Weight distribution affects handling

At the specified curb weight your vehicle has a tendency to understeer, which means that the steering wheel has to be turned more than might seem appropriate for the curvature of a bend. This ensures good stability and reduces the risk of rear wheel skid. Remember that these properties can alter with the vehicle load.
The heavier the load in the cargo area, the less the tendency to understeer.
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Demanding driving
In demanding driving conditions, such as operating
the vehicle in hot weather, towing a trailer,
or driving for extended periods at higher altitudes
than normal, it may be advisable to
switch ...
Integrated two-stage booster cushion
Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions
are located in the outboard seating positions.
These booster cushions have been specially
designed to help safeguard children in the rear
seat. They ...
Folding the grid up/down
Grasp the lowering edge of the grid and pull it
rearward/upward, or push it downward/forward.
NOTE
If the steel grid is to be used with the
optional cargo area cover, the grid must be
folded d ...
