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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Chassis, steering and brakes
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Listening to satellite radio
The Sirius satellite system consists of a number of high elevation satellites
in geosynchronous orbit.
NOTE
The digital signals from the Sirius satellites are line-of-sight, which
means ...
Locking and unlocking
Locking and unlocking the vehicle from
the inside
The switch on the driver's door armrest can be
used to lock or unlock all doors and the tailgate,
and to set the alarm.
Each door can also be ...