Roll-Over Protection - Rops - Volvo XC90 Owner's Manual

Function
Volvo's Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
has been designed to reduce the risk of the
car overturning and to provide the best possi-
ble protection in the event of such an acci-
dent.
The system consists of:
•
A stabiliser system, RSC (Roll Stability
Control) that minimises the risk of over-
turning during sudden evasive manoeu-
vres or the like or if the car skids.
•
Increased protection for the driver and
passengers through a reinforced body,
inflatable curtains and seatbelt tensioners
in all seats. See also pages 19 and 28.
The RSC system uses a gyro sensor which
registers changes in the car's lateral inclina-
tion angle. This information is then used to
calculate the risk for overturning. If a risk is
detected, the DSTC system is engaged,
engine speed is reduced and one or more
wheels are braked until the car returns to a
stable position.
For more information on the DSTC system,
see page 157.
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the RSC
system improves the car's road safety, but
this must not be taken as a reason to
increase speed. Always follow the usual
precautions for safe driving.
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