Adapting Driving Characteristics - Volvo S80 Owner's Manual

Active chassis (Four C)*
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Con-
trolled Chassis Concept), regulates the cha-
racteristics 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 steering force*
Steering force increases with the speed of the
car to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. At
low speed the car is easy to steer in order to
facilitate parking for example.
Steering force can be changed under
settings Steering force level
description of the menu system, see
page 116
This menu cannot be accessed while the car is
in motion.
04 Comfort and driving pleasure

Adapting driving characteristics

Car
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Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.
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