Volvo V50 User manual

There’s more to life than a Volvo. Your friends
call. Your plans change. Your day is fluid, fun and
full of colour. There are twists and turns. Your
loved ones are by your side. Your dreams drive you.
You meet life full on. Now there’s a Sportswagon
that won’t hold you back. That’s why you should
drive a V50.
CONTENTS
THE VOLVO V50
Driver’s environment 8
Passenger comfort 10
In-car entertainment 12
Versatility 14
Performance 18
Personal security 22
Safety & Environment 24
DRIVe 30
YOUR VOLVO V50
Engines & Equipment 32
Style guide 34
Exterior design 36
Interior design 39
R-d e s i g n 46
Features, Options & Accessories 48
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Unconventional wisdom,
beautifully applied.
Strange as it sounds, creating the V50 sportswagon started
with some rather unexpected matchmaking. Unlikely couples
such as athletics and aesthetics, functionality and form and
subtlety and power were introduced and with more than
a little encouragement, these relationships blossomed into
something truly unique – a car that leads the way through the
beautiful application of unconventional wisdom.
It could be said that what you see before you is the result
of instincts being followed. Isn’t it time you did the same?
Volvo. for life

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Monday is the new Friday.
Something happens when you climb into a Volvo V50
sportswagon. An indefinable sharpening of the senses.
Almost like you know that you’re about to experience
something new – something special.
With more than a hint of sport and a healthy dose of pure
fun, this car simply, stylishly and emphatically mirrors the
versatility of modern life – your life.
So as you pull away, what you’ve been feeling will suddenly
become clear. It’s Monday morning. But somehow, it feels
like the weekend is already here.

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The drive of your life
– and many more to come.
Let’s start by blowing away a myth. Bigger cars don’t
necessarily mean bigger environmental impact. On the
contrary, by applying new ideas and smart thinking in the
design phase, quite the opposite can be achieved.
During development, the Volvo V50 DRIVe spent
hundreds of hours in our state-of-the-art wind tunnel.
The physical results are a new grille, lowered chassis and
wheels that compliment an already superb sportswagon.
The environmental benefits of this aerodynamic fine tuning
will be revealed in time. As will the advantages of an engine
that delivers 240 Nm of torque while satisfying itself with
a mere 3.9 litres of fuel per 100 km and producing a miserly
104 g of CO2/km. Small margins we admit, but a clear step in
the right direction and a sign of our continuing commitment
to build cars that perform today with tomorrow in mind.

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The joyous results of
one-track thinking.
There is only one seating position in a Volvo V50 sportswagon
– comfortable. In the same way, every item of equipment
has one common characteristic – intelligence. Attention to
detail and quality of materials characterises this interior.
The inlays and centre console are crafted from real wood,
for example. The cabin on the V50 sportswagon is an
experience every passenger will enjoy. And how did we
achieve this? By only thinking of one thing when we
designed it – you. Isn’t it wonderful how such one-track
thinking can lead to such joyous results?

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When was the last
time you felt music?
There is one sure way to transform a journey into an event
– add some good music. If you can do this through a system
that leads the way in audio excellence, all the better.
Volvo’s Premium Sound system delivers a seriously moving
aural experience. It features a new digital class D amplifier,
12 Premium Sound loudspeakers, Dolby®Pro Logic®II
surround sound and is fully compatible with your iPod®or
MP3 player. We could say more but in this case, we’ll let
the music do the talking.

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Space for
pretty much everything
– except stereotypes.
Remember a time when driving an estate was something
many people did with reluctance? How the times have
changed. From tip to tail, this sportswagon is programmed to
serve, built to perform and designed to protect. Within the
cabin, there is space for laughter, music, fun and much more.
In its choices of paintwork and intuitive features you’ll find
ample opportunities to express your personality. The only
thing we haven’t left room for is outdated stereotypes – and
just like us, we’re sure you’d rather leave those behind.

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When your day changes fast, make sure you keep up.
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With its extra wide tailgate and numerous seating configurations, the Volvo V50 sportswagon accommodates cargo, friends and any combination of the two
with consummate ease. Thanks to smart design and ergonomics with a human touch, your luggage is always carried securely without compromising rear seat
passenger safety and comfort. Just load up and let everyone enjoy the ride.