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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Checking and adding oil
Location of dipstick (1) and oil filler cap (2)
The oil level should be checked at regular intervals,
particularly during the period up to the
first scheduled maintenance service.
• The vehicl ...
Fuel requir
Deposit control gasoline (detergent
additives)
Volvo recommends the use of detergent gasoline
to control engine deposits. Detergent
gasoline is effective in keeping injectors and
intake valves cl ...
Keyless drive information messages
If all of the PCCs are removed from the vehicle
while the engine is running or if the ignition is
in mode II (see page 82) and all of the doors
are closed, a message will appear in the instrumen ...
