Minimum octane
Typical pump octane label
Volvo recommends premium fuel for best performance, but using 87 octane1 or above will not affect engine reliability.
Volvo engines are designed to achieve rated horsepower, torque, and fuel economy performance using premium 91 octane fuel.
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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 ahea ...
Removing the headlight housing
1. Switch off the ignition by briefly pressing
the START/STOP ENGINE button.
2. Remove the remote key from the ignition
slot1.
3. (Upper illustration under "Headlight housing").
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Menu settings
The default settings for four of the climate system's
functions can be changed in the menu
system.
• Blower speed in automatic mode.
• Recirculation timer for passenger compartment
air.
• Aut ...