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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Active Yaw Control (AYC)
This function helps maintain directional stability,
for example when cornering, by braking
one or more of the wheels if the vehicle shows
a tendency to skid or slide laterally.
This is one of D ...
Safety & Reliability
The Volvo C30 is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Top Safety Pick,
which means it scores the agency's highest rating, Good, in front, side and rear
crash tests, and in a new roof-strength ...
Seat belt maintenance
Check periodically that the seat belts are in good condition. Use water and a
mild detergent for cleaning. Check seat belt mechanism function as follows: attach
the seat belt and pull rapidly on t ...