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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Conserving electrical current
Keep the following in mind to help minimize
battery drain:
• When the engine is not running, avoid
using ignition mode II. Many electrical systems
(the audio system, the optional navigation
s ...
Under the Hood
A 2.4-liter inline-five-cylinder produces 168 horsepower in the 2.4i.
High-performance T5 editions employ a turbocharged 2.5-liter
inline-five-cylinder that now generates 227 hp (up from 218 hp) a ...
How TSA works
Once swaying has begun, it can be very difficult
to stop, which makes it difficult to control
the vehicle and trailer.
The TSA system continuously monitors the
vehicle's movements, particularly ...