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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Overview
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Installing the wheel
1. Clean the contact surfaces on the wheel
and hub.
2. Lift the wheel and place it on the hub.
3. Install the wheel bolts and tighten handtight.
Using the lug wrench, tighten crosswise
until al ...
Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when driving in hilly terrain, extreme
heat or with heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and cooling system will
overheat. Proceed as follows to avoid ...
