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.
See also:
Cold weather precautions
If you wish to check your vehicle before the
approach of cold weather, the following advice
is worth noting:
• Make sure that the engine coolant contains
50 percent antifreeze. Any other mixture
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Hoisting the vehicle
If a garage jack is used to lift the vehicle, the
two jack attachments points should be used.
They are specially reinforced to bear the weight
of the vehicle (see the illustration). A garage
j ...
Heated front seats
The current seat temperature is shown in the center console display
Press the button once for the
highest heat level – three indicator
lights come on.
Press the button twice for a
lower he ...