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06 Starting and driving

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DSTC – Stability and traction control system

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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
workshop.

Symbols in the combined instrument
panel

DSTC system

Information

If the symbols

and

are displayed at

the same time, read the message on the
information display.

If the symbol

appears alone then it may

appear as follows:

• Flashing light means that the DSTC sys-

tem is now being activated.

• Constant glow for two seconds means

system check when the engine is started.

• Constant glow after starting the engine or

while driving means that there is a fault in
the DSTC system.

• Constant glow after deactivation reminds

that the DSTC system has been reduced.