01 Safety
Roll-Over Protection System - ROPS
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Function
Volvo's Roll-Over Protection System (ROPS)
has been designed to reduce the risk of the car
overturning and to provide the best possible
protection in the event of such an accident.
The system consists of a stabiliser system,
Roll Stability Control (RSC) that minimises the
risk of overturning, for example, during sudden
evasive manoeuvres or if the car skids.
The RSC system uses a sensor which registers
changes in the car's lateral inclination angle.
This information is used to calculate the risk of
the car overturning. If a risk exists, the DSTC
system engages, engine torque is lowered and
one or more wheels are braked until the car has
regained its stability.
For more information on the DSTC system, see
page 161 .
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the RSC
system improves the car's road safety, but
this must not be taken as a reason to
increase speed. Always follow the usual
precautions for safe driving.
