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:
Oil specifications
Engine oil must meet the minimum ILSAC
specification GF-4, API SL, or ACEA A1/B1.
Lower quality oils may not offer the same fuel
economy, engine performance, or engine protection.
Depending on ...
Turn signals
1. Remove the headlight housing from the
vehicle (see page 322).
2. Remove the bulb holder by turning it counterclockwise
and pulling it out of the headlight
housing.
3. Pull out the holder ...
Replacing the batteries
CAUTION
When handling batteries, avoid touching
their contact surfaces as this could result in
poor battery function in the remote key.
3 Note the position of the battery's (+) or (–)
sides.
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