2023 Polestar 2 Suspension
Adjusting suspension settings*
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. All shock absorbers can be adjusted for total damping level.
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.
The front shock absorbers are also equipped with separate compression adjustment. The adjustment knobs for this are located on the gas containers in the front cargo compartment.
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 using a jack or hoist. See separate section.
Location of adjustment knob, front wheel.
Location of adjustment knob, rear wheel.
The closer to position 0 the adjustment knob is set, the stiffer the suspension.
Adjusting front suspension settings
Turn the adjustment knob clockwise or counterclockwise to change the adjustment position.
Angle the wheel for easier access to the adjustment knob.
- Turn the adjustment knob clockwise (viewed from below) until it stops to get to adjustment position 0.
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 front compression damping
Open the front storage compartment to access the compression damper.
- Turn the adjustment knob clockwise (viewed from below) until it stops to get to adjustment position 0.
- 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
For optimal performance, Polestar recommends that the adjustment knobs are set at the same position for each axle.
Recommended positions
| Position | Front | Rear |
| Track | adjustment position 1 | adjustment position 2 |
| Nominal | adjustment position 8 | adjustment position 8 |
| Comfort | adjustment position 18 | adjustment position 20 |
Polestar takes no responsibility for the use of non-recommended adjustment positions.
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.
Suspension
Manually adjustable shock absorbers*The vehicle is equipped with Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers. There are three recommended positions for setting of the front and rear shock absorbers. In addition to the factory setting, Nominal, there is also a stiffer setting, Track, and a softer setting, Comfort.
TrackTrack mode makes the vehicle’s suspension stiffer. This mode is designed for driving on smoother roads or during active driving.
NominalNominal mode is designed for daily driving on public roads. This mode is the vehicle’s default factory setting and is a balance between Sport and Comfort modes.
ComfortComfort mode provides softer suspension that minimizes road irregularities while maintaining control.
The factory setting can vary between different markets.