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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Windshield wipers/washers
Windshield wipers and washers
1 Rain sensor* on/off
2 Thumb wheel sensitivity/frequency
CAUTION
• Use ample washer fluid when washing
the windshield. The windshield should
be thoroughly wet ...
Driving through water
• The vehicle can be driven through water up
to a depth of approximately 10 in. (25 cm),
at a maximum speed of 6 mph (10 km/h).
• Take particular care when driving through
flowing water.
• Cle ...
Glove compartment lighting
The glove compartment lighting switches on/
off automatically when the lid is opened/
closed. ...