XC 60 Parking Brake

Rab.S · May 14th, 2009, 15:52

I collect my new XC60 in a couple of weeks and cant wait. I have a quick question for the guys who already have theirs. On the manual cars, does the parking brake dissengage automatically. I have been reading the owner manual and its not all that clear. Cheers, Rab

Rab.S · May 14th, 2009, 21:35

Sorry, have re-read my post and its not that clear, what I meant to ask is does the parking brake dis-engage automatically when pulling away, or do you need to pull the switch?

Clan · May 14th, 2009, 21:50

It should self release as soon as you touch accelerator pedal as long as you have your seat belt on .

Trident · May 14th, 2009, 21:50

I am not totally sure as I have the auto box, but when test driving the XC60 I asked the dealer about this as I was considering the manual at the time.

I am fairly sure it will automatically disengage when you increse the revs sufficient to override it, making it the same as on the auto.

Nice But Dim · May 15th, 2009, 14:28

Can cofirm that the electronic parking brake (aka hand brake) does automatically disengage when you start moving off... asked dealer today...

JackRussel · May 15th, 2009, 15:33

I had a manual for a weekend test drive and the electronic handbrake does disengage when you depress the accelerator. It's a pity there is no hold assist option where the brake automatically engages when you come to a complete stop, as audi, and some other manufacturers provide.

May 14th, 2009, 15:52	#1
Rab.S New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2010 10:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kirkcaldy	XC 60 Parking Brake I collect my new XC60 in a couple of weeks and cant wait. I have a quick question for the guys who already have theirs. On the manual cars, does the parking brake dissengage automatically. I have been reading the owner manual and its not all that clear. Cheers, Rab

May 14th, 2009, 21:50	#3
Clan Experienced Member Last Online: Today 11:26 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: L/H side	It should self release as soon as you touch accelerator pedal as long as you have your seat belt on . __________________ My comments are only based on my opinions and vast experience .

May 15th, 2009, 15:33	#6
JackRussel Junior Member Last Online: Dec 8th, 2009 16:25 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edinburgh	I had a manual for a weekend test drive and the electronic handbrake does disengage when you depress the accelerator. It's a pity there is no hold assist option where the brake automatically engages when you come to a complete stop, as audi, and some other manufacturers provide. __________________ MY2010 XC60 D5 (205PS) SE Premium

May 14th, 2009, 21:35	#2
Rab.S New Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2010 10:35 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kirkcaldy	Sorry, have re-read my post and its not that clear, what I meant to ask is does the parking brake dis-engage automatically when pulling away, or do you need to pull the switch?

May 14th, 2009, 21:50	#4
Trident Junior Member Last Online: Jan 24th, 2015 14:43 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: .	I am not totally sure as I have the auto box, but when test driving the XC60 I asked the dealer about this as I was considering the manual at the time. I am fairly sure it will automatically disengage when you increse the revs sufficient to override it, making it the same as on the auto.

May 15th, 2009, 14:28	#5
Nice But Dim Junior Member Last Online: Sep 20th, 2019 18:48 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: reading	Can cofirm that the electronic parking brake (aka hand brake) does automatically disengage when you start moving off... asked dealer today...

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