Volvo 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. â ...See also:
Trip computer
(If installed)
The trip computer is a microcomputer-controlled
driver information gauge that displays
information related to driving, such as a tripmeter,
distance to empty, average fuel cons ...
SRS airbag (Supplemental Restraint System airbag)
*SRS: This stands for supplemental restraint
system. This name is used because
the airbag system supplements the
vehicle’s seatbelts.
Your vehicle is equipped with a crash
sensing and diagn ...
Selecting valet mode
Valet mode allows the vehicle to be driven, e.g.,
by a parking attendant, but leaves the tailgate
locked and restricts use of the touch screen.
This prevents access to telephone numbers,
navigatio ...