Volvo S60 Cross Country 2016, Owner'S Manual

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07 Driver support
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Electronic stability control (ESC) -
operation
Selection of level - Sport mode
The ESC system is always activated - it can-
not be deactivated.
However, the driver can
select the Sport mode,
which allows for a more
active driving experience.
Sport mode is selected in
the menu system MY CAR.
For a description of the menu system, see
MY CAR (p. 108).
In
Sport mode the system detects whether
the accelerator pedal, steering wheel move-
ments 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 con-
stant glow until the driver deselects
the function or until the engine is switched off
- after the next time the engine is started the
ESC system is back in its normal mode again.
Related information
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - general
(p. 184)
•
Electronic stability control (ESC) - sym-
bols and messages (p. 186)