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
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See also:
Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although
the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly.
They can help tighten the ...
To use the external audio input function (vehicles with a rear-seat display)
Auxiliary Video connecter (RCA). A- Left audio input connecter (white). B- Right
audio input connecter (red). C- Video input connecter (yellow).
You can listen to commercially available audio equ ...
Corrosion Prevention
It is important to take good care of your vehicle to protect it from corrosion.
Listed below are instructions for how to maintain your vehicle to prevent corrosion.
Please read and follow these in ...
