1989 Volvo 740
light" section for more information on economical use of the manual transmission.
Reverse gear
The detent collar on the gear lever must be lifted prior to engaging reverse gear. This prevents
unintentional selection of the gear.
pg. 54 Points to remember
Weight distribution affects handling
At the specified curb weight your car 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.
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 "Tire pressure" section.
Loads should be distributed so that capacity weight or maximum permissible axle loads a not exceeded.
WARNING!
It is recommended that tires of the same make and dimensions be used on all four wheels. Do not use
bias ply tires as this will adversely alter vehicle handling characteristics.
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