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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If the BRAKE and ABS warning lights comeon at the same time, this could indicate afault in the brake system.
• Stop the vehicle in a suitable place and
switch off the engine.
• Restart the engine.
• If both warning lights go off, no further
action is required.
• If both lights are still on after the eng ...
Convertible seats
Securing a convertible seat with a seat
belt
Do not place the convertible seat in the front passenger's
seat
NOTE
Refer to page 48 and page 50 for information
on securing a child restraint usi ...
Design concept
The Volvo XC70 is the sportiest of all the XC models and the most capable
off-road, so it has to look the part. Its design is tough, rugged and sporty.
'But we have also tried to make the design o ...