Volvo XC60: Function - Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) - Towing a trailer - During your trip - Volvo XC60 Owner's ManualVolvo XC60: 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 in the trailer, there is risk of swaying at speeds between approximately 45-55 mph (70-90 km/ h).

Swaying may be caused by factors such as:
• The vehicle and trailer are hit by a sudden, strong crosswind
• The vehicle and trailer are traveling on an uneven road surface or drive over a bump
• Sudden movements of the steering wheel

    Trailer Stability Assist (TSA)
    Trailer Stability Assist is a system designed to help stabilize a vehicle that is towing a trailer when the vehicle and trailer have begun to sway and is part of the Dynamic Stability and Trac ...

    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 ...

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