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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    Limitations
    In certain situations, DAC may provide warnings even if the driver’s driving pattern has not become erratic. • if the driver is testing the LDW function • in strong crosswinds • on grooved road ...

    Shiftlock override
    If the vehicle cannot be driven, for example because of a dead battery, the gear selector must be moved from the P position before the vehicle can be moved. 1 Lift away the rubber mat on the ...

    Location of taillight bulbs
    Taillight lens, right side 1 Parking/side marker lights (LED) 2 Side reflector 3 Brake light 4 Backup light 5 Turn signal 6 Brake lights (LED) NOTE If an error message remains in the display ...