About this manual

• Before you operate your vehicle for the first time, please familiarize yourself with the information found in the chapters "Your Driving Environment" and "During Your Trip."
• Information contained in the balance of the manual is extremely useful and should be read after operating the vehicle for the first time.
• The manual is structured so that it can be used for reference. For this reason, it should be kept in the vehicle for ready access.
Footnotes
Certain pages of this manual contain information in the form of footnotes at the bottom of the page. This information supplements the text that the footnote number refers to (a letter is used if the footnote refers to text in a table).
Display texts
There are several displays in the driver’s field of vision that show messages generated by various systems and functions in the vehicle.
These texts are indicated in the Owner’s Manual by being in slightly larger type than the surrounding text and are printed in gray, (for example: Change doors unlock setting).
See also:
Cargo compartment light
1. Carefully insert a screwdriver and pry out
the lens.
2. Pry out the bulb and replace it.
3. Press the lens back into place. ...
Driving Dynamics: Engines
The new Volvo V50 Sportswagon is available with a range of eight modern
engines, including three diesels, that reflect its role as a premium
alternative. Two engines joined the range for 2007: a 1 ...
Information displays
Information displays in the instrument panel
The information displays show information on some of the vehicle's functions,
such as cruise control, the trip computer and messages. The informat ...
