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.
See also:
How do states use OBD II for emission inspections?
Many states connect a computer directly to a
vehicle's OBD II system. The inspector can
then read "faults." In some states, this type of
inspection has replaced the tailpipe emission
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Temporary shut-off of the air conditioning
The air conditioning is momentarily disengaged
during full-throttle acceleration or when
driving uphill with a trailer. This may result in a
temporary increase in cabin temperature. ...
Automatically folding down the rear seat’s outboard head restraints
Automatically folding down the rear seat’s outboard head restraints
1. The ignition must be in mode I or II.
2. Press the button to lower the rear head
restraints for improved visibility.
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