06 Starting and driving
Stability system
06
146
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 disen-
gaged 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 condi-
tions, depending on how it illumi-
nates.
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 dis-
played in the text window at the same time.
A fault is indicated in the stability system.
•
Stop the vehicle in a safe place and switch
off the engine.
•
Restart the engine.
•
If the indicator light goes out, the fault was
temporary and no further action is
required.
•
If the indicator light remains on, drive to an
authorized Volvo workshop as soon as
possible to have the system checked.
The Stability Control indicator light
glows steadily
If
DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF
is displayed in
the text window at the same time, this is a
reminder that spin control has been disabled
by the driver.
The warning symbol
The warning symbol glows
steadily yellow
The system has been temporarily switched off
due to high brake temperature. "
TRACTION
CONTROL TEMPORARILY OFF
" will be dis-
played. The system will automatically switch
on again when the brakes have cooled.
WARNING
The stability system is intended to help
improve driving safety. It supplements, but
can never replace, the driver's judgement
and responsibility when operating the vehi-
cle. Speed and driving style should always
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.
Summary of Contents for 2009 XC90
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Page 8: ...Contents 12 12 Index Index 274 ...
Page 9: ...Contents ...
Page 15: ...01 SAFETY ...
Page 49: ...01 Safety 01 ...
Page 51: ...02 INSTRUMENTS AND CONTROLS ...
Page 52: ...02 Instruments and controls Instrument overview 02 G000000 ...
Page 89: ...03 CLIMATE ...
Page 97: ...03 Climate 03 ...
Page 99: ...04 INTERIOR ...
Page 108: ...04 Interior Storage compartments 04 G033089 ...
Page 116: ...Keys and remote controls 118 Locking and unlocking 122 Child safety locks 124 Alarm 125 ...
Page 117: ...05 LOCKS AND ALARM ...
Page 127: ...06 STARTING AND DRIVING ...
Page 163: ...06 Starting and driving 06 ...
Page 165: ...07 WHEELS AND TIRES ...
Page 192: ...G020920 Washing and cleaning the vehicle 194 Paint touch up 198 ...
Page 193: ...08 CAR CARE ...
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Page 201: ...09 MAINTENANCE AND SERVICING ...
Page 233: ...09 Maintenance and servicing 09 ...
Page 235: ...10 AUDIO ...
Page 257: ...11 SPECIFICATIONS ...
Page 258: ...11 Specifications Label information 11 G031880 G032548 ...
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