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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Parking the vehicle in warm weather
If your vehicle has been parked in the sun in
warm weather, opening the windows and
moonroof for several minutes before driving
will help release the warm air from the passenger
compartment. When ...
Increasing or decreasing speed
Use + or – in the following ways to increase or
decrease the vehicle's speed:
1. Press and hold down + or – until the vehicle
reaches the desired speed.
2. Press + or – for approximately a hal ...
Steering wheel lock
The steering wheel lock might be under tension
when the vehicle is parked.
Turn the steering wheel slightly to free the ignition
key.
In order to help reduce vehicle theft, make sure
the stee ...