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How do I reset my electric parking brake?

Author

Sarah Duran

Updated on March 07, 2026

How do I reset my electric parking brake?

Here’s how to reset it;

  1. Switch the ignition to the ON position and shift the gear lever in PARK.
  2. Pull and release the EPB button to activate the electric parking brake.
  3. Pull and hold the EPB button until you hear a mechanical sound, then release the button.

What is Volvo BCM?

ABS / Brake Control Module (BCM) For Volvo P3 Platform.

How do you turn the park brake off on a Volvo?

Start the vehicle. 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 is the brake control module?

The ABS control module is a microprocessor that runs diagnostic checks of a vehicle’s antilock braking system and processes information from wheel-speed sensors and the hydraulic brake system to determine when to release braking pressure at a wheel that’s about to lock up and start skidding.

What does anti skid service required mean?

Chances are that many of you have received the common “Anti-Skid Service Required” message from your P2 Volvo, such as the Volvo S60 or Volvo XC90. The most common cause for this message is due to a faulty steering angle sensor.

How do you turn the parking brake off on a Volvo xc60?

Where is the parking brake on a Volvo xc60?

tunnel console
The parking brake prevents the car from rolling away from stationary by means of mechanically locking/blocking two wheels. The control for the parking brake is located in the tunnel console between the seats.

What is Volvo usage mode active?

In this mode, the functions are available for a limited time and then switch off automatically. When someone sits in the driver’s seat or when the center display is used or started via the media button in the tunnel console: The center display can be used.

What is Vida Volvo?

VIDA is a system that supports workshops in repairing and servicing Volvo vehicles. A complete version of VIDA provides parts information, service information, diagnostic fault tracing and software download, all integrated into one single application.