Volvo XC60 Owner's Manual page 285

Sport mode for electronic stability
control
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The ESC system is always activated — it can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can
ESC Sport Mode
select , which allows for a
more active driving experience.
With the ESC Sport Mode subfunction
selected, intervention from ESC is reduced and
the car is allowed to skid more and greater con-
trol than normal is thus transferred to the driver.
When ESC Sport Mode is selected, ESC can be
considered as deactivated, despite the function
continuing to help the driver in many cases.
NOTE
With the ESC Sport Mode function
selected, Trailer Stability Assist (TSA
deactivated.
ESC Sport Mode also provides maximum trac-
tion if the car has become bogged down or is
driving on a loose surface, such as in sand or
deep snow.
Related information
Electronic stability control (p. 281)
•
Towbar* (p. 494)
•
7 Electronic Stability Control
8 Trailer Stability Assist
Electronic Stability Control
9
Activating/deactivating Sport mode
in Electronic Stability Control
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The ESC system is always activated — it can-
not be switched off. However, the driver can
select sport mode, which allows for a more
active driving experience.
ESC Sport Mode
Tap on the
–
function view.
> Sport mode is activated/deactivated - a
green/grey indicator is displayed in the
button.
8
) is
The driver display indicates activated
ESC Sport Mode
symbol with a constant glow until the
function is deactivated or the engine is
switched off. The next time the engine is started,
the ESC system is back in its normal mode again.
Related information
Electronic stability control (p. 281)
•
The Sport mode is activated/
deactivated in the centre dis-
play's function view.
button in the
by displaying this
DRIVER SUPPORT
Limitation for sport mode in
Electronic Stability Control
There are certain limitations associated with the
10 ESC Sport Mode
ESC system's subfunction
being activated.
The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be
selected when one of the following functions is
activated:
Speed limiter
•
Cruise control
•
Adaptive cruise control
•
Pilot Assist.
•
Related information
Electronic stability control (p. 281)
•
283
* Option/accessory.