Volvo S 60, Owner'S Manual

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DRIVER SUPPORT
* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction. 186
Trailer Stability Assist
*
- TSA
1
Trailer stability assist (p. 317) function is to sta-
bilise the car and trailer combination if it begins
to snake. For more information, see Driving with a
trailer
*
(p. 310).
NOTE
The function is deactivated if the driver
selects
Sport mode.
Related information
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - operation
(p. 186)
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols
and messages (p. 187)
Electronic stability control (ESC) -
operation
Selection of level - Sport mode
The ESC system is always activated - it cannot be
deactivated.
However, the driver can select
the
Sport mode, which allows
for a more active driving experi-
ence.
Sport mode is selected in the
menu system MY CAR. For a
description of the menu system, see MY CAR
(p. 111).
In Sport mode the system detects whether the
accelerator pedal, steering wheel movements and
cornering are more active than in normal driving
and then allows controlled skidding with the rear
section up to a certain level before it intervenes
and stabilises the car.
If, for example, the driver stops a controlled skid
by releasing the accelerator pedal, then the ESC
system intervenes and stabilises the car.
With Sport mode, maximum traction is also
obtained if the car has become stuck, or when
driving on a loose surface - e.g. sand or deep
snow.
Sport mode is indicated in the com-
bined instrument panel by means of
this symbol illuminating with a constant
glow until the driver deselects the
function or until the engine is switched off - after
the next time the engine is started the ESC sys-
tem is back in its normal mode again.
Related information
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
(p. 185)
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - symbols
and messages (p. 187)
1 Trailer Stability Assist is included in the installation of Volvo genuine towbar.