Stability System - Volvo S60 2007 Owner's Manual

2007 Volvo S60
- Restart the engine.
- If both warning lights go off, no further action is required.
- If both lights are still on after the engine has been restarted, switch off the engine again and check the
brake fluid level (see
WARNING!
If the fluid level is below the MIN mark in the reservoir or if a "Brake failure - Service urgent"
message is displayed in the text window: DO NOT DRIVE. Have the vehicle towed to a Volvo
retailer and have the brake system inspected.
- If the brake fluid level is above the MIN mark, drive carefully to an authorized Volvo retailer and have
the brake system inspected.
Emergency Brake Assistance (EBA)
The EBA function is designed to provide full brake effect immediately in the event of sudden, hard
braking. The system is activated by the speed with which you depress the brake pedal.
NOTE:
When the EBA system is activated, the brake pedal will go down and pressure in the brake system
immediately increases to the maximum level. You must maintain full pressure on the brake pedal in
order to utilize the system completely. There will be no braking effect if the pedal is
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Brake system
released. EBA is automatically deactivated when the brake pedal is released.
When the vehicle has been parked for some time, the brake pedal may sink more than usual when the
engine is started. This is normal and the pedal will return to its usual position when it is released.
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Stability system

Stability Traction Control (STC)/ Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
The stability system consists of a number of functions designed help reduce wheel spin, counteract
skidding, and to generally help improve directional stability.
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