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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Volvo's recommendations
Why does Volvo believe that no child should sit in the front seat of a car? It's
quite simple really. A front airbag is a very powerful device designed, by law,
to help protect an adult.
Beca ...
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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Introduction
All bulb specifications are listed on page 328.
The following bulbs should only be replaced by
a trained and qualified Volvo service technician:
• Dome lighting, reading lights
• Glove compartmen ...