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Adjusting suspension settings*

The shock absorber settings can be adjusted for driving in other conditions or on particular road surfaces.

Location of adjustment knobs

There are four adjustment knobs, two for the front shock absorbers and two for the rear. There are adjustment knobs next to each wheel.

The adjustment knobs for the front wheels are located at the bottom of the shock absorber, near the wheel. The adjustment knobs for the rear wheels are located above each wheel in the wheel housing.

To access the front adjustment knobs, turn the wheel until the shock absorbers become visible. To access the rear adjustment knobs, the inner lining of the wheel housing must be loosened and the vehicle raised to a suitable height using a jack or hoist. See separate section.

PS-2007-Placement of adjustable damper knob front
Location of adjustment knob, front wheel.
PS2-2146-Placement of adjustable damper knob rear
Location of adjustment knob, rear wheel.

 Note

The closer to position 0 the adjustment knob is set, the stiffer the suspension.

Adjusting front suspension settings

PS-2007-Adjust damper front
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the adjustment position.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise (viewed from below) until it stops to get to adjustment position 0.

 Important

Do not over-tighten the adjustment knob – the shock absorbers can be damaged by excessive tightening torque.
Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to the desired adjustment position. You should feel and hear a click each time the adjustment position is changed.
Then follow the same procedure for the second shock absorber.

Adjusting rear suspension settings

Raise the vehicle to allow access to the wheel housing.

Unscrew two of the nuts to access under the inner lining. Do not loosen the inner lining completely.

PS2-21w46-Nuts on wheel arc panel
The nuts that need to be loosened are located on each side of the shock absorber.

Slide your hand under the inner lining and remove the protective rubber cap that covers the adjustment knob.

PS-2007-Adjust damper rear 1/2
The rubber cap is located above the adjustment knob.
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise (viewed from above) until it stops to get to adjustment position 0. This is used as the starting point to find the desired adjustment position.

 Important

Do not over-tighten the adjustment knob – the shock absorbers can be damaged by excessive tightening torque.

Turn the adjustment knob counterclockwise to the desired adjustment position. You should feel and hear a click each time the adjustment position is changed.

PS2-2146-Adjust damper rear 2/2
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the adjustment position.
When the desired position has been reached, replace the protective rubber cap. Then follow the same procedure for the second shock absorber.

 Note

For optimal performance, Polestar recommends that the adjustment knobs are set at the same position for each axle.

Recommended positions

PositionFrontRear
Trackadjustment position 1adjustment position 2
Nominaladjustment position 8adjustment position 8
Comfortadjustment position 18adjustment position 20

 Note

Polestar takes no responsibility for the use of non-recommended adjustment positions.

 Note

The factory setting is Nominal, but these settings have been adjusted to be better adapted for North American road conditions. Contact your Polestar Service Point if you have any questions.
  1. * Option/accessory.

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