Adjusting the setting for damping Polestar Engineered*
Location of adjuster knobs
There are four adjuster knobs, two for the front shock absorbers and two for the rear. The adjuster knobs are located above each wheel. For the front wheels, the adjuster knobs are located under the bonnet. For the rear wheels, the adjuster knobs are located above each wheel in the wheel housing.
![P5-1917-Polestar Engineered, placement of adjustable damper knob front](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img7b7888242bf31c15c0a80152207f74e3_3_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1917-XC60H-Polestar Engineered, placement of adjustable damper knob rear](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img6c65d82d2bf306c8c0a80152028b1278_3_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Note
Adjusting the setting for damping, front
Make sure that the adjuster knob is set to 0 position before starting the adjustment. This way it is easier to know which adjustment position is set.
![P5-1917-Adjust damper front](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img234620a62bfc3125c0a8015251fca1d4_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 1](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc457d9ab665e93b5c0a801524f9fdc84_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the control clockwise until it has stopped in order to access adjustment position 0.
![P5-Icon gray box 2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img788513ba665e4b01c0a801521b297a3f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the control anticlockwise to select the desired adjustment position.
Adjusting the setting for damping, rear
The rear adjuster knobs are located above the tyre inside the wheel housing. The car must be raised on a jack to access the rear adjuster knobs, see separate section.
![P5-1917-Adjust damper rear 1/2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img4d7a295d2c058f76c0a801522ce6c644_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-1917-Adjust damper rear 2/2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgf805efa92c057aa6c0a801521646e06f_2_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
![P5-Icon gray box 1](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/imgc457d9ab665e93b5c0a801524f9fdc84_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Remove the protective rubber cover that covers the adjuster knob.
![P5-Icon gray box 2](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img788513ba665e4b01c0a801521b297a3f_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the control clockwise until it has stopped in order to access adjustment position 0.
![P5-Icon gray box 3](https://www.volvocars.com/images/support/img7f12be10665e0337c0a8015243da4a10_1_--_--_VOICEpnghigh.png?imwidth=1280)
Turn the adjuster knob anticlockwise to select the desired adjustment position.
Note
Recommended positions
Position | Front | Rear |
Performance position | adjustment position 4 | adjustment position 4 |
Engineered, factory setting | adjustment position 10 | adjustment position 10 |
Comfort position | adjustment position 15 | adjustment position 15 |