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06 Starting and driving
Stability and traction control system
DSTC ON means that the system function is
unchanged.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF means that system
operation is reduced.
– Press and hold RESET (B) until the STC/
DSTC menu is changed.
At the same time the symbol illuminates
as a reminder that the system has been reduced.
The system remains reduced until the
engine is next started.
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
• Constant glow after starting the engine or
while driving means that there is a fault in
the STC/DSTC system.
• Constant glow after deactivation reminds
that the STC/DSTC system has been reduced.
WARNING
Suppressing system function may alter the
driving characteristics of the car.
NOTE
DSTC ON is shown for several seconds in
the display and the symbol illuminates
each time the engine is started
Messages in the information display
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
means that the system has been temporarily
reduced due to excessive brake disc temperature.
The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
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 STC/DSTC
system is now being activated.
• Constant glow for two seconds means
system check when the engine is started.
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