2008 Volvo XC70FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Driving Modes Switches

Fig 1: Identifying Driving Mode Switches
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The switches for selecting a driving mode are located in front of the gear selector in the center console.

There are three different driving modes:Β 

  • COMFORT
  • SPORT
  • ADVANCED

In the driving mode, ride comfort is prioritized. In mode driving pleasure is prioritized.

The mode sets the shock absorbers to a characteristic optimized for more aggressive driving.

The selected driving mode is confirmed by an LED which lights in the relevant switch.

The switch unit is connected via a cable directly to the suspension module (SUM).

The light intensity of the switch lighting is controlled together with the lighting for the dashboard and the radio.

The switch unit is diagnosed by the Suspension module (SUM).

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