Shock absorbers (Four-C)
On vehicles equipped with Four-C, the shock absorbers are adapted to the selected drive mode and the current vehicle speed. The shock absorbers are normally set to provide the best possible comfort and are adjusted continuously according to the road surface and the vehicle's acceleration, braking and cornering.
Manually adjustable shock absorbers
On vehicles equipped with adjustable shock absorbers, these are preset to provide the best possible performance during active driving on regular roads. The shock absorber settings can be adjusted for driving in other conditions or on particular road surfaces.
The settings can be adjusted for driving on
There is also a comfort mode.
Volvo recommends that shock absorber adjustments are performed by an authorized Volvo workshop.
Symbols and messages in driver display
| Symbol | Message | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 | Suspension Deactivated by user | Active chassis has been switched off manually by the user. |
| Suspension Temporarily reduced performance | Active chassis performance has been temporarily reduced due to extensive system use. If this message appears frequently (e.g. several times in one week) contact a workshop2. |
 | Suspension Service required | A fault has occurred. Visit a workshop2 as soon as possible. |
 | Suspension failure Stop safely | A critical fault has occurred. Stop safely, and have the car transported (raised with all wheels on the flatbed) to a workshop2. |
| Suspension Slow down Vehicle too high | A fault has occurred. If the message appears while driving, contact a workshop2. |