06 Starting and driving
DSTC – Stability and traction control system*
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* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Messages on the information display
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY
OFF
means that the system has been tempo-
rarily reduced due to excessive brake tempera-
ture.
– The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED system
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 a workshop. An
authorised Volvo workshop is recom-
mended.
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 dis-
play.
If the symbol
appears alone then it may
appear as follows:
•
Flashing light means that the DSTC system
is now being activated.
•
Constant glow for 2 seconds means sys-
tem 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.