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Function
Volvo's Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
has been designed to reduce the risk of the car
overturning and to provide the best possible
protection in the event of such an accident.
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 17 and 26.
The RSC system uses a gyro sensor which
registers changes in the car's lateral inclination
angle. This information is then used to calcu-
late 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 151.
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.
01 Safety
Roll-over protection - ROPS
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