Speed-Dependent Steering Force - Volvo XC 90 Owner's Manual

DRIVER SUPPORT

Speed-dependent steering force

Speed related power steering causes the steer-
ing wheel force to increase with the speed of the
car in order to give the driver enhanced sensitiv-
ity.
On motorways the steering feels firmer. When
parking and at low speed steering is light and
requires only a slight effort.
NOTE
In certain situations the power steering may
become too hot and then needs to be tempo-
rarily cooled - during this time the power
steering operates with reduced power and
turning the steering wheel may then be per-
ceived to be slightly heavier.
In parallel with the temporarily reduced steer-
ing assistance, the driver display shows a
message.
Change the steering force level*
To select the steering force level, go to the "Drive
modes" section and see the description at the
alternative INDIVIDUAL under the heading
"Selectable drive modes".
For the car models without a drive mode control
with its INDIVIDUAL option, the selection of
steering force is instead made via the centre dis-
play's top view and the following search path:
276
Settings My Car Drive Modes
Steering force
Steering force selection cannot be accessed dur-
ing a turn if the speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph).
Related information
•
Drive modes* (p. 422)
1
Stability system RSC
The stability system RSC minimises the risk of
overturning, for example during a sudden evasive
manoeuvre or if the car skids.
The RSC system registers if and how much the
car's lateral inclination changes. This information
is used to calculate the risk of the car overturn-
ing. If the car is at risk, its electronic stability con-
trol system engages, the engine torque is
reduced and one or more wheels are braked until
the car has regained its stability.
WARNING
Under normal driving conditions, the RSC sys-
tem improves the car's road safety, but this
must not be taken as a reason to increase
speed. Always follow the normal precautions
for safe driving.
Related information
•
Electronic Stability Control ESC (p. 277)
•
Safety (p. 56)
* Option/accessory.