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.
See also:
Current speed in km/h (U.S. models only)
This function provides the driver with an instantaneous
conversion of the car's current speed
from mph to km/h. ...
Steep inclines and/or heavy loads
ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have
difficulty maintaining the correct distance to a vehicle ahead on steep inclines,
if the vehicle is carrying a heavy lo ...
Securing cargo
As a safety precaution, all cargo in your vehicle
should be securely anchored to keep it from
being thrown forward in the event of sudden
braking, etc. The vehicle is equipped with eyelets
in th ...