Volvo S60 Owner's Manual page 34

Stability system STC* and
DSTC*
Refer to page 34 and page 104 for a more
detailed description of the STC/DSTC system.
The system comprises several functions
Risk of traction loss
A warning symbol indicates that the
STC/DSTC system is operating. You may notice
that the engine does not respond to normal accel-
eration. This can occur if you attempt to accel-
erate on a road with less surface friction.
• Drive carefully!
Reduced traction control
The symbol lights and shines with a steady light
when the STC/DSTC system function been
reduced due to high brake temperature.
"TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY
OFF" will be displayed.
*: Option in certain markets. Standard for R
version.
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(Contd)
Reduced stability control
The button LED extinguishes when the STC/
DSTC system function had been deactivated with
the STC/DSTC button on the centre console.
"SPIN CONTROL OFF" is displayed.
Fault in the STC/DSTC systems
A symbol that lights and shines with a
steady light and the message "ANTI-
SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" displayed
without any of the systems being switched off is
an indication of a system fault.
• Stop the car in a safe place and switch off
the engine. Restart the engine.
• If the warning symbol goes out, the fault
was temporary and it is not necessary to
visit a workshop.
• If the warning symbol remains lit, drive
to an authorised Volvo workshop to have
the system checked.
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the STC/
DSTC system improves the car's road safety,
but this is not an indication to increase speed.
Always follow normal safety precautions for
cornering and driving on slippery surfaces.