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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Opening the remote key/PCC
1 1 Slide the spring loaded catch to the
side.
2 Pull the key blade straight out of the
remote key.
2 3 Insert a small screwdriver in the hole
behind the spring loaded catch and carefully
pr ...
Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when driving in hilly terrain, extreme
heat or with heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and cooling system will
overheat. Proceed as follows to avoid ...
Disconnecting an external device
The external device is automatically disconnected
from the audio system if it is moved out
of range. ...