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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Driving Dynamics: Chassis
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experience with a high level of active safety. To achieve this, it makes use of
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Exterior components
Volvo recommends the use of special cleaning
products, available at your Volvo retailer, for
cleaning colored plastic, rubber, or ornamental
components such as chromed strips on the
exterior o ...
Mounting the cargo net
The cargo net is easiest to put in place through
one of the rear doors.
1. Fold out the cargo net and be sure that the
upper hinged rod is straight and locked in
position.
2. Insert one end of ...