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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Interior design
'At only 4.26 metres long, the C30 is not a big car, but its spacious cabin
gives it a real big car feel,' says Mr Abrahamsson, Volvo C30 project director.
Volvo's iconic 'floating' centre console ...
Using the information button
1. Press the information button .
2. All of the indicator lights will flash sequentially
for approximately 7 seconds to indicate
that the PCC is receiving information
from the vehicle. If any o ...
Operation
Sport mode
The stability system is always activated and cannot be switched off.
However, the driver can select Sport mode, which offers more active driving characteristics.
In this mode, the engin ...