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 trunk, the less the tendency to understeer.
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Reporting safety defects in the U.S.
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Active chassis (Four C)
Active chassis, Four-C (Continuously Controlled Chassis Concept), regulates the
characteristics of the shock absorbers so that the car's driving characteristics
can be adjusted. There are thre ...
Power brakes function only when theengine is running
The power brakes utilize vacuum pressure
which is only created when the engine is running.
Never let the vehicle roll to a stop with the
engine switched off.
If the power brakes are not workin ...