Steering force

Beancounter27 · Jan 1st, 2022, 13:27

I’m confused by the steering force options on Individual drive settings- does ‘low’ mean little assistance (ie steering heavier) or does it mean the steering is at its lightest? Must say I cannot feel much if any difference between the settings.

MikeGMT · Jan 1st, 2022, 19:07

The manual seems quite vague on the steering force settings. I think the different settings apply to how much force the driver has to apply rather than how much assistance the gimmickry applies. Low = not much force, most assistance, High = most force, least assistance. From personal experience I have the high setting selected in Individual mode, and switching between the different drive modes there is a difference although it is very subtle, the steering feels 'heavier.' It's all artificial though and not the same as driving a well sorted car without any assistance, well apart from manoeuvring, were you need arms like Popeye.

ThomasC91 · Jan 2nd, 2022, 12:46

The settings make the steering wheel feel lighter or heavier.

Mine is set at normal. Have tried low and it felt a bit too light.

VOLVOL0VER · Jan 2nd, 2022, 17:08

Mine is set at high in Individual mode.

Nick White · Jan 3rd, 2022, 08:15

Hi
Once the required setting is selected you need to use the mode select wheel to select Individual setting.

ThomasC91 · Jan 3rd, 2022, 10:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by VOLVOL0VER

Mine is set at high in Individual mode.

Do you not find that more effort to move the wheel?

I haven't tried it to be fair, but might test it out.

VOLVOL0VER · Jan 3rd, 2022, 20:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasC91

Do you not find that more effort to move the wheel?

I haven't tried it to be fair, but might test it out.

not at all. it feels slightly heavier.

MikeGMT · Jan 3rd, 2022, 20:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThomasC91

Do you not find that more effort to move the wheel?

I haven't tried it to be fair, but might test it out.

It's a very subtle difference. If you are used to the normal setting, and someone changed it to high without your knowledge I would hazard a guess and say you would never know.

niva441 · Jan 9th, 2022, 11:35

One thing to consider when changing steering effort, is that it may not be apparent at parking speeds. The different map only coming into action when the speed sensor registers above manoeuvring speed.

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Beancounter27 New Member Last Online: Jun 1st, 2024 10:55 Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Harrogate	Steering force I’m confused by the steering force options on Individual drive settings- does ‘low’ mean little assistance (ie steering heavier) or does it mean the steering is at its lightest? Must say I cannot feel much if any difference between the settings. __________________ Now: XC90 R-Design Pro B35 Mild hybrid Diesel MY2022, Pine Grey, Charcoal Past: XC90 Inscription Pro B35 Mild hybrid Diesel MY2020, Onyx Black, Charcoal

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MikeGMT VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 16:16 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Kingston upon Hull, E.Yorks.	The manual seems quite vague on the steering force settings. I think the different settings apply to how much force the driver has to apply rather than how much assistance the gimmickry applies. Low = not much force, most assistance, High = most force, least assistance. From personal experience I have the high setting selected in Individual mode, and switching between the different drive modes there is a difference although it is very subtle, the steering feels 'heavier.' It's all artificial though and not the same as driving a well sorted car without any assistance, well apart from manoeuvring, were you need arms like Popeye. __________________ Volvo V90 D4 CC Pro : Osmium Grey : P* ____________________ It’s a cold day in Wagga Wagga ____________________ Who Knocks the Knockerupper Up

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VOLVOL0VER Master Member Last Online: Jun 9th, 2024 10:26 Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Lisboa	Mine is set at high in Individual mode. __________________ MY19 XC60 D4 R-DESIGN P☆

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ThomasC91 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 6th, 2024 19:32 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Stratford Upon Avon	The settings make the steering wheel feel lighter or heavier. Mine is set at normal. Have tried low and it felt a bit too light.

Jan 3rd, 2022, 08:15	#5
Nick White New Member Last Online: Jun 13th, 2024 12:31 Join Date: Oct 2021 Location: Si Racha	Hi Once the required setting is selected you need to use the mode select wheel to select Individual setting.

Jan 9th, 2022, 11:35	#9
niva441 Member Last Online: May 26th, 2024 10:17 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Warwick/Cambridgeshire	One thing to consider when changing steering effort, is that it may not be apparent at parking speeds. The different map only coming into action when the speed sensor registers above manoeuvring speed.

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