Rollover Protection System (ROPS)

Volvo’s Rollover Protection System utilizes the Roll Stability Control (RSC) function, which is designed to help minimize the risk of a rollover in emergency maneuvers or if a skid should occur.
RSC uses a gyroscopic sensor that registers the amount of change in the lateral angle at which the vehicle is leaning. Using this information, RSC calculates the likelihood of a rollover.
If there is an imminent risk of a rollover, the Dynamic Stability and Traction Control system (DSTC) is activated, power to the engine is cut and the brakes are applied to one or more of the wheels until the vehicle regains stability.
For additional information on DSTC, see page 149.
WARNING
The vehicle’s stability systems, including
ROPS and RSC, do not replace the driver’s
responsibility for operating the vehicle in a
safe manner. Speed and driving style
should always be adapted to the current
road, traffic and weather conditions. Posted
speed limits should always be respected.
See also:
Detachable key blade
Each remote key or PCC contains a detachable
metal key blade for mechanically locking or
unlocking the driver's door and the glove compartment.
See page 61 for more information
on the key blade ...
Resume set speed
If cruise control has been deactivated temporarily,
it can be reactivated by pressing .
The
vehicle's speed returns to the most recently set
speed.
WARNING
There may be a significant increas ...
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