2008 Volvo S60 Owner's Manual - Page 129

2008 Volvo S60 Manual

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NOTE The message DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability system's spin control function has temporarily been switched off. The stability control indicator light will illuminate and remain on until spin control has been reactivated. DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active. The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine is started. 140 06 Starting and driving Stability system DSTC-related messages in the text window "TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF" - The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake temperature and will automatically switch on again when the brakes have cooled. "ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" - the system has been automatically disengaged due to a fault. A trained and qualified Volvo service technician should check the system. Symbols in the instrument panel The Stability Control indicator light This light indicates different conditions, depending on how it illuminates. The Stability Control indicator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds This indicates that the system is performing a self-diagnostic test when the ignition is switched on. The Stability Control indicator light flashes This indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid. The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily "ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" will be displayed in the text window at the same time. A fault is indicated in the stability system. 1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine. 2. Restart the engine.

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NOTE
The message DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability system's spin control function has
temporarily been switched off.
The stability control indicator light will illuminate and remain on until spin control has been reactivated.
DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active.
The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine is started.
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06 Starting and driving
Stability system
DSTC-related messages in the text window
"TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF" - The system has been temporarily switched off due to high brake
temperature and will automatically switch on again when the brakes have cooled.
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" - the system has been automatically disengaged due to a fault. A trained and
qualified Volvo service technician should check the system.
Symbols in the instrument panel
The Stability Control indicator light
This light indicates different conditions, depending on how it illuminates.
The Stability Control indicator light illuminates for approximately 2 seconds
This indicates that the system is performing a self-diagnostic test when the ignition is switched on.
The Stability Control indicator light flashes
This indicates that the stability system is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
The Stability Control indicator light glows steadily
"ANTI SKID SERVICE REQUIRED" will be displayed in the text window at the same time.
A fault is indicated in the stability system.
1. Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch off the engine.
2. Restart the engine.