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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Entering the third row of seats
Tilting the outboard backrests in the
second row of seats:
• Pull up the handle (1), hold it up, and tilt the
backrest forward to move the seat.
• Return the backrest to the upright position
to ...
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see
the illustration on page 268) when the vehicle
is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain ...
Fuses in the engine compartment
When replacing fuses, be sure to replace a
blown fuse with a new one of the same color
and amperage (written on the fuse).
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