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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Folding the front seat backrest
The front passenger seat backrest can be folded to a horizontal position to make
room for a long load. Fold the backrest as follows:
1 - Move the seat as far back and down as possible.
2 - Adjus ...
Maintenance services
Your Volvo passed several major inspections
before it was delivered to you, in accordance
with Volvo specifications. The maintenance
services outlined in the Warranty and Service
Records Informati ...
Unique functions—PCC
1 Information button
2 Indicator lights
Pressing the information button provides certain
information about the vehicle with the help
of the indicator lights. ...
