Display; Indicator And Warning Symbols - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

The indicator and warning symbols light when the ignition key is
turned to driving position (position II) before starting. This shows
that the symbols are functioning. When the engine is started all the
symbols go out. If the engine is not started within 5 seconds all the
Warning symbol
dashboard
This symbol shines as an yellow or red light
depending on the severity of the fault discovered.
Red symbol - Stop the car. Read warning
message in display.
Orange symbol - Read the message in the
display. Remedy!
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Indicator and warning symbols

Stability and Traction
Control STC* and DSTC*
The STC/DSTC system is described in detail on
pages 19, 20 and 31. The system includes
various different functions
Risk of traction loss
If the warning symbol flashes this indicates that
the STC/DSTC system is working. At the same
time it may seem that the engine does not
respond to normal acceleration. This situation
can arise if you attempt to accelerate more than
3800839m
what road surface's friction permits.
- Drive carefully!
Reduced traction control
in centre of
The symbol lights when the STC/DSTC system
has reduced the function due to a too high brake
temperature. The text "TRACTION CONTROL
TEMPORARILY OFF" is shown on the

display.

Reduced stability control
The LED in the button goes out when the effect
of the STC/DSTC system has been reduced by
using the STC/DSTC button in the centre
console. The text "STC SPIN CONTROL
OFF" / "DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF" is
shown on the display. R version: "DSTC
REDUCED FUNCTION" will be displayed.
symbols go out except and
have the function indicated, depending on the car's equipment.
The symbol for the parking brake goes out when the parking brake
is released.
If the symbol comes on and the additional text
"ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" and
you have not deactivated any of the system, this
indicates a fault in a part of the system.
Stop the car in a safe place and switch off the
engine. Start the car again.
If the warning symbol goes out this was just a
temporary indication fault and you do not
need to visit a workshop.
If the warning symbol remains on, drive to an
authorised Volvo workshop to check the
system.
* The STC and DSTC system is an option on
some markets The system is standard in the R
version.
WARNING!
Under normal driving conditions, the STC/
DSTC system improves the car's road safety,
but this should not be taken as a reason to
increase speed. Always follow the usual
precautions for safe cornering and driving on
slippery surfaces.
. Certain symbols may not
Fault in the STC or DSTC system