Volvo XC90 2018 Owner's Manual page 289

WARNING
If the temperature increases too much, the
servo may be forced to switch off completely.
In such a situation, the driver display shows
the Power steering failure Stop safely
message, combined with a symbol.
Change the steering force level*
Steering wheel resistance can be adjusted when
using INDIVIDUAL drive mode.
1. Tap on Settings
in the centre display's top
view.
2. Select My Car Drive Modes
Force.
Steering wheel resistance selection can only be
accessed if the car is stationary or is moving at
low speed and in a straight line.
Related information
Driving support systems (p. 286)
•
• Drive modes* (p. 431)
1 Electronic Stability Control
Also known as Active Yaw Control.
2
Electronic stability control
Electronic Stability Control (ESC
driver to avoid skidding and improves the car's
traction.
more slowly than expected when applying the
throttle.
Steering
The system consists of the following subfunc-
tions:
Stability function
•
Spin control and traction control system
•
Engine Drag Control
•
Trailer stability assist
•
1
) helps the
The driver display shows this
symbol when the system is
engaged.
Braking from the system may
be heard as a pulsing sound,
and the car may accelerate
2
DRIVER SUPPORT
WARNING
The function is supplementary driver sup-
•
port intended to facilitate driving and
make it safer – it cannot handle all situa-
tions in all traffic, weather and road condi-
tions.
The driver is advised to read all sections
•
in the Owner's Manual that relate to this
function to learn about factors such as its
limitations and what the driver should be
aware of before using the system.
Driver support functions are not a substi-
•
tute for the driver's attention and judge-
ment. The driver is always responsible for
ensuring the car is driven in a safe man-
ner, at the appropriate speed, with an
appropriate distance to other vehicles,
and in accordance with current traffic
rules and regulations.
2
Stability function
The function checks the driving and brake force
of the wheels individually in order to stabilise the
car.
Spin control and traction control system
The function is active at low speed and brakes
the drive wheels that spin so that additional trac-
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* Option/accessory.