Volvo S60: 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.
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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Manual control
While using the voice recognition system, it is
possible to select menu options by using the
steering wheel controls instead of speaking voice
commands. The manual control mode does not
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Children should be seated safely
Volvo recommends the proper use of restraint systems for all occupants including
children. Remember that, regardless of age and size, a child should always be properly
restrained in a vehicle.
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Switching between outside air and recirculated air modes
Press .
The mode switches between outside air mode (the indicator is off) and
recirculated air mode (the indicator is on) each time the button is
pressed. ...
