Volvo XC60: 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.
Economical driving conserves natural resources
Better driving economy may be obtained by
thinking ahead, avoiding rapid starts and stops
and adjusting the speed of your vehicle to
immediate traffic conditions.
Observe the following rules:
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Handling, roadholding
Vehicle load, tire design and inflation pressure
all affect vehicle handling. Therefore, check
that the tires are inflated to the recommended
pressure according to the vehicle load. See the
&q ...
See also:
Roof rack (if so equipped)
Roof rack (if so equipped)
Secure the crossbars to the roof rail before
loading. The crossbars are available from a
NISSAN dealer.
Always distribute the luggage evenly on the roof
rack. Do ...
Passenger side power window switch
Passenger side power window switch
The passenger side switch will open or close
only the corresponding window. To open or
close the window, push down or pull up the
switch and hold it. ...
Licence terms
These licence terms are governed by English
Law and are subject to the exclusive
jurisdiction of the English courts. ...
