Volvo 2008 C70 - Manual (Page 131)

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DSTC – Stability and traction control system
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General
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) improves the car’s traction
and helps the driver to avoid skidding.
A pulsing sound may be noticed during brak-
ing or acceleration when the system is in
action. The car may accelerate more slowly
than expected.
Active Yaw Control
The function limits the driving and brake
force of the wheels individually in order to
stabilise the car.
Spin Control
The function prevents the driving wheels
from spinning against the road surface dur-
ing acceleration.
Traction control system
The function is active at low speed and trans-
fers power from the driving wheel that is
spinning to the one that is not.
Reduced operation
The stability system is activated automati-
cally each time the car is started.
System operation during skidding and accel-
eration can be partially deactivated.
Operation during skidding is delayed and so
allows more skidding which provides greater
freedom for dynamic driving.
Traction in deep snow or sand is improved as
acceleration is no longer limited.
Operation
– Turn thumbwheel (A) until the DSTC menu
is shown.
DSTC ON means that the system function is
unchanged.
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF means that sys-
tem operation is reduced.
– Press and hold RESET (B) until the DSTC
menu is changed.
At the same time the symbol illuminates
as a reminder that the system has been
reduced. The system remains reduced until
the engine is next started.
B
A
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WARNING
Suppressing system function may alter the
driving characteristics of the car.
NOTE
DSTC ON is shown for several seconds in
the display and the symbol illuminates
each time the engine is started.