Adapting Driving Characteristics - Volvo V70 Owner's Manual

Active chassis (Four C)*
Active chassis, Four-C (Continously Controlled
Chassis Concept), regulates the characteris-
tics of the shock absorbers so that the car's
driving characteristics can be adjusted. There
are three settings: Comfort, Sport and
Advanced.
Comfort
This setting means that the car is perceived as
being more comfortable and is recommended
for longer journeys. Shock absorption is soft
and the movement of the body is smooth and
gentle.
Sport
This setting means that the car is perceived as
being more sporty and is recommended for
more active driving. Steering response is faster
than in the Comfort mode. Shock absorption is
harder and the body follows the road in order
to reduce rolling during fast cornering.
Advanced
This setting is only recommended on very even
and smooth road surfaces.
The shock absorbers are optimised for maxi-
mum roadholding and rolling in bends is further
minimised.
Operation
Chassis settings.
Use the buttons in the centre console to
change setting. The setting in use when the
engine is switched off is activated next time the
engine is started.
Speed related power steering*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
car to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. The
steering is firmer and more immediate on
motorways. Steering is light and requires no
extra effort when parking and at low speed.
Steering force can be set in three levels so that
you can select the level that suits you in terms
of road responsiveness or steering sensitivity.
Go to Car settings Steering force level
the menu system.
04 Comfort and driving pleasure

Adapting driving characteristics

For a description of the menu system, see
page 120. This menu cannot be accessed
while the car is in motion.
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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