
2001 VOLVO Cross Country
The
symbol will flash when STC is actively regulating power to the drive wheels. Normal power
may be reduced at this time. This is normal as power is momentarily reduced to help keep the drive
wheels from losing traction and spinning.
The STC indicator light (
) will come on for approximately 2 seconds when the engine is started as
the system performs a self-diagnostic test.
If the STC system has been switched on using the button in the center console (the indicator light will
normally go off) and the indicator light
remains on, there is a fault in the system. In this case:
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Stop the car in a suitable place and switch off the engine.
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Restart the engine.
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If the indicator light goes off, no further action is required.
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If the light remains on, have the STC system inspected by an authorized Volvo retailer.
* Standard on cars equipped with the B 5234 T3 engine and optional on models with the B 5244 T3 or
non-turbo engines.
Dynamic Stability Traction Control (DSTC)
The DSTC system performs all of the functions of the STC system. In addition, DSTC also applies the
brakes to one or more of the wheels to help maintain stability if a wheel begins to lose traction. The
system functions at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h) and works on all four wheels, on any road surface.
When DSTC is active, brake pressure is regulated automatically and the brake pedal will move slightly.
If you press the brake pedal while DSTC is automatically regulating brake pressure, it will feel stiffer
than normal. A pulsating sound will be audible at this time, which is quite normal.
Switching off DSTC
DSTC comes on each time you start your car, and should be left on at all times. If for any reason the
steering wheel position or the front wheels are not properly aligned, DSTC should be switched off since
the system may receive incorrect signals. When the LED in the button is on, this indicates that DSTC is
switched on. To avoid inadvertently switching the system off, the button must be pressed for at least half
a second before DSTC is deactivated.
The symbol
will come on to indicate that DSTC has been switched off. The system is
automatically switched back on when the engine is restarted.
The DSTC indicator light (
) will flash when:
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