XC90 Leveling control and suspension

Pneumatic suspension and shock absorbers

This system is linked to the selected drive mode and is adapted to the vehicle's speed. The pneumatic suspension reduces the vehicle's ground clearance at higher speeds to reduce wind resistance and increase stability. The shock absorbers are normally set to provide the best possible comfort and are adjusted continuously according to the road surface, acceleration, braking and cornering.

P5-1617-XC90-DIM soul symbol height adjustment

The instrument panel will indicate when the suspension level is being adjusted.

The level cannot be adjusted if one of the side doors or the hood is open.

Suspension settings

Easy entry

The vehicle can be lowered to entering and exiting easier.

In the center display's Top view:

Tap Settings.

Tap My Car → Suspension .

Select Easy Entry/Exit Control.

When the vehicle is parked and the engine is turned off, the level is lowered. Level adjustment will stop if a side door is opened and will resume after a slight delay when the door has been closed. When the engine is started and the vehicle begins to move, the level will be raised to the height set by the selected drive mode.

If a door has been opened and closed, there may be a slight delay before the leveling function will resume.

Deactivating suspension and leveling control

In certain situations, this function has to be turned off, for example when lifting the vehicle on a jack to help avoid problems created by the difference in levels in the pneumatic suspension when the vehicle is raised.

Tap Settings in the center display's Top view.

Tap My Car → Suspension .

Select Deactivate Suspension & Leveling Control.

Changing the suspension control level1

Models equipped with the Four-C active chassis system but without the drive mode control*, suspension control is adjusted from the center display.

Tap Settings in Top view.

Tap My Car → Drive Mode → Suspension Control and select the desired level.

Loading mode

Use the buttons in the cargo compartment to raise or lower the vehicle to make loading or unloading easier or when attaching a trailer.

Parking the vehicle

When parking, be sure that there is adequate space above and below the vehicle since its ground clearance may vary, e.g., depending on the ambient temperature, how the vehicle is loaded, if loading mode is being used or the drive mode selected after the engine is started.

The level may also be adjusted for a certain time after the vehicle has been parked to compensate for possible height adjustments due to temperature changes in the pneumatic suspension when the vehicle has cooled.

Transport

When transporting the vehicle on a ferry, train or a tow truck, it may only be secured (lashed) around the tires, not using any other chassis components. Changes in the pneumatic suspension may occur during transport that could negatively affect the lashing and result in damage.