Volvo XC 90 Technical Information download pdf (Page 42)

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STABILITY AND BRAKE SYSTEMS

Going forward, DSTC will be referred to as ESC, or Electronic Stability System. Volvo’s system has the same

functions as previously, which are individually tuned and calibrated for each Volvo model. In addition to these,

Roll Stability Control reduces the risk for rollover accidents with the Volvo XC90 by constantly monitoring the

amount of roll.

Should a collision occur and the safety belt pre-tensioners or an airbag have been activated, the car’s brakes

are automatically activated in order to help avoid more damage after a collision. The brake pedal in the Volvo

XC90 has a completely new construction. When the sensors that trigger the safety belt pre-tensioners and

frontal airbags sense that a frontal collision is taking place, the brake pedal is released by a pyrotechnical

device (a unique solution compared to what some competitors offer). That way, the risk for injuries on the right

foot and leg is reduced – another World First !

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Volvo XC 90 Technical Information Page 42