Volvo XC60: Facts about TSA
• TSA intervenes at speeds above approximately
40 mph (60 km/h)
• The DSTC symbol (
) in the
instrument
panel will flash when TSA is working
• If the driver switches off the DSTC system's
Spin Control function, TSA will also
be switched off (but will be on again the
next time the engine is started)
• TSA may not intervene when the vehicle
and trailer begin to sway if the driver tries
to compensate for the swaying motion by
moving the steering wheel rapidly
Function
A vehicle towing a trailer may begin to sway for
various reasons. Normally this only occurs at
high speeds but, for example, if the trailer is
overloaded or if the load is unevenly distributed
...
How TSA works
Once swaying has begun, it can be very difficult
to stop, which makes it difficult to control
the vehicle and trailer.
The TSA system continuously monitors the
vehicle's movements, particularly ...
See also:
Rocking the Vehicle to Get it Out
Turn the steering wheel left and right to clear the area around the front wheels.
Turn off any traction system. Shift back and forth between R (Reverse) and a forward
gear, spinning the wheels as ...
Dynamic stability control (amber)
Dynamic stability control (amber)
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is switched on and
extinguishes when the engine is
started. If the lamp flashes while driving, the
DSC system is active. ...
Terrain response messages
Messages relating to the Terrain response
system are displayed in the message centre.
See 56, INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Most of the messages that appear will be for
information only and require no driver
...
