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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Interior rearview mirror
Auto-dim function
An integrated sensor reacts to headlights from
following traffic and automatically reduces
glare in the mirror. ...
Folding down the rear seat backrests
The three sections of the rear seat backrest can
be folded down in different combinations to
make it easier to transport long objects.
• The left (driver's side) section can be folded
down sepa ...
Opening the tailgate manually
Opening the tailgate manually
The tailgate is held closed by an electronic
locking mechanism. To open:
1. Press lightly on the rubberized plate under
the handle to release the lock.
2. Lift t ...