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How to activate and deactivate the traction and stability control of the Volvo XC60

Model: Volvo Xc60 MK 1 - Years 2008-2016
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this guide, we will see the instructions that will allow us to activate and deactivate the traction and stability control (DSTC) of the Volvo XC60; it is recommended not to disable these systems on the road, as they could compromise driving safety. First, let’s get in the car and start the engine; then we press the "my car" button on the dashboard to access the settings, then go to the DSTC option to manually deactivate it, as shown in the video. At this point, we will see the warning on the instrument panel indicating that the traction and stability control are temporarily deactivated.

Posted on 24 January 2026 by ScegliAuto

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