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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Equalizer
Sound levels for different frequencies can be adjusted separately using this
feature. To do so:
1. Press OK/MENU to access Audio settings and select Equalizer
2. Turn TUNE to select one of the fre ...
Unlocking the fuel filler door
Press button (5) when the vehicle is at a standstill
to unlock the fuel filler door. Please note
that the fuel filler door will remain unlocked until
the vehicle begins to move forward. An audible
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Integrated two-stage booster cushion
Volvo's optional integrated booster cushions
are located in the outboard seating positions.
These booster cushions have been specially
designed to help safeguard children in the rear
seat. They ...
