Volvo S60 S60R - Manual (Page 127)

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Stability and traction control system
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– Press and hold RESET (2) until the
STC /DSTC menu is changed.
At the same time the symbol illuminates
as a reminder that the system has been re-
duced. The system remains reduced until the
engine is next started.
Messages in the information display
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
means that the system has been temporarily
reduced due to excessive brake disc temper-
ature.
The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED means that
the system has been disabled due to a fault.
– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
If the message remains when the engine is
restarted, drive to an authorised Volvo work-
shop.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
Symbol for STC/DSTC
The symbol has different meanings
depending on how it is shown.
The symbol lights and goes out again
after approx. two seconds
– Indicates system check when the engine
is started.
The symbol flashes
– Indicates that the system is operating.
The symbol illuminates and stays lit
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
is shown in
the display at the same time .
Fault indicator in STC/DSTC system:
– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
– Restart the car.
• If the warning symbol goes out, the fault
was temporary and it is not necessary to
visit a workshop.
• If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to
an authorised Volvo workshop to have the
system checked.
The symbol illuminates and stays lit
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF
is shown in the
display at the same time .
– Reminds that the STC/DSTC system has
been reduced.
Symbol for Warning
The symbol illuminates with a
constant yellow glow.
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
is shown in the display at the same
time.
• Indicates that the system has been tem-
porarily reduced due to excessive brake
temperature.
• Automatic reactivation of the function
takes place when the brake temperature
has returned to normal.
WARNING
Suppressing system function may alter the
driving characteristics of the car.
NOTE
DSTC ON 1 is shown for several seconds in
the display each time the engine is started.
1 Not available on S60 R.
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the
STC/DSTC system improves the car’s road
safety, but this should not be taken as a
reason to increase speed.
Always follow the usual precautions for safe
cornering and driving on slippery road sur-
faces.