Flashing Symbol; The Information Symbol Lights Up And Remains On - Volvo S40 2005 Owner's Manual

2005 Volvo S40
The STC/DSTC button in the center console is used to enable or disable the stability system's spin
control function. The LED in the button is lit when the spin control function is enabled. The other
stability system functions are not affected.
Press the button for at least half a second in order to disable spin control. The LED in the button goes
out and the text STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF is shown in the display.
The system is automatically enabled each time the engine is started.
The symbol in the instrument panel lights up and goes out again after approx. 2 seconds
The symbol lights up for a system check when the car is started.

Flashing symbol

Spin Control is actively functioning to help avoid loss of traction during acceleration.
Traction Control is actively functioning to help avoid drive-wheel spin.
Active Yaw Control is actively functioning to help avoid skids or lateral slides.

The information symbol lights up and remains on

STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF is shown in the information display.
The Spin Control function has been disabled with the STC/ DSTC button.
The information symbol lights up and remains on
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF is shown in the information display with the symbol.
The Traction Control function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake temperature. The
function is reactivated automatically when the brake temperature returns to normal levels.
The information symbol lights up and remains on
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED is shown in the information display with the symbol.
The STC or DSTC system has been switched off because of faults.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.
If the warning symbol remains lit, drive to a Volvo workshop to have the system checked.
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