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:
Unbuckling the seat belt
To remove the seat belt, press the red section
on the seat belt receptacle. Before exiting the
vehicle, check that the seat belt retracts fully
after being unbuckled. If necessary, guide the
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Brake Support
If the risk of collision continues to increase after the collision warning has
been given, Brake Support is activated. Brake Support prepares the brake system
to react quickly, and the brakes are ...
Mirrors with the water repellent glasscoating
• Do not apply wax, degreasing agents, etc
to this glass. This could damage the coating.
• Clean the glass surface with care to avoid
scratching.
NOTE
The water repellent coating is subject to
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