2013 VOLVO S60 Owner´s Manual

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128* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Stability system..................................................................................... 130
Road sign information (RSI) .................................................................133
Cruise control........................................................................................ 135
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)*............................................................ 137
Distance Alert* ..................................................................................... 148
City Safety™ ........................................................................................ 151
Collision warning with Full Auto-brake and Pedestrian Detection*...... 157
Driver Alert System* ............................................................................. 165
Park assist*........................................................................................... 171
Rear Park Assist Camera (PAC)* .......................................................... 175
Blind Spot Information System*............................................................ 179

DRIVER SUPPORT

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130* Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
Introduction
The Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
system (DSTC) consists of a number of func-
tions designed to help reduce wheel spin,
counteract skidding, and to generally help
improve directional stability.
CAUTION
A pulsating sound will be audible when the
system is actively operating and is normal.
Traction control (TC)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.
Active Yaw Control (AYC)This function helps maintain directional stabil-
ity, for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
This is one of DSTC's permanent functions and
cannot be switched off.
Spin control (SC)The spin control function is designed to help
prevent the drive wheels from spinning while
the vehicle is accelerating.
Corner Traction Control – CTCCTC compensates for understeering and helps
provide additional stability when accelerating
through a curve by preventing the inside wheel
from spinning. This is particularly useful when
accelerating on a curving highway on-ramp.
CTC is most effective if the stability system's
Sport mode is selected. See the section about
Sport mode.
Engine Drag Control (EDC)EDC helps keep the engine running if the
wheels show a tendency to lock, e.g., when
shifting down in the Geartronic manual shifting
mode or while using the engine's braking func-
tion on a slippery surface. If the engine were to
stop, power steering would not function, mak-
ing the vehicle more difficult to steer.
Trailer Stability Assist – TSA*Trailer Stability Assist helps stabilize a vehicle
that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and
trailer have begun to sway. See page 266 for
more information.
This system is automatically deactivated if the
driver selects Sport mode.
Operation
Sport modeThe stability system is always activated and
cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode,
which offers more active driving characteris-
tics. In this mode, the engine management sys-
tem monitors movement of the accelerator
pedal and steering wheel for sportier driving by
allowing more lateral movement of the rear
wheels before DSTC is activated.
Under certain circumstances, such as when
driving with snow chains, or driving in deep
snow or loose sand, it may be advisable to
temporarily use Sport mode for maximum
tractive force.
If the driver releases pressure on the acceler-
ator pedal, DSTC will also activate to help sta-
bilize the vehicle.
To switch to Sport mode:
1.
Press the My Car button in the center con-
sole control panel and select My S60
DSTC in the menu.
2. Unselect the symbol and leave the menu
by pressing EXIT.
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This puts DSTC in Sport mode.
Sport mode remains active until the driver
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switched off. DSTC will return to normal mode
when the engine is restarted.
Symbols and messages in the main instrument panel
SymbolMessageDescription
DSTC Temporarily OFFThe DSTC system function has been temporarily reduced due to high brake disc temperature. DSTC
reactivates automatically when the brakes have cooled.
DSTC Service requiredThe DSTC system is not functioning properly.
•Stop the vehicle in a safe place, turn off the engine and restart it.
•If the message is still displayed when the engine has restarted, drive to an authorized Volvo work-
shop to have the system inspected.
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"Message"Read the message in the information display
Steady glow for 2 secs.The system is performing a self-diagnostic test.
Flashing symbolDSTC is actively functioning to help counteract wheel spin and/or a skid.
-Sport mode has been activated.

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WARNING
The stability system is intended to help
improve driving safety. It supplements, but
can never replace, the driver's judgment
and responsibility when operating the vehi-
cle. Speed and driving style should always
be adapted to traffic and road conditions.

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133 Introduction
Examples of readable road signs
Road Sign Information (RSI) is a feature that
helps the driver see road signs with the posted
speed limit.
If the vehicle passes a sign showing the speed
limit, this will be displayed in the center con-
sole.
WARNING
RSI does not function in all situations and is
only intended to provide supplementary
information.
The driver is always responsible for operat-
ing the vehicle safely.
Operation
Registered speed information
When RSI registers a road sign showing the
speed limit, this sign is displayed as a symbol
on the instrument panel.
Settings in MY CAR
Possible settings in MY CAR
Displaying the speed limit indication can be
deactivated. To do so:
•Deselect the alternative in MY CAR
Settings
Car settingsRoad Sign
Information or cancel by pressing EXIT.
Speed alertThe driver can opt to be alerted if the vehicle
exceeds the posted speed limit by more than
3 mph (5 km/h). The alert is given when the
symbol with the posted speed limit in the
instrument panel begins to flash.
To activate speed alert:
•Check the Speed alert box in MY CAR
Settings
Car settingsSpeed alert
or cancel by pressing EXIT.
Limitations
RSI's camera has the same limitations as the
human eye. See page 161 for more informa-
tion about the camera's limitations.
Signs that indirectly indicate the speed limit
(such as a sign with a town's name and the
permitted speed limit) will not be registered by
RSI.
Other factors that may interfere with RSI
include:
•Faded signs
•Signs located in a curve

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•Twisted or damaged signs
•Obstructed signs
•Signs that are partially covered by snow,
ice, etc.