Safety

Safety  - 2008 Volvo V50 Review - Reviews - Volvo V50

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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    Setting a warning distance
    This setting determines the distance at which the visual and audible warnings are triggered. Select Long, Normal or Short by pressing MY CAR on the center console control panel and going to Settin ...

    Sound stage
    The sound experience can be optimized for the driver's seat, both front seats or the rear seat. If the front and rear seats are occupied, the sound stage setting Front seats is recommended. Sele ...

    12-volt sockets
    These 12 volt sockets can be used to plug in certain accessories such as cellular telephones, etc. The ignition key must be in at least position I for the sockets in the front seat and the optio ...