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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Upholstery care
Fabric
Clean with soapy water or a detergent. For
more difficult spots caused by oil, ice cream,
shoe polish, grease, etc., use a clothing/fabric
stain remover. Consult your Volvo retailer.
Al ...
Windshield wiper service position
The windshield wipers must be in the service
position before the wiper blades can be
cleaned or replaced. See page 329 for additional
information. ...
Retractable power door mirrors
The mirrors can be retracted for parking/driving in narrow spaces:
1. Press down the L and R buttons at the same time.
2. Release them after approximately one second. The mirrors automatically stop ...
