Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual page 160

06 Starting and driving
Stability and traction control system*
Messages on the display
ANTI-SKID TEMPORARILY OFF
that the system has been temporarily reduced
due to excessive brake temperature.
– The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
disabled due to a fault.
– Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
> If the message remains when the
engine is restarted, drive to a work-
shop. An authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
DSTC system
06
The symbol illuminates and goes out
again after approx. 2 seconds when the
engine is started
•
Indicates system check.
The symbol flashes
•
Indicates that the system is operating.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
The symbol illuminates and stays lit
At the same time the display shows
means
SKID SERVICE REQUIRED
•
Indicates a fault in the DSTC system.
1. Stop the car in a safe place and turn off
the engine.
system
2. 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 illuminated
then a workshop should check the sys-
tem - an authorised Volvo workshop is
recommended.
The symbol illuminates with a constant
yellow glow
Symbol for Warning
At the same time the display
shows
TEMPORARILY OFF
•
Indicates that the system has been tem-
porarily reduced due to excessive brake
temperature.
Automatic reactivation of the function takes
place when the brake temperature has
returned to normal.
ANTI-
.
TRACTION CONTROL
.
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the
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 road
surfaces.