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:
Driver distraction
A driver has a responsibility to do everything
possible to ensure his or her own safety and
the safety of passengers in the vehicle and others
sharing the roadway. Avoiding distractions
is par ...
Functions
1 A/C – ON/OFF
• The air conditioning functions only at temperatures
above 32°F (0°C).
• While the Defroster function is selected,
the air conditioning is temporarily activated
to dehumidify the ...
High/low beam headlights
Continuous high beams
1. Turn the ignition key to position II.
2. With the light switch in position ,
(see
page 67) pull the turn signal lever toward
the steering wheel to toggle between high
a ...
