Electronic Handrake - Page 3

nidO · Mar 16th, 2015, 11:17

The location of the button is also a bit of an annoyance for me but I guess the main reason for it's positioning is to make it next to impossible to activate accidentally.

If it was in the centre console somewhere near the gearstick there's always the possibility of the driver or passenger accidentally leaning on the button, and it isn't just a parking brake locking the rear wheels - If the car's in motion and you press (and hold) the button it acts as an emergency brake on all 4 wheels, so you're gonna come to a rather dramatic halt.

Turnwood · Mar 16th, 2015, 11:25

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Originally Posted by nidO

The location of the button is also a bit of an annoyance for me but I guess the main reason for it's positioning is to make it next to impossible to activate accidentally.

If it was in the centre console somewhere near the gearstick there's always the possibility of the driver or passenger accidentally leaning on the button, and it isn't just a parking brake locking the rear wheels - If the car's in motion and you press (and hold) the button it acts as an emergency brake on all 4 wheels, so you're gonna come to a rather dramatic halt.

The only circumstance I can think of when this emergency stop function might be of use is if the driver has a seisure/collapses at the wheel. Consequently, the fact that the switch is completely inaccesible to anyone in the car other than the driver seems complete nonsense.

Roland_F · Mar 16th, 2015, 13:51

Here's the mnemonic I use for remembering which way the electric parking brake works:
'Can I PULL it OFF? I'ld like to PUSH ON'.

wimorrison · Mar 16th, 2015, 14:16

I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off.

andymcp · Mar 16th, 2015, 14:19

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off.

Enjoy it while you can. Hopefully the new XC/V/S60s will follow the XC90 in moving it to where it should be, and have it work the way that makes sense.

Harvey1512 · Mar 16th, 2015, 14:34

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off.

Yup. You are unique

XCeed · Mar 16th, 2015, 15:16

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off.

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Originally Posted by Harvey1512

Yup. You are unique

No he's not! I wasn't going to bother posting that I have no problem with the operation or position of the brake button, but since WM has done so I will agree with him.

. It's nice the brake comes off automatically, but quite frankly I have no desire for it to reset automatically.
I could sound off about far worse idiosyncrasies on the Volvo...but I've been there before

Harvey1512 · Mar 16th, 2015, 15:27

But now WM will not feel special. Ah well.

Voltan · Mar 16th, 2015, 16:35

The positioning of the epb in a Renault Laguna tucked in neatly in the centre console, presented no more risk of it being accidentally initiated than where it is in the XC60. The control isn't a toggle on /off button but a lever, isn't it? Anyway, for safety reasons, Having to push to release and grasp and pull, (difficult to do accidentally) in order to activate is the safer option, I would think. My short arms mean I have to lean forward somewhat to grasp the XC60 EPB lever.

Westyman · Mar 16th, 2015, 17:18

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Originally Posted by wimorrison

I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off.

Agree competely. You are not alone!

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nidO Junior Member Last Online: Aug 5th, 2015 09:52 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Norwich	The location of the button is also a bit of an annoyance for me but I guess the main reason for it's positioning is to make it next to impossible to activate accidentally. If it was in the centre console somewhere near the gearstick there's always the possibility of the driver or passenger accidentally leaning on the button, and it isn't just a parking brake locking the rear wheels - If the car's in motion and you press (and hold) the button it acts as an emergency brake on all 4 wheels, so you're gonna come to a rather dramatic halt. __________________ MY15 V60 D4 SE Nav Caspian Blue, Winter Pack, Security Pack, Driver Support Pack

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wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	I must be alone then in having absolutely no issue with either the placement or operation of the EPB switch. Also alone in being able to see the logic and sense in placing it wher they have and the fact that you push for on, pull for off. __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

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Harvey1512 Premier Member Last Online: Jan 30th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Northumberland	But now WM will not feel special. Ah well. __________________ I used to have an S40, V60 and XC60 so I am allowed here, honest.

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Voltan Senior Member Last Online: Aug 1st, 2023 22:34 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Scotland	The positioning of the epb in a Renault Laguna tucked in neatly in the centre console, presented no more risk of it being accidentally initiated than where it is in the XC60. The control isn't a toggle on /off button but a lever, isn't it? Anyway, for safety reasons, Having to push to release and grasp and pull, (difficult to do accidentally) in order to activate is the safer option, I would think. My short arms mean I have to lean forward somewhat to grasp the XC60 EPB lever. __________________ MY19 XC60 D4

Mar 16th, 2015, 13:51	#23
Roland_F Member Last Online: Today 14:56 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Surrey	Here's the mnemonic I use for remembering which way the electric parking brake works: 'Can I PULL it OFF? I'ld like to PUSH ON'.

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