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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Manually unlocking the fuel filler door
Panel on passenger's side of cargo area
To manually unlock the fuel filler door
1. Open the upper and lower sections of the
tailgate, and fold up the rear section of the
cargo area floor.
2. If ...
Under the Hood
Both front- and all-wheel-drive 2.5T models hold a 208-horsepower,
turbocharged 2.5-liter inline-five-cylinder that produces 236 pounds-feet of
torque and works with a five-speed-automatic transmi ...
Towing vehicles with front wheel drive/ All Wheel Drive
Volvo recommends the use of flat bed equipment.
• If wheel lift equipment must be used,
please use extreme caution to help avoid
damage to the vehicle. In this case, the
vehicle should be towed ...