01 Safety
Rollover Protection System (ROPS)
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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 infor-
mation, RSC calculates the likelihood of a
rollover. If there is an imminent risk of a roll-
over, the Dynamic Stability and Traction Con-
trol 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 150.
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 driv-
ing style should always be adapted to the
current road, traffic and weather condi-
tions. Posted speed limits should always
be respected.
