Volvo XC60: Handling, roadholding - General information - Driving recommendations - During your trip - Volvo XC60 Owner's ManualVolvo XC60: 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 "Tire pressure" section. Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads are not exceeded.

    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 ...

    Driving through water
    • The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h). • Take particular care when driving through flowing water. ...

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    Front Seat Heater (if equipped)
    Front Seat Heater (if equipped) With the ignition switch in the “ON” position, push in one or both of the seat heater switches to warm the corresponding seat(s). The indicator light below th ...

    Operating the system
    Operating the system 1 Short press: switch the system ON. Press and hold: switch the system OFF. 2 Infotainment system mode buttons (RADIO, MEDIA, or TEL). Press a button to access the desir ...

    Home safe lighting
    When you leave your vehicle at night, you can make use of the home safe lighting function to illuminate the area in front of the vehicle. 1. Remove the key from the ignition slot. 2. Pull the tu ...