Pedestrian safety

The Volvo V50 Sportswagon has been designed to minimise the risk of injury to pedestrians and cyclists in the event of an accident. The smoothly shaped front has an energy-absorbing structure ahead of the bumper which serves to reduce the risk of leg injuries.
The bonnet and front wings have also been designed to absorb collision energy and the petrol-engined models have a generous 70mm of free space between the top of the cylinder head and the bonnet, which reduces the risk of pedestrian head injuries.
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Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be
adjusted separately using this feature.
To do so:
1. Press OK/MENU to access Audio
settings and select Equalizer.
2. Turn TUNE to select one of the ...
Engaging the cruise control function
The cruise control panel is located on the left
side of the steering wheel hub.
NOTE
This does not set the vehicle's speed.
1. Press the CRUISE button.
> CRUISE will be displayed in the info ...
Fuel filler door
Press the button on the light switch panel (see
the illustration on page 67) when the vehicle
is at a standstill to unlock the fuel filler door.
Please note that the fuel filler door will remain
...
