in the combined instrument panel
comes on irrespective of how hard the park-
ing brake is applied. So always pull the lever
to the end position.
Apply the parking brake
– Press the foot brake down firmly.
– Pull the parking brake lever to the end
position.
– Release the foot brake and make sure
that the car is stationary.
– Move the gear selector into position:
1 for manual gearbox
P for automatic transmission.
Parking on a hill
• If the car is parked uphill, turn the wheels
away from the kerb.
• If the car is parked downhill, turn the
wheels toward the kerb.
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/cigarette lighter,
rear seat
The electric socket can be used for various
12 V accessories, such as a mobile phone or
a cooler box. Maximum current tap 10 A.
The ignition key must be at least in position I
so that the socket can supply power.
The cigarette lighter is activated by pushing
in the button. Once the lighter has been
heated, the button pops out again. Pull out
the lighter to use it.
For reasons of safety, always keep the cover
in place when the socket is not in use.