How does DSTC work on a Volvo Car?
• The spin control function is automatically enabled each time the engine is started. • DSTC ON indicates that all system functions are active. This function helps maintain directional stability, for example when cornering, by braking one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
What to do if your Volvo doesn’t start?
Even after you add fuel, your Volvo may not start. To get the car started, you may have to crank the engine quite a few times. Don’t crank the engine for more than 3 to 4 seconds at a time. Make sure to wait a couple of minutes between cranks. Volvo won’t start after an accident. Your Volvo may not start after an accident.
What does DSTC spin control off light mean?
The message DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF indicates that the stability system’s spin control function has temporarily been switched off. The stability control indicator light will illuminate and remain on until spin control has been reactivated.
What happens when the DSTC system is disabled?
The car’s handling and stability characteristics will be altered if the DSTC system functions have been disabled. • 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.
How does Dynamic Stability Traction Control ( DSTC ) work?
This function is designed to help reduce wheel spin by transferring power from a drive wheel that begins to lose traction to the wheel on the opposite side of the vehicle (on the same axle). TC is most active at low speeds. This is one of DSTC’s permanent functions and cannot be switched off.
Where are the fuses in a Volvo S80?
The 2004 Volvo S80 have three different fuse boxes: A – Relays/ fuse box in the engine compartment B – Fuse box in the passenger compartment C – Relays/ fuse box in the trunk