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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Checking tire pressure
Cold tires
Inflation pressure should be checked when the
tires are cold.
The tires are considered to be cold when
they have the same temperature as the surrounding
(ambient) air.
This tempera ...
Manual locking
In certain situations (e.g., if there is no electrical current in the vehicle),
the doors can be locked manually.
The detachable key blade (see page 59) can be used in the lock cylinder in the
dr ...
Exterior
The midsize XC70 rides a 108.8-inch wheelbase and measures 186.3 inches long
overall. Rounded front corners resemble those of Volvo's S80 sedan, but the rear
half retains the straight lines and pr ...
