Volvo XC60: Traction control (TC) - Introduction - Stability system - Comfort and driving pleasure - Volvo XC60 Owner's ManualVolvo XC60: 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.

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