Volvo XC90: Driver support / Activating or deactivating Sport mode for Electronic Stability Control
The stability system (ESC1) is always activated and cannot be switched
off. However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more active driving
characteristics.
Activate or deactivate the function
using this button in the center display's Function view.
- Illuminated button indicator light – the function is activated.
- Extinguished button indicator light – the function is deactivated.
When ESC Sport Mode is activated,
this symbol will illuminate with a steady glow in the instrument panel. It will
remain on until the driver deactivates the function or until the engine is turned
off. The system will return to normal mode the next time the engine is started.
The ESC Sport Mode function cannot be selected when any of the following
functions are activated:
- Cruise control
- Adaptive Cruise Control*
- Pilot Assist*
1 Electronic Stability Control
* Option/accessory.
The stability system (ESC1) is always activated and cannot be switched
off. However, the driver can select ESC Sport Mode, which offers more active
driving characteristics...
A number of symbols and messages related to Electronic Stability Control (ESC1)
may be displayed in the instrument panel. Several examples are provided below...
Other information:
The brake lights are automatically illuminated when braking.
The brake lights are illuminated when the brake pedal is depressed and when the
brakes are automatically applied by a driver support system.
Emergency brake lights
The emergency brake lights are activated to warn following vehicles of hard
braking...
Tire pressure decreases over time, which is normal. The tire pressure must
therefore be adjusted to maintain the recommended tire pressure.
Use the recommended inflation pressure for cold tires to help maintain good tire
performance and even wear.
NOTE
To help prevent incorrect inflation pressure, pressure should be checked when
the tires are cold...