Safety
Though its sister model, the S40 sedan, earned good crash-test scores from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the wagon hasn't been crash tested. Unfortunately, differences in weight and construction mean we can't assume the same crash performance in the V50.
The wealth of standard safety features includes side-impact and side curtain airbags, all-disc antilock brakes, an electronic stability system with traction control and a tire pressure monitoring system. Advanced options include the Blind Spot Information System, which lights an indicator just inboard of either of the S40's side mirrors when a car occupies its corresponding blind spot.
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Mounting the cargo net
The cargo net is easiest to put in place through
one of the rear doors.
1. Fold out the cargo net and be sure that the
upper hinged rod is straight and locked in
position.
2. Insert one end of ...
Disconnecting the cell phone
The cell phone is automatically disconnected from the infotainment system if
it is moved out of range.
The cell phone can be manually disconnected from the hands-free system by pressing
and holdi ...
Under the Hood
A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder produces 168 horsepower in the base wagon.
The high-performance T5 holds a turbocharged 2.5-liter five-cylinder that
generates 218 hp and 236 pounds-feet of torque ...