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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Introduction
Normally, when the accelerator pedal is
released while driving down hills, the vehicle's
speed slows as the engine runs at lower rpm
(the normal engine braking effect). However, if
the downhil ...
FAV—storing a shortcut
The FAV button can be used to store frequently
used functions, making it possible to start the
stored function by simply pressing FAV. One
favorite (for example, Equalizer) can be programmed
...
Automatic opening
The power tailgate can be opened automatically
in the three ways:
• By pressing and holding the
button
on the lighting panel until the tailgate
begins to open.
• By pressing and holding the ...