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Stability system
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Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed help reduce wheel spin, coun-
teract skidding, and to generally help improve
directional stability.
CAUTION
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)
This function is designed to help reduce wheel
spin by transferring power from a drive wheel
that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the
opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle).
TC is most active at low speeds.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)
This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)
The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily switch off this function for maxi-
mum tractive force.
WARNING
The car's handling and stability characteris-
tics will be altered if the spin control function
has been disabled.
Operation
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Temporarily switching off Spin control
1.
Turn the thumbwheel
until the
DSTC
menu is shown.
2.
Hold down the
RESET
button
to toggle
between
DSTC ON
and
DSTC spin
control OFF
.
Messages in the information display
DSTC Temporarily OFF
– system function
has been temporarily reduced due to high
brake disc temperature. The function is acti-
vated automatically when the brakes have
cooled.
DSTC Service required
– the system has
been disabled due to a fault. If this occurs:
1.
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
2.
Restart the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is
restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work-
shop to have the system inspected.
Symbols in the instrument panel
If the symbols
and
are displayed
at the same time, read the message in the
information display.
If the symbol
appears alone, it may
appear as follows:
Summary of Contents for XC60 2009
Page 1: ...VOLVO XC60 Owner s Manual Web Edition...
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Page 7: ...Contents 7...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY...
Page 53: ...01 Safety 01 53...
Page 54: ...54 Remote key and key blade 56 Keyless drive 63 Locks 66 Alarm 68...
Page 55: ...02 LOCKS AND ALARM...
Page 71: ...02 Locks and alarm 02 71...
Page 73: ...03 YOUR DRIVING ENVIRONMENT...
Page 74: ...03 Your driving environment Instruments and controls 03 74 Instrument overview...
Page 123: ...04 COMFORT AND DRIVING PLEASURE...
Page 200: ...04 Comfort and driving pleasure Passenger compartment convenience 04 200 Storage spaces...
Page 205: ...05 DURING YOUR TRIP...
Page 225: ...05 During your trip 05 225...
Page 227: ...06 MAINTENANCE AND SPECIFICATIONS...
Page 250: ...06 Maintenance and specifications Fuses 06 250 Engine compartment...
Page 284: ...06 Maintenance and specifications Label information 06 284 Location of labels...
Page 302: ...07 Index 07 302...
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