Weight distribution affects handling

Weight distribution affects handling - General information - Driving recommendations - During your trip - Volvo XC60 Owners Manual - Volvo XC60

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.

    See also:

    Selecting a magnetic zone
    Magnetic zones. The earth is divided into 15 magnetic zones. The correct zone must be selected for the compass to work correctly. 1. Put the ignition in mode II. 2. Using a pen or similar obje ...

    Before a long distance trip
    It is always worthwhile to have your vehicle checked by a trained and qualified Volvo service technician before driving long distances. Your retailer or service technician will also be able to s ...

    Instrument panel
    1 Turn signal indicators – right/left 2 Text window – The text window displays information and warning messages. 3 Temperature gauge – The pointer should be approximately midway on the gauge wh ...