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:
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
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