Safety

Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System moves the front seatbacks rearward in a rear-end collision. Dynamic Stability and Traction Control is optional.
See also:
Stowing the two-stage integrated booster cushion
The booster cushion can be folded down completely
(stowed) from either the stage 1 or stage
2 positions.
NOTE
The booster cushion cannot be moved from
the stage 2 (upper) position to the sta ...
Design Concept
The Volvo V50 is a Sportswagon - a sporty, dynamic, youthful five-door car
with a smart, modern design. The rear of the Volvo V50 Sportswagon has a softer,
more sports-orientated design than a typ ...
Geartronic–manual shifting
Geartronic allows you to manually shift among your vehicle's six forward speeds.
Geartronic can be selected at any time.
To access the manual shifting position from Drive (D), move the gear ...
