Volvo XC90 Twin Engine 2019, Owner'S Manual

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STARTING AND DRIVING
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Level control
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and shock absorption
Level control regulates the car's suspension and
shock absorption characteristics automatically to
ensure the best comfort and functionality while
driving. It is also possible to adjust the level
manually in order to facilitate loading or entry
and exit.
Air suspension and shock absorption
The system is adapted according to the selected
drive mode and according to the speed of the
car. Using the air suspension, the car's ground
clearance is adjusted to a lower level at higher
speeds, which reduces wind resistance and
increases stability. Shock absorption is normally
set for the best possible comfort and is regulated
continuously depending on the road surface, the
car's acceleration, braking and cornering.
The driver display indicates
when level control is in pro-
gress.
When a side door or the tailgate is open, the fol-
lowing applies:
•
If a side door is open, the level can only be
regulated upwards.
•
If the tailgate is open, the level can only be
regulated downwards.
During parking
During parking, make sure you allow adequate
space above and below the car since the car's
ground clearance may vary e.g. depending on the
outside temperature, how the car is loaded, the
use of loading mode or the drive mode that is
selected after starting.
The level may also be adjusted some time after
the car has been parked. This is to compensate
for any changes in height that may occur due to
temperature changes in the air springs when the
car cools down.
During transport
During transport of the car on a ferry, train or
truck, the car must be lashed around the tyres
and not around other parts of the chassis.
Changes in the air suspension may occur during
transport, which could affect the lashing nega-
tively.