Driving Impressions

Volvo's smallest wagon is just as refined and tightly built as the bigger V70, if a bit snug inside. Performance is a strong point with the turbocharged model, but the T5's ride can get rough on harsher surfaces and a little jittery even when rolling through moderate imperfections. The T5's manual gearbox operates easily, and Volvo's automatic operates smoothly. An all-wheel-drive V50 behaved admirably on snow and ice.
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Switching BLIS on and off
BLIS is automatically activated when the ignition
is switched on. The indicator lights will
provide confirmation by flashing 3 times.
• The system can be switched off by pressing
the BLIS but ...
Steep inclines and/or heavy loads
ACC is primarily intended for use on fairly level roads. The system may have
difficulty maintaining the correct distance to a vehicle ahead on steep inclines,
if the vehicle is carrying a heavy lo ...
Methanol
Do not use gasolines containing methanol (methyl alcohol, wood alcohol). This
practice can result in vehicle performance deterioration and can damage critical
parts in the fuel system. Such damage ...
