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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Driving through water
The vehicle can be driven through water up to a depth of approximately 10
in. (25 cm), at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
Take particular care when driving through flowing water.
Clean t ...
Safety
Antilock brakes, traction control, side-impact airbags for the front seats
and side curtain-type airbags are standard. A Whiplash Protection Seating System
moves the front seatbacks rearward in a ...
Limitations
In certain situations, the BLIS indicator light(s) may illuminate even when there
are no other vehicles in the area monitored by the system.
NOTE
If the BLIS indicator lights illuminate occas ...