2005 Volvo S40 Owner's Manual - Page 25

2005 Volvo S40 Manual

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12 volt socket, stability system, auxiliary equipment 12 volt sockets The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters, which are available at your Volvo retailer. NOTE: The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use. Stability system STC or DSTC The stability system - Stability and Traction Control (STC), or the optional Dynamic Stability and Traction Control (DSTC) - activate automatically when the car is started. In certain situations, it may be necessary to disable the system's anti-spin function, for example, while driving for a short period with tires of different dimensions. To disable the anti-spin function: Press the STC or DSTC button for approximately one second. The indicator light in the button will go out, and STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be shown in the information display. WARNING! The car's handling and stability characteristics will be altered with the anti-spin function disabled. NOTE:The anti-spin function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is started Auxiliary equipment The button to the right of the STC/DSTC button can be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary equipment. pg. 45 Lighting panel

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12 volt socket, stability system, auxiliary equipment
12 volt sockets
The 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The key must be in
position I (or higher) for the auxiliary socket to function. The auxiliary sockets can also be used for cigarette lighters,
which are available at your Volvo retailer.
NOTE:
The cover should be kept on when the auxiliary socket is not in use.
Stability system STC or DSTC
The stability system - Stability and Traction Control (STC), or the optional Dynamic Stability and Traction Control
(DSTC) - activate automatically when the car is started. In certain situations, it may be necessary to disable the
system's anti-spin function, for example, while driving for a short period with tires of different dimensions.
To disable the anti-spin function:
Press the STC or DSTC button for approximately one second. The indicator light in the button will go out, and
STC/DSTC SPIN CONTROL OFF will be shown in the information display.
WARNING!
The car's handling and stability characteristics will be altered with the anti-spin function disabled.
NOTE:
The anti-spin function will be automatically reactivated when the engine is started
Auxiliary equipment
The button to the right of the STC/DSTC button can be used for Volvo-installed optional or auxiliary equipment.
pg. 45 Lighting panel