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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Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) – front seats only
The Whiplash Protection System (WHIPS) consists
of specially designed hinges and brackets
on the front seat backrests designed to help
absorb some of the energy generated in a collision
from the ...
Ice and snow
Always keep the air intake grille at the base of
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Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
The ABS system performs a brief self-diagnostic
test when the engine has been started and
driver releases the brake pedal. Another automatic
test may be performed when the vehicle
first reache ...
