Volvo 2008 C70 Automobile User Manual


 
06 Starting and driving
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DSTC – Stability and traction control system
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Messages in the information display
TRACTION CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
means that the
system has been temporarily
reduced due to excessive brake disc temper-
ature.
The function is reactivated automatically
when the brakes have cooled.
ANTI-SKID SERVICE REQUIRED means that
the
system has been 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 an authorised Volvo
workshop.
Symbols in the combined instrument
panel
DSTC system
Information
If the symbols and are displayed at
the same time, read the message on the
information display.
If the symbol appears alone then it may
appear as follows:
Flashing light means that the
DSTC sys-
tem is now being activated.
Constant glow for two seconds means
system check when the engine is started.
Constant glow after starting the engine or
while driving means that there is a fault in
the DSTC system.
Constant glow after deactivation reminds
that the DSTC system has been reduced.