Volvo 2009 S60 Owner's Manual page 139

DSTC-related messages in the text
window
•
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY
"
OFF
" - The system has been temporarily
switched off due to high brake temperature
and will automatically switch on again
when the brakes have cooled.
•
" ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
system has been automatically disen-
gaged due to a fault. A trained and qualified
Volvo service technician should check the
system.
Symbols in the instrument panel
The Stability Control indicator light
This light indicates different condi-
tions, depending on how it illumi-
nates.
The Stability Control indicator light
illuminates for approximately 2 seconds
This indicates that the system is performing a
self-diagnostic test when the ignition is
switched on.
The Stability Control indicator light
flashes
This indicates that the stability system is
actively functioning to help counteract wheel
spin and/or a skid.
The Stability Control indicator light
glows steadily
" ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
displayed in the text window at the same time.
A fault is indicated in the stability system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch
off the engine.
" - the
2. Restart the engine.
3. If the indicator light goes out, the fault was
temporary and no further action is
required.
4. If the indicator light remains on, drive to an
authorized Volvo workshop as soon as
possible to have the system checked.
The Stability Control indicator light
glows steadily
If " DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF
in the text window at the same time, this is a
reminder that spin control has been disabled
by the driver.
The warning symbol
The warning symbol glows
steadily yellow
06 Starting and driving
The system has been temporarily switched off
due to high brake temperature. "
CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
" will be
played. The system will automatically switch
on again when the brakes have cooled.
WARNING
The stability system is intended to help
improve driving safety. It supplements, but
can never replace, the driver's judgement
and responsibility when operating the vehi-
cle. Speed and driving style should always
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.
" is displayed
Stability system
TRACTION
" will be dis-
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