2012 Volvo XC70 Owner's Manual - Page 150
2012 Volvo XC70 Manual
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04 Comfort and driving pleasure Active chassis system-Four C* Active chassis (Four C) Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the characteristics of the shock absorbers so that the car's driving characteristics can be adjusted. There are three settings: Comfort, Sport and Advanced. ing is done at high rpm in each gear for dynamic and active driving. Select Low, Medium or High. For a description of the menu system, see page 131. Operation NOTE This steering force level menu function cannot be accessed when the vehicle is in motion. NOTE 04 This system is available on Canadian models only. Comfort Comfort mode offers a somewhat softer ride and the transmission shifts gears at lower rpm. This mode is particularly suitable for long-distance highway driving. The indicator light in the button will be on when this mode is selected. Chassis settings Sport In this mode, the vehicle's body sway is reduced during cornering and steering response is more immediate. The transmission shifts up at higher rpm for sportier driving. The indicator light in the button will be on to indicate that Sport mode has been selected. Use the buttons in the center console to change setting. The setting in use when the engine is switched off is activated the next time the engine is started. Speed-dependent steering force* Steering force increases with the speed of the vehicle to give the driver enhanced sensitivity. At low speed the vehicle is easy to steer in order to facilitate parking, etc. Steering force can be changed under MY CAR Car settings Steering wheel force. Advanced In this mode, body sway in curves is minimal and steering response is very direct. Gear shift- 150 * Option/accessory, for more information, see Introduction.