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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Engine and cooling system
Under special conditions, for example when
driving in hilly terrain, extreme heat or with
heavy loads, there is a risk that the engine and
cooling system will overheat. Proceed as follows
to a ...
Instrument overview
1 Headlights/Parking lights
2 Panel vents
3 Display
4 Temperature gauge
5 Odometer/Trip odometer/Cruise control
indicator
6 Speedometer
7 Turn signal indicator lights
8 Tachometer
9 Amb ...
Seeing, Being Seen & Being Heard
Visibility is good in the C30, even bordering on exceptional. I didn't find
any objectionable blind spots, though the side mirrors could be a bit larger.
In addition to being a distinguishing des ...